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  • Page 1 FatTwin F618R3-FT USER'S MANUAL Revision 1.0b...
  • Page 2 This product, including software and documentation, is the property of Supermicro and/or its licensors, and is supplied only under a license. Any use or reproduction of this product is not allowed, except as expressly permitted by the terms of said license.
  • Page 3 It provides information for the installation and use of the FatTwin™ F618R3-FT. Installation and maintenance should be performed by experienced technicians only. The FatTwin F618R3-FT is a high-end server based on the F418IL-R1K62BP 4U rackmount chassis and the dual processor X10DRFF serverboard.
  • Page 4 FatTwin F618R3-FT USER'S MANUAL Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup Refer to Chapter 6 for detailed information on the F418IL-R1K62BP server chassis. You should follow the procedures given in this chapter when installing, removing or reconfiguring SATA or peripheral drives and when replacing system power supply units and cooling fans.
  • Page 5 FatTwin F618R3-FT USER'S MANUAL Notes...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    FatTwin F618R3-FT USER'S MANUAL Table of Contents Chapter 1 Introduction Overview ......................1-1 Serverboard Features ..................1-2 Processors ...................... 1-2 Memory ......................1-2 Serial ATA ....................... 1-2 PCI Expansion Slots ..................1-2 Onboard Controllers/Ports ................1-3 Graphics Controller ..................1-3 Aspeed AST2400 BMC Controller ..............
  • Page 7 Table of Contents Rack Mounting Considerations ............... 2-3 Ambient Operating Temperature ..............2-3 Reduced Airflow ..................2-3 Mechanical Loading ................... 2-3 Circuit Overloading ..................2-3 Reliable Ground ..................2-4 Rack Mounting Instructions ................2-4 Identifying the Sections of the Rack Rails ............2-4 Adjusting the Rails ..................
  • Page 8 FatTwin F618R3-FT USER'S MANUAL Chapter 5 Advanced Serverboard Setup Handling the Serverboard ................5-1 Precautions ..................... 5-1 Unpacking ....................... 5-1 Connecting Cables ..................5-2 Connecting Data Cables ................. 5-2 I/O Ports ......................5-2 Processor and Heatsink Installation..............5-3 Installing the LGA2011 Processor ..............5-3 Installing a Passive CPU Heatsink ..............
  • Page 9 Table of Contents Installing the Serverboard ................6-9 Compatible Serverboards ................6-9 Permanent and Optional Standoffs ..............6-9 6-10 Installing Expansion Cards ................6-11 F418IL PCI-E Slot Configurations ..............6-11 Installing Front Low-profile Expansion Cards ..........6-11 Assembling the PCI-E Slot Bracket Assembly ......... 6-12 6-11 Installing Air Shrouds ..................
  • Page 10 FatTwin F618R3-FT USER'S MANUAL Notes...

  • Page 11: Chapter 1 Introduction

    Chapter 1 Introduction Overview The FatTwin F618R3-FT is a high-end server comprised of two main subsystems: the F418IL-R1K62BP 4U server chassis and the X10DRFF dual processor serverboard in eight hot-swap nodes. Please refer to our web site for information on operating systems that have been certified for use with the system (www.supermicro.com).

  • Page 12: Serverboard Features

    SATA DOM and power supported by Intel SCU (S-SATA2/3)) which is RAID 0, 1, 5 and 10 supported. The FatTwin F618R3-FT server however only has two hot-swap 3.5" HDD in each node, so the SATA drives only support RAID 0 and 1 in each node.

  • Page 13: Onboard Controllers/Ports

    The front I/O ports include a VGA (monitor) port, two USB 3.0 ports, an IPMI dedicated LAN port and two Gigabit Ethernet ports. Note: For IPMI Configuration Instructions, please refer to the Embedded IPMI Configuration User's Guide available @ http://www.supermicro.com/support/ manuals/. Graphics Controller The X10DRFF features an integrated Aspeed AST2400 BMC Controller.

  • Page 14: Other Features Supported By The Aspeed Bmc Controller

    • RMCP+ protocol supported Note: For more information on IPMI configuration, please refer to the IPMI User's Guide posted on our website at http://www.supermicro.com/support/manuals/. Super I/O The Super I/O provides functions that comply with ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface), which includes support of legacy and ACPI power management through an SMI or SCI function pin.

  • Page 15: Server Chassis Features

    The following is a general outline of the main features of the F418IL server chassis. The F418IL chassis is available in a variety of configurations. For more information, visit our Web site at www.supermicro.com. System Power Each F418IL chassis model includes a high-efficiency 94%+ Platinum Level power supply, rated at 1620 Watts.

  • Page 16: Air Shrouds

    The air shroud will differ for different serverboards. If using a serverboard which is not the default in the chassis, refer to the optional parts in the Appendix of this manual, or the Supermicro Web site at www.supermicro.com to purchase the proper air shroud.
  • Page 17 Chapter 1: Introduction Figure 1-1. Intel PCH C612 Chipset: System Block Diagram Note: This is a general block diagram and may not exactly repre- sent the features on your serverboard. See the previous pages for the actual specifications of your serverboard. This block diagram is intended for your reference only.

