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  • Page 1 SuperBlade ® SBI-612B-1C2N USER'S MANUAL Revision 1.0 #MNL-2746...
  • Page 2 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 3: About This Manual

    Technical Support email addresses can be found at: "Contacting Supermicro" on page 11 If you have any feedback on Supermicro product manuals, contact our writing team at: Techwriterteam@supermicro.com This manual may be periodically updated without notice. Check the Supermicro website for...

  • Page 4: Conventions Used In The Manual

    SuperBlade SBI-612B-1C2N: Preface Conventions Used in the Manual Special attention should be given to the following symbols for proper installation and to prevent damage done to the components or injury to yourself. Warning! Indicates important information given to prevent equipment/property damage or personal injury.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    SuperBlade SBI-612B-1C2N: Contents Contents Contacting Supermicro Chapter 1: Introduction 1.1 Overview Eligible Enclosures 1.2 System Features Front View Drive Carrier Indicators Service Tag Control Panel Top View, Node 1.3 System Block Diagram 1.4 Motherboard Quick Reference Motherboard Layout Quick Reference...
  • Page 6 SuperBlade SBI-612B-1C2N: Contents 2.4 Memory Support and Installation Memory Support and Installation General Guidelines for Optimizing Memory Performance DIMM Installation DIMM Removal 2.5 Motherboard Battery Removal and Installation Battery Removal Proper Battery Disposal Battery Installation 2.6 Storage Drives Installing Drives...
  • Page 7 SuperBlade SBI-612B-1C2N: Contents Control Panel Connector VROC RAID Key Header Liquid Cooling Leakage Sensor Header M.2 M-Key PCIe 5.0 x4 Slot MCIO PCIe 5.0 x8 Connectors SIOM PCIe 4.0 x16 Connector TPM/Port 80 Header VGA/USB Module Connector 3.3 Jumper Settings...
  • Page 8 SuperBlade SBI-612B-1C2N: Contents Hot-plug Related Information Links Chapter 6: Troubleshooting and Support 6.1 Online Resources Direct Links for the SBI-612B-1C2N System Direct Links for General Support and Information 6.2 Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) 6.3 Troubleshooting Procedures Before Power On No Power...
  • Page 9 MAC:(MAC address)-IPv4 Network Configuration Menu MAC:(MAC address)-IPv6 Network Configuration Menu PCIe/PCI/PnP Configuration Menu ACPI Settings Menu Trusted Computing Menu Supermicro KMS Server Configuration Menu Super-Guardians Configuration Menu HTTP Boot Configuration Menu Intel(R) Ethernet Controller Menu Intel(R) Ethernet Controller Menu Intel(R) Ethernet Controller Menu...
  • Page 10 Driver Health Menu 7.4 Event Logs 7.5 BMC System Event Log Menu BMC Network Configuration Menu 7.6 Security Supermicro Security Erase Configuration Menu HDD Security Configuration Menu Secure Boot Menu TCG Storage Security Configuration Menu 7.7 Boot 7.8 Save & Exit...

  • Page 11: Contacting Supermicro

    SuperBlade SBI-612B-1C2N: Contacting Supermicro 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) Sales-USA@supermicro.com (Sales Inquiries) Government_Sales-USA@supermicro.com (Gov. Sales Inquiries) Support@supermicro.com (Technical Support) RMA@Supermicro.com...

  • Page 12: Chapter 1: Introduction

    SuperBlade SBI-612B-1C2N: Introduction Chapter 1: Introduction This chapter provides a brief outline of the functions and features of the SBI-612B-1C2N blade system. It is based on the B14SBE-CPU-25G motherboard. 1.1 Overview Eligible Enclosures 1.2 System Features Front View Top View, Node 1.3 System Block Diagram...

  • Page 13: Overview

    SuperBlade SBI-612B-1C2N: Introduction 1.1 Overview The SBI-612B-1C2N blade is a compact self-contained server that connects into a precabled enclosure that provides power, cooling, management and networking functions. One enclosure can hold ten single width blades. In this manual, “blade” or “blade unit” refers to a single blade, and “blade enclosure” is the chassis that houses the blades, power supplies and other modules.

  • Page 14: System Features

    SuperBlade SBI-612B-1C2N: Introduction 1.2 System Features The following views of the system display the main features. Refer to the System Specifications appendix of this manual for additional specifications. Front View Figure 1-1. Front View System Features: Front Feature Description Control Panes...

  • Page 15: Service Tag

    SuperBlade SBI-612B-1C2N: Introduction Drive Carrier LED Indicators Color Pattern Device Behavior Solid Failure of drive with RSTe support Blinking at 1 Hz Rebuild drive with RSTe support Status Blinking with two blinks and one Hot spare for drive with RSTe support...
  • Page 16 SuperBlade SBI-612B-1C2N: Introduction Control Panel Features Feature State Description Blue, Indicates that KVM has been initialized. steady KVM/UID LED Blue, Unit Identifier indicator (The UID function is activated with a blinking management program.) Green, Indicates traffic (Tx and RX data) on the LAN connection to this...

  • Page 17: Top View, Node

    SuperBlade SBI-612B-1C2N: Introduction Top View, Node Figure 1-3. Top View System Overview Processor One Intel Xeon 6700-series processor with E-cores with heatsink DIMM Slots Sixteen memory slots Storage Drives Two hot-swap 2.5" NVMe/SAS drives M.2 Slot One M.2 SSD 2280/22110 form factor...

  • Page 18: System Block Diagram

    SuperBlade SBI-612B-1C2N: Introduction 1.3 System Block Diagram Figure 1-4. SBI-612B-1C2N System Block Diagram...

  • Page 19: Motherboard Quick Reference

    SuperBlade SBI-612B-1C2N: Introduction 1.4 Motherboard Quick Reference For details on the B14SBE- CPU- 25G motherboard layout and other quick reference information, refer to the content below. Motherboard Layout Figure 1-5. B14SBE-CPU-25G Motherboard Photograph...
  • Page 20 SuperBlade SBI-612B-1C2N: Introduction Figure 1-6. B14SBE-CPU-25G Motherboard Layout Notes: "Maintenance and Component Installation" on page 23 for detailed information on jumpers, connectors, and LED indicators. "■" indicates the location of pin 1. Components not documented are for internal testing-purposes only.

  • Page 21: Quick Reference

    SuperBlade SBI-612B-1C2N: Introduction Quick Reference Jumper Description Default Setting JBT1 Onboard CMOS Clear Open (Normal) JPG1 VGA Enable/Disable Pins 1–2 (Enable) JTP1 Onboard TPM 2.0 Enable/Disable Pins 1–2 (Enable) Connector Description JBAT1 Onboard CMOS Battery Chassis Backplane Connector PCIe 4.0 x16 SIOM Connector for One SAS Card or Two M.2 x4 or Two PCIe 4.0 NVMe...

  • Page 22: Motherboard Block Diagram

    SuperBlade SBI-612B-1C2N: Introduction Motherboard Block Diagram Figure 1-7. Motherboard Block Diagram...

  • Page 23: Chapter 2: Maintenance And Component Installation

    SuperBlade SBI-612B-1C2N: Maintenance and Component Installation Chapter 2: Maintenance and Component Installation This chapter provides instructions on installing and replacing main system components for the SBI- 612B- 1C2N blade server. To prevent compatibility issues, only use components that match the specifications and/or part numbers given.
  • Page 24 SuperBlade SBI-612B-1C2N: Maintenance and Component Installation Checking the Temperature of an NVMe Drive Hot-Swap for NVMe Drives 2.7 System Cooling Air Shrouds Air Flow Guidelines 2.8 Installing a GPU...

  • Page 25: Installation And Setup

    SuperBlade SBI-612B-1C2N: Maintenance and Component Installation 2.1 Installation and Setup This chapter provides instructions on installing and replacing main system components. To prevent compatibility issues, only use components that match the specifications or part numbers. Up to five or ten blade modules may be installed into a blade enclosure, depending upon your enclosure and blade.

  • Page 26: Removing A Blade Unity From The Enclosure

    SuperBlade SBI-612B-1C2N: Maintenance and Component Installation Figure 2-1. Blade Locking Levers Removing a Blade Unity from the Enclosure A blade can be removed from the enclosure while other blades continue to operate. Note: When a blade is removed, ensure the slot is covered with a dummy blade/chassis to ensure the neighboring blade does not overheat.
  • Page 27 SuperBlade SBI-612B-1C2N: Maintenance and Component Installation Use SMCIPMItool when connected to the CMM to power down; requires Operator or Admin privileges on the CMM. Use IPMIview or a browser connected to the onboard BMC chip to power down. Use SMCIPMItool to use a Command Line Interface to the onboard BMC chip; requires...

