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  • Page 1 SuperServer ® SYS-621BT-HNTR SYS-621BT-HNC8R USER’S MANUAL Revision 1.0a...
  • Page 2 State of California, USA. The State of California, County of Santa Clara shall be the exclusive venue for the resolution of any such disputes. Supermicro's total liability for all claims will not exceed the price paid for the hardware product.
  • Page 3 If you have any questions, please contact our support team at: support@supermicro.com This manual may be periodically updated without notice. Please check the Supermicro website for possible updates to the manual revision level. Secure Data Deletion A secure data deletion tool designed to fully erase all data from storage devices can be found on our website: https://www.supermicro.com/about/policies/disclaimer.cfm?url=/wdl/utility/...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Preface Contents Contacting Supermicro ......................9 Chapter 1 Introduction 1.1 Overview ..........................10 1.2 System Features ........................11 Front View .........................11 Control Panel .........................12 Rear View ..........................13 1.3 System Architecture ......................14 System Block Diagram ......................15 1.4 Motherboard Layout ......................16 Quick Reference Table ......................17 Chapter 2 Server Installation 2.1 Overview ..........................19...
  • Page 5 Preface Chapter 3 Maintenance and Component Installation 3.1 Removing Power .......................26 3.2 Accessing the System ......................27 Removing a Computing Node Drawer ................27 Removing the Chassis Cover ...................28 3.3 Static-Sensitive Devices .....................29 Precautions ........................29 3.4 Processor and Heatsink Installation ...................30 The 4th Gen Intel Xeon Scalable Processor ..............30 Overview of the CPU Socket ....................34 Overview of the Processor Carrier Assembly ..............35 Overview of the Processor Heatcink Module (PHM) ............36...
  • Page 6 Preface 3.8 Storage Drives ........................60 Drive Carriers ........................60 Drive Configuration ......................61 Installing Drives .........................62 Hot-Swap for NVMe Drives ....................64 Checking the Temperature of an NVMe Drive ..............65 Adding an Expansion Card ....................66 AIOM Card ........................69 3.9 System Cooling ........................70 Fans ..........................70 Installing the Air Shroud ....................72 Checking the Airflow ......................72 3.10 Power Supply ........................73...
  • Page 7 Preface Requirements and Restrictions ..................90 Supported SSDs and Operating Sytems ................90 Additional Information .......................91 Hardware Key ........................91 Configuring Intel VMD .......................92 Configuring VMD Manually ....................92 Creating NVMe RAID Configurations ................96 Status Indications ......................97 Hot-Swap Drives .......................97 Hot-unplug ........................97 Hot-plug .........................97 Related Information Links ....................97 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting and Support 7.1 Information Resources .......................98...
  • Page 8 Technical Support Procedures ..................109 Returning Merchandise for Service .................110 Vendor Support Filing System ..................110 7.8 Feedback ..........................110 7.9 Contacting Supermicro ..................... 111 Appendix A Standardized Warning Statements for AC Systems Appendix B System Specifications Appendix C CPU-Based RAID for NVMe...

  • Page 9: Contacting Supermicro

    San Jose, CA 95131 U.S.A. Tel: +1 (408) 503-8000 Fax: +1 (408) 503-8008 Email: marketing@supermicro.com (General Information) Sales-USA@supermicro.com (Sales Inquiries) Government_Sales-USA@supermicro.com (Gov. Sales Inquiries) support@supermicro.com (Technical Support) RMA@supermicro.com (RMA Support) Webmaster@supermicro.com (Webmaster) Website: www.supermicro.com Europe Address: Super Micro Computer B.V.

  • Page 10: Chapter 1 Introduction

    2U rackmount; (WxHxD) 17.6" x 3.5" 28.8" (447 x 88 x 730 mm) Note1: A Quick Reference Guide can be found on the product page of the Supermicro website. Note2: The following safety models associated with the SYS-621BT-H Series have been...

  • Page 11: System Features

    Chapter 1: Introduction 1.2 System Features The CSE-827BQ2-R3K04P is a 2U chassis that supports 12 front hot-swappable LFF drives and four rear hot-pluggable nodes. Front View The chassis front offers access to the storage drives, a control panel for each node, a pull- out service tag, and two thumbscrews.

  • Page 12: Control Panel

    Chapter 1: Introduction Control Panel Power Button NIC LED Information LED BMC Button/UID LED Node Label Figure 1-2. Control Panel (One Per Node) Control Panel Features (Per Node) Feature Description The main power switch applies or removes primary power from the power supply to the Power Button server but maintains standby power.

  • Page 13: Rear View

    Chapter 1: Introduction Rear View The illustration below shows the features included on the rear of the chassis. Power supply modules display status lights. Node D Node B Node Handle Power Supply Node Handle Node A Node C VGA Port USB Ports BMC LAN Port UID Button...

  • Page 14: System Architecture

    Chapter 1: Introduction 1.3 System Architecture This section shows the main components and the system block diagram. Storage Adapter M.2 Card Carrier Broadcom 3808 Card Motherboard AIOM Figure 1-4. SYS-621BT-HNTR/-HNC8R Main Component...

  • Page 15: System Block Diagram

    Chapter 1: Introduction System Block Diagram The block diagram below shows the connections and relationships between the subsystems and major components of the overall system. X13DET-B Block Diagram DIMMA1 DIMMA1 DIMMB1 DIMMB1 DIMMC1 DIMMC1 DIMMD1 DIMMD1 12.8G/14.4G/16GT/s DIMME1 IMC0 4CH CPU#2 IMC0 4CH DIMME1...

  • Page 16: Motherboard Layout

    Chapter 1: Introduction 1.4 Motherboard Layout Below is a layout of the X13DET-B motherboard with jumper, connector and LED locations shown. See the table on the following page for descriptions. For detailed descriptions, pinout information and jumper settings, refer to Chapter 4 or the Motherboard...

