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SUPERSERVER 8048B-TRFT USER'S MANUAL Preface Notes Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup Refer to Chapter 6 for detailed information on the SC848XTS-R3240BP 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.
SUPERSERVER 8048B-TRFT USER'S MANUAL Table of Contents Table of Contents Removing the Chassis from the Rack ............2-9 Chapter 3 System Interface Chapter 1 Introduction Overview ......................3-1 Control Panel Buttons ..................3-2 Overview ......................1-1 Power ......................3-2 Serverboard Features ..................1-2 Reset .......................
Chapter 1 Introduction Overview The SuperServer 8048B-TRFT is a high-end server comprised of four main subsystems: the SC848XTS-R3240BP 4U server chassis and the X10QBi quad processor serverboard (baseboard), eight X10QBi-MEM1 memory module cards and one AOM-X10QBi-A I/O card. Please refer to our website for information on operating systems that have been certified for use with the system (www.supermicro.
Serverboard Features Server Chassis Features At the heart of the SuperServer 8048B-TRFT lies the X10QBi, a quad processor The following is a general outline of the main features of the SC848XTS server serverboard based on the Intel® C602J chipset and designed to provide maximum chassis.
SUPERSERVER 8048B-TRFT USER'S MANUAL Chapter 1: Introduction Mounting Rails Figure 1-1. Intel C602J Chipset: The SC848XTS includes a set of quick-release rails, and can be placed in a rack System Block Diagram for secure storage and use. To setup your rack, follow the instructions described in Chapter 2.
Chapter 2: Server Installation Chapter 2 Rack Installation Overview This chapter provides a quick setup checklist to get your chassis up and running. Following these steps in the order given should enable you to have the system operational within a minimal amount of time. Unpacking the System You should inspect the box which the chassis was shipped in and note if it was damaged in any way.
SUPERSERVER 8048B-TRFT USER'S MANUAL Chapter 2: Server Installation Warnings and Precautions Rack Mounting Considerations Ambient Operating Temperature Rack Precautions 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 Ensure that the leveling jacks on the bottom of the rack are fully extended to room.
SUPERSERVER 8048B-TRFT USER'S MANUAL Chapter 2: Server Installation Rack Mounting Instructions This section provides information on installing the SC848 chassis into a rack unit with the rails provided. There are a variety of rack units on the market, which may mean that the assembly procedure will differ slightly.
SUPERSERVER 8048B-TRFT USER'S MANUAL Chapter 2: Server Installation Attach Outer Rails Together Screws and Washers Screws and Washers Secure to the Secure to the Front of the Rack Rear of the Rack Fixed Pins Figure 2-3. Assembling the Outer Rails...
SUPERSERVER 8048B-TRFT USER'S MANUAL Chapter 2: Server Installation Removing the Chassis from the Rack Caution! It may be dangerous for a single person to off-load the heavy chassis from the rack without assistance. Be sure to have sufficient assistance supporting the chassis when removing it from the rack.
Chapter 3: System Interface Chapter 3 System Interface Overview There are several LEDs on the control panel as well as others on the drive carriers to keep you constantly informed of the overall status of the system as well as the activity and health of specific components.
SUPERSERVER 8048B-TRFT USER'S MANUAL Chapter 3: System Interface Control Panel Buttons There are two push-buttons included on the control panel: a power button and a reset button. Indicates hard drive activity when flashing. Power The main power button is used to apply or remove power from the power supply to the server system.
SUPERSERVER 8048B-TRFT USER'S MANUAL If the server overheats, you should check the following: Use the LEDs to determine the nature of the overheating condition. Confirm that the chassis covers are installed properly. Check the routing of the cables and make sure all fans are present and operating normally.
Only certified technicians should attempt to install or configure components. Read this appendix in its entirety before installing or configuring components in the Supermicro chassis. These warnings may also be found on our web site at http://www.supermicro.com/ about/policies/safety_information.cfm. Warning Definition Warning! This warning symbol means danger.
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SUPERSERVER 8048B-TRFT USER'S MANUAL Warning Statements for AC Systems Warnung جسذٌة اصابة ًتتسبب ف حالة ٌوكي أى ًاًك ف خطز ًٌٌع هذا الزهز !تحذٌز WICHTIGE SICHERHEITSHINWEISE الذوائز بالوخاطز الٌاجوة عي ي على علن ، ك هعذات تعول على أي قبل أى...