  • Page 28: Static-Sensitive Devices

    SuperBlade SBI-612B-1C2N: Maintenance and Component Installation 2.2 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 your equipment from ESD.

  • Page 29: Processor And Heatsink Installation

    (gold contacts). Improper installation or socket misalignment can cause serious damage to the processor or processor socket. When buying a processor separately, use only a Supermicro certified heatsink. Refer to the Supermicro website for the most recent processor support.

  • Page 30: Creating The Processor Carrier Assembly

    SuperBlade SBI-612B-1C2N: Maintenance and Component Installation Note: The motherboard supports three processor SKUs: SP XCC, SP HCC, and SP LCC. Each SKU supports a specific carrier; the SP XCC processor supports Carrier E2A while SP HCC and SP LCC support Carrier E2B. Make sure the processors of the same SKU are on the motherboard.
  • Page 31 SuperBlade SBI-612B-1C2N: Maintenance and Component Installation Figure 2-4. Processor (SP XCC E2A left, SP HCC/LCC E2B right) Figure 2-5. Carrier (SP XCC E2A left, SP HCC/LCC E2B right) 3. Use the triangles as a guide to carefully align and place one end of the processor into the latch marked A, and place the other end of processor into the latch marked B as shown below.
  • Page 32 SuperBlade SBI-612B-1C2N: Maintenance and Component Installation 4. Examine all corners to ensure that the processor is firmly attached to the carrier. Figure 2-7. SP XCC E2A Keys and Latches Figure 2-8. SP HCC/LCC E2B Keys and Latches Together...

  • Page 33: Assembling The Processor Heatsink Module

    SuperBlade SBI-612B-1C2N: Maintenance and Component Installation Figure 2-9. Carrier Assembly Complete (SP XCC E2A left, SP HCC/LCC E2B right) Assembling the Processor Heatsink Module After installing the processor into the carrier, mount it onto the heatsink to create the processor...
  • Page 34 SuperBlade SBI-612B-1C2N: Maintenance and Component Installation 1. Note the label on top of the heatsink, which marks the airflow direction. Turn the heatsink over and orient the heatsink so the airflow arrow is pointing towards the triangle on the processor.

  • Page 35: Preparing The Processor Socket For Installation

    SuperBlade SBI-612B-1C2N: Maintenance and Component Installation Figure 2-11. PHM Plastic Clips Locked 4. Examine all corners to ensure that the plastic clips on the processor carrier are firmly attached to the heatsink. Figure 2-12. 2U PHM Completed (SP XCC left, SP HCC/LCC right) Preparing the Processor Socket for Installation This motherboard comes with a plastic protective cover installed on the processor socket.

  • Page 36: Installing The Processor Heatsink Module

    SuperBlade SBI-612B-1C2N: Maintenance and Component Installation 1. Press the tabs inward. Figure 2-13. Processor Socket with Plastic Protective Cover 2. Pull up the protective cover from the socket. Note: Do not touch or bend the socket pins. Figure 2-14. Plastic Protective Cover Removed Installing the Processor Heatsink Module 1.
  • Page 37 SuperBlade SBI-612B-1C2N: Maintenance and Component Installation Figure 2-15. Align the Heatsink with the Socket 3. Press all four rotating wires outwards and make sure that the heatsink is securely latched into the processor socket. Figure 2-16. Latch the PHM 4. With a T30 bit torque driver set to a force of 8.0 in-lbf (0.904 N-m), gradually tighten the four screws to ensure even pressure.

  • Page 38: Removing The Processor Heatsink Module

    SuperBlade SBI-612B-1C2N: Maintenance and Component Installation Figure 2-17. Install the PHM with a Torque Driver Removing the Processor Heatsink Module 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.
  • Page 39 SuperBlade SBI-612B-1C2N: Maintenance and Component Installation Figure 2-19. Unlatch the PHM 3. Gently lift the PHM upwards to remove it from the socket. Figure 2-20. Remove the PHM from the Socket 4. To remove the processor from the heatsink, gently lift the lever from the processor...
  • Page 40 SuperBlade SBI-612B-1C2N: Maintenance and Component Installation Figure 2-21. Carrier with 2U Heatsink (SP XCC left, SP HCC/LCC right) 5. To remove the processor, move the lever to its unlocked position and gently remove the processor. Figure 2-22. Processor Removal (SP XCC left, SP HCC/LCC right)

  • Page 41: Memory Support And Installation

    2.4 Memory Support and Installation Important: Exercise extreme care when installing or removing memory modules to prevent any damage. Note: Check the Supermicro website for recommended memory modules. Memory Support and Installation The B14SBE-CPU-25G motherboard features 16 memory slots. These memory slots support up to 2 TB of ECC DDR5 RDIMM memory with speeds of up to 6400 MT/s (1DPC) or 5200 MT/s (2DPC) in 16 DIMM slots.Intel Xeon...
  • Page 42 SuperBlade SBI-612B-1C2N: Maintenance and Component Installation ® ® CXL Memory Configuration Support for the Intel Xeon 6700-series processors with E-cores 1x4*, 2x2, 2Rx4 10x4 DDR5 x8 64 GB 1LM+Vol 2Rx4 10x4 DDR5 x16 128 GB 1x2*, 2x1 1LM+Vol Intel Flat...

  • Page 43: General Guidelines For Optimizing Memory Performance

    SuperBlade SBI-612B-1C2N: Maintenance and Component Installation Memory Population Table (2DPC) DIMMA1/DIMMC1/DIMME1/DIMMG1 4 DIMMs DIMMB1/DIMMD1/DIMMF1/DIMMH1 DIMMA1/DIMMA2/DIMMC1/DIMMC2/DIMME1/DIMME2/DIMMG1/DIMMG2 8 DIMMs DIMMB1/DIMMB2/DIMMD1/DIMMD2/DIMMF1/DIMMF2/DIMMH1/DIMMH2 DIMMA1/DIMMB1/DIMMC1/DIMMD1/DIMME1/DIMMF1/DIMMG1/DIMMH1 DIMMA1/DIMMA2/DIMMB1/DIMMB2/DIMMC1/DIMMC2/DIMMD1/DIMMD2/ 16 DIMMs DIMME1/DIMME2/DIMMF1/DIMMF2/DIMMG1/DIMMG2/DIMMH1/DIMMH2 General Guidelines for Optimizing Memory Performance It is recommended to use DDR5 memory of the same type, size, and speed.
  • Page 44 SuperBlade SBI-612B-1C2N: Maintenance and Component Installation Figure 2-23. Unlock the DIMM Slot 3. Align the key of the DIMM with the receptive point on the memory slot. Figure 2-24. Align the DIMM Slot with the Receptive Point 4. Align the notches on both ends of the module against the receptive points on the ends of...
  • Page 45 SuperBlade SBI-612B-1C2N: Maintenance and Component Installation Figure 2-25. Align the Notches 5. Press both ends of the module straight down into the slot until the module snaps into place. 6. Press the release tabs to the lock positions to secure the DIMM into the slot.

  • Page 46: Dimm Removal

    SuperBlade SBI-612B-1C2N: Maintenance and Component Installation DIMM Removal Important: Do not use excessive force when pressing the release tabs on the ends of the DIMM socket to avoid causing any damage to the memory module or the DIMM socket. Handle memory modules with care. Carefully follow all the instructions given in "Static-...

  • Page 47: Motherboard Battery Removal And Installation

    SuperBlade SBI-612B-1C2N: Maintenance and Component Installation 2.5 Motherboard Battery Removal and Installation Battery Removal To remove the onboard battery, follow the steps below: 1. Power off your system and unplug your power cable. 2. Locate the onboard battery as shown below.

  • Page 48: Storage Drives

    These carriers also help promote proper airflow. Carriers without drives must remain in the chassis for proper airflow. Note: Enterprise level storage drives are recommended for use in Supermicro systems. For information on recommended drives, visit the Supermicro website. Figure 2-27. Storage Drive Locations...
  • Page 49 SuperBlade SBI-612B-1C2N: Maintenance and Component Installation Figure 2-28. Removing a Drive Carrier...