  • Page 17: Quick Reference Table

    Onboard battery BMC_LAN (IPMI_LAN1) Dedicated BMC LAN port on the I/O backplane COM1 (JCOM1) Serial/COM port header Supermicro Advanced input/output Module (AIOM) PCIe 5.0 x16 slot supported by JAIOM CPU1 JNCSI1 NC-SI (Network Controller Sideband Interface) connector (See Note 1 below.)
  • Page 18 Network Interface Card Configuration User's Guide posted on our website under the link: http://www.supermicro.com/support/manuals/. Note 2: For detailed instructions on how to configure VROC RAID settings, please refer to the VROC RAID Configuration User's Guide posted on the web page under the link: http:// www.supermicro.com/support/manuals/.

  • Page 19: Chapter 2 Server Installation

    Chapter 2: Server Installation Chapter 2 Server Installation 2.1 Overview This chapter provides advice and instructions for mounting your system in a server rack. If your system is not already fully integrated with processors, system memory etc., refer to Chapter 3 for details on installing those specific components.

  • Page 20: Rack Precautions

    Chapter 2: Server Installation • This product is not suitable for use with visual display workplace devices according to §2 of the German Ordinance for Work with Visual Display Units. Rack Precautions • Ensure that the leveling jacks on the bottom of the rack are extended to the floor so that the full weight of the rack rests on them.

  • Page 21: Airflow

    Chapter 2: Server Installation Airflow Equipment should be mounted into a rack so that the amount of airflow required for safe operation is not compromised. Mechanical Loading Equipment should be mounted into a rack so that a hazardous condition does not arise due to uneven mechanical loading.
  • Page 22 Chapter 2: Server Installation To prevent bodily injury when mounting or servicing this unit in a rack, you must take special precautions to ensure that the system remains stable. The following guidelines are provided to ensure your safety: • This unit should be mounted at the bottom of the rack if it is the only unit in the rack. •...

  • Page 23: Rack Mounting Instructions

    Chapter 2: Server Installation 2.4 Rack Mounting Instructions This section provides information on installing the 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 from the instructions provided.

  • Page 24: Installing The Rails On A Rack

    Chapter 2: Server Installation Installing the Rails on a Rack 1. Loosen the adjusting screw to allow the rear section to slide in the front section. 2. Push the small hooks on the front section of the rail into the holes on the front post of the rack and then down, until the spring-loaded pegs snap into the rack holes.

  • Page 25: Chassis Installation

    Chapter 2: Server Installation Chassis Installation Slide the chassis into the rack so that the bottom of the chassis slides onto the bottom lip of the rails. Figure 2-3. Sliding the Chassis into the Rack Stability hazard. The rack stabilizing mechanism must be in place, or the rack must be bolted to the floor before you slide the unit out for servicing.

  • Page 26: Chapter 3 Maintenance And Component Installation

    Chapter 3: Maintenance and Component Installation Chapter 3 Maintenance and Component Installation This chapter provides instructions on installing and replacing main system components. To prevent compatibility issues, only use components that match the specifications and/or part numbers given. Installation or replacement of most components require that power first be removed from the system.

  • Page 27: Accessing The System

    Chapter 3: Maintenance and Component Installation 3.2 Accessing the System Removing a Computing Node Drawer Node Release Handle Node Handle Figure 3-1. Removing a Node Tray Removing a Node 1. Use the operating system to power down the node. 2. Remove any cables attached to the outside of the node. 3.

  • Page 28: Removing The Chassis Cover

    Chapter 3: Maintenance and Component Installation Removing the Chassis Cover You can access some chassis components, such as fans, by removing the cover. Remove two screws Figure 3-2. Removing the Chassis Cover Removing the Chassis Cover The chassis top cover can be lifted off after removing two screws. Caution: Except for short periods of time, do not operate the server without the cover in place.

  • Page 29: Static-Sensitive Devices

    Chapter 3: Maintenance and Component Installation 3.3 Static-Sensitive Devices Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) can damage electronic components. To avoid damaging your motherboard, it is important to handle it very carefully. The following measures are generally sufficient to protect the system PCBs from ESD. Precautions •...

  • Page 30: Processor And Heatsink Installation

    Thermal grease is pre-applied on a new heatsink. No additional thermal grease is needed. • Refer to the Supermicro website for updates on processor and memory support. • All graphics in this manual are for illustrations only. Your components may look different.
  • Page 31 Chapter 3: Maintenance and Component Installation 1. The 4 Gen Intel Xeon Scalable Processor Processor Top View SP MCC SP XCC Pin 1 Pin 1 Pin 1 = Cutout = Pin 1 = CPU Key = Cutout = Pin 1 = CPU Key Processor Bottom View...
  • Page 32 Chapter 3: Maintenance and Component Installation 2. The Processor Carrier Pin 1 Pin 1 Pin 1 Carrier Top View Carrier E1C = Cutout = Pin 1 = CPU Key Carrier E1A Carrier E1B = Cutout = Pin 1 = CPU Key = Cutout = Pin 1 = CPU Key...
  • Page 33 Chapter 3: Maintenance and Component Installation 3. Heatsink 1U Heatsink Note 1: Exercise extreme care when handling the heatsink. Pay attention to the edges of heatsink fins, which can be sharp! To avoid damaging the heatsink, please do not apply excessive force on the fins.

  • Page 34: Overview Of The Cpu Socket

    Chapter 3: Maintenance and Component Installation Overview of the CPU Socket The CPU socket is protected by a plastic protective cover. Plastic Protective Cover CPU Socket...

  • Page 35: Overview Of The Processor Carrier Assembly

    Chapter 3: Maintenance and Component Installation Overview of the Processor Carrier Assembly The processor carrier assembly contains a 4th Gen Intel Xeon Scalable processor and a processor carrier. Carefully follow the instructions given in the installation section to place a processor into the carrier to create a processor carrier.