SUPERSERVER 8048B-TRFT USER'S MANUAL Chapter 4: Warning Statements for AC Systems Installation Instructions Circuit Breaker Warning! Warning! This product relies on the building's installation for short-circuit (overcurrent) Read the installation instructions before connecting the system to the power source. protection. Ensure that the protective device is rated not greater than: 250 V, 20 A.
SUPERSERVER 8048B-TRFT USER'S MANUAL Chapter 4: Warning Statements for AC Systems ¡Advertencia! 경고! El sistema debe ser disconnected de todas las fuentes de energía y del cable 이 제품은 전원의 단락(과전류)방지에 대해서 전적으로 건물의 관련 설비에 eléctrico quitado de los módulos de fuente de alimentación antes de tener acceso 의존합니다.
SUPERSERVER 8048B-TRFT USER'S MANUAL Chapter 4: Warning Statements for AC Systems Equipment Installation Waarschuwing Deze apparatuur mag alleen worden geïnstalleerd, vervangen of hersteld door Warning! geschoold en gekwalificeerd personeel. Only trained and qualified personnel should be allowed to install, replace, or service Restricted Area this equipment.
SUPERSERVER 8048B-TRFT USER'S MANUAL Chapter 4: Warning Statements for AC Systems Warnung אזור עם גישה מוגבלת Bei Einsetzen einer falschen Batterie besteht Explosionsgefahr. Ersetzen Sie die Batterie nur durch den gleichen oder vom Hersteller empfohlenen Batterietyp. !אזהרה Entsorgen Sie die benutzten Batterien nach den Anweisungen des Herstellers.
SUPERSERVER 8048B-TRFT USER'S MANUAL Chapter 4: Warning Statements for AC Systems Redundant Power Supplies امداد الطاقة بوحدات عدة اتصاالت جهاز ال يكون لهذا قد الكهرباء عن وحدة ال لعسل كافة االتصاالت يجب إزالة 경고! Warning! This unit might have more than one power supply connection. All connections must 이...
SUPERSERVER 8048B-TRFT USER'S MANUAL Chapter 4: Warning Statements for AC Systems Attention מתח בפנל האחורי L'équipement doit être installé conformément aux normes électriques nationales et locales. !הרה אז קיימת סכנת מתח בפנל האחורי בזמן תפעול המערכת. יש להיזהר במהלך תיאום חוקי החשמל הארצי...
SUPERSERVER 8048B-TRFT USER'S MANUAL Chapter 4: Warning Statements for AC Systems ¡Advertencia! 警告 當您從機架移除風扇裝置,風扇可能仍在轉動。小心不要將手指、螺絲起子和其他 Al deshacerse por completo de este producto debe seguir todas las leyes y 物品太靠近風扇。 reglamentos nacionales. Warnung Attention Die Lüfter drehen sich u. U. noch, wenn die Lüfterbaugruppe aus dem Chassis La mise au rebut ou le recyclage de ce produit sont généralement soumis à...
UL ou CSA câbles certifiés qui ont UL ou CSA indiqué sur le code power cables and AC adaptors. Using any other cables and adaptors could cause pour tous les autres appareils électriques que les produits désignés par Supermicro a malfunction or a fire. Electrical Appliance and Material Safety Law prohibits the seulement.
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Chapter 5 Advanced Serverboard Setup This chapter covers the steps required to connect the data and power cables and install add-on cards to the serverboard. All serverboard jumpers and connections are also described. A layout and quick reference chart are included in this chapter for your reference.
(make sure the red wires connect to the pin 1 locations). If you are configuring the system, keep the airflow in mind when routing the cables. The following cables need to be connected for the SuperServer 8048B-TRFT system: •...
• JF1 contains header pins for various front control panel connectors. See Figure 5-3 Refer to the Supermicro website for updates on CPU support. • for the pin locations of the various front control panel buttons and LED indicators.
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SUPERSERVER 8048B-TRFT USER'S MANUAL Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup 2. Press the second load lever labeled 'Close 1st' to release the load plate that 5. Use your thumb and index finger to hold the CPU on its edges. Align the CPU covers the CPU socket from its locking position.
SUPERSERVER 8048B-TRFT USER'S MANUAL Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Installing a Passive CPU Heatsink 7. With the CPU inside the socket, inspect the four corners of the CPU to make sure that the CPU is properly installed. 1. Do not apply any thermal grease to the heatsink or the CPU die; the required 8.
