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  • Page 1 UPER ERVER ® 5018D-LN4T USER’S MANUAL...
  • Page 2 This product, including software and docu- mentation, 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 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 5018D-LN4T. Installation and maintenance should be performed by experienced technicians only. The SuperServer 5018D-LN4T is a high-end server based on the SC504-203B rackmountable chassis and the X10SDV-2C-TP4F single processor motherboard.
  • Page 4 UPER ERVER 5018D-LN4T User's Manual Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup Chapter 5 provides detailed information on the X10SDV-2C-TP4F motherboard, 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 motherboard.
  • Page 5 Preface Notes...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Server Chassis Features ................1-3 System Power ....................1-3 Hard Drive Subsystem ..................1-3 Front Control Panel ..................1-3 Contacting Supermicro ..................1-5 Chapter 2 Server Installation Overview ......................2-1 Unpacking the System ..................2-1 Preparing for Setup ..................2-1 Choosing a Setup Location ................
  • Page 7 Table of Contents Power ......................3-1 Control Panel LEDs ..................3-2 Power Fail ....................... 3-2 Information LED ....................3-2 NIC1 ........................ 3-2 NIC2 ........................ 3-3 HDD ......................... 3-3 Power ......................3-3 Chapter 4 Standardized Warning Statements for AC Systems About Standardized Warning Statements ............4-1 Warning Definition ...................
  • Page 8 UPER ERVER 5018D-LN4T User's Manual 5-10 SATA/SAS Ports .................... 5-21 5-11 Installing Drivers .................... 5-22 SuperDoctor® 5 .................... 5-23 5-13 Onboard Battery .................... 5-24 Chapter 6 Advanced Chassis Setup Static-Sensitive Devices .................. 6-1 Precautions ..................... 6-1 Unpacking ....................... 6-1 Control Panel ....................6-2 Removing the Chassis Cover .................

  • Page 9: Chapter 1 Introduction

    Chapter 1 Introduction Overview The SuperServer 5018D-LN4T is a mini server comprised of two main subsystems: the SC504-203B 1U chassis and the X10SDV-2C-TP4F single processor mother- board. Please refer to our website for information on operating systems that have been certified for use with the system (www.supermicro.com).

  • Page 10: Motherboard Features

    UPER ERVER 5018D-LN4T User's Manual Motherboard Features The SuperServer 5018D-LN4T is built around the X10SDV-2C-TP4F, a single processor motherboard designed to provide maximum performance. Below are the main features of the X10SDV-2C-TP4F. (See Figure 1-1 for a block diagram). Processor The X10SDV-2C-TP4F supports a single Intel®...

  • Page 11: Server Chassis Features

    Chapter 1: Introduction Server Chassis Features The SC504-203B is an mini-ITX form factor chassis designed to be used in a 1U rackmount configuration. The following is a general outline of the main features of the SC504-203B server chassis. System Power The SC504-203B features a single 200W power supply.
  • Page 12 UPER ERVER 5018D-LN4T User's Manual Figure 1-1. X10SDV-2C-TP4F: System Block Diagram Note: This is a general block diagram. Please see Chapter 5 for details. DDR4 1600/1866/2133 PCIE 3.0 x8 JPCIE1 PCIE 3.0 x8 PCIE 3.0 x8 JPCIE2 PCIE 3.0 x8 PROCESSOR PCIE 3.0 x3 M.2 CONN...

  • Page 13: Contacting Supermicro

    Super Micro Computer, Inc. 980 Rock Ave. San Jose, CA 95131 U.S.A. Tel: +1 (408) 503-8000 Fax: +1 (408) 503-8008 Email: marketing@supermicro.com (General Information) support@supermicro.com (Technical Support) Web Site: www.supermicro.com Europe Address: Super Micro Computer B.V. Het Sterrenbeeld 28, 5215 ML...
  • Page 14 UPER ERVER 5018D-LN4T User's Manual Notes...

  • Page 15: Chapter 2 Server Installation

    Unpacking the System You should inspect the box the SuperServer 5018D-LN4T 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.

  • Page 16: Warnings And Precautions

    UPER ERVER 5018D-LN4T User's Manual • This product is not suitable for use with visual display work place devices acccording to §2 of 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.

  • Page 17: Rack Mounting Considerations

    Chapter 2: Server Installation 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).

  • Page 18: Installing The System Into A Rack

    UPER ERVER 5018D-LN4T User's Manual Installing the System into a Rack This section provides information on installing the SC504 chassis into a rack unit. There are a variety of rack units on the market, which may mean the assembly procedure will differ slightly. You should also refer to the installation instructions that came with the rack unit you are using.

  • Page 19: Telco Rack

    Chapter 2: Server Installation Telco Rack The SC504 supports Telco Rack installation. The SC504 chassis' compact design allows it to be installed into a Telco rack without the use of rails. Figure 2-2. Installing the Chassis into a Telco Rack Installing the Chassis into a Telco Rack 1.
  • Page 20 UPER ERVER 5018D-LN4T User's Manual Notes...

  • Page 21: Chapter 3 System Interface

    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 and the activ- ity and health of specific components.