  • Page 36: Overview Of The Processor Heatcink Module (Phm)

    Chapter 3: Maintenance and Component Installation Overview of the Processor Heatcink Module (PHM) The Processor Heatsink Module (PHM) contains a heatsink, a processor carrier, and a 4 Gen Intel Xeon Scalable processor. 1. Heatsink (Bottom View Shown Below) 1U Heatsink 2.
  • Page 37 Chapter 3: Maintenance and Component Installation 1. Heatsink (Bottom View Shown Below) 1U Heatsink 2. Processor Carrier E1C 3. The 4th Gen Intel Xeon Scalable Processor (HBM) (Component Side) 4. Processor Heatsink Module (PHM) (Bottom View Shown Below) 1U Heatsink...
  • Page 38 Chapter 3: Maintenance and Component Installation 1. Heatsink (Bottom View Shown Below) 1U Heatsink 2. CPU Carrier E1B 3. The 4 Gen Intel Xeon Scalable Processor (SP MCC) (Component Side Shown Below) 4. Processor Heatsink Module (PHM) (Bottom View Shown Below) 1U Heatsink...

  • Page 39: Creating The Processor Carrier Assembly

    Chapter 3: Maintenance and Component Installation Creating the Processor Carrier Assembly The processor carrier assembly contains a 4 Gen Intel Xeon Scalable processor and a processor carrier. To create the processor carrier assembly, please follow the steps below: Note: Before installation, be sure to follow the instructions given on pages 1 and 2 of this chapter to properly prepare for installation.
  • Page 40 Chapter 3: Maintenance and Component Installation 2. Turn over the processor carrier and locate pin 1 on the CPU and pin 1 on the carrier. Then, turn the processor over with component side (including the gold contacts) facing up and locate CPU keys on the processor. Finally, locate the CPU keys and four latches on the carrier as shown below.
  • Page 41 Chapter 3: Maintenance and Component Installation 3. Locate the lever on the CPU socket and press it down as shown below. Lever Lever Carrier E1B Carrier E1A 4. Using pin 1 as a guide, carefully align the CPU keys (A and B) on the processor against the CPU keys on the carrier (a and b) as shown in the drawing below.
  • Page 42 Chapter 3: Maintenance and Component Installation 6. After the processor is placed inside the carrier, examine the four sides of the processor, making sure that the processor is properly seated on the carrier. CPU Carrier Assembly (Top View) (Component View) SP XCC CPU Carrier Assembly (Top View)

  • Page 43: Creating The Processor Heatsink Module (Phm)

    Chapter 3: Maintenance and Component Installation Creating the Processor Heatsink Module (PHM) After creating the processor carrier assembly, please follow the instructions below to mount the processor carrier into the heatsink to form the processor heatsink module (PHM): Note: If this is a new heatsink, the thermal grease has been pre-applied on the underside. Otherwise, apply the proper amount of thermal grease.
  • Page 44 Chapter 3: Maintenance and Component Installation CPU Carrier Assembly (CPU Component Side & Heatsink Bottom Side) SP XCC Pin 1 Pin 1 SP MCC Pin 1 Processor Heatsink Module (PHM) 1U Heatsink...

  • Page 45: Preparing The Cpu Socket For Installation

    Chapter 3: Maintenance and Component Installation Preparing the CPU Socket for Installation This motherboard comes with a plastic protective cover installed on the CPU socket. Remove it from the socket to install the Processor Heatsink Module (PHM). Gently pull up one corner of the plastic protective cover to remove it.

  • Page 46: Preparing To Install The Phm Into The Cpu Socket

    Chapter 3: Maintenance and Component Installation Preparing to Install the PHM into the CPU Socket After assembling the Processor Heatsink Module, you are ready to install it into the CPU socket. To ensure the proper installation, please follow the procedures below: 1.
  • Page 47 Chapter 3: Maintenance and Component Installation 3. Check the rotating wires (1, 2, 3, 4) to make sure that they are at unlatched positions as shown in the drawing below before installing the PHM into the CPU socket. 1U Heatsink Unlatched State Top View Side View...

  • Page 48: Installing The Phm Into The Cpu Socket

    Chapter 3: Maintenance and Component Installation Installing the PHM into the CPU Socket 1. Align PEEK nut A, which is next to the triangle (Pin 1) on the heatsink, against threaded fastener a on the CPU socket. Then align PEEK nuts B, C, and D on the heatsink against threaded fasteners b, c, and d on the CPU socket, making sure that all PEEK nuts on the heatsink are properly aligned with the correspondent threaded fasteners on the CPU socket.
  • Page 49 Chapter 3: Maintenance and Component Installation 4. With a T30 screwdriver, tighten all PEEK nuts in the sequence of A, B, C, and D with even pressure. To avoid damaging the processor or socket, do not use excessive force when tightening the PEEK nuts. (For best durability, 8in-lbf torque is recommended.) 5.

  • Page 50: Removing The Phm From The Cpu Socket

    Chapter 3: Maintenance and Component Installation Removing the PHM from the CPU Socket Before removing the processor heatsink module (PHM) from the motherboard, shut down the system and then unplug the AC power cord from all power supplies. Then follow the steps below: 1.
  • Page 51 Chapter 3: Maintenance and Component Installation 3. Gently pull the PHM upwards to remove it from the CPU socket. 1U Heatsink...

  • Page 52: Removing The Processor Carrier Assembly From The Phm

    Chapter 3: Maintenance and Component Installation Removing the Processor Carrier Assembly from the PHM To remove the processor carrier assembly from the PHM, please follow the steps below: 1. Detach the four plastic clips (marked a, b, c, d) on the processor carrier assembly from the four corners of the heatsink (marked A, B, C, D) as shown in the drawings below.

  • Page 53: Removing The Processor From The Processor Carrier Assembly

    Chapter 3: Maintenance and Component Installation Removing the Processor from the Processor Carrier Assembly Once you have removed the processor carrier assembly from the PHM, you are ready to remove the processor from the processor carrier by following the steps below. 1.

  • Page 54: Motherboard Installation

    Chapter 3: Maintenance and Component Installation 3.5 Motherboard Installation All motherboards have standard mounting holes to fit different types of chassis. Make sure that the locations of all the mounting holes for both the motherboard and the chassis match. Although a chassis may have both plastic and metal mounting fasteners, metal ones are highly recommended because they ground the motherboard to the chassis.