  • Page 18: Contacting Supermicro

    FatTwin F618R3-FT USER'S MANUAL Contacting Supermicro Headquarters Address: 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) Website: www.supermicro.com Europe Address: Super Micro Computer B.V.

  • Page 19: Fattwin: System Notes

    SATA Drives As a system, the FatTwin F618R3-FT supports the use of two (2) SATA HDD's per node for a total of sixteen (16) HDD drives in the system. These drives are fixed and therefore NOT hot-swappable.
  • Page 20 FatTwin F618R3-FT USER'S MANUAL Notes 1-10...

  • Page 21: Chapter 2 Server Installation

    Unpacking the System You should inspect the box the FatTwin F618R3-FT 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 22: Warnings And Precautions

    FatTwin F618R3-FT USER'S MANUAL Warnings and Precautions Choosing a Setup Location • Leave enough clearance in front of the rack to enable you to open the front door completely (~25 inches) and approximately 30 inches of clearance in the back of the rack to allow for sufficient airflow and ease in servicing.

  • Page 23: Rack Mounting Considerations

    Chapter 2: Server Installation Rack Mounting Considerations Warning! 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: •...

  • Page 24: Reliable Ground

    FatTwin F618R3-FT USER'S MANUAL Reliable Ground A reliable ground must be maintained at all times. To ensure this, the rack itself should be grounded. Particular attention should be given to power supply connections other than the direct connections to the branch circuit (i.e. the use of power strips, etc.).
  • Page 25 Chapter 2: Server Installation Figure 2-1: Identifying the Outer Rail and Inner Rails (Left Rail Assembly Shown) Inner Rail Outer Rail This Side Faces Outward Adjusting Screw...

  • Page 26: Installing The Rails On A Rack

    FatTwin F618R3-FT USER'S MANUAL Installing the Rails on a Rack Installing the Rails 1. Adjust the length of both rails as described on the previous page. 2. Align the front section of the outer rail with the slots on the front post of the rack.

  • Page 27: Chassis Installation

    Chapter 2: Server Installation Chassis Installation Installing the Chassis into a Rack 1. Confirm that the rails are correctly installed on the rack. 2. Align the bottom of the chassis with the bottom of the rails. 3. Insert the chassis into the rails, keeping the pressure even on both sides, pushing the chassis into the rack until it clicks into the locked position.

  • Page 28: Checking The Serverboard Setup

    FatTwin F618R3-FT USER'S MANUAL Checking the Serverboard Setup After you install the FatTwin F618R3-FT in the rack, you will need to open the unit to make sure the serverboard is properly installed and all the connections have been made. Accessing the inside of the System...

  • Page 29: Checking The Drive Bay Setup

    Chapter 2: Server Installation Checking the Drive Bay Setup Next, you should check to make sure the peripheral drives and the SATA drives have been properly installed and all connections have been made. Checking the Drives 1. For the F618R3-FT server, all hard drives are fixed on the serverboard tray and can only be retrieved by removing the top cover.
  • Page 30 FatTwin F618R3-FT USER'S MANUAL Notes 2-10...

  • Page 31: Chapter 3 System Interface

    Chapter 3: System Interface Chapter 3 System Interface Overview There are several LEDs on the control panel and on the drive carriers to keep you constantly informed of the overall status of the system. F418IL chassis with front I/O (right image below) have a power button LED and a UID indicator, with additional LED indicators directly on the serverboard.

  • Page 32: Control Panel Buttons

    FatTwin F618R3-FT USER'S MANUAL Control Panel Buttons • Power: The main power button on each of the eight control panels is used to apply or remove power from the power supply to each of the eight systems in the chassis. Turning off system power with this button removes the main power, but keeps standby power supplied to the system.

  • Page 33: 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 34 FatTwin F618R3-FT 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 35 Chapter 4: Warning Statements for AC Systems . ٌ ‫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 36: Installation Instructions

    FatTwin F618R3-FT 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 37: 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 38: Power Disconnection Warning

    FatTwin F618R3-FT USER'S MANUAL ‫هذا املنتج يعتمد عىل معداث الحاميت مه الدوائ ر القصرية التي تم تثبيتها يف‬ ‫املبنى‬ 20A, 250V : ‫تأكد من أن تقييم الجهاز الوقايئ ليس أكرث من‬ 경고! 이 제품은 전원의 단락(과전류)방지에 대해서 전적으로 건물의 관련 설비에 의존합니다.
  • Page 39 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 40: Equipment Installation

    FatTwin F618R3-FT 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 41: 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 42: Battery Handling

    FatTwin F618R3-FT 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 . ‫تخصيص هذه انىحذة نترك ب ُ ها ف مناطق محظورة تم‬ ‫، م َ كن انىصىل إن منطقت محظورة فقط من خالل استخذاو أداة خاصت‬ ‫أو...
  • Page 43 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 44: Redundant Power Supplies

    FatTwin F618R3-FT 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 45: Backplane Voltage

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

  • Page 46: Comply With Local And National Electrical Codes

    FatTwin F618R3-FT USER'S MANUAL ‫מתח בפנל האחורי‬ !‫אזהרה‬ ‫קיימת סכנת מתח בפנל האחורי בזמן תפעול המערכת. יש להיזהר במהלך‬ .‫העבודה‬ ‫هناك خطز مه التيار الكهزبايئ أوالطاقة املىجىدة عىل اللىحة‬ ‫عندما يكىن النظام يعمل كه حذ ر ا عند خدمة هذا الجهاس‬ 경고! 시스템이...

