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  • Page 1 SBI-6429P-C3N SuperBlade Module User’s Manual Revision 1.0c...
  • Page 2 This product, including software and documentation, is the property of Supermicro and/or its licensors, and is supplied only under a license. Any use or reproduction of this product is not allowed, except as expressly permitted by the terms of said license.
  • Page 3 This manual is written for professional system integrators, Information Technology professionals, service personnel and technicians. It provides information for the ® installation and use of the Supermicro SuperBlade system’s SBI-6429P-C3N SuperBlade module. Installation and maintenance should be performed by experienced professionals only.
  • Page 4 SBI-6429P-C3N SuperBlade Module User’s Manual...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Processors ....................1-2 Memory ....................1-3 Storage ....................1-3 RAID ....................... 1-3 Enclosure Requirements................. 1-3 Density ....................1-4 BMC Password ..................1-4 1-4 Contacting Supermicro ..............1-5 Chapter 2 Standardized Warning Statements ..........2-1 2-1 About Standardized Warning Statements ........2-1 Warning Definition...................
  • Page 6 SBI-6429P-C3N SuperBlade Module User’s Manual Powering Down a Blade Unit ..............3-1 Removing a Blade Unit from the Enclosure ..........3-2 Installing a Blade Unit into the Enclosure ..........3-2 3-3 Processor Installation ............... 3-4 Overview of the Processor Socket Assembly ......... 3-5 Overview of the Processor Heatsink Module (PHM).......
  • Page 7 Table of Contents Memory Support ..................4-7 Hard Disk Drives ..................4-8 Chapter 5 BIOS ......................5-1 5-1 Introduction ..................5-1 System BIOS ..................5-1 How To Change the Configuration Data ..........5-1 Starting the Setup Utility ................. 5-1 5-2 BIOS Updates ..................
  • Page 8 SBI-6429P-C3N SuperBlade Module User’s Manual viii...

  • Page 9: Chapter 1 Introduction

    • If you have any questions, please contact our support team at: support@supermicro.com Note: A complete list of safety warnings is provided on the Supermicro website at http://www.supermicro.com/about/policies/safety_information.cfm. Product Checklist of Typical Components Your blade module ships with its B11DPE mainboard already installed in its chassis.

  • Page 10: Blade Module Features

    Processors The SBI-6429P-C3N SuperBlade module supports two Intel Xeon Scalable, Socket P LGA 3647 series processors. Refer to the Supermicro website for a complete listing of supported processors (http:// www.supermicro.com/products/superblade). Please note that you will need to check the detailed specifications of a particular blade module for a list of the CPUs it supports.

  • Page 11: Memory

    GB, 32 GB, 64 GB and 128 GB size memory per node. Memory is interleaved, which requires modules of the same size and speed to be installed in groups (of two or three). Please refer to the Supermicro website for a list of supported memory (www.supermicro.com/products/superblade). The detailed specifications for a blade module will contain a link to a list of recommended memory sizes and manufacturers.

  • Page 12: Density

    It can be found on a sticker on the blade service tab, and a sticker on the motherboard. The sticker also displays the BMC MAC address. For more information, refer to our website at https://www.supermicro.com/en/support/ BMC_Unique_Password. The service tab and an example sticker are illustrated below. Service Tab...

  • Page 13: Contacting Supermicro

    Chapter 1: Introduction Contacting Supermicro Headquarters Address: Supermicro Computer, Inc. 980 Rock Ave. San Jose, CA 95131 U.S.A. Tel: +1 (408) 503-8000 Fax: +1 (408) 503-8008 marketing@supermicro.com (General Information) Email: support@supermicro.com (Technical Support) website: www.supermicro.com Europe Address: Supermicro Computer B.V.
  • Page 14 SBI-6429P-C3N SuperBlade Module User’s Manual...

  • Page 15: Standardized Warning Statements

    The following statements are industry standard warnings, provided to warn the user of situations which have the potential for bodily injury. Should you have questions or experience difficulty, contact Supermicro's Technical Support department for assistance. Only certified technicians should attempt to install or configure components.
  • Page 16 SBI-6429P-C3N MicroBlade Module User’s Manual Warnung WICHTIGE SICHERHEITSHINWEISE Dieses Warnsymbol bedeutet Gefahr. Sie befinden sich in einer Situation, die zu Verletzungen führen kann. Machen Sie sich vor der Arbeit mit Geräten mit den Gefahren elektrischer Schaltungen und den üblichen Verfahren zur Vorbeugung vor Unfällen vertraut.

  • Page 17: Installation Instructions

    Chapter 2: Standardized Warning Statements 안전을 위한 주의사항 경고 ! 이 경고 기호는 위험이 있음을 알려 줍니다 . 작업자의 신체에 부상을 야기 할 수 있는 상태에 있게 됩니다 . 모든 장비에 대한 작업을 수행하기 전에 전기회로와 관련된 위험 요소들을 확인하시고 사전에 사고를 방지할 수 있도록 표준 작업절차를 준수해 주시기 바랍니다...

