Supero SUPERSERVER 6027B-TLF User manual

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6027B-TLF
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Preface
Preface
About This Manual
This manual is written for professional system integrators and PC technicians. It
provides information for the installation and use of the SuperServer 6027B-TLF.
Installation and maintenance should be performed by experienced technicians only.
The SuperServer 6027B-TLF is a high-end server based on the SC823T-653LPB
2U rackmount chassis and the Super X9DBL-iF processor serverboard.
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 X9DBL-iF serverboard and
the SC823T-653LPB chassis.
Chapter 2: Server Installation
This chapter describes the steps necessary to install the SuperServer 6027B-TLF
into a rack and check out the server configuration prior to powering up the system.
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.
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
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Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup
Chapter 5 provides detailed information on the X9DBL-iF serverboard, including the
locations and functions of connections, 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 SC823T-653LPB 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
modules 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: POST Error Beep Codes
Appendix B: 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
SATA................................................................................................................ 1-2
PCI Expansion ............................................................................................... 1-2
I/O Ports .......................................................................................................... 1-2
1-3 Server Chassis Features ................................................................................ 1-3
System Power ................................................................................................. 1-3
Control Panel .................................................................................................. 1-3
Cooling System ............................................................................................... 1-3
1-4 Contacting Supermicro.................................................................................... 1-5
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
Installing the Chassis Rails............................................................................. 2-5
Installing the Rack Rails ................................................................................. 2-5
Installing the Server into the Rack.................................................................. 2-6
Installing the Server into a Telco Rack ........................................................... 2-7
Chapter 3 System Interface
3-1 Overview ......................................................................................................... 3-1
3-2 Control Panel Buttons ..................................................................................... 3-1
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Reset............................................................................................................... 3-1
Power .............................................................................................................. 3-1
3-3 Control Panel LEDs ........................................................................................ 3-2
Power .............................................................................................................. 3-2
HDD................................................................................................................. 3-2
NIC1 ................................................................................................................ 3-2
NIC2 ................................................................................................................ 3-2
Information LED .............................................................................................. 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 ....................................................................................................... 5-1
5-2 Processor and Heatsink Installation................................................................ 5-2
Installing an LGA 1356 Processor .................................................................. 5-2
Installing a CPU Heatsink ............................................................................... 5-4
5-3 Connecting Cables.......................................................................................... 5-5
Connecting Data Cables ................................................................................. 5-5
Connecting Power Cables .............................................................................. 5-5
Connecting the Control Panel......................................................................... 5-5
5-4 I/O Ports .......................................................................................................... 5-6
5-5 Installing Memory ............................................................................................ 5-7
5-6 Adding PCI Cards ......................................................................................... 5-10
5-7 Serverboard Details .......................................................................................5-11
X9DBL-iF Quick Reference............................................................................5-11
5-8 Connector Definitions ................................................................................... 5-13
5-9 Jumper Settings ............................................................................................ 5-20
5-10 Onboard Indicators........................................................................................ 5-22
5-11 SATA Ports .................................................................................................... 5-23
5-12 Installing Drivers............................................................................................ 5-24
SuperDoctor III .............................................................................................. 5-25
Chapter 6 Advanced Chassis Setup
6-1 Static-Sensitive Devices.................................................................................. 6-1

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Precautions ..................................................................................................... 6-1
6-2 Control Panel .................................................................................................. 6-3
6-3 System Fans ................................................................................................... 6-3
Replacing System Cooling Fans..................................................................... 6-3
6-4 Drive Bay Installation/Removal ....................................................................... 6-4
Accessing the Drive Bays ............................................................................... 6-4
SATA Drive Installation.................................................................................... 6-5
Installing a Component in the 5.25" Drive Bay............................................... 6-7
DVD-ROM Drive Installation ........................................................................... 6-8
Power Supply Failure...................................................................................... 6-9
Chapter 7 BIOS
7-1 Introduction...................................................................................................... 7-1
Starting BIOS Setup Utility.............................................................................. 7-1
How To Change the Configuration Data ......................................................... 7-2
Starting the Setup Utility ................................................................................. 7-2
7-2 Main Setup ...................................................................................................... 7-2
7-3 Advanced Setup Configurations...................................................................... 7-4
7-4 Event Logs .................................................................................................... 7-26
7-5 IPMI............................................................................................................... 7-28
7-6 Boot............................................................................................................... 7-30
7-7 Security......................................................................................................... 7-31
7-8 Save & Exit ................................................................................................... 7-32
Appendix A BIOS Error Beep Codes
Appendix B System Specifications