  • Page 50: Installing A Drive In A Carrier

    SuperBlade SBI-612B-1C2N: Maintenance and Component Installation Figure 2-29. Drive Carriers Removed Installing a Drive in a Carrier 1. Remove the dummy drive, which comes pre-installed in the drive carrier. Pull out the two locking clasps and lift out the dummy drive.
  • Page 51 SuperBlade SBI-612B-1C2N: Maintenance and Component Installation Figure 2-30. Installing a Storage Drive in a Carrier 2. Position the drive into the carrier with the PCB side facing down and the connector end toward the rear of the carrier. 3. Tilt the drive to insert it onto the two posts on the right inside of the carrier.

  • Page 52: Storage

    SuperBlade SBI-612B-1C2N: Maintenance and Component Installation M.2 Storage The motherboard supports one M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 solid state drive (SSD) of length 80mm or 110mm. For each length, there is a hole in the mounting platform for a plastic clasp to secure the M.2 SSD.

  • Page 53: Checking The Temperature Of An Nvme Drive

    BMC Dashboard > Server Health > Sensor Reading > NVME_SSD – Shows the single highest temperature among all the NVMe drives. 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.

  • Page 54: Replacing A Drive

    SuperBlade SBI-612B-1C2N: Maintenance and Component Installation Figure 2-32. BMC Screenshot Replacing a Drive 1. Insert the replacement drive. 2. BMC > System > Storage Monitor > Physical View 3. Select Device, Group, and slot and click Insert. The drive Status LED indicator flashes...

  • Page 55: System Cooling

    SuperBlade SBI-612B-1C2N: Maintenance and Component Installation 2.7 System Cooling Refer to the following sections for information about the cooling capabilities of the SBI-612B- 1C2N blade server. Air Shrouds (missing or bad snippet) Position the air shrouds as illustrated in the figure below, sliding them over the components.

  • Page 56: Air Flow Guidelines

    SuperBlade SBI-612B-1C2N: Maintenance and Component Installation Air Flow Guidelines Checking the Server Air Flow Make sure there are no objects to obstruct airflow in and out of the server. Do not operate the server without drive carriers in the drive bays.

  • Page 57: Installing A Gpu

    SuperBlade SBI-612B-1C2N: Maintenance and Component Installation 2.8 Installing a GPU 1. Remove the riser card assembly from the blade chassis. Note that one screw is difficult to see, as it is accessed through a hole in the bracket (marked below as hidden).

  • Page 58: Chapter 3: Motherboard Connections, Jumpers, And Leds

    SuperBlade SBI-612B-1C2N: Motherboard Connections, Jumpers, and LEDs Chapter 3: Motherboard Connections, Jumpers, and LEDs 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.
  • Page 59 SuperBlade SBI-612B-1C2N: Motherboard Connections, Jumpers, and LEDs BMC Heartbeat LED...

  • Page 60: Power Supply And Power Connections

    SuperBlade SBI-612B-1C2N: Motherboard Connections, Jumpers, and LEDs 3.1 Power Supply and Power Connections For information about the power connections of the SBI-612B-1C2N blade server, refer to the following content. Chassis Backplane Power Receptacles Power receptacles to the chassis backplane are located on the B14SBE- CPU- 25G motherboard.

  • Page 61: Headers And Connections

    SuperBlade SBI-612B-1C2N: Motherboard Connections, Jumpers, and LEDs 3.2 Headers and Connections For information about the headers of the SBI-612B-1C2N blade server, refer to the following content. AOM Mezzanine Card Connector An AOM Mezzanine card connector is located on the B14SBE-CPU-25G motherboard. This connector connects to a backplane Ethernet add-on card expansion slot.

  • Page 62: Liquid Cooling Leakage Sensor Header

    The JTPM1 header on the B14SBE- CPU- 25G motherboard 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...

  • Page 63: Vga/Usb Module Connector

    SuperBlade SBI-612B-1C2N: Motherboard Connections, Jumpers, and LEDs allows the motherboard to deny access if the TPM associated with the hard drive is not installed in the system. Information on the TPM is available at the following page: https://www.supermicro.com/manuals/other/AOM-TPM-9670V_9670H__X12_H12.pdf For a detailed diagram of the B14SBE- CPU- 25G motherboard, see the layout under "Motherboard Quick Reference"...

  • Page 64: Jumper Settings

    SuperBlade SBI-612B-1C2N: Motherboard Connections, Jumpers, and LEDs 3.3 Jumper Settings 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.

  • Page 65: Vga Enable/Disable

    SuperBlade SBI-612B-1C2N: Motherboard Connections, Jumpers, and LEDs Note: Clearing CMOS will also clear all passwords. 5. Remove the screwdriver (or shorting device). 6. Replace the cover, reconnect the power cord(s), and power on the system. VGA Enable/Disable Jumper JPG1 allows you to enable the onboard VGA connector on the B14SBE-CPU-25G motherboard.

  • Page 66: Led Indicators

    SuperBlade SBI-612B-1C2N: Motherboard Connections, Jumpers, and LEDs 3.4 LED Indicators For information about the LED indicators on the SBI-612B-1C2N blade server, refer to the following content. BMC Error LED A BMC Error LED is located on the B14SBE-CPU-25G motherboard. When the LED is red, the CPLD recovery failed.

  • Page 67: Chapter 4: Software

    SuperBlade SBI-612B-1C2N: Software Chapter 4: Software After the SBI- 612B- 1C2N blade server has been installed, you can install the Operating System (OS), configure RAID settings, and install the drivers. 4.1 Microsoft Windows OS Installation Installing the OS 4.2 Driver Installation 4.3 BMC...

  • Page 68: Microsoft Windows Os Installation

    USB flash or media drive, or the BMC KVM console. 2. Retrieve the proper drivers. 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 69 SuperBlade SBI-612B-1C2N: Software Figure 4-2. Load Driver Link To load the driver, browse the USB flash drive for the proper driver files. 5. Once all devices are specified, continue with the installation. 6. After the Windows OS installation has completed, the system will automatically reboot...

  • Page 70: Driver Installation

    SuperBlade SBI-612B-1C2N: Software 4.2 Driver Installation The Supermicro website contains drivers and utilities for your system at the following page: https://www.supermicro.com/wdl. Some of these drivers and utilities 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 71 SuperBlade SBI-612B-1C2N: Software Figure 4-3. Driver & Tools Installation Screen...

  • Page 72: Bmc

    For security, each system is assigned a unique default BMC password for the ADMIN user. The password can be found on a sticker on the motherboard and a sticker on the chassis, for Supermicro chassis. The sticker also displays the BMC MAC address. If necessary, the password can be reset using the Supermicro IPMICFG tool.

  • Page 73: Chapter 5: Optional Components

    SuperBlade SBI-612B-1C2N: Optional Components Chapter 5: Optional Components This chapter describes alternate configurations and optional system components for the SBI- 612B-1C2N blade server. 5.1 TPM Security Module 5.2 Intel Virtual RAID on CPU (VROC) Requirements and Restrictions Supported SSDs and Operating Systems...

  • Page 74: Tpm Security Module

    SuperBlade SBI-612B-1C2N: Optional Components 5.1 TPM Security Module SPI capable TPM 2.0 (or 1.2) with Infineon 9670 controller, vertical form factor. The JTPM1 header is used to connect a Trusted Platform Module (TPM). A TPM is a security device that supports encryption and authentication in hard drives. It enables the B14SBE-CPU- 25G motherboard to deny access if the TPM associated with the hard drive is not installed in the SBI-612B-1C2N blade server.

  • Page 75: Intel Virtual Raid On Cpu (Vroc)

    SuperBlade SBI-612B-1C2N: Optional Components 5.2 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 76: Additional Information

    SuperBlade SBI-612B-1C2N: Optional Components Additional Information Additional information is available on the following product page for the Supermicro add-on card and the linked manuals: https://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 77: Configuring Vmd Manually

    SuperBlade SBI-612B-1C2N: Optional Components Auto: Enables VMD for all NVMe ports if VROC Key is installed. VMD: Enables VMD for all NVMe ports despite the lack of the VROC Key. Manual: Allows the user to select specific NVMe ports on which to enable VMD.
  • Page 78 SuperBlade SBI-612B-1C2N: Optional Components Figure 5-2. BIOS, Selecting VMD Mode 4. 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.
  • Page 79 SuperBlade SBI-612B-1C2N: Optional Components Figure 5-4. BIOS, Enabling VMD on Socket 1 (CPU2) (Example) Figure 5-5. BIOS, Enabling VMD on Socket 1 (Example) 6. Enable the NVMe port resource according to table above for the NVMe drives that will be...
  • Page 80 SuperBlade SBI-612B-1C2N: Optional Components Figure 5-6. BIOS, Enabling Socket 1 (Example) 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...