  • Page 22: Control Panel Leds

    SUPERSERVER 5018D-LN4T User's Manual Control Panel LEDs The control panel located on the front of the chassis has five LEDs. These LEDs provide you with critical information related to different parts of the system. This section explains what each LED indicates when illuminated and any corrective ac- tion you may need to take.

  • Page 23: Nic2

    Chapter 3: System Interface NIC2 Indicates network activity on the LAN2 port when flashing. On the SuperServer 5018D-LN4T, this LED indicates SATA drive activity when flashing. Power Indicates power is being supplied to the system's power supply units. This LED...
  • Page 24 SUPERSERVER 5018D-LN4T User's Manual Notes...

  • Page 25: About 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 26 UPER ERVER 5018D-LN4T 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 27 Warning Statements for AC Systems ‫جسذٌة‬ ‫اصابة‬ ً‫تتسبب ف‬ ‫حالة ٌوكي أى‬ ً‫اًك ف‬ ‫خطز‬ ًٌ‫ٌع‬ ‫هذا الزهز‬ !‫تحذٌز‬ ‫الذوائز‬ ‫بالوخاطز الٌاجوة عي‬ ‫ي على علن‬ ، ‫ك‬ ‫هعذات‬ ‫تعول على أي‬ ‫قبل أى‬ ‫الكهزبائٍة‬ ‫حىادث‬ ‫أي‬ ‫وقىع‬ ‫وٌع‬ ‫ل‬ ‫الىقائٍة‬...

  • Page 28: Installation Instructions

    UPER ERVER 5018D-LN4T User's Manual Installation Instructions Warning! Read the installation instructions before connecting the system to the power source. 設置手順書 システムを電源に接続する前に、 設置手順書をお読み下さい。 警告 将此系统连接电源前,请先阅读安装说明。 警告 將系統與電源連接前，請先閱讀安裝說明。 Warnung Vor dem Anschließen des Systems an die Stromquelle die Installationsanweisungen lesen. ¡Advertencia! Lea las instrucciones de instalación antes de conectar el sistema a la red de alimentación.

  • Page 29: Circuit Breaker

    Chapter 4: Warning Statements for AC Systems Circuit Breaker Warning! This product relies on the building's installation for short-circuit (overcurrent) protection. Ensure that the protective device is rated not greater than: 250 V, 20 A. サーキッ ト ・ ブレーカー この製品は、 短絡 （過電流） 保護装置がある建物での設置を前提としています。 保護装置の定格が250 V、...

  • Page 30: Power Disconnection Warning

    UPER ERVER 5018D-LN4T User's Manual 경고! 이 제품은 전원의 단락(과전류)방지에 대해서 전적으로 건물의 관련 설비에 의존합니다. 보호장치의 정격이 반드시 250V(볼트), 20A(암페어)를 초과하지 않도록 해야 합니다. Waarschuwing Dit product is afhankelijk van de kortsluitbeveiliging (overspanning) van uw electrische installatie. Controleer of het beveiligde aparaat niet groter gedimensioneerd is dan 220V, 20A.
  • Page 31 Chapter 4: Warning Statements for AC Systems ¡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 32: Equipment Installation

    UPER ERVER 5018D-LN4T User's Manual Equipment Installation Warning! Only trained and qualified personnel should be allowed to install, replace, or service this equipment. 機器の設置 トレーニングを受け認定された人だけがこの装置の設置、 交換、 またはサービスを許可 されています。 警告 只有经过培训且具有资格的人员才能进行此设备的安装、更换和维修。 警告 只有經過受訓且具資格人員才可安裝、更換與維修此設備。 Warnung Das Installieren, Ersetzen oder Bedienen dieser Ausrüstung sollte nur geschultem, qualifiziertem Personal gestattet werden.

  • Page 33: Restricted Area

    Chapter 4: Warning Statements for AC Systems Waarschuwing Deze apparatuur mag alleen worden geïnstalleerd, vervangen of hersteld door geschoold en gekwalificeerd personeel. Restricted Area Warning! This unit is intended for installation in restricted access areas. A restricted access area can be accessed only through the use of a special tool, lock and key, or other means of security.

  • Page 34: Battery Handling

    UPER ERVER 5018D-LN4T User's Manual ‫אזור עם גישה מוגבלת‬ !‫אזהרה‬ ‫יש להתקין את היחידה באזורים שיש בהם הגבלת גישה. הגישה ניתנת בעזרת‬ .)'‫כלי אבטחה בלבד (מפתח, מנעול וכד‬ ‫محظورة‬ ‫مناطق‬ ٍ‫نتركُبها ف‬ ‫هذه انىحذة‬ ‫تخصيص‬ ‫تم‬ ،‫أداة خاصت‬ ‫من خالل استخذاو‬ ‫فقط‬...
  • Page 35 Chapter 4: Warning Statements for AC Systems Warnung Bei Einsetzen einer falschen Batterie besteht Explosionsgefahr. Ersetzen Sie die Batterie nur durch den gleichen oder vom Hersteller empfohlenen Batterietyp. Entsorgen Sie die benutzten Batterien nach den Anweisungen des Herstellers. Attention Danger d'explosion si la pile n'est pas remplacée correctement. Ne la remplacer que par une pile de type semblable ou équivalent, recommandée par le fabricant.