  • Page 47: 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 .‫התקנת הציוד חייבת להיות תואמת לחוקי החשמל המקומיים והארציים‬ ‫تركيب املعدات الكهربائية يجب أن ميتثل للقىاويه املحلية والىطىية املتعلقة‬ ‫بالكهرباء‬...

  • Page 48: Hot Swap Fan Warning

    FatTwin F618R3-FT 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 .‫סילוק סופי של מוצר זה חייב להיות בהתאם להנחיות וחוקי המדינה‬ ‫التخلص...
  • Page 49 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 50: 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、 提供または指定および購入された接続ケーブル、 電源コードとAC アダプターを...
  • Page 51 ‫ -בכבלים המוסמכים ב‬UL ‫-או ב‬CSA (‫( כאשר מופיע עליהם קוד של‬UL/CSA ‫עבור‬ ‫ כל מוצר חשמלי אחר, אלא רק במוצר אשר הותאם ע"י‬Supermicro ‫.בלבד‬ ‫عند تركيب املنتج، قم باستخدام التوصيالت املتوفرة أو املحددة أو قم ب رش اء الكابالت الكهربائية ومحوالت التيار‬...
  • Page 52 Het gebruik van niet geschikte Kabels en/of Adapters kan een storing of brand veroorzaken. Wetgeving voor Elektrische apparatuur en Materiaalveiligheid verbied het gebruik van UL of CSA -gecertificeerde Kabels (met UL/CSA in de code) voor elke andere toepassing dan de door Supermicro hiervoor beoogde Producten. 4-20...

  • Page 53: Chapter 5 Advanced Serverboard Setup

    Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Chapter 5 Advanced Serverboard Setup This chapter covers the steps required to install the X10DRFF serverboard into the chassis, connect the data and power cables and install add-on cards. All serverboard jumpers and connections are also described. A layout and quick reference chart are included in this chapter for your reference.

  • Page 54: Connecting Cables

    FatTwin F618R3-FT USER'S MANUAL Connecting Cables Now that the processors are installed, the next step is to connect the cables to the serverboard. 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 55: Processor And Heatsink Installation

    CPU socket cap is in place and none of the socket pins are bent; otherwise, contact your retailer immediately. Note: Refer to the Supermicro website for updates on CPU support. Note: When one CPU is installed, be sure to installed on CPU Socket 1 first.
  • Page 56 FatTwin F618R3-FT USER'S MANUAL 2. Press the second load lever labeled 'Close 1st' to release the load plate that covers the CPU socket from its locking position. Gently close Push down and lock the the load plate. lever labelled 'Close 1st'.
  • Page 57 Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup 5. Using your thumb and index finger, hold the CPU on its edges. Align the CPU keys, which are semi-circle cutouts, against the socket keys. Socket Keys CPU Keys 6. Once they are aligned, carefully lower the CPU straight down into the socket. (Do not drop the CPU on the socket.
  • Page 58 FatTwin F618R3-FT USER'S MANUAL 7. With the CPU inside the socket, inspect the four corners of the CPU to make sure that the CPU is properly installed. Gently close Push down and lock the the load plate. lever labelled 'Close 1st'.

  • Page 59: Installing A Passive Cpu Heatsink

    Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Installing a Passive CPU Heatsink 1. Apply the proper amount of thermal grease to the heatsink. 2. Place the heatsink on top of the CPU so that the two mounting holes on the heatsink are aligned with those on the retention mechanism. 3.

  • Page 60: Removing The Passive Heatsink

    FatTwin F618R3-FT USER'S MANUAL Removing the Passive Heatsink Warning: We do not recommend that the CPU or the heatsink be removed. However, if you do need to remove the heatsink, please follow the instructions below to uninstall the heatsink to avoid damaging the CPU or other components.

  • Page 61: Installing Memory

    Note: Check Supermicro's website for recommended memory modules. Removing Memory Modules Press the release tabs on both ends of the memory module to unlock it. Once it is loosened, remove the DIMM module from the memory slot.

  • Page 62: Memory Support For The X10Drff Serverboard

    (8) slots (with 1 DIMM per channel). Memory speed support is pending on the processors used in the system. For the latest memory updates, please refer to our website at www.supermicro.com. Processor & Memory Module Population Configuration For memory to work properly, follow the tables below for memory installation.
  • Page 63 Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Populating DIMM Memory Modules Populating RDIMM/LRDIMM DDR4 Memory Modules Speed (MT/s); Voltage (V); Slots per Channel (SPC) and DIMMs per Channel (DPC) Ranks DIMM Capacity 2 Slots per Channel Per DIMM (GB) Type 1 DPC 2 DPC and Data Width...