  • Page 55: Installing The Motherboard

    Chapter 3: Maintenance and Component Installation Installing the Motherboard 1. Install the I/O shield into the back of the chassis, if applicable. 2. Locate the mounting holes on the motherboard. See the previous page for the location. 3. Locate the matching mounting holes on the chassis. Align the mounting holes on the motherboard against the mounting holes on the chassis.

  • Page 56: Memory Support And Installation

    Chapter 3: Maintenance and Component Installation 3.6 Memory Support and Installation Note: Check the Supermicro website for recommended memory modules. Important: Exercise extreme care when installing or removing memory modules to prevent any possible damage. Memory Support This X13DET-B motherboard supports up to 4TB RDIMM DDR5 (288-pin) ECC memory with speeds up to 4800MT/s in 16 DIMM slots.

  • Page 57: Memory Population Table For The 4Th Gen Intel Xeon Scalable Processors

    CPU1: P1-DIMMA1/P1-DIMMB1/P1-DIMMD1/P1-DIMMF1/P1-DIMMG1/P1-DIMMH1 CPU2: P2-DIMMA1/P2-DIMMB1/P2-DIMMD1/P2-DIMMF1/P2-DIMMG1/P2-DIMMH1 CPU1: P1-DIMMA1/P1-DIMMB1/P1-DIMMC1/P1-DIMMD1/P1-DIMME1/P1-DIMMF1/P1-DIMMG1/P1-DIMMH1 2 CPUs & 16 DIMMs CPU2: P2-DIMMA1/P2-DIMMB1/P2-DIMMC1/P2-DIMMD1/P2-DIMME1/P2-DIMMF1/P2-DIMMG1/P2-DIMMH1 Note: This memory configuration is recommended by Supermicro for optimal memory performance. Please use this configuration to maximize your memory performance. CPU1 Pin 1 Pin 1 CPU2 Note: The drawing above shows DIMM module population for each CPU installed on the motherboard.

  • Page 58: Dimm Installation

    Chapter 3: Maintenance and Component Installation DIMM Installation JUIDB1 UID_LED1 JVGA1 JPME1 USB0/1 IPMI_LAN (3.1) SLOT1 1. Insert the desired number of DIMMs into the memory slots based on BIOS the recommended DIMM population tables in the previous section. SATA 8~11 JTPM1 P1 AIOM PCIe 5.0 X16 JAIOM...

  • Page 59: Motherboard Battery

    Chapter 3: Maintenance and Component Installation 3.7 Motherboard Battery The motherboard uses non-volatile memory to retain system information when system power is removed. This memory is powered by a lithium battery residing on the motherboard. Replacing the Battery To install an onboard battery, follow the steps below: 1.

  • Page 60: Storage Drives

    Attention state---do not remove NVMe Amber Blinking at 1 Hz device (not supported in VMD mode) Note: Enterprise level hard disk drives are recommended for use in Supermicro chassis and servers. For information on recommended HDDs, see the Supermicro website, http://www. supermicro.com/products/nfo/files/storage/SBB-HDDCompList.pdf.

  • Page 61: Drive Configuration

    Chapter 3: Maintenance and Component Installation Drive Configuration The CSE-827BQ2-R3K04P chassis contains four separate computing node drawers, each with its own motherboard. Each node controls a set of three drives. If a node drawer is pulled out of the chassis, the drives associated with that node will power down. Node Drawer Locations Node A controls drives Node B controls drives...

  • Page 62: Installing Drives

    Chapter 3: Maintenance and Component Installation Installing Drives Removing Drive Carriers from the Chassis 1. Press the release button on the drive carrier. This extends the drive carrier handle. 2. Use the handle to pull the carrier out of the chassis. 3.
  • Page 63 Chapter 3: Maintenance and Component Installation Figure 3-6. Removing a Dummy Drive from the Drive Carrier Installing a Drive 1. Install a new drive into the carrier with the printed circuit board side facing down so that the mounting holes in the drive align with those in the carrier. 2.

  • Page 64: Hot-Swap For Nvme Drives

    Chapter 3: Maintenance and Component Installation Hot-Swap for NVMe Drives Supermicro servers support NVMe surprise hot-swap. For even better data security, NVMe orderly hot-swap is recommended. NVMe drives can be ejected and replaced remotely using BMC. Note: If you are using VROC, see the Hot-Swap Drives section in Chapter 6 instead.

  • Page 65: Checking The Temperature Of An Nvme Drive

    Chapter 3: Maintenance and Component Installation Checking the Temperature of an NVMe Drive There are two ways to check using BMC. Checking a Drive • BMC > Server Health > NVMe SSD – Shows the temperatures of all NVMe drives. •...

  • Page 66: Adding An Expansion Card

    Chapter 3: Maintenance and Component Installation Adding an Expansion Card The CSE-827BQ2-R3K04P chassis supports expansion cards. Riser cards are used to mount the expansion cards. Each node can accommodate two low-profile, half-length x16 PCIe cards. Slot for M.2 Carrier-and-Riser Card PCIe Slot Shield Expansion Card Latch Figure 3-9.
  • Page 67 Chapter 3: Maintenance and Component Installation Installing PCIe 5.0 x16 Expansion Card 1. If necessary, power down the node and remove it from the chassis. 2. Open the latch at the center of the node and remove the I/O slot shield by sliding it towards the center.
  • Page 68 Chapter 3: Maintenance and Component Installation Installing M.2 Carrier-and-Riser Card Power down the node and remove it from the chassis. 2. Remove the expansion card screw (See Figure 3-10) and set aside. Remove the PCI slot shield. 3. Attach brackets onto the M.2 carrier-and-riser card, if necessary.

  • Page 69: Aiom Card

    Chapter 3: Maintenance and Component Installation AIOM Card The Supermicro Advanced Input/Output Module (AIOM) card provides options for network connection. It is inserted into an AIOM slot on the motherboard tray. Removing the AIOM Card 1. Press the release tab and loosen the thumbscrew on the AIOM card.