  • Page 36: Redundant Power Supplies

    UPER ERVER 5018D-LN4T User's Manual Redundant Power Supplies Warning! This unit might have more than one power supply connection. All connections must be removed to de-energize the unit. 冗長電源装置 このユニッ トは複数の電源装置が接続されている場合があります。 ユニッ トの電源を切るためには、 すべての接続を取り外さなければなりません。 警告 此部件连接的电源可能不止一个，必须将所有电源断开才能停止给该部件供电。 警告 此裝置連接的電源可能不只一個，必須切斷所有電源才能停止對該裝置的供電。 Warnung Dieses Gerät kann mehr als eine Stromzufuhr haben. Um sicherzustellen, dass der Einheit kein trom zugeführt wird, müssen alle Verbindungen entfernt werden.

  • Page 37: Backplane Voltage

    Chapter 4: Warning Statements for AC Systems ‫امداد الطاقة‬ ‫بوحدات‬ ‫عدة اتصاالت‬ ‫جهاز‬ ‫ال‬ ‫يكون لهذا‬ ‫قد‬ ‫الكهرباء‬ ‫عن‬ ‫وحدة‬ ‫ال‬ ‫لعسل‬ ‫كافة االتصاالت‬ ‫يجب إزالة‬ 경고! 이 장치에는 한 개 이상의 전원 공급 단자가 연결되어 있을 수 있습니다. 이 장치에 전원을...

  • Page 38: Comply With Local And National Electrical Codes

    UPER ERVER 5018D-LN4T User's Manual ‫מתח בפנל האחורי‬ !‫הרה‬ ‫אז‬ ‫קיימת סכנת מתח בפנל האחורי בזמן תפעול המערכת. יש להיזהר במהלך‬ .‫העבודה‬ ‫اللىحة‬ ‫أوالطاقة المىجىدة على‬ ‫التيار الكهزبائي‬ ‫مه‬ ‫خطز‬ ‫هناك‬ ‫هذا الجهاس‬ ‫خدمة‬ ‫كه حذرا عند‬ ‫يعمل‬ ‫النظام‬ ‫عندما يكىن‬ 경고! 시스템이...

  • Page 39: Product Disposal

    Chapter 4: Warning Statements for AC Systems Attention L'équipement doit être installé conformément aux normes électriques nationales et locales. ‫תיאום חוקי החשמל הארצי‬ !‫אזהרה‬ ‫הציוד חייבת להיות תואמת לחוקי החשמל המקומיים והארציים‬ ‫התקנת‬ ‫المتعلقة‬ ‫المحلية والىطىية‬ ‫قىاويه‬ ‫يجب أن يمتثل لل‬ ‫الكهربائية‬...

  • Page 40: Hot Swap Fan Warning

    UPER ERVER 5018D-LN4T User's Manual Attention La mise au rebut ou le recyclage de ce produit sont généralement soumis à des lois et/ou directives de respect de l'environnement. Renseignez-vous auprès de l'organisme compétent. ‫סילוק המוצר‬ !‫אזהרה‬ .‫חוקי המדינה‬ ‫סילוק סופי של מוצר זה חייב להיות בהתאם להנחיות ו‬ ‫القىانين...
  • Page 41 Chapter 4: Warning Statements for AC Systems Warnung Gefährlich Bewegende Teile. Von den bewegenden Lüfterblätter fern halten. Die Lüfter drehen sich u. U. noch, wenn die Lüfterbaugruppe aus dem Chassis genommen wird. Halten Sie Finger, Schraubendreher und andere Gegenstände von den Öffnungen des Lüftergehäuses entfernt. ¡Advertencia! Riesgo de piezas móviles.

  • Page 42: 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 製品を設置する場合、 提供または指定された接続ケーブル、 電源コードとACアダプター...
  • Page 43 Appareils électroménagers et de loi sur la sécurité Matériel interdit l'utilisation de UL ou CSA câbles certifiés qui ont UL ou CSA indiqué sur le code pour tous les autres appareils électriques que les produits désignés par Supermicro seulement.
  • Page 44 UPER ERVER 5018D-LN4T User's Manual Notes 4-20...

  • Page 45: Chapter 5 Advanced Motherboard Setup

    Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup Chapter 5 Advanced Motherboard Setup This chapter describes the X10SDV-2C-TP4F motherboard including how to con- nect the data and power cables and install add-on cards. All motherboard jumpers and connections are described and a layout and quick reference chart are included in this chapter.

  • Page 46: Connecting Cables

    UPER ERVER 5018D-LN4T User's Manual Connecting Cables The cables include the data cables for the peripherals and control panel and the power cables. Connecting Data Cables The cables used to transfer data from the peripheral devices have been carefully routed in preconfigured systems to prevent them from blocking the flow of cooling air that moves through the system from front to back.

  • Page 47: I/O Ports

    Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup 3.3 V FP PWR LED HDD LED 3.3V Stby 3.3V Stby NIC1 Activity LED 3.3V Stby NIC2 Activity LED UID LED OH/Fan Fail/PWR Fail 3.3V Power Fail LED Reset Reset Button Ground Power Button Ground Figure 5-1.