  • Page 81: Creating Nvme Raid Configurations

    SuperBlade SBI-612B-1C2N: Optional Components Figure 5-7. BIOS, Enabling Socket 1 Completed (Example) (This example shows SYS-621H-TN12R with 12 NVMe. Other systems will look different.) 9. Press [F4] to save the configuration and reboot the system. Creating NVMe RAID Configurations 1. Open Advanced > Intel(R) Virtual RAID on CPU > All Intel VMD Controllers > Create...
  • Page 82 SuperBlade SBI-612B-1C2N: Optional Components Figure 5-8. Created Volume without enabling RAID spanned over VMD controller Figure 5-9. Created Volume with enabling RAID spanned over VMD controller 2. Set Name.

  • Page 83: Status Indications

    SuperBlade SBI-612B-1C2N: Optional Components 3. Set RAID Level. 4. If cross-controller RAID is required, select Enable RAID spanned over VMD Controller. 5. Select specific disks for RAID with an [X]. RAID0: Select at least two [2–24] disks RAID1: Select only two disks RAID5: Select at least three [3–24] disks...

  • Page 84: Hot-Plug

    SuperBlade SBI-612B-1C2N: Optional Components Hot-plug Physically install the device. ESXi will automatically discover NVMe SSDs, but a manual scan may be required in some cases. Related Information Links https://kb.vmware.com/s/article/2151404 https://docs.vmware.com/en/VMware- vSphere/6.5/com.vmware.vsphere.storage.doc/GUID-1B56EF97-F60E-4F21-82A7- 8F2A7294604D.html https://docs.vmware.com/en/VMware- vSphere/6.5/com.vmware.vsphere.storage.doc/GUID-F2E75F67-740B-4406-9F0C- A2D99A698F2A.html...

  • Page 85: Chapter 6: Troubleshooting And Support

    SuperBlade SBI-612B-1C2N: Troubleshooting and Support Chapter 6: Troubleshooting and Support The following content contains information on common issues and how to resolve them. 6.1 Online Resources 6.2 Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) 6.3 Troubleshooting Procedures Before Power On No Power No Video...

  • Page 86: Online Resources

    SuperBlade SBI-612B-1C2N: Troubleshooting and Support 6.1 Online Resources A great deal of information is available on the Supermicro website. From the top menu of the Supermicro home page at https://www.supermicro.com: Specifications for servers and other hardware are available by clicking Products.

  • Page 87: Baseboard Management Controller (Bmc)

    SuperBlade SBI-612B-1C2N: Troubleshooting and Support 6.2 Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) The SBI-612B-1C2N blade server 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 88: Troubleshooting Procedures

    SuperBlade SBI-612B-1C2N: Troubleshooting and Support 6.3 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" on page 103 section in this chapter. Always disconnect the AC power cord before adding, changing or installing any non hot-swap hardware components.

  • Page 89: Memory Errors

    BIOS installed in your system. 2. Memory support: Make sure that the memory modules are supported. Refer to the product page on our website at https://www.supermicro.com. Test the modules using memtest86 or a similar utility. Note: Click on the "Tested Memory List" link on the motherboard's product page to...
  • Page 90 SuperBlade SBI-612B-1C2N: Troubleshooting and Support 3. Storage Drive support: Make sure that all storage drives work properly. Replace the failed storage drives with good ones. 4. System cooling: Check the system cooling to make sure that all heatsink fans and processor/system fans, etc., work properly.

  • Page 91: Motherboard Battery

    SuperBlade SBI-612B-1C2N: Troubleshooting and Support 6.4 Motherboard Battery For information on removing, disposing of, and replacing the motherboard battery of your system, refer to "Motherboard Battery Removal and Installation" on page...

  • Page 92: Crash Dump Using Bmc

    Caution: 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 93: Recovering The Uefi Bios Image

    Note 2: When the BIOS recovery block crashes, you will need to follow the procedures to make a Returned Merchandise Authorization (RMA) request. Also, you may use the Supermicro Update Manager (SUM) Out- of- Band (https://www.supermicro.com.tw/products/nfo/SMS_ SUM.cfm) to reflash the BIOS.
  • Page 94 SuperBlade SBI-612B-1C2N: Troubleshooting and Support 2. Insert the USB device that contains the new BIOS image ("Super.ROM") into your USB drive and reset the system when the following screen appears. 3. After locating the healthy BIOS binary image, the system will enter the BIOS Recovery menu as shown below.
  • Page 95 SuperBlade SBI-612B-1C2N: Troubleshooting and Support Figure 6-4. Pursue Recovery 4. When the screen as shown above displays, use the arrow keys to select the item "Proceed with flash update" and press the <Enter> key. You will see the BIOS recovery progress as shown in the screen below.
  • Page 96 SuperBlade SBI-612B-1C2N: Troubleshooting and Support Figure 6-5. Extract the BIOS Package 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.
  • Page 97 SuperBlade SBI-612B-1C2N: Troubleshooting and Support Figure 6-6. Select Boot 8. When the UEFI Shell prompt appears, type fs# to change the device directory path. Go to the directory that contains the BIOS package you extracted earlier from Step 6. Enter...
  • Page 98 SuperBlade SBI-612B-1C2N: Troubleshooting and Support Figure 6-7. Start the Process Note: Do not interrupt this process until the BIOS flashing is complete. Figure 6-8. The Process 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 99 SuperBlade SBI-612B-1C2N: Troubleshooting and Support Figure 6-9. Restart the Process 10. Press <Del> continuously to enter the BIOS Setup utility. Figure 6-10. Entering the BIOS 11. Press <F3> to load the default settings. 12. After loading the default settings, press <F4> to save the settings and exit the BIOS...

  • Page 100: Cmos Clear

    SuperBlade SBI-612B-1C2N: Troubleshooting and Support 6.6 CMOS Clear JBT1 on the B14SBE-CPU-25G motherboard is used to clear CMOS, which will also clear any passwords. For information on clearing CMOS, refer to "CMOS Clear" on page 64 earlier in this manual.

  • Page 101: Bmc Reset

    SuperBlade SBI-612B-1C2N: Troubleshooting and Support 6.7 BMC Reset The BMC can be reset using the UID button. Reset – Press and hold the button. After six seconds, the LED blinks at 2Hz. The BMC resets and the reset duration is approximately 250 ms. Then the BMC starts to boot.

  • Page 102: Where To Get Replacement Components

    6.8 Where to Get Replacement Components If you need replacement parts for your SBI-612B-1C2N blade server, 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 on the Supermicro website: https://www.supermicro.com...

  • Page 103: Technical Support Procedures

    Before contacting Technical Support, take the following steps. Also, note that as a motherboard manufacturer, Supermicro also sells motherboards through its channels, so it is best to first check with your distributor or reseller for troubleshooting services. They should know of any possible problems with the specific system configuration that was sold to you.
  • Page 104 SuperBlade SBI-612B-1C2N: Troubleshooting and Support This warranty only covers normal consumer use and does not cover damages incurred in shipping or from failure due to the alternation, misuse, abuse or improper maintenance of products. During the warranty period, contact your distributor first for any product problems.

  • Page 105: Feedback

    SuperBlade SBI-612B-1C2N: Troubleshooting and Support 6.10 Feedback Supermicro values your feedback as we strive to improve our customer experience in all facets of our business. Email us at Techwriterteam@supermicro.com to provide feedback on our manuals.

  • Page 106: Chapter 7: Uefi Bios

    SuperBlade SBI-612B-1C2N: UEFI BIOS Chapter 7: UEFI BIOS The following content contains information on BIOS configuration with the SBI-612B-1C2N blade server. 7.1 Introduction 7.2 Main Setup 7.3 Advanced Setup Configurations 7.4 Event Logs 7.5 BMC 7.6 Security 7.7 Boot 7.8 Save & Exit...

  • Page 107: Introduction

    SuperBlade SBI-612B-1C2N: UEFI BIOS 7.1 Introduction This chapter describes the AMIBIOS™ Setup utility for the motherboard. The BIOS is stored on a chip and can be easily upgraded using a flash program. Note: Due to periodic changes to the BIOS, some settings may have been added or deleted and might not yet be recorded in this manual.
  • Page 108 SuperBlade SBI-612B-1C2N: UEFI BIOS selected in the left frame, it is highlighted in white. Often a text message will accompany it. (Note that BIOS has default text messages built in. We retain the option to include, omit, or change any of these text messages.) Settings printed in Bold are the default values.

