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Silicon Graphics Altix XE340 User Manual

Silicon Graphics Altix XE340 User Manual (70 pages)

Brand: Silicon Graphics | Category: Server | Size: 3.09 MB

Table of Contents

Record of Revision
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Table of Contents
5
1 Introduction and Overview

9
- ESD and Safety Precautions
  9
  - Serverboard Features
    10
  - Processors
    11
  - Memory
    11
  - Serial ATA/SAS
    11
  - PCI Expansion Slots
    11
  - Ethernet Ports
    11
  - On-Board Controllers/Ports
    12
  - Graphics Controller
    12
  - Other Features
    12
  - Infiniband
    12
  - System Power
    14
  - Disk Drive Subsystem
    14
  - Control Panel
    14
  - Rear I/O Panel
    15
  - Cooling System
    15
- 1U Twin: System Notes
  15
  - System Power
    15
  - System Backplane and Drives
    16
2 System Operation

17
- Unpacking the System and Choosing an Operating Location
  17
  - Preparing for Setup
    17
    
    Choosing a Setup Location
    17
    
    Rack Precautions
    18
    
    Server Precautions
    18
    
    Ambient Operating Temperature
    19
    
    Circuit Overloading
    19
    
    Mechanical Loading
    19
    
    Rack Mounting Considerations
    19
    
    Reduced Airflow
    19
    
    Reliable Ground
    19
  - Installing the System into a Rack
    20
    
    Identifying the Sections of the Rack Rails
    20
    
    Installing the Inner Rails
    21
    
    Installing the Outer Rails
    21
    
    Installing the Server into a Telco Rack
    22
    
    Installing the Server into the Rack
    22
    
    Locking Tabs
    22
    
    Server Access after Rack Installation
    23
    
    Checking the Airflow
    24
    
    Checking the Components and Setup before Power on
    24
    
    Checking the Hard Disk Drives
    24
    
    Providing Power
    25
3 System Interfaces Overview

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- System Interface Overview
  27
- Control Panel Buttons
  27
- Control Panel Leds
  27
  - Overheat/Fan Fail
    28
  - Nics 1 and 2
    29
  - Hdd
    29
  - Power
    29
  - Disk Drive Carrier Leds
    29
4 Internal Component Replacement and Upgrades

31
- General Precautions
  31
- Installing System DIMM Memory
  31
  - Installing Memory Modules
    32
- Adding Pcie Cards
  33
  - System Fans
    33
  - System Fan Failure
    33
  - Drive Bay Installation/Removal
    34
- Disk Drive Removal and Installation
  34
  - Mounting a Drive in a Carrier
    34
  - Installing/Removing Hot-Swap Drives
    35
- Power Supply
  36
5 Server BIOS Information

39
- Starting the BIOS Setup Utility
  39
- How to Change the Configuration Data
  40
  - Starting the Setup Utility
    40
  - Main Setup Screen
    40
  - Advanced Setup Configurations
    42
    
    BOOT Features
    42
    
    Power Configurations
    43
    
    Processor and Clock Options
    43
    
    Advanced Chipset Control
    46
    
    CPU Bridge Configurations
    46
    
    North Bridge Configuration
    48
    
    Southbridge Configuration
    49
    
    Remote Access Configuration
    53
    
    Hardware Health Monitor
    54
    
    IPMI Configuration
    57
    
    SEL PEF Configuration
    60
    
    Security Settings
    61
    
    The DMI Event Log
    61
    
    Exit Options
    63
  - BIOS Error Beep Codes
    64
    
    BIOS Error Beep Code List
    65
Technical Specifications

67
- Server Specifications and Features
  67
- Environmental Specifications
  68
SGI Altix XE System Drivers

69
- The SGI Altix XE Driver CD and Linux Updates
  69

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