Chapter 1
Introduction
1-1 Overview
The SuperServer 6027B-TLF is a high-end server comprised of two main subsys-
tems: the SC823T-653LPB 2U server chassis and the X9DBL-iF dual processor
serverboard. Please refer to our web site for information on operating systems that
have been certified for use with the system (www.supermicro.com).
In addition to the serverboard and chassis, various hardware components have
been included with the 6027B-TLF, as listed below:
• Four 8-cm fans (FAN-0126L4)
• One passive and one active CPU heatsink (SNK-P0038P and SNK-P0048AP4)
• One air shroud (MCP-290-28002-0N)
• SATA Accessories
One SATA backplane (BPN-SAS-823T)
Six 3.5" hard drive carriers (MCP-220-00092-0B)
Six SATA cables (CBL-0206L)
• One CD containing drivers and utilities
• One rackmount kit (CSE-PT25)
• SuperServer 6027B-TLF User's Manual
Note: a complete list of safety warnings is provided on the Supermicro web site at
http://super-dev/about/policies/safety_information.cfm
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1-2 Serverboard Features
At the heart of the SuperServer 6027B-TLF lies the X9DBL-iF, a dual processor
serverboard based on Intel's C602 chipset. Below are the main features of the
X9DBL-iF (see Figure 1-1 for a block diagram of the chipset).
Processors
The X9DBL-iF supports up to two Intel®Xeon®E5-2400 Series processors (up to
95W TDP) in LGA 1356 sockets. Please refer to the serverboard description pages
on our web site for a complete listing of supported processors.
Memory
The X9DBL-iF has six DIMM sockets that can support up to 192 GB of ECC DDR3-
1600/1333/1066/800 R/LRDIMMs (LRDIMM = Reduced Load DIMMs) or up to 48GB
of ECC UDIMMs. Please refer to Chapter 5 for installing memory.
SATA
An on-chip SATA controller is integrated into the X9DBL-iF to provide two 6 Gb/
sec SATA3 ports and four 3 Gb/sec SATA2 ports, which are RAID 0, 1, 5 and 10
supported. Four SCU-SATA 3 Gb/sec SATA2 ports are also included onboard.
PCI Expansion
The system can support three PCI-E 3.0 x8, one PCI-E 3.0 x16, one PCI-E 3.0 x4
(in a x8 slot) and one 32-bit PCI slot.
I/O Ports
The color-coded I/O ports include one COM port, a VGA (monitor) port, two USB 2.0
ports, PS/2 mouse and keyboard ports and two gigabit Ethernet ports. A dedicated
IPMI LAN port is also included.

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1-3 Server Chassis Features
The SC823T-653LPB is a 2U chassis that features six 3.5" hot-swap hard drive
bays and a high-efficiency power supply. The following is a general outline of the
main features of the SC823T-653LPB chassis.
System Power
When configured as the SuperServer 6027B-TLF, the SC823T-653LPB chassis
includes a single 650W high-efficiency power supply.
Control Panel
The control panel on the SC823T-653LPB provides important system monitoring
and control information. LEDs indicate power on, network activity and hard disk
drive activity. Also present are a main power button and a system reset button.
Cooling System
The chassis' revolutionary cooling design has been optimized to provide sufficient
cooling for dual CPU configurations. The chassis includes four 8-cm PWM (Pulse
Width Modulated) fans located in the middle of the chassis. Fan speed is controlled
via IPMI.

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Figure 1-1. Intel C602 Chipset:
System Block Diagram
Note: This is a general block diagram. Please see Chapter 5 for details.
USB 2.0
PCH
SSB-D/A
PCI-E X16 Gen3
DMI
DMI
2 Rear
4 Front
1 Type-A
PCI-E X1
QPI
8G
4GB/s
3.0 Gb/S
for Ports 0/1
PCI-32MHz
PCI
LPC
SLOT 2
SLOT 6
SLOT 1
PCI-E X4 Gen3
PCI-E X1 Gen2
3.0 Gb/S for Ports 2~5
(SCU-SATA/SAS)
PCI-E
#1
PCI-E
#1
6.0 Gb/S
PEG0
PCI-E x4
CPU 2
DDR3
P1
#3 #3 #1
CPU 1
DDR3
P0
#1 #3 #1 DMI
#D-1
800/1066/1333/1600
DDR3
#E-1
#F-1
PCI-E X1 Gen2
#A-1
800/1066/1333/1600
DDR3
#B-1
#C-1
PCI-E X4
in X8 slot
PCI-E X16
PCI-33MHz
SLOT 5
PCI-E X16
SLOT 4
PCI-E X16
SLOT 3
PCI-E X16
82574L
GLAN 1
82574L
GLAN 2
RJ45
RJ45
BMC
VGA
VGA
IPMI LAN
BIOS
#0~#7
#0~#5
#0~#6
SAS
SATA
USB
SIO
W83527
COM1
External COM2 Header
TPM
Header
PCI-E X8 Gen3
SCU- SATA/SAS
SPI
PCI-E X8 Gen3
PCI-E X8 Gen3