(RM) LED28 JEDUID1 Notes: 1. For detailed information on memory support and updates, please refer to the SMC Recommended Memory List posted on our website at http://www.supermicro.com/support/resources/mem.cfm. 2. 1.35V DIMMs are not supported by the 3PDC configuration. Jumpers Connectors Location...
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SUPERSERVER 8048B-TRFT USER'S MANUAL Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup PW_ON Connector NIC1/2 (LAN1/2) LED Indicators NIC1/2 LEDs Pin Defini- The Power Button connection is located The NIC (Network Interface Controller) tions (JF1) on pins 1 and 2 of JF1. Momentarily...
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SUPERSERVER 8048B-TRFT USER'S MANUAL Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup LAN Ports Pin Definition Type A USB (USB4/5) Pin# Definition Pin# Definition Pin Definitions P2V5SB SGND Ethernet LAN Ports Pin# Definition TD0+ Act LED Two Ethernet ports (LAN1/LAN2) are Universal Serial Bus (USB)
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SUPERSERVER 8048B-TRFT USER'S MANUAL Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Unit Identifier Switch/LED PWR LED Connector Pin Definitions A Unit Identifier (UID) switch on the Power LED/Speaker Pin Setting Definition AOM-X10QBi-A I/O module, and two LED On the JD1 header, pins 1-3 are used for...
SUPERSERVER 8048B-TRFT USER'S MANUAL Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup 5-11 Onboard Indicators Management Engine (ME) Recovery Use jumper JPME1 to select ME Firmware Recovery mode, which will limit resource ME Recovery Activity LED Link LED allocation for essential system operation...
SUPERSERVER 8048B-TRFT USER'S MANUAL Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup 5-12 Serial ATA Ports 5-13 Installing Software The Supermicro FTP site contains drivers and utilities for your system at ftp://ftp. supermicro.com. Some of these must be installed, such as the chipset driver. SATA Ports...
SuperDoctor® 5 5-14 Onboard Battery The Supermicro SuperDoctor 5 is a program that functions in a command-line Caution: There is a danger of explosion if the onboard battery is installed upside or web-based interface in Windows and Linux operating systems. The program down, which will reverse its polarites (see Figure 5-11).
Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup Chapter 6 Advanced Chassis Setup This chapter covers the steps required to install components and perform maintenance on the SC848XTA-R3240B chassis. For component installation, follow the steps in the order given to eliminate the most common problems encountered. If some steps are unnecessary, skip ahead to the step that follows.
The control panel is located on the front left handle of the chassis. See Chapter 3 for details on the LEDs and the control panel buttons. Note: Enterprise level hard disk drives are recommended for use in Supermicro chassis and servers. For information on recommended HDDs, visit the Supermicro website at http://www.supermicro.com/products/nfo/files/storage/SAS-1-...
SUPERSERVER 8048B-TRFT USER'S MANUAL Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup Accessing the Inside of the System Warning: Except for short periods of time (swapping hard drives), do not operate the server with the hard drive bays empty. Installing a Hard Drive to the Carrier Removing the Chassis Cover 1.
SUPERSERVER 8048B-TRFT USER'S MANUAL Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup Installing the Air Shroud Cooling System The SC848 chassis contains four 9-cm system fans that provide cooling for the chassis and three 8-cm exhaust fans at the rear of the chassis for expelling hot Air Shrouds air.
4. Confirm that the fan is working properly. Any one of the power supply modules can be replaced without powering-down the system. Replacement power supply units may be ordered directly from Supermicro. Changing the Power Supply 1. With the system running, unplug the AC power cord from the failed power Figure 6-8.
Chapter 7: BIOS Chapter 7 BIOS Introduction This chapter describes the AMI BIOS setup utility for the X10QBi Platform. It also provides the instructions on how to navigate the AMI BIOS setup utility screens. The AMI ROM BIOS is stored in a Flash EEPROM and can be easily updated. Starting BIOS Setup Utility To enter the AMI BIOS setup utility screens, press the <Del>...
Note: For AMI UEFI BIOS Recovery, please refer to the UEFI BIOS Recov- between fields. The date must be entered in Day MM/DD/YYYY format. The time is ery User Guide posted @ http://www.supermicro.com/support/manuals/. entered in HH:MM:SS format. (Note: The time is in the 24-hour format. For example, 5:30 P.M.