  • Page 109: Main Setup

    SuperBlade SBI-612B-1C2N: UEFI BIOS 7.2 Main Setup The Main setup screen appears when the AMI BIOS Setup utility is first entered. To return to the Main setup screen, select the Main tab at the top of the screen. The Main BIOS setup screen is shown below.
  • Page 110 SuperBlade SBI-612B-1C2N: UEFI BIOS Build Date This feature displays the date when the version of the BIOS ROM used in the system was built. CPLD Version This feature displays the version of the Complex-Programmable Logical Device (CPLD) used in the system.

  • Page 111: Advanced Setup Configurations

    SuperBlade SBI-612B-1C2N: UEFI BIOS 7.3 Advanced Setup Configurations Use the arrow keys to select the Advanced submenu and press <Enter> to access the submenu items. Figure 7-2. Advanced UEFI BIOS Menu Screenshot Warning! Take caution when changing the Advanced settings. An incorrect value, an improper DRAM frequency, or a wrong BIOS timing setting may cause the system to malfunction.

  • Page 112: Boot Feature Menu

    SuperBlade SBI-612B-1C2N: UEFI BIOS Boot Feature Menu ►Boot Feature Quiet Boot Use this feature to select the screen between displaying the Power- on Self Test (POST) messages or the OEM logo upon bootup. Select Disabled to display the POST messages.

  • Page 113: Cpu Configuration Menu

    SuperBlade SBI-612B-1C2N: UEFI BIOS power button. The options are Instant Off and 4 Seconds Override. CPU Configuration Menu ►CPU Configuration Important: Setting the wrong values for the features included in the following sections may cause the system to malfunction. The following processor information is displayed.
  • Page 114 SuperBlade SBI-612B-1C2N: UEFI BIOS Note: This feature is NOT available when "Workload Profile" is set to HPC, I/O, or Virtualization. DCU Streamer Prefetcher If this feature is set to Enabled, the Data Cache Unit (DCU) streamer prefetcher will prefetch data streams from the cache memory to the DCU to speed up data accessing and processing to enhance CPU performance.

  • Page 115: Advanced Power Management Configuration Menu

    SuperBlade SBI-612B-1C2N: UEFI BIOS to run. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Note: This feature is available when "TXT Support" is set to Disabled. PPIN Control Select Unlock/Enabled to use the Protected Processor Inventory Number (PPIN) in the system. The PPIN is a unique number set for tracking a given Intel Xeon server processor. The options are Lock/Disabled and Unlock/Enabled.

  • Page 116: Cpu P State Control Menu

    SuperBlade SBI-612B-1C2N: UEFI BIOS ENERGY_PERF_BIAS_CFG Mode (ENERGY PERFORMANCE BIAS CONFIGURATION Mode) Use this feature to configure the proper operation setting for your machine by achieving the desired system performance level and energy saving (efficiency) level at the same time. Select Maximum Performance to maximize system performance to its highest potential;...
  • Page 117 SuperBlade SBI-612B-1C2N: UEFI BIOS AVX P1 Use this feature to set the appropriate TDP level for the system. The Intel Advanced Vector Extensions (Intel AVX) P1 feature allows you to set the base P1 ratio for Streaming SIMD Extensions (SSE) and AVX workloads. Each P1 ratio has the corresponding AVX Impressed Current Cathodic Protection (ICCP) pre- grant license level, which refers to the selection between different AVX ICCP transition levels.

  • Page 118: Hardware Pm State Control Menu

    SuperBlade SBI-612B-1C2N: UEFI BIOS and Enabled. Note: This feature is available when "Workload Profile" is set to Disabled. EIST PSD Function This feature reduces the latency that occurs when one P- state changes to another, thus allowing the transitions to occur more frequently. This will allow for more demand-based P- state switching to occur based on the real-time energy needs of applications so that the power- to-performance balance can be optimized for energy efficiency.

  • Page 119: Cpu C State Control Menu

    SuperBlade SBI-612B-1C2N: UEFI BIOS CPU C State Control Menu ►CPU C State Control Note: This submenu is available when “Power Performance Tuning” is set to BIOS Controls EPB. Monitor MWAIT Select Enabled to support Monitor and Mwait, which are two instructions in Streaming SIMD Extension 3 (SSE3) to improve synchronization between multiple threads for CPU performance enhancement.

  • Page 120: Cpu1 Core Disable Bitmap Menu

    SuperBlade SBI-612B-1C2N: UEFI BIOS and Auto. Note: This feature is NOT available when "Workload Profile" is set to I/O, Telco NFVI, Telco NFVI-FP, or Telco FlexRAN. LTR IIO Input Use this feature to set the MSR 1FCh Bit[29]. The options are Take IIO LTR input and Ignore IIO LTR input.
  • Page 121 SuperBlade SBI-612B-1C2N: UEFI BIOS Number of CPU Current UPI Link Speed Current UPI Link Frequency Global MMIO Low Base / Limit Global MMIO High Base / Limit PCIe Configuration Base / Size Sub NUMA Clustering (SNC) is a feature that breaks up the Last Level Cache (LLC) into clusters based on address range.

  • Page 122: Memory Configuration Menu

    SuperBlade SBI-612B-1C2N: UEFI BIOS LLC Dead Line Alloc Select Enabled to optimally fill the dead lines in the LLC. The options are Disabled, Enabled, and Auto. Memory Configuration Menu ►Memory Configuration This submenu is used to configure the Integrated Memory Controller (IMC) settings.

  • Page 123: Memory Ras Configuration Menu

    SuperBlade SBI-612B-1C2N: UEFI BIOS Memory RAS Configuration Menu ►Memory RAS Configuration Use this submenu to configure the memory mirroring, Reliability Availability Serviceability (RAS) settings. Mirror Mode Use this feature to configure the mirror mode settings for all 1LM/2LM memory modules in the system, which will create a duplicate copy of data stored in the memory to increase memory security, but it will reduce the memory capacity into half.

  • Page 124: Security Configuration Menu

    SuperBlade SBI-612B-1C2N: UEFI BIOS ADDDC Sparing (Available when populating 1Rx4, 2Rx4, and 4Rx4 DIMMs and when "Memory PFA Support" is set to Disabled) Select Enabled for Adaptive Double Device Data Correction (ADDDC) support, which will not only provide memory error checking and correction but will also prevent the system from issuing a performance penalty before a device fails.
  • Page 125 SuperBlade SBI-612B-1C2N: UEFI BIOS CI activation state Cryptographic Algorithm configured ---------------------------------------------------------------- Memory Encryption (TME) [Intputs] ---------------------------------------------------------------- Memory Encryption (TME) Select Enabled for Intel Total Memory Encryption (TME) support to enhance memory data security. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Total Memory Encryption Multi-Tenant (TME-MT) Use this feature to support tenant-provided (SW-provided) keys.
  • Page 126 SuperBlade SBI-612B-1C2N: UEFI BIOS Note: To support TDX features, DIMM population must be symmetric across integrated Memory Controllers (IMCs) and eight DIMMs per socket at least. For each memory controller, populating the first slots (Px-DIMMX1 or DIMMX1 depending on the motherboard design) in all channels is required.
  • Page 127 SuperBlade SBI-612B-1C2N: UEFI BIOS Software Guard Extensions (SGX) [Outputs] ---------------------------------------------------------------- The following information is displayed when your motherboard supports SGX. SGX activation state SGX error code [HEX] ---------------------------------------------------------------- Software Guard Extensions (SGX) [Inputs] ---------------------------------------------------------------- The following features are available when your motherboard supports SGX.
  • Page 128 SuperBlade SBI-612B-1C2N: UEFI BIOS SGX QoS (Available when "SW Guard Extensions (SGX)" is set to Enabled) Use this feature to enable Intel SGX Quality of Service (QoS) support. QoS can enhance network performance by prioritizing network traffic. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

  • Page 129: Iio Configuration Menu

    SuperBlade SBI-612B-1C2N: UEFI BIOS SGXLEPUBKEYHASH1 (Available when both "SW Guard Extensions (SGX)" and "SGXLEPUBKEYHASHx Write Enable" are set to Enabled) Use this feature to enter the bytes 8–15 of SGX Launch Enclave Public Key Hash. SGXLEPUBKEYHASH2 (Available when both "SW Guard Extensions (SGX)" and "SGXLEPUBKEYHASHx Write Enable"...