  • Page 18: Circuit Breaker

    SBI-6429P-C3N MicroBlade Module User’s Manual Attention Avant de brancher le système sur la source d'alimentation, consulter les directives d'installation. ‫מתח‬ ‫את הוראות התקנה לפני חיבור המערכת למקור‬ ‫יש לקרוא‬ ‫ﻣﺼﺪر ﻟﻠﻄﺎﻗﺔ‬ ‫اﻟﻨﻈﺎم إﻟﻰ‬ ‫ﻗﺒﻞ ﺗﻮﺻﯿﻞ‬ ‫ﺘﺮﻛﯿﺐ‬ ‫اﻗﺮ إرﺷﺎدات اﻟ‬ 시스템을 전원에 연결하기 전에 설치 안내를 읽어주십시오 . Waarschuwing Raadpleeg de installatie-instructies voordat u het systeem op de voedingsbron aansluit.

  • Page 19: Power Disconnection Warning

    Chapter 2: Standardized Warning Statements ‫קצר חשמלי. יש לוודא כי‬ ‫המותקנת במבנים למניעת‬ ‫ה‬ ‫הגנ‬ ‫מוצר זה מסתמך על‬ ‫הוא לא יותר מ‬ ‫החשמלי‬ ‫המכשיר המגן מפני הקצר‬ 250 V, 20 A ‫ﻓﻲ‬ ‫اﻟﺘﻲ ﺗﻢ ﺗﺜﺒﯿﺘﮭﺎ‬ ‫ﻣﻦ اﻟﺪواﺋﺮاﻟﻘﺼﯿﺮة‬ ‫اﻟﺤﻤﺎﯾﺔ‬ ‫ﻣﻌﺪات‬ ‫ﯾﻌﺘﻤﺪ...

  • Page 20: Equipment Installation

    SBI-6429P-C3N MicroBlade Module User’s Manual ¡Advertencia! El sistema debe ser disconnected de todas las fuentes de energía y del cable eléctrico quitado de los módulos de fuente de alimentación antes de tener acceso el interior del chasis para instalar o para quitar componentes de sistema. Attention Le système doit être débranché...

  • Page 21: Restricted Area

    Chapter 2: Standardized Warning Statements Warnung Das Installieren, Ersetzen oder Bedienen dieser Ausrüstung sollte nur geschultem, qualifiziertem Personal gestattet werden. ¡Advertencia! Solamente el personal calificado debe instalar, reemplazar o utilizar este equipo. Attention Il est vivement recommandé de confier l'installation, le remplacement et la maintenance de ces équipements à...
  • Page 22 SBI-6429P-C3N MicroBlade Module User’s Manual Warnung Diese Einheit ist zur Installation in Bereichen mit beschränktem Zutritt vorgesehen. Der Zutritt zu derartigen Bereichen ist nur mit einem Spezialwerkzeug, Schloss und Schlüssel oder einer sonstigen Sicherheitsvorkehrung möglich. ¡Advertencia! Esta unidad ha sido diseñada para instalación en áreas de acceso restringido. Sólo puede obtenerse acceso a una de estas áreas mediante la utilización de una herramienta especial, cerradura con llave u otro medio de seguridad.

  • Page 23: Battery Handling

    Chapter 2: Standardized Warning Statements Battery Handling Warning! There is the danger of explosion if the battery is replaced incorrectly. Replace the battery only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions. 電池の取り扱い...

  • Page 24: Redundant Power Supplies

    SBI-6429P-C3N MicroBlade Module User’s Manual ‫ﻓﻌﻠﯿﻚ‬ ‫ﺑﻄﺮﯾﻘﺔ ﻏﯿﺮ ﺻﺤﯿﺤﺔ‬ ‫اﻟﺒﻄﺎرﯾﺔ‬ ‫اﻧﻔﺠﺎر ﻓﻲ ﺣﺎﻟﺔ اﺳﺘﺒﺪال‬ ‫ﻣﻦ‬ ‫ھﻨﺎك ﺧﻄﺮ‬ ‫اﺳﺘﺒﺪال اﻟﺒﻄﺎرﯾﺔ‬ ‫ﺑﮫ اﻟﺸﺮﻛﺔ اﻟﻤﺼﻨﻌﺔ‬ ‫أوﺻﺖ‬ ‫ﻛﻤﺎ‬ ‫أو ﻣﺎ ﯾﻌﺎدﻟﮭﺎ‬ ‫ﺑﻨﻔﺲ اﻟﻨﻮع‬ ‫ﻓﻘﻂ‬ ‫ﺘﻌﻠﯿﻤﺎت اﻟﺸﺮﻛﺔ اﻟﺼﺎﻧﻌﺔ‬ ‫اﻟﻤﺴﺘﻌﻤﻠﺔ وﻓﻘﺎ ﻟ‬ ‫ﺗﺨﻠﺺ ﻣﻦ اﻟﺒﻄﺎرﯾﺎت‬ 경고 ! 배터리가...