  • Page 48: Installing Memory

    UPER ERVER 5018D-LN4T User's Manual Installing Memory Note: Check the Supermicro website for recommended memory modules. CAUTION Exercise extreme care when installing or removing DIMM modules to prevent any possible damage. Installing DIMMs 1. Insert the desired number of DIMMs into the memory slots, starting with slots DIMMA1.

  • Page 49: Adding Pci Expansion Cards

    Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup Recommended Population (Balanced) DIMMA1 Slot DIMMB1 Slot DIMMA2 Slot DIMMB2 Slot Total System Memory 16GB 16GB 32GB 16GB 16GB 32GB 16GB 16GB 16GB 16GB 64GB 32GB 32GB 64GB 32GB 32GB 32GB 32GB 128GB Adding PCI Expansion Cards PCI Expansion Slots One RSC-RR1U-E8 riser card is used to support an expansion (add-on) card to the system.

  • Page 50: Motherboard Details

    UPER ERVER 5018D-LN4T User's Manual Motherboard Details LAN7/8 LED8 IPMI LAN LEDM1 LED7 USB0/1 MP-SRW1 LAN1/2 MP-SRW2 LED7 JI2C1/JI2C2: JBR1 1-2:ENABLE 1-2:NORMAL PRESS FIT BAR CODE 2-3:DISABLE 2-3:BIOS RECOVERY JPG1: 1-2:ENABLE 2-3:DISABLE JPS1:SAS 1-2:ENABLE 2-3:DISABLE M2_SRW3 JWD1:WATCH DOG 1-2:RST 2-3:NMI JL1: CHASSIS JIPMB1...
  • Page 51 Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup X10SDV-2C-TP4F Quick Reference Jumper Description Default Setting JBR1 BIOS Recovery Pins 1-2 (Normal) JBT1 CMOS Clear See Section 5-8 C1/JI SMB to PCI-Exp. Slots /Disable Pins 2-3 (Disabled) JPB1 BMC Enable/Disable (Debug use only) Pins 1-2 (Enabled) JPG1 VGA Enable/Disable Pins 1-2 (Enabled)
  • Page 52 UPER ERVER 5018D-LN4T User's Manual Connector Description JOH1 Overheat LED Header JPH1 4-pin Power Connector for HDDs Power Supply SMBus I C Header JPV1 12V 8-pin Power Connector (provides alternate power for special enclosure when the 24-pin ATX power is not in use) JPW1 24-pin ATX Power Connector JSD1, JSD2...

  • Page 53: Connector Definitions

    Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup Connector Definitions ATX Power 24-pin Connector Pin Definitions (JPW1) Pin# Definition Pin # Definition Power Connectors +3.3V +3.3V The 24-pin ATX power connector at -12V +3.3V JPW1 is used to provide power to the motherboard. JPV1 is a 12V DC PS_ON power connector that provides alter- native power for special a enclosure...
  • Page 54 UPER ERVER 5018D-LN4T User's Manual NIC1/NIC2 (LAN1/LAN2) LAN1/LAN2 LED Pin Definitions (JF1) The NIC (Network Interface Control- Pin# Definition ler) LED connection for LAN port 2 9-11 3.3V Standby is located on pins 9 and 10 of JF1, 10-12 NIC Activity LED and the LED connection for LAN port 1 is on pins 11 and 12.
  • Page 55 Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup Power Button The Power Button connection is lo- cated on pins 1 and 2 of JF1. Momen- Power Button Pin Definitions (JF1) tarily contacting both pins will power Pin# Definition on/off the system. This button can be configured as 4 Seconds Override or Signal Instant Off (with a setting in the BIOS...
  • Page 56 Note: UID can also be triggered via IPMI on the motherboard. For more information on IPMI, please refer to the IPMI User's Guide posted on our website at http://www.supermicro.com. Fan Headers This motherboard has six 4-pin fan headers. Fan Header...
  • Page 57 LAD1 the table on the right for pin definitions. LAD0 Note: Please go to the following link for more information on TPM: http://www. +3V_DUAL SERIRQ supermicro.com/manuals/other/TPM.pdf Ground 3.3V External I C Header Pin Definitions 4-pin External I C BMC Header...
  • Page 58 Refer to the table on the right for pin No connection definitions. NVMe I C Header Connector JNVI C is a management header for the Supermicro AOC NVMe PCI-E peripheral cards. Please connect the I C cable to this connector. 5-14...
  • Page 59 Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup GPIO Header Pin Definitions Pin# Definition Definition General Purpose I/O Header P3V3 JGP1 is a general purpose I/O header. See the table on the right for pin defini- tions. GPIO Register Address Table To Control JGPIO Pin Header JGPIO1 PIN# SoC GPIO# USE Select...

  • Page 60: Jumper Settings

    UPER ERVER 5018D-LN4T User's Manual Jumper Settings Explanation of Jumpers To modify the operation of the mother- board, jumpers can be used to choose Connector between optional settings. Jumpers cre- Pins ate shorts between two pins to change the function of the connector. Pin 1 is Jumper identified with a square solder pad on the printed circuit board.
  • Page 61 Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup PCI-E Slot SMB Enable (I C1/I PCI Slot SMB Enable Use jumpers I C1/I C2 to enable PCI Jumper Settings SMB (System Management Bus) support Pin# Definition to improve system management for the Pins 1-2 Enabled onboard PCI-E slot.
  • Page 62 UPER ERVER 5018D-LN4T User's Manual BIOS Recovery BIOS Recovery Close pins 2 and 3 of jumper JBR1 for Jumper Settings BIOS recovery. The default setting is on Pin# Definition pins 1 and 2 for normal operation. See Pins 1-2 Normal the table on the right for jumper settings.

