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- Page 1 SL201-G5 Rackmount Server User Manual Document version：01 Release date：2025/05/15 Shenzhen Gooxi Digital Intelligence Technology Co., Ltd.
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Page 2: Statement
(hereinafter referred to as "Gooxi"), no one may engage in any behavior such as imitation, copying, excerpting, forwarding, or other forms of utilization. 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... -
Page 3: Foreword
Foreword This manual is the product technical manual for the Gooxi Birch Stream 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 ............................ 7 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 ..................... 10 2.1.3 Interface ..........................11 2.2 Rear Panel .............................. - Page 5 2.9.5 Hard drive backplane ......................23 3. Installation Instructions ..........................26 3.1 Chassis Top Cover Installation ......................26 3.2 Installation of Accessories ......................... 26 3.2.1 CPU installation ........................26 3.2.2 Heatsink installation ......................27 3.2.3 Memory installation ......................27 3.2.4 Server slide rail installation .....................28 4.
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Page 6: Product Introduction
1. Product Introduction 1.1 Product Overview SL201-G5 series Birch Stream 2U dual-socket rackmount server is Gooxi’s next-generation 2U dual-socket server designed to meet the diverse demands of the internet sector, IDC (Internet Data Center), cloud computing, enterprise markets, and telecom applications. It is ideal for core IT services, cloud virtualization, high-performance computing, distributed storage, big data processing, enterprise or telecom services, and other complex workloads. -
Page 7: Product Structure
1.2 Product Structure Birch Stream 2U Dual-Socket Rack-Mount Server Exploded View Structure diagram 1-3 Name Name Hard Drive Fan Bracket Hard Drive Bracket Module Top Cover Air Guide Module Full-Height PCIe Module Hard Drive Backplane Half-Height PCIe Module Fan Module 2.5-inch Hard Drive Module Memory Stick OCP3.0... -
Page 8: Logical Structure
1.3 Logical Structure The logic of the SL201-G5 Series Dual-Socket Rack-Mount Server is as shown in the following diagram: Motherboard logic block diagram 1-4 The CPU adopts the 6th generation Intel Xeon Scalable processor, LGA4677 socket. Each CPU supports 8 channels, and each channel supports 2 DDR5 ... -
Page 9: Product Specifications
1.4 Product Specifications Product Series SL201-D12R-NV-G5 2U 12-Bay Dual-Socket High-End Server Form Factor Supports 1 or 2 Intel® Xeon® (SP) 6 processors, with up to 86 cores / 172 threads per processor, a maximum TDP of 350W, and compatibility with the Processor 6500P and 6700P series CPUs. - Page 10 Temperature& Humidity Short-term storage (≤72 hours): Temperature -40°C ～ 70°C / Humidity Storage ～ 90% RH (non-condensing, including packaging) Temperature& Long-term storage (>72 hours): Temperature 20°C ～ 28°C / Humidity 30% Humidity ～ 70% RH (non-condensing, including packaging) Table 1-2...