  • Page 25: Backplane Voltage

    Chapter 2: Standardized Warning Statements ‫אם קיים יותר מספק אח ד ד‬ !‫אזהרה‬ ‫כל החיבורים על מנת לרוקן‬ ‫יש להסיר את‬ .‫ליחדה יש יותר מחיבור אחד של ספק‬ .‫דה‬ ‫י‬ ‫את היח‬ ‫اﻣﺪاد اﻟﻄﺎﻗﺔ‬ ‫ﺑﻮﺣﺪات‬ ‫ﻋﺪة اﺗﺼﺎﻻت‬ ‫ﺠﮭﺎز‬ ‫اﻟ‬ ‫ﯾﻜﻮن ﻟﮭﺬا‬ ‫ﻗﺪ‬...

  • Page 26: Comply With Local And National Electrical Codes

    SBI-6429P-C3N MicroBlade Module User’s Manual ‫מתח בפנל האחור י י‬ !‫הרה‬ ‫אז‬ ‫קיימת סכנת מתח בפנל האחורי בזמן תפעול המערכת. יש להיזהר במהלך‬ .‫העבודה‬ ‫اﻟﻠﻮﺣﺔ‬ ‫أواﻟﻄﺎﻗﺔ اﻟﻤﻮﺟﻮدة ﻋﻠﻰ‬ ‫اﻟﺘﯿﺎر اﻟﻜﮭﺮﺑﺎﺋﻲ‬ ‫ﻣﻦ‬ ‫ﺧﻄﺮ‬ ‫ھﻨﺎك‬ ‫ھﺬا اﻟﺠﮭﺎز‬ ‫ﺧﺪﻣﺔ‬ ‫ﻛﻦ ﺣﺬرا ﻋﻨﺪ‬ ‫ﯾﻌﻤﻞ‬ ‫اﻟﻨﻈﺎم‬...
  • Page 27 Chapter 2: Standardized Warning Statements ‫תיאום חוקי החשמל הארצי‬ !‫אזהרה‬ ‫הציוד חייבת להיות תואמת לחוקי החשמל המקומיים והארציים‬ ‫התקנת‬ ‫اﻟﻤﺘﻌﻠﻘﺔ‬ ‫اﻟﻤﺤﻠﯿﺔ واﻟﻮطﻨﯿﺔ‬ ‫ﻘﻮاﻧﯿﻦ‬ ‫ﯾﺠﺐ أن ﯾﻤﺘﺜﻞ ﻟﻠ‬ ‫اﻟﻜﮭﺮﺑﺎﺋﯿﺔ‬ ‫ﺗﺮﻛﯿﺐ اﻟﻤﻌﺪات‬ ‫ﺑﺎﻟﻜﮭﺮﺑﺎء‬ 2-13...

  • Page 28: Product Disposal

    SBI-6429P-C3N MicroBlade Module User’s Manual 경고 ! 현 지역 및 국가의 전기 규정에 따라 장비를 설치해야 합니다 . Waarschuwing Bij installatie van de apparatuur moet worden voldaan aan de lokale en nationale elektriciteitsvoorschriften. Product Disposal Warning! Ultimate disposal of this product should be handled according to all national laws and regulations.

  • Page 29: Hot Swap Fan Warning

    Chapter 2: Standardized Warning Statements 경고 ! 이 제품은 해당 국가의 관련 법규 및 규정에 따라 폐기되어야 합니다 . Waarschuwing De uiteindelijke verwijdering van dit product dient te geschieden in overeenstemming met alle nationale wetten en reglementen. Hot Swap Fan Warning Warning! The fans might still be turning when you remove the fan assembly from the chassis.

  • Page 30: Power Cable And Ac Adapter

    Electrical Appliance and Material Safety Law prohibits the use of UL or CSA -certified cables (that have UL/CSA shown on the code) for any other electrical devices than products designated by Supermicro only. 電源コードと AC アダプター...
  • Page 31 Fehlfunktion oder ein Brand entstehen. Elektrische Geräte und Material Safety Law verbietet die Verwendung von UL-oder CSA-zertifizierte Kabel, UL oder CSA auf der Code für alle anderen elektrischen Geräte als Produkte von Supermicro nur bezeichnet gezeigt haben.
  • Page 32 ‫ﻛﺎﺑﻼت‬ ‫اﺳﺘﺨﺪام أي‬ ‫أن‬ . ‫اﻟﺘﻲ‬ ‫ﻣﻊ اﻟﻤﻨﺘﺞ‬ ‫ﺗﻢ ﺗﻮﻓﯿﺮھﺎ ﻟﻚ‬ UL ‫ أو‬CSA ‫اﻟﻜﺎﺑﻼت‬ ‫ﯾﺤﻈﺮ اﺳﺘﺨﺪام‬ ‫اﻟﺴﻼﻣﺔ‬ ‫ﻗﺎﻧﻮن‬ ‫وﻣﻮاد‬ ‫اﻷﺟﮭﺰة اﻟﻜﮭﺮﺑﺎﺋﯿﺔ‬ ‫ﻣﻌﺘﻤﺪة ﻣﻦ ﻗﺒﻞ‬ ‫ﻣﻦ ﻗﺒﻞ‬ ‫اﻟﻤﻌﯿﻨﺔ‬ ‫اﻟﻤﻨﺘﺠﺎت‬ ‫ﻏﯿﺮ‬ ‫ﻛﮭﺮﺑﺎﺋﯿﺔ أﺧﺮى‬ ‫أﺟﮭﺰة‬ ‫ﻷي‬ Supermicro ‫ﻋﻼﻣﺔ‬ ‫اﻟﺘﻲ ﺗﺤﻤﻞ‬ (UL/CSA 2-18...
  • Page 33 Het gebruik van andere kabels en adapters kan leiden tot een storing of een brand. Elektrisch apparaat en veiligheidsinformatiebladen wet verbiedt het gebruik van UL of CSA gecertificeerde kabels die UL of CSA die op de code voor andere elektrische apparaten dan de producten die door Supermicro alleen. 2-19...
  • Page 34 SBI-6429P-C3N MicroBlade Module User’s Manual 2-20...

