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- Page 1 SL201-G3 Rackmount Server User Manual Document version: 01 Release date: 2023/12/28 Shenzhen Gooxi Information Security Co., Ltd.
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Page 2: Statement
Gooxi provides this user manual "as is" and to the extent permitted by law, makes no express or implied warranties or guarantees, including but not limited to merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, non-infringement of any rights of others, and any warranties or guarantees regarding the use or inability to use this user manual. -
Page 3: Foreword
Foreword This manual is the product technical manual for the Gooxi Whitely platform 2U model servers. It primarily provides an introduction and explanation of the product's appearance, structure, hardware installation, and basic configuration. Please note that this manual is intended for reference and research purposes for professional technical personnel. -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Contents Statement..............................1 Foreword..............................2 1. Product Introduction ..........................5 1.1 Product Overview ........................5 1.2 Product Structure .........................6 1.3 Logical Structure .........................6 1.4 Product Specifications .........................8 2. Hardware Description ..........................10 2.1 Front Panel ..........................10 2.1.1 Appearance ........................10 2.1.2 Indicator lights and buttons ..................11 2.1.3 Interface ........................ - Page 5 2.8.1 PCIe slot location ......................21 2.8.2 PCIe slot description ....................21 2.8.3 PCIe expansion module ....................22 2.9 PCBA ............................24 2.9.1 Motherboard ........................ 24 2.9.2 Hard drive backplane ....................26 3. Installation Instructions ........................30 3.1 Chassis Top Cover Installation ..................... 30 3.2 Installation of Accessories .....................30 3.2.1 CPU installation ......................
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Page 6: Product Introduction
1.1 Product Overview SL201 Whitely 2U dual-socket rackmount server is a new generation 2U dual-socket rack server launched by Gooxi to meet the diverse needs of the Internet, IDC (Internet Data Center), cloud computing, enterprise markets, and telecommunications services. It... -
Page 7: Product Structure
1.2 Product Structure Product exploded view of SL201 Whitely 2U dual-socket rack server (example of 12-bay model) Structure diagram 1-3 Name Name Hard Drive Full-Height PCIe Module Hard Drive Bracket Module Rear Window Assembly Backplane Assembly Power Supply Bracket Assembly Fan Module Half-Height PCIe Module Memory Stick... - Page 8 Motherboard logic block diagram 1-4 The CPU uses the third generation Intel® Xeon® Scalable processor, LGA 4189 socket, TDP power consumption 270W. Each CPU supports 8 channels of DDR4, and each channel supports 2 memory modules, RDIMM/LRDIMM. Two CPUs support a maximum capacity of 12 TB (including Optane memory).
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Page 9: Product Specifications
1.4 Product Specifications SL201-D12R-G3 SL201-D08R-G3 Product Series SL201-D12RE-G3 SL201-D25RE-G3 SL201-D08R-NV-G3 SL201-D12R-NV-G3 Form Factor 2U 8-bay 2U 12-bay 2U 25-bay System Size 748*433.4*87.6mm (depth*width*height) Processor Supports 1 or 2 3rd generation Intel® Xeon® Scalable series processors 32 DDR4 memory slots, supporting DDR4 LRDIMM/RDIMM2666 /2933/3200 MHz;... - Page 10 &Humidity Short-term storage (≤72H): Temperature -40℃ to 70℃ / Humidity 20% to Storage 90% RH non-condensing (including packaging) Temperature Long-term storage (>72H): Temperature 20℃ to 28℃ / Humidity 30% to &Humidity 70% RH non-condensing (including packaging) Table 1-2...