  • Page 63: Onboard Indicators

    Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup ME Manufacturing Mode Close JPME2 to bypass SPI flash se- Manufacturing Mode curity and force the system to use the Jumper Settings Manufacturing Mode, which will allow Pin# Definition the user to flash the system firmware Pins 1-2 Normal (Default) from a host server to modify system...
  • Page 64 Note: UID can also be triggered via IPMI on the motherboard. For more information on IPMI, please refer to the IPMI User's Guide posted on our website at http://www. supermicro.com. 10G LAN Activity LED 10G LAN Activity The 10G LAN Activity LED for LAN7 is...
  • Page 65 SATA Ports This motherboard has six SATA 3.0 ports. I-SATA0 and I-SATA1 have built-in power pins to support Supermicro's SATA DOM (Disk On Module) solutions. I-SATA4 is via the JMD1 M.2 connector, I-SATA5 is via the JMP1 Mini PCI-E slot.

  • Page 66: 5-11 Installing Drivers

    UPER ERVER 5018D-LN4T User's Manual 5-11 Installing Drivers 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. After accessing the FTP site, go into the CDR_Images directory and locate the ISO file for your motherboard.

  • Page 67: Superdoctor® 5

    Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup SuperDoctor® 5 The Supermicro SuperDoctor 5 is a program that functions in a command-line or web-based interface in Windows and Linux operating systems. The program moni- tors system health information such as CPU temperature, system voltages, system power consumption, fan speed, and provides alerts via email or Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP).

  • Page 68: 5-13 Onboard Battery

    UPER ERVER 5018D-LN4T User's Manual 5-13 Onboard Battery Caution: There is a danger of explosion if the onboard battery is installed in wrong orientation, which will reverse its polarites. This battery must be replaced only with the same or an equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer (CR2032). Dis- pose of used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions.

  • Page 69: Chapter 6 Advanced Chassis Setup

    Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup Chapter 6 Advanced Chassis Setup This chapter covers the steps required to install components and perform mainte- nance on the SC504-203B 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.

  • Page 70: Control Panel

    UPER ERVER 5018D-LN4T User's Manual Control Panel Power Supply Add-on Card Slot Rear I/O Ports (see Figure 5-2) Figure 6-1. Front and Rear Chassis Views Control Panel The control panel (located on the front of the chassis) must be connected to the JF1 connector on the motherboard to provide you with system status indications.

  • Page 71: Removing The Chassis Cover

    Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup Removing the Chassis Cover Figure 6-2. Removing the Chassis Cover Removing the Chassis Cover 1. Power down the system and disconnect the power cord from the back of the power supply. 2. Remove the five screws that hold the chassis cover in place. There are two screws on each side of the chassis and one screw on the back.

  • Page 72: System Fans (Optional)

    UPER ERVER 5018D-LN4T User's Manual System Fans In addition to one standard fan, up to two additional system fans may be installed to the system. Each fan must have its own fan holder. If there is no holder for an extra fan, one must be installed before adding the fan.

  • Page 73: Installing Hard Drives

    Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup Installing Hard Drives Follow the instructions that follow to install either 2.5" or 3.5" hard drives. Installing 3.5" Hard Drives 1. Power down the server, disconnect the power cord from the power supply and remove the cover. 2.

  • Page 74: Hard Drive Configuration Options

    UPER ERVER 5018D-LN4T User's Manual Hard Drive Configuration Options Three configurations are supported as illustrated below: one 3.5" HDD, four 2.5" HDDs or two 2.5" HDDs with a FHHL (full-height, half-length) expansion card: One 3.5" Hard Drive and one Low Profile Expansion Card Four 2.5"...

  • Page 75: Installing An Expansion Card

    The SC504 chassis includes a PCI slot for an optional expansion card. A riser card is required in order to connect the expansion card to the motherboard. For further information on expansionon cards and risers cards, visit the Supermicro website www.supermicro.com...
  • Page 76 UPER ERVER 5018D-LN4T User's Manual 4. Outside of the chassis, put the expansion card and the riser card together by inserting the expansion card into the riser card. 5. Simultaneously insert the PCI slot bracket of the expansion card into the open PCI slot and insert the riser card in to the riser card slot on the motherboard.

  • Page 77: Power Supply

    New units can be ordered directly from Supermicro (see contact information in the Preface). Replacing the Power Supply Replacing the Power Supply 1.
  • Page 78 UPER ERVER 5018D-LN4T User's Manual 4. Remove the power supply from the chassis. 5. Align the mounting thru holes on the power supply with the mounting holes in the chassis and reattach the power supply to the chassis using the four screws which were previously set aside 6.

  • Page 79: Chapter 7 Bios

    When an option is selected in the left frame, it is highlighted in white. Often a text message will accompany it. (Note: the AMI BIOS has default text messages built in. Supermicro retains the option to include, omit, or change any of these text messages.) The AMI BIOS setup utility uses a key-based navigation system called "hot keys".