  • Page 35: Setup And Installation

    Chapter 3: Setup and Installation Chapter 3 Setup and Installation Overview This chapter covers the setup and installation of the blade module and its components. Installing Blade Modules Up to 10 SBI-6429P-C3N SuperBlade modules may be installed into a single blade enclosure.

  • Page 36: Removing A Blade Unit From The Enclosure

    SBI-6429P-C3N SuperBlade Module User’s Manual Removing a Blade Unit from the Enclosure Although the blade system may continue to run, individual blades should always be powered down before removing them from the enclosure. Removing a Blade Unit from the Enclosure 1.
  • Page 37 Chapter 3: Setup and Installation Figure 3-1. Inserting a Blade into the Enclosure...

  • Page 38: Processor Installation

    CPU socket cap is in place and that none of the socket pins are bent; otherwise, contact your retailer immediately. 3. Refer to the Supermicro website for updates on CPU support. 4. Please follow the instructions given in the ESD Warning section on the first page of this chapter before handling, installing, or removing system components.

  • Page 39: Overview Of The Processor Socket Assembly

    Chapter 3: Setup and Installation Overview of the Processor Socket Assembly The processor socket assembly contains 1) the processor, 2) the narrow processor clip, 3) the dust cover, and 4) the CPU socket. 1. Processor 2. Narrow processor clip (the plastic processor package carrier used for the CPU) 3.

  • Page 40: Overview Of The Processor Heatsink Module (Phm)

    SBI-6429P-C3N SuperBlade Module User’s Manual Overview of the Processor Heatsink Module (PHM) The Processor Heatsink Module (PHM) contains 1) a heatsink, 2) a narrow processor clip, and 3) the processor. 1. Heatsink 2. Narrow Processor Clip 3. Processor Bottom View...

  • Page 41: Attaching The Processor To The Narrow Processor Clip To Create The Processor Package Assembly

    Chapter 3: Setup and Installation Attaching the Processor to the Narrow Processor Clip to Create the Processor Package Assembly To properly install the CPU into the narrow processor clip, please follow the steps below. 1. Locate pin 1 (notch A), which is the triangle located on the top of the narrow processor clip.

  • Page 42: Attaching The Processor Package Assembly To The Heatsink To Form The Processor Heatsink Module (Phm)

    SBI-6429P-C3N SuperBlade Module User’s Manual Attaching the Processor Package Assembly to the Heatsink to Form the Processor Heatsink Module (PHM) After you have made a processor package assembly by following the instructions on the previous page, please follow the steps below to mount the processor package assembly onto the heatsink to create the Processor Heatsink Module (PHM).
  • Page 43 Chapter 3: Setup and Installation Non-Fabric CPU and Processor Clip (Upside Down) Triangle on the CPU Triangle on the Processor Clip Heatsink (Upside Down) On Locations of (C, D), the notches snap onto the heat sink’s mounting holes On Locations (A, B), the notches Make sure Mounting snap onto the heatsink’s sides Notches snap into place...

  • Page 44: Preparing The Cpu Socket For Installation

    SBI-6429P-C3N SuperBlade Module User’s Manual Preparing the CPU Socket for Installation This motherboard comes with the CPU socket pre-assembled in the factory. The CPU socket contains 1) a dust cover, 2) a socket bracket, 3) the CPU (P0) socket, and 4) a back plate.
  • Page 45 Chapter 3: Setup and Installation Installing the Processor Heatsink Module (PHM) Once you have assembled the processor heatsink module (PHM) by following the previous instructions, you are ready to install the processor heatsink module (PHM) into the CPU socket on the motherboard. To install the PHM into the CPU socket, follow the instructions below.

  • Page 46: Removing The Processor Heatsink Module (Phm) From The Motherboard

    SBI-6429P-C3N SuperBlade Module User’s Manual Removing the Processor Heatsink Module (PHM) from the Motherboard Before removing the processor heatsink module (PHM), unplug power cord from the power outlet. 1. Using a T30 Torx-bit screwdriver, turn the screws on the PHM counterclockwise to loosen them from the socket, starting with screw marked #4 (in the sequence of 4, 3, 2, 1).