  • Page 64: Serverboard Details

    FatTwin F618R3-FT USER'S MANUAL Serverboard Details Figure 5-4. X10DRFF Serverboard Layout (not drawn to scale) IPMI_LAN LAN2 LAN1 JVGA1 IPMI_LAN1 JLAN2 JLAN1 AST2400 LEDM1 LAN CTRL LAN CTRL BIOS JPG1 JPL1 JPME2 JBT1 JPSAS1 BATTERY Intel PCH LSI 3008 SAS CTRL...
  • Page 65 Notes: 1. For the latest CPU/Memory updates, please refer to our website at http:// www.supermicro.com/products/serverboard/ for details. 2. Use only the correct type of onboard CMOS battery as specified by the manufacturer. Do not install the onboard battery upside down to avoid possible explosion.
  • Page 66 FatTwin F618R3-FT USER'S MANUAL X10DRFF Serverboard Connectors Connectors Description Battery Onboard CMOS Battery (See the Note on Page 1-3.) COM1 Serial port header FAN1/2 CPU/system cooling fan headers 1/2 IPMI_LAN1 IPMI_Dedicated LAN Port (JIPMI_LAN1) JLAN1/JLAN2 Gigabit LAN Ports 1/2 (LAN1/2)

  • Page 67: Connector Definitions

    Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Connector Definitions Power Connectors 12V 8-pin PWR Pin Definitions To provide adequate power supply Pins Definition to the serverboard, two 8-pin power +12V connectors (JP5), and two 4-pin power Ground connectors (JP3/JP4) are located on the Required serverboard.
  • Page 68 FatTwin F618R3-FT USER'S MANUAL Standby Power Standby Power Pin Definitions The Standby Power header is located at Pin# Definition STBY1 on the serverboard. See the table +5V Standby on the right for pin definitions. Ground No Connection Universal Serial Bus (USB) Rear USB 1/2 (3.0)
  • Page 69 Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Ethernet LAN Ports LAN Ports (LAN1/2) Pin Definition Two Ethernet ports (LAN1/2) are located Pin# Definition Pin# Definition on the I/O backplane on the serverboard. P2V5SB SGND These two LAN ports support Gigabit LAN connections. In addition, an IPMI- TD0+ Act LED dedicated LAN, located next to LAN 2...
  • Page 70 FatTwin F618R3-FT USER'S MANUAL Internal Buzzer Internal Buzzer (SP1) Pin Definition The internal buzzer located at SP1 can Pin# Definition be used to provide audible indications for Pin 1 Pos. (+) Beep In various beep codes. See the table on the Pin 2 Neg.

  • Page 71: Jumper Settings

    Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Jumper Settings Connector Pins Explanation of Jumpers To modify the operation of the serverboard, Jumper jumpers can be used to choose between optional settings. Jumpers create shorts between two pins to change the function Setting of the connector.
  • Page 72 FatTwin F618R3-FT USER'S MANUAL LAN Ports 1/2 Enable LAN Enable Jumper Settings JPL1/JPL2 enable or disable onboard Jumper Setting Definition Gigabit LAN ports 1 and 2. The default setting is Enabled. See the table on the Pins 1-2 Enabled (default) right for jumper settings.

  • Page 73: 5-10 Onboard Indicators

    Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup Manufacturer Mode Select ME Mode Select Jumper Settings Close pin 2 and pin 3 of Jumper JPME2 Jumper Setting Definition to bypass SPI flash security and force the Pins 1-2 Normal (Default) system to operate in the Manufacturer mode, allowing the user to flash the Pins 2-3 Manufacture Mode...
  • Page 74 FatTwin F618R3-FT USER'S MANUAL LAN 1/LAN 2 IPMI Dedicated LAN LEDs IPMI LAN Link LED Activity LED In addition to GLAN 1/2, an IPMI Dedicated LAN is also located on the I/O IPMI LAN Backplane. The amber LED on the right...

  • Page 75: 5-11 Sas/Serial Ata/Pci-E Connections

    Notes: For more information on SATA HostRAID configuration, please refer to the Intel SATA HostRAID User's Guide posted on our website @ http://www.supermicro.com. SAS Ports (X10DRFF-C Only) Eight SAS Ports, supported by LSI SAS 3008 SAS controller, are located on the serverboard.

  • Page 76: 5-11 Installing Drivers

    FatTwin F618R3-FT USER'S MANUAL 5-11 Installing Drivers The Supermicro website contains drivers and utilities for your system at https:// www.supermicro.com/wftp/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.

  • Page 77: Superdoctor 5

    CD on it allows you to view the entire contents. SuperDoctor 5 ® The Supermicro SuperDoctor 5 is a hardware and operating system services monitoring program that functions in a command-line or web-based interface in Windows and Linux operating systems. The program monitors system health...
  • Page 78 Figure 5-7. SuperDoctor 5 Interface Display Screen (Remote Control) Note: The SuperDoctor 5 program and User’s Manual can be downloaded from the Supermicro web site at http://www.supermicro.com/products/nfo/sms_sd5.cfm. For Linux, we recommend that you use the SuperDoctor II application instead. 5-26...