  • Page 80: How To Start The Setup Utility

    Flashing the wrong BIOS can cause irreparable damage to the system. In no event shall Supermicro be liable for direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential dam- ages arising from a BIOS update. If you have to update the BIOS, do not shut down or reset the system while the BIOS is updating.
  • Page 81 Day MM/DD/YY format. The time is entered in HH:MM:SS format. Note: The time is in the 24-hour format. For example, 5:30 P.M. appears as 17:30:00. The following BIOS items will also be displayed: Supermicro X10SDV-7TP8F Version Build Date Memory Information Total Memory This displays the total size of memory available in the system.

  • Page 82: Advanced Setup Configurations

    UPER ERVER 5018D-LN4T User's Manual Advanced Setup Configurations Use the arrow keys to select Boot Setup and press <Enter> to access the submenu items. Warning: Take caution when changing the Advanced settings. An incorrect value, a very high DRAM frequency, or an incorrect DRAM timing setting may make the system unstable.
  • Page 83 Chapter 7: BIOS Wait For 'F1' If Error Use this feature to force the system to wait until the 'F1' key is pressed if an error occurs. The options are Disabled and Enabled. INT19 (Interrupt 19) Trap Response Interrupt 19 is the software interrupt that handles the boot disk function. When this item is set to Immediate, the ROM BIOS of the host adaptors will "capture"...
  • Page 84 UPER ERVER 5018D-LN4T User's Manual CPU Configuration The following CPU information will be displayed: • Processor ID • Processor Frequency • Processor Max Ratio • Processor Min Ratio • Microcode Revision • L1 Cache RAM • L2 Cache RAM • L3 Cache Ram •...
  • Page 85 Chapter 7: BIOS Execute Disable Bit (Available if supported by the OS & the CPU) Select Enabled to enable the Execute-Disable Bit which will allow the processor to designate areas in the system memory where an application code can execute and where it cannot, thus preventing a worm or a virus from flooding illegal codes to overwhelm the processor or damage the system during an attack.
  • Page 86 UPER ERVER 5018D-LN4T User's Manual Note: If a change is made to this setting, you will need to reboot the system for the change to take effect. Refer to Intel’s website for detailed information. Advanced Power Management Configuration This section is used to configure the following CPU Power Management settings. EIST (P-States) EIST (Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology) allows the system to automatically adjust processor voltage and core frequency to reduce power consumption and...
  • Page 87 Chapter 7: BIOS CPU HWPM State Control Enable CPU HWPM Select Enable for better CPU energy performance. The options are Disable, HWPM NATIVE MODE, and HWPM OOB MODE. Enable CPU Autonomous Cstate Use this feature to enable CPU Autonomous C State, which converts HALT instructions to Mwait.
  • Page 88 UPER ERVER 5018D-LN4T User's Manual CPU T State Control ACPI (Advanced Configuration Power Interface) T-States Select Enable to support CPU throttling by the operating system to reduce power consumption. The options are Disable and Enable.  CPU Advanced PM Turning ...
  • Page 89 Chapter 7: BIOS Energy Efficient Turbo Use this feature to enable energy efficient turbo mode. The options are En- able and Disable.  DRAM RAPL Configuration Override BW_LIMIT_TF This feature allows the user to turn off the "Override BW_LIMIT_TF (Time Frame)"...
  • Page 90 UPER ERVER 5018D-LN4T User's Manual CPU SLOT 6 PCI-E 3.0 X8 This item configures the link speed of the PCI-E port specified by the user. The options are Gen 1 (Generation 1) (2.5 GT/s), Gen 2 (Generation 2) (5 GT/s), and Gen 3 (Generation 3) (8 GT/s).
  • Page 91 Chapter 7: BIOS Memory Configuration Enforce POR Select Enable to enforce POR restrictions on DDR4 frequency and voltage programming. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Memory Frequency Use this feature to set the maximum memory frequency for onboard memory modules. The options are Auto, 1333, 1400, 1600, 1800, 1867, 2000, 2133, 2200, 2400, 2600, 2667, 2800, 2993, 3000, 3200, and Reserved (Do not select Reserved).
  • Page 92 UPER ERVER 5018D-LN4T User's Manual Memory RAS (Reliability_Availability_Serviceability) Configuration Use this submenu to configure the following Memory RAS settings. Patrol Scrub Patrol Scrubbing is a process that allows the CPU to correct correctable memory errors detected on a memory module and send the correction to the requestor (the original source).
  • Page 93 Chapter 7: BIOS XHCI Hand-Off This is a work-around solution for operating systems that do not support XHCI (Ex- tensible Host Controller Interface) hand-off. The XHCI ownership change should be claimed by the XHCI driver. The settings are Enabled and Disabled. EHCI Hand-Off This item is for the Operating Systems that do not support Enhanced Host Controller Interface (EHCI) hand-off.
  • Page 94 UPER ERVER 5018D-LN4T User's Manual *If the item "Configure SATA as" is set to AHCI, the following items will display: SATA Frozen Use this item to enable the HDD Security Frozen Mode. The options are Disabled and Enabled. SATA AHCI LPM Use this feature to enable the Link Power Management for SATA AHCI.
  • Page 95 Chapter 7: BIOS *If the item "Configure SATA as" is set to IDE, the following items will display: SATA Frozen Use this item to enable the HDD Security Frozen Mode. The options are Dis- abled and Enabled. Port 0 ~ Port 5 SATA Device Type (Available when a SATA port is detected) Use this item to specify if the SATA port specified by the user should be con- nected to a Solid State drive or a Hard Disk Drive.
  • Page 96 UPER ERVER 5018D-LN4T User's Manual Select Enabled to allow a PCI device to generate a PERR/SERR number for a PCI Bus Signal Error Event. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Above 4G Decoding (Available if the system supports 64-bit PCI decoding) Select Enabled to decode a PCI device that supports 64-bit in the space above 4G Address.
  • Page 97 Chapter 7: BIOS PCI-E 2.0 X1 OPROM Use this feature to select which firmware type to be loaded for the add-on card in this slot. The options are Disabled, Legacy, and EFI. Onboard SAS Option ROM Use this feature to select which firmware to be loaded for the onboard SAS Option ROM.
  • Page 98 UPER ERVER 5018D-LN4T User's Manual PXE boot wait time Use this option to specify the wait time to press the ESC key to abort the PXE boot. Press "+" or "-" on your keyboard to change the value. The default setting is 0. Media detect count Use this option to specify the number of times media will be checked.
  • Page 99 Chapter 7: BIOS COM1 Console Redirection Settings This feature allows the user to specify how the host computer will exchange data with the client computer, which is the remote computer used by the user. Terminal Type This feature allows the user to select the target terminal emulation type for Console Redirection.
  • Page 100 UPER ERVER 5018D-LN4T User's Manual VT-UTF8 Combo Key Support Select Enabled to enable VT-UTF8 Combination Key support for ANSI/VT100 ter- minals. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Recorder Mode Select Enabled to capture the data displayed on a terminal and send it as text mes- sages to a remote server.
  • Page 101 Chapter 7: BIOS function key support. Select ANSI to use the Extended ASCII Character Set. Select VT-UTF8 to use UTF8 encoding to map Unicode characters into one or more bytes. The options are ANSI, VT100, VT100+, and VT-UTF8. Bits Per second Use this feature to set the transmission speed for a serial port used in Console Redirection.
  • Page 102 UPER ERVER 5018D-LN4T User's Manual Resolution 100x31 Select Enabled for extended-terminal resolution support. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Legacy OS Redirection Resolution Use this feature to select the number of rows and columns used in Console Redi- rection for legacy OS support. The options are 80x24 and 80x25. Putty KeyPad This feature selects Function Keys and KeyPad settings for Putty, which is a terminal emulator designed for the Windows OS.
  • Page 103 Chapter 7: BIOS function key support. Select ANSI to use the extended ASCII character set. Select VT-UTF8 to use UTF8 encoding to map Unicode characters into one or more bytes. The options are ANSI, VT100, VT100+, and VT-UTF8. Bits Per Second This item sets the transmission speed for a serial port used in Console Redirec- tion.
  • Page 104 UPER ERVER 5018D-LN4T User's Manual This feature Enables the Windows Hardware Error Architecture (WHEA) support for the Windows 2008 (or a later version) operating system. The options are Disabled and Enabled. High Precision Event Timer Select Enabled to activate the High Performance Event Timer (HPET) that produces periodic interrupts at a much higher frequency than a Real-time Clock (RTC) does in synchronizing multimedia streams, providing smooth playback and reducing the de- pendency on other timestamp calculation devices, such as an x86 RDTSC Instruc-...
  • Page 105 Chapter 7: BIOS TPM Enabled Status TPM Active Status TPM Owner Status TXT Support Intel TXT (Trusted Execution Technology) helps protect against software-based at- tacks and ensures protection, confidentiality and integrity of data stored or created on the system. Use this feature to enable or disable TXT Support. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