  • Page 130: Cpu1 Configuration Menu

    SuperBlade SBI-612B-1C2N: UEFI BIOS CPU1 Configuration Menu ►CPU1 Configuration ►PCI Express 0 / PCI Express 1 / PCI Express 2 / PCI Express 3 / PCI Express 4 / PCI Express 5 Note: The number of PCIe slots and the slot naming can differ depending on the PCIe devices connected to your motherboard.
  • Page 131 SuperBlade SBI-612B-1C2N: UEFI BIOS PCIe Port Max Payload Size Use this feature to configure the maximum payload size supported in Direct Media Interface (DMI) device capabilities register for the device installed in the PCIe port. The options are 128B, 256B, 512B, and Auto.
  • Page 132 SuperBlade SBI-612B-1C2N: UEFI BIOS Intel VMD Technology When this feature is set to Enabled, VMD support will be automatically enabled when a VROC key is detected by the BIOS. The options are Disabled and Enabled. ►PCI Express 2 Port A Note: The number of PCIe slots and the slot naming can differ depending on the PCIe devices connected to your motherboard.
  • Page 133 SuperBlade SBI-612B-1C2N: UEFI BIOS Use this feature to configure the link speed for the PCIe port you specified. The options are Auto, Gen 1 (2.5 GT/s), Gen 2 (5 GT/s), Gen 3 (8 GT/s), Gen 4 (16 GT/s), and Gen 5 (32 GT/s).
  • Page 134 SuperBlade SBI-612B-1C2N: UEFI BIOS Use this feature to configure the maximum payload size supported in Direct Media Interface (DMI) device capabilities register for the device installed in the PCIe port. The options are 128B, 256B, 512B, and Auto. MCTP Enable this feature, Management Component Transport Protocol (MCTP), to support communications between devices in a platform management subsystem.

  • Page 135: Intel Vt For Directed I/O (Vt-D) Menu

    SuperBlade SBI-612B-1C2N: UEFI BIOS Intel VMD Technology When this feature is set to Enabled, VMD support will be automatically enabled when a VROC key is detected by the BIOS. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Intel VT for Directed I/O (VT-d) Menu ►Intel VT for Directed I/O (VT-d)

  • Page 136: Super Io Configuration Menu

    SuperBlade SBI-612B-1C2N: UEFI BIOS Gen5 Link Degradation Use this feature to enable PCIe Gen5 link degradation. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Note: The default setting is Enabled when your motherboard supports PCIe Gen5 link. Otherwise, the default setting is Disabled.

  • Page 137: Serial Port Console Redirection Menu

    SuperBlade SBI-612B-1C2N: UEFI BIOS Device Settings (Available when "Serial Port 2/SOL" above is set to Enabled) This feature displays the base I/O port address and the Interrupt Request address of serial port 2 (or SOL). Change Settings (Available when "Serial Port 2/SOL" above is set to Enabled) Use this feature to specify the base I/O port address and the Interrupt Request address of serial port 2 (or SOL).
  • Page 138 SuperBlade SBI-612B-1C2N: UEFI BIOS Terminal Type Use this feature 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. Select VT- UTF8 to use UTF8 encoding to map Unicode characters into one or more bytes.
  • Page 139 SuperBlade SBI-612B-1C2N: UEFI BIOS Resolution 100x31 Select Enabled for extended- terminal resolution support. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Putty KeyPad This feature selects Function Keys and KeyPad settings for Putty, which is a terminal emulator designed for the Windows OS. The options are VT100, LINUX, XTERMR6, SCO, ESCN, and VT400.

  • Page 140: Network Stack Configuration Menu

    SuperBlade SBI-612B-1C2N: UEFI BIOS Flow Control EMS Use this feature to set the flow control for Console Redirection to prevent data loss caused by buffer overflow. Send a "Stop" signal to stop sending data when the receiving buffer is full.

  • Page 141: Mac:(Mac Address)-Ipv4 Network Configuration Menu

    SuperBlade SBI-612B-1C2N: UEFI BIOS Media Detect Count (Available when "Network Stack" is set to Enabled) Use this feature to set the wait time (in seconds) for the BIOS ROM to detect the presence of a LAN media either via the Internet connection or via a LAN port. Press the <+> or <-> key on your keyboard to change the value.

  • Page 142: Advanced Configuration

    SuperBlade SBI-612B-1C2N: UEFI BIOS Interface Name Interface Type MAC address Host address Route Table Gateway addresses DNS addresses Interface ID Use this feature to change/enter the 64-bit alternative interface ID for the device. The string format is colon separated. The default setting is the MAC address above.

  • Page 143: Pcie/Pci/Pnp Configuration Menu

    SuperBlade SBI-612B-1C2N: UEFI BIOS PCIe/PCI/PnP Configuration Menu ►PCIe/PCI/PnP Configuration The following information is displayed. PCI Bus Driver Version PCI Devices Common Settings: Above 4G Decoding Select Enabled to decode a PCI device that supports 64-bit in the space above 4G Address.

  • Page 144: Acpi Settings Menu

    SuperBlade SBI-612B-1C2N: UEFI BIOS SR-IOV Support (Unavailable when "Workload Profile" is set to Virtualization) Select Enabled for Single- Root IO Virtualization support. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Bus Master Enable If this feature is set to Enabled, the PCI Bus Driver will enable the Bus Master Attribute for DMA transactions.

  • Page 145: Trusted Computing Menu

    SuperBlade SBI-612B-1C2N: UEFI BIOS Virtual NUMA Enable this feature to optimize the memory-access performance for VMware virtual machines. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Note: This feature is NOT available when "Workload Profile" is set to Telco NFVI, Telco NFVI-FP, or Telco FlexRAN.
  • Page 146 SuperBlade SBI-612B-1C2N: UEFI BIOS Active PCR banks Available PCR banks * The following features are available when the TPM 2.0 (either onboard or external) is detected by the BIOS. SHA-1 PCR Bank (Available when "Security Device Support" is set to Enabled) Select Enabled to enable SHA-1 PCR Bank support to enhance system integrity and data security.

  • Page 147: Supermicro Kms Server Configuration Menu

    Supermicro KMS TCP Port number Use this feature to set the TCP port number used in the Supermicro KMS server. The valid range is 100–9999. The default setting is 5696. Do not change the default setting unless a different TCP port number has been specified and used in the Supermicro KMS server.
  • Page 148 SuperBlade SBI-612B-1C2N: UEFI BIOS KMS Time Out Use this feature to enter the KMS server connecting time-out (in seconds). The default setting is 5 (seconds). TimeZone Use this feature to set the correct time zone. The default setting is 0 (not specified).

  • Page 149: Super-Guardians Configuration Menu

    SuperBlade SBI-612B-1C2N: UEFI BIOS Private Key Password (Available when "Client Private Key" above has been set) Use this feature to change the private key password. Super-Guardians Configuration Menu ►Super-Guardians Configuration Super-Guardians Protection Policy Use this feature to enable the Super-Guardians Protection Policy. The options are Storage, System, and System and Storage.
  • Page 150 Notes: Be sure that the KMS server is ready before configuring this feature. Use the professional KMS server solutions (e.g., Thales Server) or the Supermicro PyKMIP Software Package to establish the KMS server. KMS Server Retry Count (Available when "TPM Security Policy" and "USB Security Policy"...

  • Page 151: Http Boot Configuration Menu

    SuperBlade SBI-612B-1C2N: UEFI BIOS Notes: Be sure to connect a USB flash drive with the Authentication-Key (filename: TPMAuth.bin) to your system before the system reboot. Be sure to save the Authentication-Key (filename: TPMAuth.bin) to the USB flash drive and have a backup. Please load the Authentication-Key (filename: TPMAuth.bin) after the TPM (either onboard or external) is detected by your system.
  • Page 152 HTTPS Boot Checks Hostname Important: Disabling "HTTPS Boot Checks Hostname" is a violation of RFC 6125 and may expose you to Man-in-the-Middle Attacks. Supermicro is not responsible for any and all security risks incurred by you disabling this feature. Enable this feature for HTTPS boot to check the hostname of the TLS certificates to see if it matches the host name provided by the remote server.