  • Page 79: 5-12 Serverboard Battery

    Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup 5-12 Serverboard Battery Caution: There is a danger of explosion if the onboard battery is installed upside down, which will reverse its polarities (see Figure 5-8). This battery must be replaced only with the same or an equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer (CR2032).
  • Page 80 FatTwin F618R3-FT USER'S MANUAL Notes 5-28...

  • Page 81: 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 maintenance on the F418IL-R1K62BP 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 82: Control Panel

    FatTwin F618R3-FT USER'S MANUAL Figure 6-1. Front Chassis Views VGA Port IPMI LAN Port Control Panel USB Ports SAS/SATA Drives (16) Ethernet Ports Rear Fan Power Supply Control Panel The control panel for each node is located on the front of the chassis. The LEDs inform you of system status.

  • Page 83: Removing The Power Cord

    Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup Removing the Power Cord Before performing any setup or maintenance on the chassis, use the following procedure to ensure that power has been removed disconnected from the system. Removing the Power Cord 1. Use the operating system to power down the system, following the on-screen prompts.

  • Page 84: Removing Nodes From The Chassis

    FatTwin F618R3-FT USER'S MANUAL Removing Nodes from the Chassis Each of the eight individual nodes may be removed from the chassis. Note that when a node is removed from the chassis, the hard drives located in the node will shut-down.

  • Page 85: Node Configuration

    Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup Node Configuration F418IL-R1K62BP Node Layout The specifications for the F418IL-R1K62BP nodes are shown in the table below and the layout is shown in Figure 6-4. F418IL-R1K62BP Node Layout Specifications Front of Node Rear of Node One Low-profile Expansion Card Two Internal Fixed 3.5"...

  • Page 86: Nodes And Associated Hard Drives

    FatTwin F618R3-FT USER'S MANUAL Nodes and Associated Hard Drives The F418IL chassis contains eight individual motherboards in separate 1U nodes. Each node controls the hard drives contained within that node. Note that if a node is pulled out of the chassis, the hard drives associated with that node will power down as well.

  • Page 87: Installing And Removing 3.5" Fixed Hard Drives

    Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup Installing and Removing 3.5" Fixed Hard Drives Removing 3.5" Fixed Hard Drives from the Node 1. Power down the system and remove the power cords from the rear of the power supplies as described in Section 6-3. Remove the node from the chassis as described in Section 6-5 and remove the cover from the node as described in Section 6-6.
  • Page 88 Caution: Enterprise level hard disk drives are recommended for use in Supermicro chassis and servers. For information on recommended HDDs, visit the Supermicro Web site at http://www.supermicro.com/products/nfo/files/...

  • Page 89: Installing The Serverboard

    Installing the Serverboard Compatible Serverboards For the most up-to-date information on compatible serverboards and other parts, visit the Supermicro Web site at www.supermicro.com. Permanent and Optional Standoffs Standoffs prevent short circuits by creating space between the serverboard and the floor of the node. The F418IL chassis includes permanent standoffs in locations used by most serverboards.
  • Page 90 FatTwin F618R3-FT USER'S MANUAL 8. Connect the cables between the serverboard, backplane, chassis, front panel, and power supply, as needed. The fans may be temporarily removed to allow access to the backplane ports. 9. Replace the expansion card bracket and secure the bracket with a screw.

  • Page 91: 6-10 Installing Expansion Cards

    Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup 6-10 Installing Expansion Cards F418IL PCI-E Slot Configurations Some F418IL chassis models support one expansion card in each node, Refer to the tables below to determine the PCI-E slot configuration for your particular chassis. F418IL-R1K62BP Node Layout Specifications Front of Node Rear of Node One Low-profile Expansion Card...

  • Page 92: Assembling The Pci-E Slot Bracket Assembly

    FatTwin F618R3-FT USER'S MANUAL Assembling the PCI-E Slot Bracket Assembly Each node supports one expansion card. This expansion card must be plugged into a riser card, which in turn plugs into the serverboard. Assembling the PCI-E Slot Bracket Assembly 1. Power down the system and remove the power cords from the rear of the power supplies as described in Section 6-3.
  • Page 93 Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup 5. Secure the riser card to the PCI-E slot bracket using the two screws included in the accessory box. Figure 6-13: Installing the Riser Card and Bracket Bracket Mounting Screws 6. Insert the riser card into the appropriate slot on the serverboard. 7.

  • Page 94: 6-11 Installing Air Shrouds

    FatTwin F618R3-FT USER'S MANUAL 6-11 Installing Air Shrouds Air Shrouds Air shrouds concentrate airflow to maximize fan efficiency. The F418IL chassis requires an air shroud in each node. Installing an Air Shroud 1. Power down the system and remove the power cords from the rear of the power supplies as described in Section 6-3.