  • Page 106: Event Logs

    UPER ERVER 5018D-LN4T User's Manual Event Logs Use this feature to configure Event Log settings. Change SMBIOS Event Log Settings Enabling/Disabling Options SMBIOS Event Log Change this item to enable or disable all features of the SMBIOS Event Logging during system boot. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Runtime Error Logging Support Select Enabled to support Runtime Error Logging.
  • Page 107 Chapter 7: BIOS PCI-Ex (PCI-Express) Error Enable Select Yes for the BIOS to correct errors occurred in the PCI-E slots. The options are Yes and No. Erasing Settings Erase Event Log If No is selected, data stored in the event log will not be erased. Select Yes, Next Reset, data in the event log will be erased upon next system reboot.

  • Page 108: Ipmi

    UPER ERVER 5018D-LN4T User's Manual IPMI Use this feature to configure Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) settings. BMC Firmware Revision This item indicates the IPMI firmware revision used in your system. IPMI STATUS (Baseboard Management Controller) This item indicates the status of the IPMI firmware installed in your system. System Event Log ...
  • Page 109 Chapter 7: BIOS When SEL is Full This feature allows the user to decide what the BIOS should do when the system event log is full. Select Erase Immediately to erase all events in the log when the system event log is full. The options are Do Nothing and Erase Immediately. Note: After making changes on a setting, be sure to reboot the system for the changes to take effect.
  • Page 110 When Disabled, the system powers on quickly by removing BIOS support for extended IPMI features. The Disable option is for applications that require faster power on time wthout using Supermicro Update Manager (SUM) or extended IPMI features. The BMC network configuration in the BIOS setup is also invalid when IPMI Function Support is disabled.