  • Page 153: Intel(R) Ethernet Controller Menu

    SuperBlade SBI-612B-1C2N: UEFI BIOS Intel(R) Ethernet Controller Menu ►Intel(R) Ethernet Controller (Ethernet controller) - (MAC address) Notes: The Ethernet controller and MAC addresses shown above are based on your system features. This submenu is available when "Onboard LAN1 Option ROM" is set to EFI.

  • Page 154: Intel(R) Ethernet Controller Menu

    SuperBlade SBI-612B-1C2N: UEFI BIOS PCI Address Link Status MAC Address Virtual MAC Address Intel(R) Ethernet Controller Menu ►Intel(R) Ethernet Controller (Ethernet controller) - (MAC address) Notes: The Ethernet controller and MAC addresses shown above are based on your system features.

  • Page 155: Intel(R) Ethernet Controller Menu

    SuperBlade SBI-612B-1C2N: UEFI BIOS UEFI Driver Adapter PBA Device Name Chip Type PCI Device ID PCI Address Link Status MAC Address Virtual MAC Address Intel(R) Ethernet Controller Menu ►Intel(R) Ethernet Controller (Ethernet controller) - (MAC address) Notes: The Ethernet controller and MAC addresses shown above are based on your system features.

  • Page 156: Intel(R) Ethernet Controller Menu

    SuperBlade SBI-612B-1C2N: UEFI BIOS Blink LEDs Use this feature to identify the physical network port by blinking the associated LED. The default setting is 0 (up to 15 seconds). The following information is displayed. UEFI Driver Adapter PBA Device Name...

  • Page 157: Tls Authenticate Configuration Menu

    SuperBlade SBI-612B-1C2N: UEFI BIOS LLDP Agent Use this feature to enable or disable Link Layer Discovery Protocol (LLDP) agent support on a long-term basis. The LLDP, a vendor-neutral link layer protocol, is used by a network device to identify itself and announce its capability to the neighboring devices in a network environment for networking.

  • Page 158: Driver Health Menu

    SuperBlade SBI-612B-1C2N: UEFI BIOS Press <Enter> and input the certification Global Unique Identifier (GUID). ►Commit Changes and Exit Use this feature to save all changes and exit TLS settings. ►Discard Changes and Exit Use this feature to discard all changes and exit TLS settings.

  • Page 159: Event Logs

    SuperBlade SBI-612B-1C2N: UEFI BIOS 7.4 Event Logs Use this menu to configure Event Logs settings. Note: After making any changes in this section, please be sure to reboot the system for the changes to take effect. Figure 7-3. Event Logs UEFI BIOS Menu Screenshot ►Change SMBIOS Event Log Settings...

  • Page 160: View Smbios Event Log

    SuperBlade SBI-612B-1C2N: UEFI BIOS Erasing Settings Erase Event Log (Available when "SMBIOS Event Log" is set to Enabled) Select No to keep the event log without erasing it upon next system bootup. Select (Yes, Next reset) to erase the event log upon next system reboot. The options are No, (Yes, Next reset), and (Yes, Every reset).

  • Page 161: Bmc

    SuperBlade SBI-612B-1C2N: UEFI BIOS 7.5 BMC Use this menu to configure Baseboard Management Console (BMC) settings. Figure 7-4. BMC UEFI BIOS Menu Screenshot BMC Firmware Revision This feature indicates the BMC firmware revision used in this system. BMC STATUS This feature indicates the status of the BMC firmware installed in this system.

  • Page 162: Bmc Network Configuration Menu

    SuperBlade SBI-612B-1C2N: UEFI BIOS Enabling/Disabling Options SEL Components Select Enabled to enable all system event logging upon system boot. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Erasing Settings Erase SEL (Available when "SEL Components" is set to Enabled) Select (Yes, On next reset) to erase all system event logs upon next system boot. Select (Yes, On every reset) to erase all system event logs upon each system reboot.
  • Page 163 SuperBlade SBI-612B-1C2N: UEFI BIOS selected, the BIOS will search for a Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server in the network that is attached to and request the next available IP address for this computer. The options are Static and DHCP.
  • Page 164 SuperBlade SBI-612B-1C2N: UEFI BIOS Prefix Length This feature displays the prefix length. It is available for configuration when "Configuration Address Source" above is set to Static Configuration. Gateway IP This feature displays the IPv6 gateway IP address. It is available for configuration when "Configuration Address Source"...

  • Page 165: Security

    SuperBlade SBI-612B-1C2N: UEFI BIOS 7.6 Security Use this menu to configure the following security settings for the system. Figure 7-5. Security UEFI BIOS Menu Screenshot Disable Block Sid and Freeze Lock (Available when your storage devices support TCG) Select Enabled to allow SID authentication to be performed in TCG storage devices. The options are Disabled and Enabled.

  • Page 166: Supermicro Security Erase Configuration Menu

    Supermicro Security Erase Configuration Menu ►Supermicro Security Erase Configuration Use this submenu to configure the Supermicro-proprietary Security Erase settings. When this submenu is selected, the following information is displayed. Please note that the order of the following information may differ based on the storage devices being detected.

  • Page 167: Hdd Security Configuration Menu

    New Password (Available when "Password" above has been set) Use this feature to set the new user password for the storage device, which enables configuring the Supermicro Security Erase settings by using this new user password. HDD Security Configuration Menu ►P4: (Storage device model name)

  • Page 168: Secure Boot Menu

    System Mode Secure Boot Note: For detailed instructions on configuring Security Boot settings, refer to the Security Boot Configuration User's Guide at https://www.supermicro.com/support/manuals. Secure Boot Select Enabled to configure Secure Boot settings. The options are Disabled and Enabled. Secure Boot Mode Use this feature to select the desired secure boot mode for the system.
  • Page 169 SuperBlade SBI-612B-1C2N: UEFI BIOS ►Enter Deployed Mode / Exit Deployed Mode Select Ok to reset system to the User Mode or to the Deployed Mode. Note: This submenu is available when "Secure Boot Mode" is set to Custom. ►Key Management...
  • Page 170 SuperBlade SBI-612B-1C2N: UEFI BIOS Secure Boot variable / Size / Keys / Key Source ►Platform Key (PK) Use this feature to enter and configure a set of values to be used as platform firmware keys for the system. These values also indicate the sizes, key numbers, and the sources of the authorized signatures.

  • Page 171: Tcg Storage Security Configuration Menu

    SuperBlade SBI-612B-1C2N: UEFI BIOS TCG Storage Security Configuration Menu ►(Storage device model name) Select this device. Press <Enter> and the following information is displayed: TCG Storage Security Password Description: PASSWORD CONFIGURATION: Security Subsystem Class: Security Supported: Security Enabled: Security Locked:...

  • Page 172: Boot

    SuperBlade SBI-612B-1C2N: UEFI BIOS 7.7 Boot Use this menu to configure Boot settings. Figure 7-6. Boot UEFI BIOS Menu Screenshot FIXED BOOT ORDER Priorities Use this feature to prioritize the order of a bootable device from which the system will boot.
  • Page 173 SuperBlade SBI-612B-1C2N: UEFI BIOS Path for boot option Use this feature to enter the path for the new boot option in the format fsx:\path\filename.efi. Boot option File Path Use this feature to specify the file path for the new boot option.

  • Page 174: Save & Exit

    SuperBlade SBI-612B-1C2N: UEFI BIOS 7.8 Save & Exit Select Save & Exit from the BIOS Setup screen to configure the settings below. Figure 7-7. Save & Exit UEFI BIOS Menu Screenshot Save Options Discard Changes and Exit Use this feature to exit from the BIOS Setup utility without making any permanent changes to the system configuration and reboot the computer.
  • Page 175 SuperBlade SBI-612B-1C2N: UEFI BIOS Discard Changes Select this feature and press <Enter> to discard all changes made and return to the BIOS Setup utility. Default Options Restore Optimized Defaults Select this feature and press <Enter> to load manufacturer optimized default settings, which are intended for maximum system performance but not for maximum stability.

  • Page 176: Appendix 8: 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 section in its entirety before installing or configuring components in the Supermicro SBI-612B-1C2N blade server. These warnings may also be found on our website at the following page: https://www.supermicro.com/about/policies/safety_information.cfm...
  • Page 177 SuperBlade SBI-612B-1C2N: Standardized Warning Statements for AC Systems 此警 告符 號代 表危 險 。 您 正 處 於 可 能 身 體 可 能 會 受 損 傷 的 工 作 環 境 中 。 在 您 使 用 任 何 設 備 之 前 ， 請 注 意 觸 電 的...