  • Page 95: 6-12 Removing And Installing System Fans

    Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup 6-12 Removing and Installing System Fans The F418IL chassis includes eight (8) 8-cm external cooling fans. These fans are NOT redundant, but they are hot-plug and should be replaced when they fail. Removing and Installing External System Fans Removing a Rear Exhaust Fan 1.

  • Page 96: 6-13 Replacing The Power Supplies

    Replacement units can be ordered directly from Supermicro (See the contact information in Chapter 1 of this manual). Changing the Power Supply 1.

  • Page 97: Chapter 7 Bios

    AMI BIOS Setup utility. This Setup utility can be accessed by pressing <Delete> at the appropriate time during system boot. Note: For AMI UEFI BIOS Recovery, please refer to the UEFI BIOS Recovery User Guide posted @ http://www.supermicro.com/support/manuals/.

  • Page 98: Starting The Setup Utility

    FatTwin F618R3-FT FatTwin Starting the Setup Utility Normally, the only visible Power-On Self-Test (POST) routine is the memory test. As the memory is being tested, press the <Delete> key to enter the main menu of the AMI BIOS Setup utility. From the main menu, you can access the other setup screens.
  • Page 99 Day MM/DD/YYYY 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. Supermicro X10DRFF BIOS Version: This item displays the version of the BIOS ROM used in the system.