  • Page 47: Onboard Battery Installation

    Chapter 3: Setup and Installation Onboard Battery Installation A battery is included on the mainboard to supply certain volatile memory components with power when power has been removed from the blade module. If this battery dies, it must be replaced with an equivalent CR2032 Lithium 3V battery. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions.
  • Page 48 16 GB 32 GB 2666 QRX4 2H-64GB 2666 RDIMM 3Ds 8RX4 4H-128GB 2666 LRDIMM QRx4 32 GB 64 GB 2666 QRX4 2H-64GB 2666 LRDIMM 3Ds 8Rx4 4H-128 GB 2666 Check the Supermicro website for possible updates to memory support. 3-14...

  • Page 49: Memory Population Guidelines

    Then, if using two DIMMs per channel, install the second DIMM in the black slot. The following memory population sequence table was created based on guidelines provided by Intel to support Supermicro motherboards. The diagram is for illustrative purposes; your motherboard may look different. 3-15...
  • Page 50 SBI-6429P-C3N SuperBlade Module User’s Manual Table 3-3. Memory Population, 24 DIMM Slots One CPU is used: Memory Population Sequence 1 CPU & 1 DIMM CPU1: P1-DIMMA1 1 CPU & 2 DIMMs CPU1: P1-DIMMA1/P1-DIMMD1 1 CPU & 3 DIMMs CPU1: P1-DIMMC1/P1-DIMMB1/P1-DIMMA1 1 CPU &...

  • Page 51: Installing Memory

    Chapter 3: Setup and Installation Table 3-3. Memory Population, 24 DIMM Slots CPU1: P1-DIMMC1/P1-DIMMC2/P1-DIMMB1/P1-DIMMB2/P1-DIMMA1/ P1-DIMMA2/P1-DIMMD2/P1-DIMMD1/P1-DIMME2/P1-DIMME1/P1-DIMMF2/ P1-DIMMF1 2 CPUs & 18 DIMMs CPU2: P2-DIMMC1/P2-DIMMB1/P2-DIMMA1/P2-DIMMD1/P2-DIMME1/ P2-DIMMF1 CPU1: P1-DIMMC1/P1-DIMMC2/P1-DIMMB1/P1-DIMMB2/P1-DIMMA1/ P1-DIMMA2/P1-DIMMD2/P1-DIMMD1/P1-DIMME2/P1-DIMME1/P1-DIMMF2/ P1-DIMMF1 2 CPUs & 20 DIMMs CPU2: P2-DIMMB1/P2-DIMMB2/P2-DIMMA1/P2-DIMMA2/P2-DIMMD2/ P2-DIMMD1/P2-DIMME2/P2-DIMME1 CPU1: P1-DIMMC1/P1-DIMMC2/P1-DIMMB1/P1-DIMMB2/P1-DIMMA1/ P1-DIMMA2/ P1-DIMMD2/P1-DIMMD1/P1-DIMME2/P1-DIMME1/P1-DIMMF1 2 CPUs &...

  • Page 52: Installing Memory

    SBI-6429P-C3N SuperBlade Module User’s Manual Installing Memory Begin by removing power from the system as described in Section 3.1. Follow the memory population sequence in the table above. 1. Push the release tabs outwards on both ends of the DIMM slot to unlock it. Notches Release Tabs 2.

  • Page 53: Installing The Operating System

    An operating system (OS) must be installed on each blade module. Blades with Microsoft Windows OS and blades with Linux OS can both occupy and operate within the same blade enclosure. Refer to the SuperMicro website for a complete list of supported operating systems.

  • Page 54: Installing With An External Usb Cd-Rom Drive

    SBI-6429P-C3N SuperBlade Module User’s Manual Installing with an External USB CD-ROM Drive The most common method of installing the OS is with an external USB CD-ROM drive. Take the following steps to install the OS to a blade module: Caution: Installing the OS from an external CD-ROM drive may take several hours to complete.
  • Page 55 Chapter 3: Setup and Installation For RAID setup see http://www.supermicro.com/support/manuals/ under RAID Installation Guides for more details. 3-21...
  • Page 56 SBI-6429P-C3N SuperBlade Module User’s Manual 3-22...

  • Page 57: Blade Module Features

    Supports up to 3 TB of RDIMM/LRDIMM DDR4 2666/2400 MHz speed, 8 GB, 16 GB, 32 GB, 64 GB and 128 GB size SDRAM memory in twenty-four (24) 288-pin Memory DIMM sockets per node. See https://www.supermicro.com/support/resources/ memory/X11_memory_config_guide.pdf for details. Includes two hot-swap 2.5" NVMe disk drives plus one hot-swap 2.5" SAS3/ Storage SATA3 drive or three 2.5"...

  • Page 58: Control Panel

    SBI-6429P-C3N SuperBlade Module User’s Manual Control Panel Each blade has a similar control panel (Figure 4-2) with power on/off button, a KVM connector, a KVM button and four LEDs on the top front of the unit. The numbers mentioned in Figure 4-2 are described in Table...