SUPERSERVER 8048B-TRFT USER'S MANUAL Chapter 7: BIOS Advanced Setup Configurations Interrupt 19 Capture Interrupt 19 is the software interrupt that handles the boot disk function. When Select the Advanced tab to access the following submenu items. this item is set to Immediate, the BIOS ROM of the host adaptors will immediately capture Interrupt 19 at bootup and allow the drives that are attached to these host adaptors to function as bootable disks.
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SUPERSERVER 8048B-TRFT USER'S MANUAL Chapter 7: BIOS • and "Lock Chipset" for Virtualization media support. The default setting is Enable. Microcode Revision (Refer to Intel and Microsoft websites for more information.) • L1 Cache RAM • L2 Cache RAM Select Enable for CPU-related Virtualization support. This feature is used in conjunc- tion with the items: "Clear MCA,"...
SUPERSERVER 8048B-TRFT USER'S MANUAL Chapter 7: BIOS performance. Select Disabled to disable power-saving settings. The options DCU IP Prefetcher are Disabled, Energy Efficient, and Custom. If the option is set to Custom, the If this feature is set to Enable, the IP prefetcher in the DCU (Data Cache Unit) will following items will display: prefetch IP addresses to improve network connectivity and system performance.
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SUPERSERVER 8048B-TRFT USER'S MANUAL Chapter 7: BIOS CPU C6 Report (Available when Power Technology is set to Custom) Chipset Configuration Select Enable to allow the BIOS to report the CPU C6 state (ACPI C3) to the operating system. During the CPU C6 state, power to all cache is turned off.
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SUPERSERVER 8048B-TRFT USER'S MANUAL Chapter 7: BIOS EV DFX (Device Function On-Hide) Feature Override Max Link Width When this feature is set to Enable, the EV_DFX Lock Bits that are located on a Use this feature to set the link speed for a selected PCI-E port to override the processor will always remain clear during electric tuning.
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SUPERSERVER 8048B-TRFT USER'S MANUAL Chapter 7: BIOS PCI-E Port L0s Support Select Enable to enable the PCI-E port specified by the user. The options are When this item is set to Disable, II0 will never put its transmitter in the L0s state.
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SUPERSERVER 8048B-TRFT USER'S MANUAL Chapter 7: BIOS IIO1 Configuration/IIO2 Configuration/IIO3 Configuration Hot Plug Capable Select Enable to enable hot-plugging support for the PCI-E port specified by the IOU0 (II0 PCIE Port 2) user to allow the user to replace the device installed on the port without shutting This item configures the PCI-E port Bifuraction settings for a PCI-E port specified down the system.
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SUPERSERVER 8048B-TRFT USER'S MANUAL Chapter 7: BIOS PM ACPI Support Integrated IO Configuration Select Enable to generate an _HPGPE message on a PM ACPI event. Select Enable I/OAT Disable to generate an MSI message. The options are Disable and Enable.
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SUPERSERVER 8048B-TRFT USER'S MANUAL Chapter 7: BIOS Power Down Unused Ports VTd (VT-d) Azalea VCp Optimization Select Enable to disable the PCI-E ports that are not active. The options are Select Enable to enable Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-d) Direct I/O support to optimize Azalea VCp performance.
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SUPERSERVER 8048B-TRFT USER'S MANUAL Chapter 7: BIOS MMIO P2P Disable DDR Speed Select No to prevent MMIO (Memory-Mapped I/0) P2P (PCI-E device to PCI-E Use this feature to force a DDR3 memory module to run at a frequency other device) signals from crossing the CPU socket. The options are No and Yes.
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SUPERSERVER 8048B-TRFT USER'S MANUAL Chapter 7: BIOS Data Scrambling Phase Shedding Select Enabled to enable data scrambling to enhance system performance and Select Enabled to enable Static Phase-Shedding support for DDR3 memory data integrity. The options are Disabled and Enabled.
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SUPERSERVER 8048B-TRFT USER'S MANUAL Chapter 7: BIOS MC Channel Hash Mode Promote MEM (Memory) RAS Warnings Select Enabled to support the hash-method-comparison mode for the memory Select Enabled to promote warnings pertaining to RAS (Reliability, Availability, controller to improve memory performance. The options are Enabled and Dis- Serviceability) issues.
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SUPERSERVER 8048B-TRFT USER'S MANUAL Chapter 7: BIOS PSMI Support Mirroring Select Enabled for Power Supply Management Interface (PSMI) support. The This item indicates if memory mirroring is supported by the motherboard. Memory options are Enabled and Disabled. mirroring creates a duplicate copy of the data stored in the memory to enhance data security.