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1-4 Contacting Supermicro
Headquarters
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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
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Address: Super Micro Computer, Inc.
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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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Notes

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Chapter 2
Server Installation
2-1 Overview
This chapter provides a quick setup checklist to get your SuperServer 6027B-TLF
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 6027B-TLF system has come to you with the processors
and memory preinstalled.
2-2 Unpacking the System
You should inspect the box the SuperServer 6027B-TLF 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 6027B-
TLF. 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 6027B-TLF 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 en-
tirety 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 door
completely (~25 inches) and approximately 30 inches of clearance in the back
of the rack to allow for sufficient airflow and ease in servicing.

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• 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 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 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
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• Allow any hot plug 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 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
strips, etc.).

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2-4 Installing the System into a Rack
This section provides information on installing the SuperServer 6027B-TLF into a
rack unit. If the 6027B-TLF has already been mounted into a rack, you can skip
ahead to Sections 2-5 and 2-6. There are a variety of rack units on the market, which
may mean the assembly procedure will differ slightly. The following is a guideline
for installing the 6027B-TLF into a rack with the rack rails provided. You should
also refer to the installation instructions that came with the rack unit you are using.
Identifying the Sections of the Rack Rails
You should have received two rack rail assemblies with the SuperServer 6027B-TLF.
Each of these assemblies consist of three sections: an inner fixed chassis rail that
secures to the 6027B-TLF (A) and an outer fixed rack rail that secures directly to
the rack itself (B). A sliding rail guide sandwiched between the two should remain
attached to the fixed rack rail (see Figure 2-1). The A and B rails must be detached
from each other to install.
To remove the fixed chassis rail (A), pull it out as far as possible - you should hear
a "click" sound as a locking tab emerges from inside the rail assembly and locks
the inner rail. Then depress the locking tab to pull the inner rail completely out. Do
this for both the left and right side rack rail assemblies.
Figure 2-1. Identifying the Sections of the Rack Rails
A
B

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Installing the Chassis Rails
Position one of the fixed chassis rail sections you just removed along the side of the
6027B-TLF. Note that these two rails are left/right specific. Slide the rail toward the
front of the chassis (see arrows in Figure 2-2) until you hear them click into place
with the retention hooks on the chassis. The screw holes should now be aligned -
screw the rail securely to the side of the chassis (see Figure 2-2).
Repeat this procedure for the other rail on the other side of the chassis. You will
also need to attach the rail brackets when installng into a telco rack.
Locking Tabs: As you have seen, both chassis rails have a locking tab, which
serves two functions. The first is to lock the server into place when installed and
pushed fully into the rack, which is its normal position. Secondly, these tabs also
lock the server in place when fully extended from the rack. This prevents the server
from coming completely out of the rack when you pull it out for servicing.
Figure 2-2. Installing Chassis Rails
Installing the Rack Rails
Determine where you want to place the SuperServer 6027B-TLF in the rack. (See
Rack and Server Precautions in Section 2-3.) Position the fixed rack rail/sliding rail
guide assemblies at the desired location in the rack, keeping the sliding rail guide
facing the inside of the rack. Screw the assembly securely to the rack using the
brackets provided. Attach the other assembly to the other side of the rack, mak-
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Figure 2-3. Installing the Server into a Rack
Installing the Server into the Rack
You should now have rails attached to both the chassis and the rack unit. The next
step is to install the server into the rack. Do this by lining up the rear of the chassis
rails with the front of the rack rails. Slide the chassis rails into the rack rails, keeping
the pressure even on both sides (you may have to depress the locking tabs when
inserting). See Figure 2-3.
When the server has been pushed completely into the rack, you should hear the
locking tabs "click". Finish by inserting and tightening the thumbscrews that hold
the front of the server to the rack.