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Page 11: Hardware Description
2. Hardware Description 2.1Front Panel 2.1.1 Appearance 8x3.5-inch hard drive configuration Figure 2-1 Name Name DVD optical drive USB 3.0 port VGA interface 3.5-inch hard drive Table 2-1 12x3.5-inch hard drive configuration Figure 2-2 Name Name 3.5-inch hard drive USB 3.0 port VGA interface Table 2-2... -
Page 12: Indicator Lights And Buttons
2.1.2 Indicator lights and buttons Figure 2-4 Indicator light/button Indicator light/button GOOXI logo Hard drive indicator light Power switch System alarm indicator light button/indicator light UID button/indicator light Network port 1 connection status indicator light Server restart button Network port 2 connection... -
Page 13: Interface
button can turn on/off the locator light. Server restart Press to restart the server button Hard drive Green light flashes: the hard drive is operating indicator light normally System Alarm Indicator Light: This includes System alarm system alarms, fan alarms, power supply alarms, indicator light etc. -
Page 14: Rear Panel
Interface Description Name Type Quantity Description Used for connecting display terminals, VGA port DB15 such as monitors or KVMs USB port USB 3.0 Used for connecting USB devices Table 2-6 2.2 Rear Panel 2.2.1 Appearance Rear panel appearance Figure 2-6 Name Name... -
Page 15: Interface
Management network port Management network port connection status indicator connection status indicator Network port data transmission Network port connection status indicator light status indicator light UID light Power module indicator light Table 2-8 Power module indicator light description Indicator Status description light/button Green (Solid): Indicates normal input and output. -
Page 16: Processor
Processors configured on the same server must be of the same model. For specific optional system configurations available for purchase, please consult with Gooxi sales. The location of the processor is as shown below: Figure 2-9... -
Page 17: Memory
2.4 Memory 2.4.1 Memory slot location This motherboard utilizes the Intel Whitely platform, paired with Intel Xeon ICE Lake CPUs. Each CPU supports 8 channels, with 2 DIMMs per channel. The motherboard can support 32 DIMMs in total. When only one DIMM is inserted, it should be prioritized to be inserted into the slot highlighted in blue on the diagram (the plastic color of the slot on the slot board is blue). -
Page 18: Storage
2.5 Storage 2.5.1 Hard drive configuration Maximum number of Maximum number of rear Configuration Description front hard drives (pcs) hard drives (pcs) Riser1 module (2x3.5/2.5)*2 -Supports SAS/SATA hard drives Riser2 module (2x3.5/2.5)* SAS hard 8 x 3.5-inch Front hard drive -Supports SAS/SATA hard drives require hard drive... -
Page 19: Hard Drive Serial Number
hard drives require optional SAS pass-through card or RIAD card support. Riser2 module (2x3.5/2.5)*2 -Supports SAS/SATA hard drives Front hard drive Riser3 module (2x2.5)* 2 Requires 12 x 3.5-inch (12x3.5/2.5) -Supports optional SAS hard drive –Slots 0 to 11 only NVMe/SAS/SATA hard pass-through support SAS/SATA... -
Page 20: Hard Drive Status Indicator
Figure 2-13 25x2.5-inch hard drive configuration Figure 2-14 2.5.3 Hard drive status indicator Figure 2-15 Hard drive status indicator light description Function Act LED Status LED Fault LED Hard drive in Steady on place hard drive Flashing activity 4Hz/second Hard drive Flashing... -
Page 21: Fans
For specific optional system options, please consult Gooxi sales. The power supply location is shown in the figure below: Figure 2-16 2.7 Fans Supports 4 fan modules. Supports hot swap. Supports single fan failure. Supports variable fan speed. -
Page 22: I/O Expansion
2.8 I/O Expansion 2.8.1 PCIe slot location Figure 2-18 The slots provided by the Riser1 module are Slot 0, Slot 1, and Slot 2. When using a 2-slot PCIE expansion module, Slot 1 is unavailable. The slots provided by the Riser2 module are Slot 3, Slot 4, and Slot 5. When ... -
Page 23: Pcie Expansion Module
Note: ◆Slots with a bus bandwidth of PCIe x16 are backward compatible with PCIe cards of PCIe x8, PCIe x4, and PCIe x1. It is not compatible upward, that is, the bandwidth of the PCIe slot cannot be less than the bandwidth of the inserted PCIe card. ◆PCIe slots with full-height and full-length slots are backward compatible with full-height, half-length, and half-height and half-length PCIe cards;... - Page 24 – Installed in the Riser3 position, provides PCIe slots for Slot6 and Slot7 Figure 2-21 PCIE expansion module 4 – Installed in the Riser4 position, provides PCIe slots for Slot8 and Slot9 Figure 2-22 3.5-inch hard drive module Figure 2-23 2.5-inch hard drive module ...
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Page 25: Pcba
2.9 PCBA 2.9.1 Motherboard Motherboard Figure 2-24 Name BMC_UART5, BMC debugging serial port Used for CPU0 VR upgrade and burning, no jumper cap is connected by default Used for CPU1 VR upgrade and burning, no jumper cap is connected by default Front VGA bracket connector Front USB 3.0 connectors (x2) Built-in USB3.0 connector... - Page 26 2X10 BP HDD LED Connector (for Rear HDD BP backplane) sSATA, SATA 3.0 Connection from PCH (8643 miniSAS HD with PCH sSATA SGPIO Pins) *Nebula 3 Ver.A motherboard must use J27 and J48 to connect RM2112-SHDB-D1 /D2 to turn on the hard drive light* SATA, SATA 3.0 Connection from PCH (8643 miniSAS HD with PCH SATA SGPIO Pins)
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Page 27: Hard Drive Backplane
BMC Watch Dog Timer Enable (Reserved for RD test Only) IPMB Connector SCY Strap, (2/3) High = Disable Flash Descriptor Security PCH_HOST I2C Header (Reserved for RD test Only) PCH I2C Header Pin.1/2 Clear CMOS Pin.3/4 Password Clear Pin.5/6 ME FW Recovery Status Pin.7/8 BMC Disable Pin.9/10 BIOS Recovery Mode Enable SD Card Slot (BMC Log Storage) - Page 28 Bottom surface Figure 2-26 Description Function Backplane power transmission connector, 1、2 ATX power input used for 12V power transmission Temperature controlled fan 3、4、5、6 For 4pin fan interface socket SFF-8643 12Gb Backplane bay signal 7、8 interface interface Table 2-15 12×3.5-inch expansion backplane ...