  • Page 59: Mainboard

    Chapter 4: Blade Module Features Mainboard The mainboard of the SBI-6429P-C3N blade unit is a proprietary design, which is based on the Intel C622 chipset. See Figure 4-4 for a block diagram of this chipset and Figure for a view of the B11DPE motherboard. Figure 4-5 contains an exploded view diagram of the blade unit.
  • Page 60 SBI-6429P-C3N SuperBlade Module User’s Manual Table 4-3. B11DPE Motherboard Layout Item Description CPUs installed (two total CPU1 in the rear, CPU2 in front) Front housing for three 2.5" SATA3/SSD/NVMe hard drive bays DIMM slots (twenty-four total, four banks of six, two banks per CPU) Power and Logic connectors to backplane Mezzanine Card Connector USB Port...

  • Page 61: Cmos Clear

    Chapter 4: Blade Module Features CMOS Clear JBT1 is used to clear CMOS and will also clear any passwords. This consists of two contact pads located near the BIOS chip. Clearing CMOS 1. First power down the blade and remove it from the enclosure. 2.

  • Page 62: Blade Unit Components

    SBI-6429P-C3N SuperBlade Module User’s Manual Blade Unit Components Figure 4-5. Exploded View of a SBI-6429P-C3N Blade Module Table 4-5. Main Components of a SBI-6429P-C3N Blade Module Item Description Blade Unit/Module 2.5" Hard Drives (up to three hot-swap drives) CPU1 and Heatsink CPU2 and Heatsink DIMM slots (16) Front Panel Module Cards...

  • Page 63: Memory Support

    Chapter 4: Blade Module Features Memory Support The SBI-6429P-C3N SuperBlade module supports up to 3 TB of VLP DDR4 2666/2400 MHz speed, 8 GB, 16 GB, 32 GB, 64 GB and 128 GB size memory in twenty-four (24) 288-pin DIMM sockets per node. See Section 3-5: Memory Installation on page 3-13 further details on mainboard memory installation.

  • Page 64: Hard Disk Drives

    Caution: To maintain proper airflow, both hard drive bays must have drive carriers inserted during operation whether or not a drive is installed in the tray. WARNING: Enterprise level hard disk drives are recommended for use in Supermicro chassis and servers. For information on recommended HDDs, visit the Supermicro website...

  • Page 65: Chapter 5 Bios

    Note: Due to periodic changes to the BIOS, some settings may have been added or deleted and might not yet be recorded in this manual. Please refer to the http:// www.supermicro.com/products/SuperBlade/module/ website for further details on BIOS setup and the BIOS menus for your SuperBlade blade module.

  • Page 66: Bios Updates

    However, it is recommended that you not update BIOS if you are not experiencing problems with a blade module. Updated BIOS files are located on our website(www.supermicro.com/products/ superblade/). Please check the current BIOS revision and make sure it is newer than your current BIOS before downloading.

  • Page 67: Main Bios Setup

    Chapter 5: BIOS Main BIOS Setup Figure 5-1. Main BIOS Setup Screen All Main Setup options are described in this section. Use the U arrow keys to move among the different settings in each menu. Use the L arrow keys to change the options for each setting. IGHT Press the <E >...
  • Page 68 SBI-6429P-C3N SuperBlade Module User’s Manual Table 5-1. Main BIOS Setup Menu Options Menu Option Description Using the arrow keys, highlight the month, day and year fields, and enter the System Date correct data for the system date. Press the <Enter> key to save the data. To set the system date and time, key in the correct information in the appropriate System Time fields.