  • Page 70: System Cooling

    Chapter 3: Maintenance and Component Installation 3.9 System Cooling Fans Fan speed is controlled by a system temperature setting in BMC. If a fan fails, the remaining fans will ramp up to full speed. The system can continue to run with a failed fan. Replace any failed fan at your earliest convenience with the same type and model.
  • Page 71 Chapter 3: Maintenance and Component Installation Figure 3-15. Replacing a System Fan in the Fan Housing 6. Place the replacement fan into the vacant space in the housing while making sure the arrows on the top of the fan (indicating air direction) point in the same direction as the arrows on the other fans.

  • Page 72: Installing The Air Shroud

    Chapter 3: Maintenance and Component Installation Installing the Air Shroud The system requires air shrouds for each node to maximize airflow efficiency. Installing the Air Shrouds The motherboard, any expansion cards, and all components must be installed in the node tray.

  • Page 73: Power Supply

    3.10 Power Supply The chassis features redundant power supplies. The power modules can be changed without powering down the system. New units can be ordered directly from Supermicro or authorized distributors. These power supplies are auto-switching capable. This feature enables them to automatically sense the input voltage and operate at a 100-120v or 180-240v.

  • Page 74: Cable Routing Diagram

    Chapter 3: Maintenance and Component Installation 3.11 Cable Routing Diagram Refer to the diagram below for a representation of how the storage cables are routed through the node. When disconnecting cables to add or replace components, refer to this diagram so you can reroute them in the same manner.

  • Page 75: Nvme And Sas Via Onboard 3808 Card

    Chapter 3: Maintenance and Component Installation NVMe and SAS via onboard 3808 Card NVMe connections from the backplane to the motherboard. SAS connections from the backplane to the SCC-B8SB80-B1. The SCC-B8SB80-B1 connects to the motherboard SXB4. The SXB3 is blocked by the SCC-B8SB80-B1 and is unusable. NVMe PCIe 5.0 Cable CBL-NSH5-1326 SAS Cable...

  • Page 76: Chapter 4 Motherboard Connections

    Chapter 4: Motherboard Connections Chapter 4 Motherboard Connections This section describes the connections on the motherboard and provides pinout definitions. Note that depending on how the system is configured, not all connections are required. The LEDs on the motherboard are also described here. A motherboard layout indicating component locations may be found in Chapter 1.

  • Page 77: Headers And Connectors

    The JTPM1 header is used to connect a Trusted Platform Module (TPM)/Port 80, which is available from Supermicro (optional). A TPM/Port 80 connector is a security device that supports encryption and authentication in hard drives. It allows the motherboard to deny access if the TPM associated with the hard drive is not installed in the system.
  • Page 78 Note: For detailed instructions on how to configure Network Interface Card (NIC) settings, please refer to the Network Interface Card Configuration User's Guide posted on the web page under the link: http://www.supermicro.com/support/manuals/. P1 NS1/P2 NS2/P2 NS3 Connectors Three PCIe 5.0 x8 connectors are located at P1 NS1, P2 NS2, and P2 NS3 headers. P1 NS1 PCIe 5.0 x8 connector (NS1) is supported by CPU1, while P2 NS2 5.0 x8 (NS2) and P2 NS3...

  • Page 79: Input/Output Ports

    12 seconds, and it will trigger a cold reboot when the user presses and holds it for 6 seconds. Refer to the BMC User's Guide posted on our website at http://www.supermicro.com for more information.
  • Page 80 Chapter 4: Motherboard Connections VGA Port A VGA port is located at JVGA1 on the rear I/O panel. This VGA port provides analog interface between the computer and the video displays. COM Port A COM (communication) port that supports serial link interface is located on the rear side of the motherboard.

  • Page 81: Jumpers

    Chapter 4: Motherboard Connections 4.4 Jumpers How Jumpers Work To modify the operation of the motherboard, jumpers can be used to choose between optional settings. Jumpers create shorts between two pins to change the function of the connector. Pin 1 is identified with a square solder pad on the printed circuit board. Refer to the diagram below for an example of jumping pins 1 and 2.
  • Page 82 Chapter 4: Motherboard Connections ME Recovery JPME1 is used for ME Firmware Recovery mode, which will limit system resource for essential function use only without putting restrictions on power use. In the single operation mode, online upgrade will be available via Recovery mode. See the table below for pin definitions. ME Recovery (JPME1) Jumper Settings Jumper Setting...

  • Page 83: Led Indicators

    Chapter 4: Motherboard Connections 4.5 LED Indicators BMC LAN LEDs A dedicated BMC LAN connection, located on the rear I/O panel, provides Ethernet network connection via the BMC (Baseboard Management Control). The LED on the right indicates activity, and the LED on the left indicates the speed of the connection. Refer to the table below for more information.

  • Page 84: Chapter 5 Software

    USB/SATA drive, or a USB flash drive, or the BMC KVM console. 2. Retrieve the proper RST/RSTe driver. Go to the Supermicro web page for your motherboard and click on "Download the Latest Drivers and Utilities", select the proper driver, and copy it to a USB flash drive.
  • Page 85 Chapter 5: Software 4. During Windows Setup, continue to the dialog where you select the drives on which to install Windows. If the disk you want to use is not listed, click on “Load driver” link at the bottom left corner. Figure 5-2.

  • Page 86: Driver Installation

    The Supermicro website contains drivers and utilities for your system at https://www. supermicro.com/wdl/driver. Some of these must be installed, such as the chipset driver. After accessing the website, go into the CDR_Images (in the parent directory of the above link) and locate the ISO file for your motherboard. Download this file to a USB flash or media drive.

  • Page 87: Superdoctor ® 5

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

  • Page 88: Bmc

    When logging in to the BMC for the first time, please use the unique password provided by Supermicro to log in. You can change the unique password to a user name and password of your choice for subsequent logins.

  • Page 89: Chapter 6 Optional Components

    Chapter 6: Optional Components Chapter 6 Optional Components This chapter describes optional system components and installation procedures. 6.1 Optional Parts List Optional Parts List Description Part Number AOM-TPM-9670H-S-O Trusted Platform Module (TPM) AOM-TPM-9671H-S-O AOC-VROCINTMOD Virtual RAID on CPU (VROC) Hardware Key AOC-VROCPREMOD AOC-VROCSTNMOD M.2 NVMe HW RAID Controller Card...