  • Page 100: Advanced Setup Configurations

    FatTwin F618R3-FT FatTwin Advanced Setup Configurations Use the arrow keys to select Advanced 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 BIOS timing setting may cause the system to malfunction.
  • Page 101 Chapter 7: BIOS Bootup Num-Lock State Use this feature to set the Power-on state for the Numlock key. The options are Off and On. Wait For 'F1' If Error Select Enabled to force the system to wait until the 'F1' key is pressed if an error occurs.
  • Page 102 FatTwin F618R3-FT FatTwin Power Button Function This feature controls how the system shuts down when the power button is pressed. Select 4 Seconds Override for the user to power off the system after pressing and holding the power button for 4 seconds or longer. Select Instant Off to instantly power off the system as soon as the user presses the power button.
  • Page 103 Chapter 7: BIOS Cores Enabled This feature allows the user to set the number of CPU cores to enable. Enter "0" to enable all cores. There are 14 cores available in the system. The default setting is 0. Execute-Disable Bit (Available if supported by the OS & the CPU) Select Enable for Execute Disable Bit Technology support, 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...
  • Page 104 FatTwin F618R3-FT FatTwin DCU Mode Use this feature to set the data-prefecting mode for the DCU (Data Cache Unit). The options are 32KB 8Way Without ECC and 16KB 4Way With ECC. Direct Cache Access (DCA) Select Enable to use Intel DCA (Direct Cache Access) Technology to improve the efficiency of data transferring and accessing.
  • Page 105 Chapter 7: BIOS Advanced Power Management Configuration Advanced Power Management Configuration Power Technology Select Energy Efficient to support power-saving mode. Select Custom to customize system power settings. Select Max Performance to optimize system performance. Select Disabled to disable power-saving settings. The options are Disable, Energy Efficient, and Custom.
  • Page 106 FatTwin F618R3-FT FatTwin CPU C State Control (Available when Power Technology is set to Custom) Package C State limit Use this item to set the limit on the C-State package register. The options are C0/1 state, C2 state, C6 (non-Retention) state, and C6 (Retention) state.
  • Page 107 Chapter 7: BIOS Chipset Configuration Warning! Please set the correct settings for the items below. A wrong configuration setting may cause the system to become malfunction. North Bridge This feature allows the user to configure the settings for the Intel North Bridge. IIO Configuration EV DFX (Device Function On-Hide) Feature When this feature is set to Enable, the EV_DFX Lock Bits that are located on...
  • Page 108 FatTwin F618R3-FT FatTwin IOAT (Intel® IO Acceleration) Configuration Enable IOAT Select Enable to enable Intel I/OAT (I/O Acceleration Technology) support, which will significantly reduce CPU overhead by leveraging CPU architectural improvements and freeing the system resource for other tasks. The options are Enable and Disable.
  • Page 109 Chapter 7: BIOS QPI (Quick Path Interconnect) Configuration QPI Status The following information will display: • Number of CPU • Number of IIO • Current QPI Link Speed • Current QPI Link Frequency • QPI Global MMIO Low Base/Limit • QPI Global MMIO High Base/Limit •...
  • Page 110 FatTwin F618R3-FT FatTwin 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, and Reserved (Do not select Reserved).
  • Page 111 Chapter 7: BIOS Rank Interleaving Use this item to select the memory interleaving mode for memory ranks. The options are Auto, 1-Way, 2-Way, 4-Way, and 8-Way. A7 Mode Select Enabled to support the A7 (Addressing) mode to improve memory performance. The options are Enable and Disable. DIMM Information This item displays the status of a DIMM module as detected by the BIOS.
  • Page 112 FatTwin F618R3-FT FatTwin Patrol Scrub Interval This feature allows you to decide how many hours the system should wait before the next complete patrol scrub is performed. Use the keyboard to enter a value from 0-24. The Default setting is 24.
  • Page 113 Chapter 7: BIOS USB Mass Storage Driver Support Select Enabled for USB mass storage device support. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Port 60/64 Emulation Select Enabled for I/O port 60h/64h emulation support, which in turn, will provide complete legacy USB keyboard support for the operating systems that do not support legacy USB devices.
  • Page 114 FatTwin F618R3-FT FatTwin SATA Configuration When this submenu is selected, AMI BIOS automatically detects the presence of the SATA devices that are supported by the Intel PCH chip and displays the following items: SATA Controller This item enables or disables the onboard SATA controller supported by the Intel PCH chip.
  • Page 115 Chapter 7: BIOS Port 0 ~ Port 5 SATA Device Type Use this item to specify if the SATA port specified by the user should be connected to a Solid State drive or a Hard Disk Drive. The options are Hard Disk Drive and Solid State Drive.
  • Page 116 FatTwin F618R3-FT FatTwin Port 0~ Port 5 Select Enabled to enable a SATA port specified by the user. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Port 0 ~ Port 5 Hot Plug Select Enabled to enable hot-plugging support for a port specified by the user, which will allow the user to replace a SATA disk drive installed on this port without shutting down the system.
  • Page 117 Chapter 7: BIOS sSATA Port 0~ Port 3 This item displays the information detected on the installed on the sSATA port. specified by the user. • Model number of drive and capacity • Software Preserve Support sSATA Port 0~ Port 3 Select Enabled to enable an sSATA port specified by the user.
  • Page 118 FatTwin F618R3-FT FatTwin Support Aggressive Link Power Management When this item is set to Enabled, the SATA AHCI controller manages the power usage of the SATA link. The controller will put the link to a low power state when the I/O is inactive for an extended period of time, and the power state will return to normal when the I/O becomes active.
  • Page 119 Chapter 7: BIOS Server ME (Management Engine) Configuration This feature displays the following system ME configuration settings. • General ME Configuration • Operational Firmware Version • Recovery Firmware Version • ME Firmware Features • ME Firmware Status #1 • ME Firmware Status #2 •...
  • Page 120 FatTwin F618R3-FT FatTwin Maximum Read Request Select Auto for the system BIOS to automatically set the maximum size for a read request for a PCI-E device to enhance system performance. The options are Auto, 128 Bytes, 256 Bytes, 512 Bytes, 1024 Bytes, 2048 Bytes, and 4096 Bytes.
  • Page 121 Chapter 7: BIOS Network Stack Select Enabled to enable PXE (Preboot Execution Environment) or UEFI (Unified Extensible Firmware Interface) for network stack support. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Super IO Configuration Super IO Chip AST2400 COM1 Configuration/SOL (Serial-Over-LAN) Configuration COM1/SOL Select Enabled to enable the onboard serial port specified by the user.
  • Page 122 FatTwin F618R3-FT FatTwin COM1 Console Redirection Settings Terminal Type This feature allows the user to select the target terminal emulation type for Console Redirection. Select VT100 to use the ASCII Character set. Select VT100+ to add color and function key support. Select ANSI to use the Extended ASCII Character Set.
  • Page 123 Chapter 7: BIOS VT-UTF8 Combo Key Support Select Enabled to enable VT-UTF8 Combination Key support for ANSI/VT100 terminals. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Recorder Mode Select Enabled to capture the data displayed on a terminal and send it as text messages to a remote server.
  • Page 124 FatTwin F618R3-FT FatTwin SOL Console Redirection Settings Use this feature to specify how the host computer will exchange data with the client computer, which is the remote computer used by the user. Terminal Type Use this feature to select the target terminal emulation type for Console Redirection.
  • Page 125 Chapter 7: BIOS VT-UTF8 Combo Key Support Select Enabled to enable VT-UTF8 Combination Key support for ANSI/VT100 terminals. The options are Enabled and Disabled. Recorder Mode Select Enabled to capture the data displayed on a terminal and send it as text messages to a remote server.
  • Page 126 FatTwin F618R3-FT FatTwin EMS Console Redirection Settings (Available when EMS Console Redirection is enabled) Use this feature to specify how the host computer will exchange data with the client computer, which is the remote computer used by the user. Out-of-Band Management Port...
  • Page 127 Chapter 7: BIOS Trusted Computing (Available when a TPM device is installed and detected by the BIOS) Configuration Security Device Support If this feature and the TPM jumper on the serverboard are both set to Enabled, onboard security devices will be enabled for TPM (Trusted Platform Module) support to enhance data integrity and network security.
  • Page 128 FatTwin F618R3-FT FatTwin ACPI Settings WHEA Support Select Enabled to support the Windows Hardware Error Architecture (WHEA) platform and provide a common infrastructure for the system to handle hardware errors within the Windows OS environment to reduce system crashes and to enhance system recovery and health monitoring.