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Page 11: Hardware Description
2. Hardware Description 2.1 Front Panel 2.1.1 Appearance 12x3.5-inch hard drive configuration Figure 2-1 Name Name Switch Panel VGA interface 3.5-inch hard drive USB3.1 interface Table 2-1 2.1.2 Indicator lights and buttons Figure 2-2 Indicator/Button Indicator/Button GOOXI Logo System Alarm Indicator... -
Page 12: Interface
Table 2-2 LED status description Indicator Logo Status description light/button Gooxi logo Description of the power indicator light: Green (steady on): Indicates that the device has been powered on normally. Green (blinking): Indicates that the device is in standby. Green off: Indicates that the device is not powered on. -
Page 13: Rear Panel
Figure 2-3 Name Name VGA interface USB 3.1 interface Table 2-4 Interface description Quantity Name Type Description Used for connecting display terminals, DB15 interface such as monitors or KVM USB 3.1 For accessing USB devices interface Table 2-5 2.2 Rear Panel 2.2.1 Appearance Appearance of the rear panel ... -
Page 14: Indicator Lights And Buttons
Riser3 module Riser4 module OCP1 network card slot BMC Module OCP2 network card slot Power module 1 Power module 2 Table 2-6 Note： 1. Riser3/Riser4 can be configured with either a rear hard drive module or a PCIe Riser module. 2.2.2 Indicator lights and buttons Rear Panel Indicators ... -
Page 15: Processor
When configuring with 1 processor, it should be installed in CPU 0 position. Processors installed in the same server must have the same model. For specific optional system configurations, please consult Gooxi sales. Processor positions are as shown in the following diagram: ... -
Page 16: Memory Slot Location
2.4.1 Memory slot location This motherboard adopts the Intel Birch Stream platform. Each CPU supports 8 channels, and each channel supports 2 DDR5 memories. The motherboard can support 32 DIMM DDR5 memories. When inserting only one memory, prioritize A0, B0, C0, D0, E0, F0, G0, H0 (memory slots with blue plastic color). -
Page 17: Storage
2.5 Storage 2.5.1 Hard drive configuration Configuration Front Hard Drive Rear Hard Drive Front Hard Drives 12-Bay (12x3.5/2.5)–Slots 0 to 11 Riser3/4 Module (2x2.5) * 2 Configuration support NVMe/SAS/SATA -Supports NVMe/SATA hard drives hard drives Note: *The maximum number of rear hard drives is influenced by the type of NVMe/SAS/SATA hard drives used. -
Page 18: Fans
For power modules configured in the same server, the power module models must be identical; For specific optional system accessories, please consult Gooxi sales. The power supply positions are as shown in the following diagram: Figure 2-12 2.7 Fans... -
Page 19: Pcie Slot Description
PCIe slot location Figure 2-14 The slots provided by Riser1 module are Slot0, Slot1, Slot2. When using a PCIe expansion module with 2 slots, Slot1 is not available. The slots provided by Riser2 module are Slot3, Slot4, Slot5. When using a ... -
Page 20: Pcie Expansion Module
the bandwidth of the PCIe slot cannot be smaller than the bandwidth of the inserted PCIe card. ◆The slot size of a full-height full-length PCIe slot is backward compatible with full-height half-length and half-height half-length PCIe cards. The slot size of a full-height half-length PCIe slot is backward compatible with half-height half-length PCIe cards. - Page 21 – Installed in Riser4 position, providing PCIe slots for Slot9 Figure 2-17 PCIe Expansion Module 4: x16 to x8 (x16 slot) + x8 adapter card – Installed in Riser3 position, providing PCIe slots for Slot6 and Slot7 – Installed in Riser4 position, providing PCIe slots for Slot8 and Slot9 Figure 2-18 2.5-inch hard drive module ...
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Page 22: Pcba
2.9 PCBA 2.9.1 Motherboard Motherboard Figure 2-20 2.9.2 Connector I Name Description Default J38,J40,J42,J44 Connectors for 2U system fans 1, 2, 3, and 4, respectively J38,J40,J42,J44 Connectors for 4U system fans 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8, respectively J39,J41,J43,J45 J57,J58,J63,J64 Four 2×5Pin power connectors for hard drive... -
Page 23: Connector Ⅱ
backplane Table 2-13 2.9.3 Connector Ⅱ Name Description Default PRE-S5 MODE Jumper Cap PASSWORD_CLEAR Jumper Cap BIOS IMAGE SWAP Jumper Cap Clear CMOS jumper Jumper Cap CPU Socket Presence Jumper Jumper Cap Chassis Intrusion Connector J36,J37 Backplane IIC Connectors GEN-Z 4C+ IO Board Connector TPM Connector IPMB I2C Connector VR Firmware Upgrade I2C Connector... -
Page 24: Connector Ⅲ
CPU1 DIMME0/E1/F CPU1 DDR5 Memory Channels 5–8 Connectors 0/F1/G0/G1/ H0/H1/ CPU0 PCIe 5.0 Port1 (lane0~7) x8, supports OCP 3.0 Connector CPU1 PCIe 5.0 Port0 (lane0~15) x16, supports OCP 3.0 Connector CPU0 PCIe 5.0 Port2 x16 GEN-Z 4C+ 168 Connector CPU1 PCIe 5.0 Port2 x16 GEN-Z 4C+ 168 Connector Table 2-14 2.9.4 Connector Ⅲ... - Page 25 Figure 2-21 Description Function Supports PCIe×4 and SAS/SATA U.2 SFF-8639 U.2 hard drive interface, used to connect connector HDD/SSD/NVME Table 2-16 Bottom surface Figure 2-22 Description Function Temperature-controlled fan 1、2、3、4 used for 4-pin fan interface socket providing SAS/SATA×4 interfaces SFF-8654 Slimline 5、6、7 connecting...