  • Page 90: Intel Virtual Raid On Cpu (Vroc)

    Chapter 6: Optional Components 6.4 Intel Virtual RAID on CPU (VROC) Intel Virtual RAID on CPU (Intel VROC) is an enterprise RAID solution for NVMe SSDs directly ® attached to Intel Xeon Scalable processors. Intel Volume Management Device (VMD) is an integrated controller inside the CPU PCIe root complex.

  • Page 91: Additional Information

    Chapter 6: Optional Components Additional Information Additional information is available on the product page for the Supermicro add-on card and the linked manuals. www.supermicro.com/products/accessories/addon/AOC-VROCxxxMOD.cfm Hardware Key The Intel VROC hardware key is a license key that detects the Intel VROC SKU and activates the function accordingly.

  • Page 92: Configuring Intel Vmd

    Chapter 6: Optional Components Configuring Intel VMD VMD must be enabled on PCIe ports which have NVMe drives attached to them in order for those drives to be added to a VROC RAID configuration. The default BIOS setting for the NVMe Mode Switch is Auto which automatically enables VMD on all installed NVMe drives.
  • Page 93 Chapter 6: Optional Components Note: Consult the X13DET-B Motherboard Manual for more detailed information on setting up Intel VMD. Caution: VMD must only be enabled on NVMe port resources. If VMD is enabled on other PCIe ports, the functionality of those ports will be impacted. See the table below. 4.
  • Page 94 Chapter 6: Optional Components Figure 6-5. BIOS, Enabling VMD on Socket 1 (Example) 6. Enable the NVMe port resource according to table above for the NVMe drives that will be used in a RAID configuration. Figure 6-6. BIOS, Enabling Socket 1 (Example)
  • Page 95 Chapter 6: Optional Components 7. Choose whether to make the NVMe drives in this IOU Hot Plug Capable by selecting Enabled or Disabled. 8. Repeat steps 4 through 7 for each IOU # on each CPU to enable VMD on the desired NVMe ports.

  • Page 96: Creating Nvme Raid Configurations

    Chapter 6: Optional Components Creating NVMe RAID Configurations 1. Open Advanced > Intel(R) Virtual RAID on CPU > All Intel VMD Controllers > Create RAID Volume. Figure 6-8. Created Volume without Figure 6-9. Created Volume with enabling enabling RAID spanned over VMD RAID spanned over VMD controller controller 2.

  • Page 97: Status Indications

    Chapter 6: Optional Components Status Indications An LED indicator on the drive carrier shows the RAID status of the drive. Drive Carrier Status LED Indicator Status State (red) Normal function Locating 4 Hz blink Fault Solid ON Rebuilding 1 Hz Blink IBPI SFF 8489 Defined Status LED States Hot-Swap Drives Intel VMD enables hot-plug and hot-unplug for NVMe SSDs, whether from Intel or other...

  • Page 98: Chapter 7 Troubleshooting And Support

    Chapter 7: Troubleshooting and Support Chapter 7 Troubleshooting and Support 7.1 Information Resources Website A great deal of information is available on the Supermicro website, http://www.supermicro. com. Products Figure 7-1. Supermicro Website • Specifications for servers and other hardware are available by clicking on Products.

  • Page 99: Direct Links For General Support And Information

    Security Center for recent security notices Supermicro Phone and Addresses 7.2 Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) The system supports the Baseboard Management Controller (BMC). BMC is used to provide remote access, monitoring and management. There are several BIOS settings that are related to BMC.

  • Page 100: Troubleshooting Procedures

    Chapter 7: Troubleshooting and Support 7.3 Troubleshooting Procedures Use the following procedures to troubleshoot your system. If you have followed all of the procedures below and still need assistance, refer to the Technical Support Procedures Returning Merchandise for Service section(s) in this chapter. Always disconnect the AC power cord before adding, changing or installing any non hot-swap hardware components.

  • Page 101: System Boot Failure

    Chapter 7: Troubleshooting and Support System Boot Failure If the system does not display POST (Power-On-Self-Test) or does not respond after the power is turned on, check the following: 1. Remove all components from the motherboard, especially the DIMM modules. Power on the system and check if the Power Status LED (LE6) and the BMC Heartbeat LED (UID_LED1/ LEDBMC) are on, and system fans are spinning.

  • Page 102: When The System Becomes Unstable

    Chapter 7: Troubleshooting and Support When the System Becomes Unstable If the system becomes unstable during or after OS installation, check the following: 1. CPU/BIOS support: Make sure that your CPU is supported and that you have the latest BIOS installed in your system. 2.

  • Page 103: Crash Dump Using Bmc

    In the event of a processor internal error (IERR) that crashes your system, you may want to provide information to support staff. You can download a crash dump of status information using BMC. The BMC manual is available at https://www.supermicro.com/en/solutions/ management-software/bmc-resources. Check BMC Error Log 1.

  • Page 104: Uefi Bios Recovery

    Warning: Do not upgrade the BIOS unless your system has a BIOS-related issue. 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.
  • Page 105 Note 1: If you cannot locate the "Super.ROM" file in your drive disk, visit our website at www. supermicro.com to download the BIOS package. Extract the BIOS binary image into a USB flash device and rename it "Super.ROM" for the BIOS recovery use.
  • Page 106 Chapter 7: Troubleshooting and Support Note: At this point, you may decide if you want to start the BIOS recovery. If you decide to proceed with BIOS recovery, follow the procedures below. 4. When the screen as shown above displays, use the arrow keys to select the item "Proceed with flash update"...
  • Page 107 Chapter 7: Troubleshooting and Support 7. Press <Del> continuously during system boot to enter the BIOS Setup utility. From the top of the tool bar, select Boot to enter the submenu. From the submenu list, select Boot Option #1 as shown below. Then, set Boot Option #1 to [UEFI AP:UEFI: Built-in EFI Shell]. Press <F4>...
  • Page 108 Chapter 7: Troubleshooting and Support Note: Do not interrupt this process until the BIOS flashing is complete. 9. The screen above indicates that the BIOS update process is complete. When you see the screen above, unplug the AC power cable from the power supply, clear CMOS, and plug the AC power cable in the power supply again to power on the system.