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SUPERSERVER 8048B-TRFT USER'S MANUAL Chapter 7: BIOS SLIT (System Locality Information Table) One Hop Value Demand Scrub Select Enable for the BIOS to build the SLIT table to show the differences be- Demand Scrubbing is a process that allows the CPU to correct correctable tween the remote latency ratio and the local latency ratio to further optimize sys- memory errors found on a memory module.
SUPERSERVER 8048B-TRFT USER'S MANUAL Chapter 7: BIOS Memory Mirroring Port 60/64 Emulation Select Enable to enable memory-mirroring support which will create a duplicate Select Enabled for I/O port 60h/64h emulation support which will provide complete copy of the data stored in the memory to enhance data security. The options USB keyboard legacy support for the operating system that does not support Legacy are Disable and Enable.
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SUPERSERVER 8048B-TRFT USER'S MANUAL Chapter 7: BIOS Alternate ID (Available when RAID is selected in the item above-"Configure PCIe/PCI/PnP Configuration SATA as") PCI Latency Timer Select Enabled for the port specified by the user to report an alternate ID to the system.
SUPERSERVER 8048B-TRFT USER'S MANUAL Chapter 7: BIOS Change Settings COM1 Console Redirection This option specifies the base I/O port address and the Interrupt Request address COM 1 Console Redirection of Serial Port 1 (COM). Select Disabled to prevent the serial port from accessing This submenu allows the user to configure the following Console Redirection set- any system resources.
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SUPERSERVER 8048B-TRFT USER'S MANUAL Chapter 7: BIOS is even. Select Odd if the parity bit is set to 0, and the number of 1's in data bits the OS. When set to Always Enable, legacy console redirection remains enabled is odd. Select None if you do not want to send a parity bit with your data bits when booting the OS.
SUPERSERVER 8048B-TRFT USER'S MANUAL Chapter 7: BIOS Trusted Computing (Available when a TPM device is detected Add an Attempt by the BIOS) Delete Attempts Configuration Change Attempt Order Security Device Support Select Enabled on this item and enable the TPM jumper on the motherboard to IPMI enable onboard security devices to improve data integrity and network security.
SUPERSERVER 8048B-TRFT USER'S MANUAL Chapter 7: BIOS are DHCP and Static. The following items are assigned IP addresses automatically Administrator Password if DHCP is selected, or can be configured manually if Static is selected. Use this feature to set the administrator password which is required to enter the BIOS setup utility.
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SUPERSERVER 8048B-TRFT USER'S MANUAL Chapter 7: BIOS Set New PK (Platform Key) Append DBX (DataBase Timer) Select <Yes> to load default factory platform keys to your system. Select No to load Select <Yes> to load the new DBX files from the manufacture defaults. Select <No>...
SUPERSERVER 8048B-TRFT USER'S MANUAL Chapter 7: BIOS Boot CD/DVD ROM Drive BBS Priorities (Available when a device is installed in this drive) • This submenu allows the user to configure the following boot settings for the Boot Order #1 system.
SUPERSERVER 8048B-TRFT USER'S MANUAL Chapter 7: BIOS Save & Exit to save configuration, select Yes to save the changes, or select No to return to the BIOS without making changes. This submenu allows the user to configure the Save and Exit settings for the system.
Appendix A: BIOS Error Beep Codes Appendix A BIOS Error Beep Codes During the POST (Power-On Self-Test) routines, which are performed at each system boot, errors may occur. Non-fatal errors are those which, in most cases, allow the system to continue to boot.
SATA Drive Bays 24 hot-swap drive bays to house 24 3.5" hard drives. PCI Expansion The SuperServer 8048B-TRFT has four PCI Express 3.0 x16 slots and seven PCI Express 3.0 x8 slots available. Boards One X10QBi baseboard (proprietary form factor), Dimensions: (LxW) 19 x 17 in.
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SUPERSERVER 8048B-TRFT USER'S MANUAL Appendix B: System Specifications Chassis Regulatory Compliance SC848XTS-R3240BP (4U rackmount) Electromagnetic Emissions: FCC Class A, EN 55022 Class A, EN 61000-3-2/-3- 3, CISPR 22 Class A Dimensions: (WxHxD) 7 x 17.2 x 31.3 in. (178 x 437 x 795 mm)
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SUPERSERVER 8048B-TRFT USER'S MANUAL (continued from front) 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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