  • Page 129: Event Logs

    Chapter 7: BIOS Event Logs Use this feature to configure Event Log settings. Change SMBIOS Event Log Settings  This feature allows the user to configure SMBIOS Event settings. Enabling/Disabling Options SMBIOS Event Log Select Enabled to enable SMBIOS (System Management BIOS) Event Logging during system boot.
  • Page 130 FatTwin F618R3-FT FatTwin 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. Memory Correctable Error Threshold Use this item to enter the threshold value for correctable memory errors. The default setting is 10.

  • Page 131: Ipmi

    Chapter 7: BIOS IPMI Use this feature to configure Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) settings. IPMI Firmware Revision This item indicates the IPMI firmware revision used in your system. IPMI Status This item indicates the status of the IPMI firmware installed in your system. System Event Log ...
  • Page 132 FatTwin F618R3-FT FatTwin Erasing Settings Erase SEL Select Yes, On next reset to erase all system event logs upon next system reboot. Select Yes, On every reset to erase all system event logs upon each system reboot. Select No to keep all system event logs after each system reboot. The options are No, Yes, On next reset, and Yes, On every reset.

  • Page 133: Security Settings

    Chapter 7: BIOS Station MAC Address This item displays the Station MAC address for this computer. Mac addresses are 6 two-digit hexadecimal numbers. Gateway IP Address This item displays the Gateway IP address for this computer. This should be in decimal and in dotted quad form (i.e., 192.168.10.253).

  • Page 134: Boot Settings

    FatTwin F618R3-FT FatTwin Administrator Password Use this feature to set the administrator password which is required before the user entering the BIOS setup utility. The length of the password should be from 3 characters to 20 characters long. User Password Use this feature to set the user password which is required to enter the BIOS setup utility.
  • Page 135 Chapter 7: BIOS Boot Mode Select Use this item to select the type of device to be used for system boot. The options are Legacy, UEFI, and Dual. Fixed Boot Order Priorities This option prioritizes the order of bootable devices from which the system will boot. Press <Enter>...

  • Page 136: Save & Exit

    FatTwin F618R3-FT FatTwin Delete Boot Option Select the target boot device to delete.  Hard Disk Drive BBS Priorities • Legacy Boot Order #1 • Legacy Boot Order #2  Network Drive BBS Priorities • Legacy Boot Order #1  UEFI Application Boot Priorities •...
  • Page 137 Chapter 7: BIOS Save Changes and Reset When you have completed the system configuration changes, select this option to leave the BIOS setup utility and reboot the computer for the new system configuration parameters to take effect. Select Save Changes and Exit from the Exit menu and press <Enter>.
  • Page 138 FatTwin F618R3-FT FatTwin Notes 7-42...

  • Page 139: 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 each time the system is powered on, errors may occur. Non-fatal errors are those which, in most cases, allow the system to continue the boot-up process.
  • Page 140 FatTwin F618R3-FT USER'S MANUAL Notes...

  • Page 141: Appendix B System Specifications

    Note: Check the Supermicro website (www.supermicro.com) for the latest memory support information. SATA Drive Bays Each node of the FatTwin F618R3-FT contains two (2) fixed 3.5" SATA drives. PCI Expansion The FatTwin F618R3-FT has one (1) PCI-Exp 3.0 x16 slots available per node.
  • Page 142 FatTwin F618R3-FT USER'S MANUAL Chassis F418IL-R1K62BP (4U rackmount) Dimensions: (WxHxD) 17.63 x 6.96 x 29 in. (448 x 177 x 737 mm) Weight Gross (Bare Bone): 200 lbs. (90.71 kg.) System Cooling The system has eight 8-cm 9.5k RPM external rear fans on the chassis.
  • Page 143 Appendix B: System Specifications The table below specifies the preferred ambient temperature versus processor support for the FatTwin F618R3-FT system. Ambient Temperature versus Porcessor Support 35°C 30°C 25°C 145 W and below Note 1: The above matrix is based on Thermal Design Power (TDP), in compliance to thermal specifications provided by Intel.
  • Page 144 Notes (continued from front) The products sold by Supermicro are not intended for and will not be used in life support systems, medical equipment, nuclear facilities or systems, aircraft, aircraft devices, aircraft/emergency communication devices or other critical systems whose failure to perform be reasonably expected to result in significant injury or loss of life or catastrophic property damage.

  • Page 145: Appendix C Bsmi Information

    Appendix C: BSMI Infoirmation Appendix C BSMI Information 限用物質含有情況標示聲明書 Declaration of the Presence Condition of the Restricted Substances Marking 設備名稱：伺服器/ FAT TWIN SYSTEM Equipment name 型號（型式）：SYS-F618R2-FC0 Type designation (Type) (系列型號: F418-16, F418-FT, SYS-F618R2-FT, SYS-F618R3-FT, SYS-F618R3-FTL) 限用物質及其化學符號 Restricted substances and its chemical symbols 六價鉻...
  • Page 146 FatTwin F618R3-FT USER'S MANUAL 100-127VAC, 50-60Hz, 12-9.5A 200-220VAC, 50-60Hz, 10-9.5A 220-230VAC, 50-60Hz, 10-9.8A 230-240VAC, 50-60Hz, 10-9.8A...

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