- Page 26 Figure 2-23 Description Function SFF-8639 U.2 hard drive Supports PCIe ×4 U.2 interface for connector connecting NVMe SSDs Table 2-18 Bottom surface Figure 2-24 Description Function Provides PCIe ×8 interface for MCIO Connector connecting to CPU and NVMe SSD Used for CPLD programming and JTAG Connector firmware upgrade Used to connect the PSU 4-pin plug to...
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Page 27: Installation Instructions
3. Installation Instructions 3.1 Chassis Top Cover Installation Step 1: Lift the slot at the opening position, push and lift it in the direction indicated by the diagram. Figure 3-1 3.2 Installation of Accessories 3.2.1 CPU installation Step 1: Align the triangular mark on the CPU with the handle on the bracket as ... -
Page 28: Heatsink Installation
3.2.2 Heatsink installation Step 1: Remove the protective cover on the motherboard CPU socket. Step 2: Install the CPU and heatsink onto the CPU socket. (As shown in the diagram below) Figure 3-3 Step 3: Press down on the four corners of the heatsink's fixing lock towards ... -
Page 29: Server Slide Rail Installation
CPU0 DIMMB0/B1,DIMMA0/A1, DIMMD0/D1, DIMMC0/C1, DIMMG1/G0, DIMMH1/H0, DIMME1/E0, DIMMF1/F0. The 16 memory slots controlled by CPU1 are as follows: CPU1 DIMMB0/B1，DIMMA0/A1，DIMMD0/D1,DIMMC0/C1, DIMMG1/G0, DIMMH1/H0, DIMME1/E0, DIMMF1/F0. Please note that the memory notches should match the DIMM slots' notches. Insert each DIMM module vertically to prevent incorrect installation. - Page 30 Figure 3-8 Step 3: Install the outer rails on the cabinet brackets and secure the screws. Figure 3-9 Note: When installing the guide rail, align it with the U-mark, and push it into place until you hear a click sound. Secure it firmly using M5 screws. Step 4: Align the chassis with the inner rails installed with the outer rails for ...
- Page 31 Figure 3-11 Note: During equipment maintenance, it is necessary to loosen the panel screws and pull the chassis lightly. Do not push or pull the chassis at random speed to avoid damage to the equipment.
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Page 32: 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 33 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 34: Initial Data
Figure 4-2 For detailed usage of BMC and BIOS, please refer to 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 35: 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 36 After the server is powered on, turn it on. Pay attention to the POST process 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 ...
- Page 37 When the "Configuration Address Source" option is set to "Unspecified," it will display the network parameters (IPv4) for the system's shared Ethernet 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 ...
- Page 38 will display the network parameters (IPv6) for the system's shared Ethernet port. 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"...
- Page 39 Figure 4-6 This page sets the IP address of the BMC management network port.
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Page 40: 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 41 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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Page 42: Scrap Recycling
6. Scrap Recycling For environmental protection and resource reuse, we earnestly ask you to properly handle discarded server products. Before discarding the server, we recommend that you completely demagnetize the storage media, clear data, and physically destroy them to ensure that your personal data is not leaked.
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