  • Page 178: Installation Instructions

    SuperBlade SBI-612B-1C2N: Standardized Warning Statements for AC Systems ‫אזהרה‬ ‫הצהרות‬ ‫תקנון‬ ‫חבלה‬ ‫מפני‬ ‫המשתמש‬ ‫את‬ ‫להזהיר‬ ‫מנת‬ ‫על‬ ,‫התעשייה‬ ‫תקני‬ ‫פי‬ ‫על‬ ‫אזהרות‬ ‫הן‬ ‫הבאות‬ ‫הצהרות‬ ‫תמיכה‬ ‫מחלקת‬ ‫עם‬ ‫קשר‬ ‫ליצור‬ ‫יש‬ ,‫כלשהי‬ ‫בבעיה‬ ‫היתקלות‬ ‫או‬ ‫שאלות‬ ‫ויש‬ ‫במידה‬ .‫אפשרית‬...

  • Page 179: Circuit Breaker

    SuperBlade SBI-612B-1C2N: Standardized Warning Statements for AC Systems 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 。...
  • Page 180 SuperBlade SBI-612B-1C2N: Standardized Warning Statements for AC Systems 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、 20 Aを超えないこ と を確認 下さ い。...

  • Page 181: Power Disconnection Warning

    SuperBlade SBI-612B-1C2N: Standardized Warning Statements for AC Systems 경고! 이 제품은 전원의 단락(과전류)방지에 대해서 전적으로 건물의 관련 설비에 의존합니다. 보호장 치의 정격이 반드시 250V(볼트), 20A(암페어)를 초과하지 않도록 해야 합니다. Waarschuwing Dit product is afhankelijk van de kortsluitbeveiliging (overspanning) van uw electrische installatie.

  • Page 182: Equipment Installation

    SuperBlade SBI-612B-1C2N: Standardized 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.
  • Page 183 SuperBlade SBI-612B-1C2N: Standardized Warning Statements for AC Systems 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 。...

  • Page 184: Restricted Area

    SuperBlade SBI-612B-1C2N: Standardized Warning Statements for AC Systems Waarschuwing Alleen geautoriseerd personeel en gekwalificeerd onderhoudspersoneel mag deze apparatuur installeren, vervangen of onderhouden. 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 185: Battery Handling

    SuperBlade SBI-612B-1C2N: Standardized Warning Statements for AC Systems Attention Cet appareil doit être installée dans des zones d'accès réservés. L'accès à une zone d'accès réservé n'est possible qu'en utilisant un outil spécial, un mécanisme de verrouillage et une clé, ou tout autre moyen de sécurité.
  • Page 186 SuperBlade SBI-612B-1C2N: Standardized Warning Statements for AC Systems 警告 如 果 更 换 的 电 池 类型 不 正 确 。 请 只 使 用 同 类电 池 或 制 造 商 推 荐 的 功 能 相 当 的 电 池 更 换 原...

  • Page 187: Redundant Power Supplies

    SuperBlade SBI-612B-1C2N: Standardized Warning Statements for AC Systems 경고! 배터리를 잘못된 종류로 교체하면 폭발의 위험이 있습니다. 기존 배터리와 동일하거나 제조사 에서 권장하는 동등한 종류의 배터리로만 교체해야 합니다. 제조사의 안내에 따라 사용된 배터 리를 처리하여 주십시오. WAARSCHUWING Er bestaat explosiegevaar als de batterij wordt vervangen door een verkeerd type. Vervang de batterij slechts met hetzelfde of een equivalent type die door de fabrikant aanbevolen wordt.

  • Page 188: Backplane Voltage

    SuperBlade SBI-612B-1C2N: Standardized Warning Statements for AC Systems 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. ‫אחד‬ ‫מספק‬ ‫יותר‬ ‫קיים‬ ‫אם‬ !‫אזהרה‬...
  • Page 189 SuperBlade SBI-612B-1C2N: Standardized Warning Statements for AC Systems 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 190: Comply With Local And National Electrical Codes

    SuperBlade SBI-612B-1C2N: Standardized Warning Statements for AC Systems Comply with Local and National Electrical Codes Warning! Installation of the equipment must comply with local and national electrical codes. 地方 および国の電 気規 格に準 拠 機器 の取り 付 けはその地方および国の電気 規格 に準拠 する必 要があり ます。...

  • Page 191: Product Disposal

    SuperBlade SBI-612B-1C2N: Standardized Warning Statements for AC Systems 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. Product Disposal Warning! Ultimate disposal of this product should be handled according to all national laws and regulations.

  • Page 192: Fan Warning

    SuperBlade SBI-612B-1C2N: Standardized Warning Statements for AC Systems 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. ‫המוצר‬ ‫סילוק‬ !‫אזהרה‬ ‫המדינה‬...
  • Page 193 SuperBlade SBI-612B-1C2N: Standardized Warning Statements for AC Systems 警告 ! 警 告！ 危 险 的 可 移 动 性 零 件 。 请 务 必 与 转 动 的 风 扇 叶 片 保 持 距 离 。 当 您 从 机 架 移 除 风 扇...

  • Page 194: Power Cable And Ac Adapter

    タ ー を 該 当 する地 域 の条 例 や安 全 基 準 に適 合 するコ ード サイ ズやプラ グと 共 に使 用 下 さ い。 他 の ケー ブルやアダ プタ を使 用すると 故障 や火災の原 因になるこ と があり ます。 電 気 用 品 安 全 法 は、 ULまたはCSA認 定 のケーブル(UL/CSAマーク がコ ード に表 記 )を Supermicro が指定 する製品 以外 に使 用するこ と を禁止 し ています。...
  • Page 195 遵 照 当 地 法 规 和 安 全 要 求 的 合 规 的 电 源 线 尺 寸 和 插 头.使 用 其 它 线 材 或 适 配 器 可 能 会 引 起 故 障 或 火 灾 。 除 了 Supermicro所 指 定 的 产 品,电 气 用 品 和 材 料 安 全 法 律 规 定 禁 止 使 用...
  • Page 196 준수하여 제공되거나 지정된 연결 혹은 구매 케이블, 전원 케이블 및 AC 어댑터를 사용하십시 오. 다른 케이블이나 어댑터를 사용하면 오작동이나 화재가 발생할 수 있습니다. 전기 용품 안전법 은 UL 또는 CSA 인증 케이블 (코드에 UL / CSA가 표시된 케이블)을 Supermicro 가 지정한 제품 이외의 전기 장치에 사용하는 것을 금지합니다.
  • Page 197 SuperBlade SBI-612B-1C2N: Standardized Warning Statements for AC Systems Stroomkabel en AC-Adapter Waarschuwing! Bij het aansluiten van het Product uitsluitend gebruik maken van de geleverde Kabels of een andere geschikte aan te schaffen Aansluitmethode, deze moet altijd voldoen aan de lokale voorschriften en veiligheidsnormen, inclusief de juiste kabeldikte en stekker. Het gebruik van niet geschikte Kabels en/of Adapters kan een storing of brand veroorzaken.

  • Page 198: Appendix 9: System Specifications

    SuperBlade SBI-612B-1C2N: System Specifications Appendix 9: System Specifications Processors Intel Xeon 6700-series processor with E-cores processor in E2 (LGA-4710) BIOS AMI 256 MB SPI Flash EEPROM Memory Supports 4 TB of DDR5 ECC RDIMM/RDIMM 3DS (up to 6400MT/s 1DPC) in16 DIMM slots Storage Drives Two hot-swap 2.5"...
  • Page 199 SuperBlade SBI-612B-1C2N: System Specifications Applied Directives, Standards EMC/EMI: 2014/30/EU (EMC Directive) Electromagnetic Compatibility Regulations 2016 FCC Part 15 ICES-003 VCCI-CISPR 32 AS/NZS CISPR 32 BS/EN55032 BS/EN55035 CISPR 32 CISPR 35 BS/EN 61000-3-2 BS/EN 61000-3-3 BS/EN 61000-4-2 BS/EN 61000-4-3 BS/EN 61000-4-4...

  • Page 200: Particulate And Gaseous Contamination Limits

    SuperBlade SBI-612B-1C2N: System Specifications Particulate and Gaseous Contamination Limits Particulate Contamination Specifications Air filtration: Data centers must be kept clean to Class 8 of ISO 14644-1 (ISO 2015). The air entering the data center should be filtered with a MERV 11 filter or better. The air within the data center should be continuously filtered with a MERV 8 filter or better.

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