  • Page 69: Advanced Setup

    Chapter 5: BIOS Advanced Setup Figure 5-2. Advanced Setup Screen Choose Advanced from the BIOS Setup Utility main menu with the arrow keys to display the A menu. The items with a triangle beside them are DVANCED ETUP sub-menus that can be accessed by highlighting the item and pressing <E >.
  • Page 70 SBI-6429P-C3N SuperBlade Module User’s Manual Table 5-2 describes all sub-menus found in the A menu. DVANCED ETUP Table 5-2. Advanced Setup Menu Options Sub-menu Description Boot Feature Table 5-3 for a description of BIOS setup menu options in this sub-menu. CPU Configuration Table 5-4 for a description of BIOS setup menu options in this sub-menu.
  • Page 71 Chapter 5: BIOS Table 5-3. Boot Feature sub-menu Menu Option Description When Disabled the BIOS displays normal POST messages. When Quiet Boot Enabled the BIOS displays an OEM Logo instead of POST messages. Use this setting to set the display mode for Option ROM to either Force Option ROM Messages BIOS or Keep Current.
  • Page 72 SBI-6429P-C3N SuperBlade Module User’s Manual Table 5-4. CPU Configuration sub-menu (Continued) Menu Option Description This setting allows you to Enable or Disable the DCU IP Prefetcher, which DCU IP Prefetcher is an L1 data cache prefetcher. This setting allows you to enable or disable the LLC Prefetch on all LLC Prefetch threads.
  • Page 73 Chapter 5: BIOS Table 5-5. Chipset Configuration Sub-menu Menu Option Description North Bridge This sub-menu configures North Bridge features and shows configuration Configuration information. UPI Configuration UPI General This static information shows UPI General Configuration information for Configuration your system. Information Use this setting to select the Degrade Precedence.
  • Page 74 SBI-6429P-C3N SuperBlade Module User’s Manual Table 5-5. Chipset Configuration Sub-menu (Continued) Menu Option Description Static Virtual Use this setting to Enable or Disable Static Virtual Lockstep mode. Lockstep Mode Mirror Mode will set the entire 1LM/2LM memory in the system to be mirrored, consequently reducing the memory capacity by half.
  • Page 75 Chapter 5: BIOS Table 5-5. Chipset Configuration Sub-menu (Continued) Menu Option Description CPU2 This submenu allows you to configure CPU2 configuration options. Configuration IOU0 (IIO PCIe This setting selects the PCIe port bifurcation for Br1. Options include Br1) x4x4x4x4, x4x4x8, x8x4x4, x8x8, x16 or Auto. IOU1 (IIO PCIe This setting selects the PCIe port bifurcation for Br2.
  • Page 76 SBI-6429P-C3N SuperBlade Module User’s Manual Table 5-5. Chipset Configuration Sub-menu (Continued) Menu Option Description This setting allows you to Enable/Disable PCIe Hot Plug globally. Options PCIe Hot Plug include Disable, Enable, Auto and Manual. PCI-E Completion This setting allows you to Enable/Disable the Completion Timeout, where x Timeout (Global) is 0-3.
  • Page 77 Chapter 5: BIOS Table 5-7. SATA Configuration Sub-menu Menu Option Description SATA Controller This setting allows you to Enable or Disable the SATA device. Use this setting to select the SATA mode you desire. Options include IDE, Configure SATA as AHCI and RAID.
  • Page 78 SBI-6429P-C3N SuperBlade Module User’s Manual Table 5-9. PCIe/PCI/PnP Configuration Sub-menu Menu Option Description The installed version for the PCI Bus Driver is static displayed here for your PCI Bus Driver Version information. PCI Devices Common Settings Select Enabled to decode a 64-bit PCI device in the space above 4G Above 4G Decoding Address.
  • Page 79 Chapter 5: BIOS Table 5-9. PCIe/PCI/PnP Configuration Sub-menu (Continued) Menu Option Description Network Stack Use this submenu to configure network stack settings. Configuration This setting allows you to Enable or Disable UEFI Network Stack for your Network Stack system. If disabled, the boot option for UEFI Network Stack will not be created.
  • Page 80 SBI-6429P-C3N SuperBlade Module User’s Manual Table 5-10. SuperIO Device Configuration Sub-menu Menu Option Description This static display shows the name of the Super IO chip installed for your Super IO Chip system. Serial Port 1/2 This sub-menu allows the user the configure settings of Serial Port 1 or Configuration Serial Port 2.
  • Page 81 Chapter 5: BIOS Table 5-11. Serial Port Console Redirection Sub-menu (Continued) Menu Option Description A parity bit can be sent along with regular data bits to detect data transmission errors. Select Even if the parity bit is set to 0, and the number of 1's in data bits is even.
  • Page 82 SBI-6429P-C3N SuperBlade Module User’s Manual Table 5-11. Serial Port Console Redirection Sub-menu (Continued) Menu Option Description This feature allows the user to select the target terminal emulation type for Console Redirection. Select VT100 to use the ASCII character set. Select VT100+ to add color and function key support.

  • Page 83: Event Logs Setup

    Chapter 5: BIOS Table 5-14. Intel(R) Virtual RAID on CPU Settings Sub-menu Menu Option Description Use this menu if you have RAID volumes or Intel VMD Controllers on the system to configure your Intel Virtual RAID on CPU settings. Otherwise this meun is blank. Event Logs Setup Figure 5-3.
  • Page 84 SBI-6429P-C3N SuperBlade Module User’s Manual Table 5-15. Event Logs Menu Menu Option Description Change SMBIOS This sub-menu allows you to change the SMBIOS Event Log configuration Event Log Settings settings. Change this setting to enable or disable all features of the SMBIOS SMBIOS Event Event Logging during system boot.

  • Page 85: Ipmi Setup

    Chapter 5: BIOS IPMI Setup Figure 5-4. IPMI Setup Screen 5-21...
  • Page 86 SBI-6429P-C3N SuperBlade Module User’s Manual Table 5-16. IPMI Menu Menu Option Description IPMI Firmware Revision and IPMI Status information are statically displayed at IPMI Information the top of this menu. Selecting this sub-menu displays settings for changing the SEL Event Log System Event Log configuration.

  • Page 87: Security

    Chapter 5: BIOS Security Figure 5-5. Security Setup Screen Choose Security from the BIOS Setup main menu with the arrow keys to bring up the menu. Security setting options are displayed by highlighting the setting ECURITY ETUP using the arrow keys and pressing <E >.
  • Page 88 SBI-6429P-C3N SuperBlade Module User’s Manual Table 5-17. Security Menu Options (Continued) Menu Option Description This setting specifies the Secure Boot Mode used. Options include Standard and Secure Boot Custom. In Custom mode, Secure Boot variables can be configured without Mode authentication.