  • Page 109: Where To Get Replacement Components

    7.6 Where to Get Replacement Components If you need replacement parts for your system, to ensure the highest level of professional service and technical support, purchase exclusively from our Supermicro Authorized Distributors/System Integrators/Resellers. A list can be found at: http://www.supermicro.com/.

  • Page 110: Returning Merchandise For Service

    For issues related to Red Hat Enterprise Linux, since it is a subscription based OS, contact your account representative. 7.8 Feedback Supermicro values your feedback as we strive to improve our customer experience in all facets of our business. Please email us at techwriterteam@supermicro.com to provide feedback on our manuals.

  • Page 111: Contacting Supermicro

    San Jose, CA 95131 U.S.A. Tel: +1 (408) 503-8000 Fax: +1 (408) 503-8008 Email: marketing@supermicro.com (General Information) Sales-USA@supermicro.com (Sales Inquiries) Government_Sales-USA@supermicro.com (Gov. Sales Inquiries) support@supermicro.com (Technical Support) RMA@supermicro.com (RMA Support) Webmaster@supermicro.com (Webmaster) Website: www.supermicro.com Europe Address: Super Micro Computer B.V.

  • Page 112: Appendix A Standardized Warning Statements For Ac Systems

    Supermicro's Technical Support department for assistance. 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 website at http://www.supermicro.com/about/...
  • Page 113 Appendix A: Warning Statements 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. Suchen Sie mit der am Ende jeder Warnung angegebenen Anweisungsnummer nach der jeweiligen Übersetzung in den übersetzten Sicherheitshinweisen, die zusammen mit diesem Gerät ausgeliefert wurden.
  • Page 114 Appendix A: Warning Statements . ٌ ‫ا ك ً ف حالة و ٌ يك أى تتسبب ف اصابة جسذ ة ٌ هذا الزهز ع ٌ خطز !تحذ ز‬ ‫قبل أى تعول عىل أي هعذات،يك عىل علن بالوخاطز ال ا ٌجوة عي الذوائز‬ ٍ...
  • Page 115 Appendix A: Warning Statements 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. Attention Avant de brancher le système sur la source d'alimentation, consulter les directives d'installation. .‫יש...
  • Page 116 Appendix A: Warning Statements Warnung Dieses Produkt ist darauf angewiesen, dass im Gebäude ein Kurzschluss- bzw. Überstromschutz installiert ist. Stellen Sie sicher, dass der Nennwert der Schutzvorrichtung nicht mehr als: 250 V, 20 A beträgt. ¡Advertencia! Este equipo utiliza el sistema de protección contra cortocircuitos (o sobrecorrientes) del edificio.
  • Page 117 Appendix A: Warning Statements 電源切断の警告 システムコンポーネントの取り付けまたは取り外しのために、 シャーシー内部にアクセスするには、 システムの電源はすべてのソースから切断され、 電源コードは電源モジュールから取り外す必要が あります。 警告 在你打开机箱并安装或移除内部器件前,必须将系统完全断电,并移除电源线。 警告 在您打開機殼安裝或移除內部元件前，必須將系統完全斷電，並移除電源線。 Warnung Das System muss von allen Quellen der Energie und vom Netzanschlusskabel getrennt sein, das von den Spg.Versorgungsteilmodulen entfernt wird, bevor es auf den Chassisinnenraum zurückgreift, um Systemsbestandteile anzubringen oder zu entfernen. ¡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...
  • Page 118 Appendix A: Warning Statements ‫يجب فصم اننظاو من جميع مصادر انطاقت وإ ز انت سهك انكهرباء من وحدة امداد‬ ‫انطاقت قبم‬ ‫انىصىل إىن امنناطق انداخهيت نههيكم نتثبيج أو إ ز انت مكىناث الجهاز‬ 경고! 시스템에 부품들을 장착하거나 제거하기 위해서는 섀시 내부에 접근하기 전에 반드시 전원 공급장치로부터...
  • Page 119 Appendix A: Warning Statements Attention Il est vivement recommandé de confier l'installation, le remplacement et la maintenance de ces équipements à des personnels qualifiés et expérimentés. !‫אזהרה‬ .‫צוות מוסמך בלבד רשאי להתקין, להחליף את הציוד או לתת שירות עבור הציוד‬ ‫واملدربيه...
  • Page 120 Appendix A: Warning Statements 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 121 Appendix A: 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 122 Appendix A: Warning Statements ‫هناك خطر من انفجار يف حالة اسحبذال البطارية بطريقة غري صحيحة فعليل‬ ‫اسحبذال البطارية‬ ‫فقط بنفس النىع أو ما يعادلها مام أوصث به الرشمة املصنعة‬ ‫جخلص من البطاريات املسحعملة وفقا لحعليامت الرشمة الصانعة‬ 경고! 배터리가 올바르게 교체되지 않으면 폭발의 위험이 있습니다. 기존 배터리와 동일하거나 제 조사에서...
  • Page 123 Appendix A: Warning Statements ¡Advertencia! Puede que esta unidad tenga más de una conexión para fuentes de alimentación. Para cortar por completo el suministro de energía, deben desconectarse todas las conexiones. Attention Cette unité peut avoir plus d'une connexion d'alimentation. Pour supprimer toute tension et tout courant électrique de l'unité, toutes les connexions d'alimentation doivent être débranchées.
  • Page 124 Appendix A: Warning Statements Backplane Voltage Warning! Hazardous voltage or energy is present on the backplane when the system is operating. Use caution when servicing. バックプレーンの電圧 システムの稼働中は危険な電圧または電力が、 バックプレーン上にかかっています。 修理する際には注意ください。 警告 当系统正在进行时，背板上有很危险的电压或能量，进行维修时务必小心。 警告 當系統正在進行時，背板上有危險的電壓或能量，進行維修時務必小心。 Warnung Wenn das System in Betrieb ist, treten auf der Rückwandplatine gefährliche Spannungen oder Energien auf.
  • Page 125 Appendix A: Warning Statements ‫هناك خطز مه التيار الكهزبايئ أوالطاقة املىجىدة عىل اللىحة‬ ‫عندما يكىن النظام يعمل كه حذ ر ا عند خدمة هذا الجهاس‬ 경고! 시스템이 동작 중일 때 후면판 (Backplane)에는 위험한 전압이나 에너지가 발생 합니다. 서비스 작업 시 주의하십시오. Waarschuwing Een gevaarlijke spanning of energie is aanwezig op de backplane wanneer het systeem in gebruik is.
  • Page 126 Appendix A: Warning Statements ‫תיאום חוקי החשמל הארצי‬ !‫אזהרה‬ .‫התקנת הציוד חייבת להיות תואמת לחוקי החשמל המקומיים והארציים‬ ‫تركيب املعدات الكهربائية يجب أن ميتثل للقىاويه املحلية والىطىية املتعلقة‬ ‫بالكهرباء‬ 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.
  • Page 127 Appendix A: Warning Statements 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 .‫סילוק סופי של מוצר זה חייב להיות בהתאם להנחיות וחוקי המדינה‬ ‫التخلص...
  • Page 128 Appendix A: Warning Statements 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.
  • Page 129 Verbindungskabeln, Stromkabeln und/oder Adapater, die Ihre örtlichen Sicherheitsstandards einhalten. Der Gebrauch von anderen Kabeln und Adapter können Fehlfunktionen oder Feuer verursachen. Die Richtlinien untersagen das Nutzen von UL oder CAS zertifizierten Kabeln (mit UL/CSA gekennzeichnet), an Geräten oder Produkten die nicht mit Supermicro gekennzeichnet sind.
  • Page 130 ‫.قيرح وأ لطع يف ببستي دق ىرخأ تالوحمو تالباك يأ مادختسا .ميلسلا سباقلاو لصوملا مجح‬ ‫ لبق نم ةدمتعملا تالباكلا مادختسا تادعملاو ةيئابرهكلا ةزهجألل ةمالسلا نوناق رظحي‬UL ‫ وأ‬CSA ‫( ةمالع لمحت يتلاو‬UL/CSA) ‫ لبق نم ةددحملاو ةينعملا تاجتنملا ريغ ىرخأ تادعم يأ عم‬Supermicro.
  • Page 131 사항을 준수하여 제공되거나 지정된 연결 혹은 구매 케이블, 전원 케이블 및 AC 어댑터를 사용하십시오. 다른 케이블이나 어댑터를 사용하면 오작동이나 화재가 발생할 수 있습니다. 전기 용품 안전법은 UL 또는 CSA 인증 케이블 (코드에 UL / CSA가 표시된 케이블)을 Supermicro 가 지정한 제품 이외의 전기 장치에 사용하는 것을 금지합니다. Stroomkabel en AC-Adapter...