  • Page 111: Security Settings

    Chapter 7: BIOS Security Settings This menu allows the user to configure the following security settings for the system. Password Check Select Setup for the system to check for a password at Setup. Select Always for the system to check for a password at bootup or upon entering the BIOS Setup utility. The options are Setup and Always.
  • Page 112 UPER ERVER 5018D-LN4T User's Manual Secure Boot Use this item to enable secure boot. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Secure Boot Mode Use this item to select the secure boot mode. The options are Standard and Custom.  Key Management This submenu allows the user to configure the following Key Management settings.
  • Page 113 Chapter 7: BIOS  Authorized Signatures Set New Key Select Yes to load the database from the manufacturer's defaults. Select No to load the DB from a file. The options are Yes and No. Append Key Select Yes to add the database from the manufacturer's defaults to the existing DB. Select No to load the DB from a file.

  • Page 114: Boot Settings

    UPER ERVER 5018D-LN4T User's Manual Boot Settings Use this feature to configure Boot Settings: Boot Mode Select Use this item to select the type of device that the system is going to boot from. The options are Legacy, UEFI, and Dual. The default setting is Dual. Fixed Boot Order Priorities This option prioritizes the order of bootable devices that the system to boot from.
  • Page 115 Chapter 7: BIOS • Dual Boot Order #9 • Dual Boot Order #10 • Dual Boot Order #11 • Dual Boot Order #12 • Dual Boot Order #13 • Dual Boot Order #14 • Dual Boot Order #15  Delete Boot Option Use this feature to remove a pre-defined boot device from which the system will boot during startup.

  • Page 116: Save & Exit

    UPER ERVER 5018D-LN4T User's Manual Save & Exit Select the Exit tab from the BIOS setup utility screen to enter the Exit BIOS Setup screen. Discard Changes and Exit Select this option to quit the BIOS Setup without making any permanent changes to the system configuration, and reboot the computer.
  • Page 117 Chapter 7: BIOS Restore Defaults To set this feature, select Restore Defaults from the Save & Exit menu and press <Enter>. These are factory settings designed for maximum system stability, but not for maximum performance. Save As User Defaults To set this feature, select Save as User Defaults from the Exit menu and press <En- ter>.
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  • Page 119: Appendix A Bios Error Beep Codes

    Appendix A: BIOS Error Beep Codes Appendix A BIOS Error Beep Codes During the POST (Power-On Self-Test) routines, which are performed upon each system boot, errors may occur. Non-fatal errors are those which, in most cases, allow the system to continue to boot.
  • Page 120 UPER ERVER 5018D-LN4T User's Manual Notes...

  • Page 121: Appendix B System Specifications

    Appendix B: System Specifications Appendix B System Specifications Processor Single Intel® Xeon/Pentium® D-1508 SoC embedded processor (SoC = System on a Chip BIOS 128 Mb AMI® SPI Flash EEPROM Memory Capacity Four SO-DIMM slots that can support up to 128 GB of ECC RDIMM (Registered DIMM) or 64 GB of ECC/non-ECC UDIMM (Unregistered DIMM) DDR4- 1866/1600 memory Note: see Section 5-5 for details.
  • Page 122 UPER ERVER 5018D-LN4T User's Manual System Input Requirements AC Input Voltage: 100 - 240V AC auto-range Rated Input Current: 2.6A max Rated Input Frequency: 50 to 60 Hz Power Supply Rated Output Power: 200W (Part# PWS-203-1H) Rated Output Voltages: +5V (8A), +12V (16A), +3.3V (8A), +5Vsb (2A) Operating Environment Operating Temperature: 10º...
  • Page 123 Appendix B: System Specifications Notes...
  • Page 124 ERVER 5018D-LN4T 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 com- munication 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.

  • Page 125: Appendix C Uefi Bios Recovery Instructions

    Flashing the wrong BIOS can cause irreparable damage to the system. In no event shall Supermicro be liable for direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages arising from a BIOS update. If you need to update the BIOS, do not shut down or reset the system while the BIOS is updating to avoid possible boot failure.
  • Page 126 ERVER 5018D-LN4T User's Manual Note: If you cannot locate the "Super.ROM" file in your driver disk, visit our website at www.supermicro.com to download the BIOS image to a USB flash device and rename it "Super ROM". 2. Insert the USB device that contains the new BIOS image ("Super.ROM") into your USB drive and power on the system 3.
  • Page 127 Appendix C: UEFI BIOS Recovery 6. After the process has completed, press any key to reboot the system. 7. Using a different system, extract the BIOS package into a bootable USB flash drive. 8. When the DOS prompt appears, enter AMI.BAT BIOSname.###. Note: Do not interrupt this process until BIOS flashing has completed.
  • Page 128 UPER ERVER 5018D-LN4T User's Manual 9. After receiving the message that the BIOS update is complete, unplug the AC power cable from the power supply to clear CMOS, then plug the AC power cable in the power supply again to power on the system. 10.

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