  • Page 89: Boot

    Chapter 5: BIOS Boot Figure 5-6. Boot Setup Screen Choose Boot from the 128 Mb SPI Flash EEPROM with AMI® BIOS Setup Utility main menu with the arrow keys to bring up the B menu. Security setting options ETUP are displayed by highlighting the setting using the arrow keys and pressing <E >.
  • Page 90 SBI-6429P-C3N SuperBlade Module User’s Manual Table 5-18. Boot Setup Menu Options Menu Option Description This setting allows you to select the boot mode to use. Options include Legacy, Boot Mode Select UEFI or Dual. This feature allows you to specify the sequence of priority for the boot device (such as hard disk drives, USB devices, CD-ROM drives, Network drives and so on).

  • Page 91: 5-10 Save & Exit

    Chapter 5: BIOS 5-10 Save & Exit Figure 5-7. Save & Exit Setup Screen Choose S & E from the 128 Mb SPI Flash EEPROM with AMI® BIOS BIOS Setup Utility main menu with the arrow keys to display the S &...
  • Page 92 SBI-6429P-C3N SuperBlade Module User’s Manual Table 5-19. Exit Menu Options Menu Option Description Highlight this item and hit <E > to exit the BIOS Setup utility without saving NTER Discard Changes and any changes you may have made. Any changes you have made to the BIOS Exit Setup will not take effect upon system bootup.

  • Page 93: Updating Bios Using Kvm Console

    Appendix A Updating BIOS Using KVM Console Use the following procedure to update a module BIOS using the KVM console software. Updating the BIOS Using the KVM Console 1. Click on the graphic in the S -> S screen to launch the YSTEM YSTEM NFORMATION...
  • Page 94 SBI-6429P-C3N SuperBlade Module User’s Manual 2. In the KVM Console window, click on the V menu option from the IRTUAL TORAGE menu (Figure A-3). The V window will be displayed IRTUAL EDIA IRTUAL TORAGE (Figure A-4). Figure A-3. KVM Console Window Figure A-4.
  • Page 95 Appendix A: Updating BIOS Using KVM Console 3. Under the D 1 tab of the V window, select ISO File from the EVICE IRTUAL TORAGE menu if you wish to mount an ISO file (Figure A-5). OGICAL RIVE Figure A-5. Selecting ISO File to Mount an ISO File 4.
  • Page 96 SBI-6429P-C3N SuperBlade Module User’s Manual 5. After you have selected the ISO file, press the Plug In button, then the OK button to exit the V window (Figure A-7). Skip ahead to step IRTUAL TORAGE Figure A-7. Pressing the Plug In and OK Buttons for an ISO File...
  • Page 97 6. If you wish instead to download the BIOS update from a USB Flash drive, then insert the flash drive into your system and select it from the Logical Drive Type menu (Figure A-8). Figure A-8. Selecting a USB Flash Drive...
  • Page 98 SBI-6429P-C3N SuperBlade Module User’s Manual 7. After you have selected the USB flash drive file, press the Plug In button, then the OK button to exit the V window (Figure A-9). IRTUAL TORAGE Figure A-9. Pressing the Plug In and OK Buttons for an USB Flash Drive File...
  • Page 99 8. Reboot the SuperBlade module by selecting the P -> S OWER ONTROL OWER menu option from the KVM C window. If the MicroBlade is not ESET ONSOLE powered on yet, please select S from the menu (Figure A-10). OWER Figure A-10.
  • Page 100 SBI-6429P-C3N SuperBlade Module User’s Manual When the system powers up, press your keyboard’s F11 key in order to boot into the . From this list, select the ATEN Virtual CDROM YS0J NVOKE OOTABLE EVICES command. Your MicroBlade will now boot up into mounting the ISO file which contains the new BIOS file and flash utility (Figure A-11).
  • Page 101 9. Close the KVM C window, or go to the Virtual Storage window (see step ONSOLE and click on Plug Out, this will remove mounting of the ISO file (Figure A-12). Figure A-12. Clicking Plug Out in the Virtual Storage Window...
  • Page 102 SBI-6429P-C3N SuperBlade Module User’s Manual A-10...
  • Page 103 Appendix B: System Specifications Appendix B Specifications and Compliance Operating Environment Operating Temperature: 10º to 35º C (50º to 95º F) Non-operating Temperature: -40º to 70º C (-40º to 158º F) Operating Relative Humidity: 8% to 90% (non-condensing) Non-operating Relative Humidity: 5% to 95% (non-condensing) Regulatory Compliance FCC, ICES, CE, VCCI, RCM, UKCA, NRTL, CB Applied Directives, Standards...
  • Page 104 Appendix B: System Specifications General Data Center Environmental Specifications Particulate contamination specifications Air filtration: Data centers must be kept clean to Class 8 of ISO 14644-1 (ISO 2015). The air entering the data center should be filtered with a MERV 11 filter or better. The air within the data center should be continuously filtered with a MERV 8 filter or better.
  • Page 105 Disclaimer The products sold by Supermicro are not intended for and will not be used in life support systems, medical equipment, nuclear facilities or systems, aircraft, aircraft devices, aircraft/emergency communication devices or other critical systems whose failure to perform be reasonably expected to result in significant injury or loss of life or catastrophic property damage.

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