- Page 29 Temperature controlled fan 说 1, 2, 3, 4 For 4pin fan interface socket 明 MINI SAS HD High Speed For transmission of 12G/b SAS or ： Connector 6G/b SATA signals Backplane power transmission 直 power connector connector, used for 12V power 连...
- Page 30 Secures the backplane to the 4、6 Backplane latch backplane bracket EXPANDER chip PM8043 SXP 24Sx12G Table 2-31 2×2.5 rear hard drive backplane-1 TOP surface Figure 2-32 Description Function SAS/SATA hard drive 1. Supports up to 12G/b SAS connector hard drive. 2.
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Page 31: Installation Instructions
3. Installation Instructions 3.1 Chassis Top Cover Installation Step 1: Lift the slot at the opening position and push it in the direction shown in the diagram. Figure 3-1 3.2 Installation of Accessories 3.2.1 CPU installation Step 1: Install the retaining clip, tilt the CPU angle as shown in the diagram, ... -
Page 32: Heatsink Installation
Figure 3-3 3.2.2 Heatsink installation Step 1: Remove the processor idle bracket. (As shown in the figure below) Figure 3-4 Step 2: Align the heatsink with the heatsink mounting screws on the CPU socket, and tighten the heatsink mounting screws in the indicated sequence. (As shown in the figure below) Figure 3-5 Caution: The pins on the motherboard are very fragile and can be easily... - Page 33 DIMMB0/B1, DIMMA0/A1, DIMMD0/D1, DIMMC0/C1, DIMMG1/G0, DIMMH1/H0, DIMME1/E0, DIMMF1/F0. It is important to note that the notch on the memory module should align with the notch on the DIMM slot. Insert each DIMM module vertically to prevent incorrect installation. Figure 3-6 Figure 3-7 Note: Please use memory modules with the same CAS delay value on this motherboard.
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Page 34: Server Slide Rail Installation
3.2.4 Server slide rail installation Step 1: Prepare two slide rails and pull out the inner rail Figure 3-8 Step 2: Fasten the inner rails to both sides of the chassis Figure 3-9 Step 3: Install the outer rails on the cabinet brackets and secure the screws ... - Page 35 Step 4: Align the chassis with the outer rail and proceed with the installation Figure 3-11 Note: When pushing the chassis forward, you will hear a snapping sound. When the chassis cannot be pushed further, you need to pull the inner rail buckle downward before you can continue to push the chassis gently.
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Page 36: Configuration Instructions
4. Configuration Instructions 4.1 Initial Configuration 4.1.1 Power on and start Before powering on, it is necessary to ensure that all configurations of the server are installed in accordance with the corresponding specifications and standards, and keep the server turned off but not unplugged from the power supply. - Page 37 Figure 4-1 PCH state after G3 PCH state setting after G3, the menu options are: S0: Power on and start up directly. S5: You need to press the Power button to turn on the power. leave power state unchanged: Leave the power state unchanged. Default: S0 Log in to the iBMC management interface to perform remote power-on and ...
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Page 38: Initial Data
Figure 4-2 For detailed usage of BMC and BIOS, please view the corresponding user manual. 4.1.2 Initial data BMC default account: admin BMC default password: Gooxi@123. BMC default address: 192.168.100.1 BIOS Default Password: N/A 4.1.3 Configure BIOS Press the <DEL>... -
Page 39: Configure Bmc
Figure 4-3 The Main interface contains the basic information of the BIOS system, such as the BIOS version number, CPU model, memory capacity, and the system time can be set. For detailed instructions, please refer to the "BIOS User Manual". Navigation key description: ... - Page 40 when starting the server. In the lower left corner of the logo screen, the IP address is displayed. After the server powers on, pay attention to the POST process. Press the <DEL> or <ESC> key on the keyboard to enter the BIOS Setup interface. Switch to the following interface: Figure 4-4 Configure IPV4 support :...
- Page 41 port. The displayed information includes the current IP configuration method, BMC IP, subnet mask, MAC address, router IP, and router MAC. BMC Dedicated Management Channel Configuration Address source Configure the BMC IP address allocation mode, the menu options are: ...
- Page 42 BMC Dedicated Management Channel IPV6 Support Choose whether to support IPV6, the menu options are: Enabeld: support IPV6 Disabled: does not support IPV6 Default: Enabeld When changing from "Unspecified" to other parameters, saving and rebooting will result in the options reverting to the "Unspecified" value. There is no need to configure the BMC IP during every startup process.
- Page 43 Figure 4-6 This page sets the IP address of the BMC management network port.
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Page 44: Appendix
If the above steps do not resolve the issue, try replacing the monitor with a known working one to confirm if the original monitor is faulty. If the issue persists, please contact Gooxi's customer service department for resolution. Front Panel Indicator Lights Alarm Refer to the instructions in the manual to determine the specific alarm information indicated by the front panel lights and buttons. - Page 45 Set static or dynamic IP and ensure ping connectivity. If the web interface does not open, try using a newer version of Internet Explorer. If the problem is not resolved, please contact Gooxi’s customer service department for further assistance and resolution.
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