  • Page 132: Appendix B System Specifications

    Appendix B: System Specifications Appendix B System Specifications Processors (per node) Supports dual 4th Gen Intel Xeon Scalable Processors (in Socket E LGA 4677) with four UPIs (16GT/s max.) and a TDP (Thermal Design Power) up to 350W. Note: Refer to the motherboard specifications pages on our website for updates to supported processors. Chipset Intel C741 PCH BIOS...
  • Page 133 Appendix B: System Specifications Model: PWS-3K04A-1R, 3000 W redundant module, 80Plus Titanium level AC Input Voltages: 100-240 VAC Rated Input Current: 1400W: 100-127Vac 2880W: 200-207Vac 3000W: 208-240Vac 3000W: 240Vdc (for CQC only) Rated Input Frequency: 50-60 Hz Rated Output Power: +12 V MAX: 116A / Min: 0A (100-127Vac) MAX: 240A / Min: 0A (200-207Vac) MAX: 250A / Min: 0A (208-240Vac)
  • Page 134 Appendix B: System Specifications California Best Management Practices Regulations for Perchlorate Materials: This Perchlorate warning applies only to products containing CR (Manganese Dioxide) Lithium coin cells. “Perchlorate Material-special handling may apply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/ hazardouswaste/perchlorate”...

  • Page 135: Appendix C Cpu-Based Raid For Nvme

    Appendix C: CPU-based RAID for NVMe Appendix C CPU-Based RAID for NVMe Intel® Virtual RAID on CPU (Intel VROC) is an enterprise RAID solution for NVMe SSDs directly attached to Intel Xeon Scalable processors. Intel Volume Management Device (VMD) is an integrated controller inside the CPU PCIe root complex. •...
  • Page 136 Appendix C: CPU-based RAID for NVMe Additional Information Additional information is available on the product page for the Supermicro add-on card and the linked manuals. www.supermicro.com/products/accessories/addon/AOC-VROCxxxMOD.cfm C.1 Hardware Key The Intel VROC hardware key is a license key that detects the Intel VROC SKU and activates the function accordingly.
  • Page 137 Appendix C: CPU-based RAID for NVMe C.2 Enabling NVMe RAID RAID for NVMe SSDs must be enabled through the UEFI BIOS. 1. Install the patch as described in the Restrictions and Requirements section on a previous page. 2. Reboot the server. 3.
  • Page 138 Appendix C: CPU-based RAID for NVMe Figure C-3. Created Volume without Figure C-4. Created Volume with enabling RAID spanned over VMD enabling RAID spanned over VMD controller controller 11. If cross-controller RAID is required, select Enable RAID spanned over VMD Controller as shown in Figure C-4.
  • Page 139 Appendix C: CPU-based RAID for NVMe C.3 Status Indications An LED indicator on the drive carrier shows the RAID status of the drive. Drive Carrier Status LED Indicator Status State (red) Normal function Locating 4 Hz blink Fault Solid on Rebuilding 1 Hz Blink IBPI SFF 8489 Defined Status LED States...

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