Supermicro Processor Blade SBI-7427R-T3 User Manual

SBI-7427R-T3Blade ModuleUser’s ManualRevison 1.0

SBI-7427R-T3 Blade Module User’s Manual1-21-3 Blade Module FeaturesTable 1-1 lists the main features of the SBI-7427R-T3 blade module. See the proceed

1-3Chapter 1: IntroductionStorageThe SBI-7427R-T3 blade module can have three 2.5" SATA (Serial ATA)/SSD hard disk drives in front-mounted easy r

SBI-7427R-T3 Blade Module User’s Manual1-41-4 Contacting SupermicroHeadquartersAddress: Super Micro Computer, Inc.980 Rock Ave.San Jose, CA 95131 U.S.

2-1Chapter 2System Safety2-1 Electrical Safety PrecautionsBasic electrical safety precautions should be followed to protect yourself from harm and the

SBI-7427R-T3 Blade Module User’s Manual2-22-2 General Safety PrecautionsFollow these rules to ensure general safety:• Keep the area around the SuperBl

3-1Chapter 3Setup and Installation3-1 OverviewThis chapter covers the setup and installation of the blade module and its components.3-2 Installing Bla

SBI-7427R-T3 Blade Module User’s Manual3-2Removing a Blade Unit from the EnclosureAlthough the blade system may continue to run, individual blades sho

3-3Chapter 3: Setup and InstallationFigure 3-1. Inserting a Blade into the EnclosureFigure 3-2. Locking the Blade into PositionWARNING: Use extreme ca

SBI-7427R-T3 Blade Module User’s Manual3-43-3 Processor InstallationOne or two processors may be installed to the mainboard of each blade unit. See Ch

3-5Chapter 3: Setup and InstallationInstalling a Processor1. There are two load levers on the LGA2011 socket. To open the socket cover, first press an

SBI-7427R-T3 Blade Module User’s ManualiiThe information in this User’s Manual has been carefully reviewed and is believed to be accurate. The vendor

SBI-7427R-T3 Blade Module User’s Manual3-63. With the lever labeled 'Close 1st' fully retracted, gently push down on the 'Open 1st&apos

3-7Chapter 3: Setup and Installation5. Use your thumb and index finger to hold the CPU on its edges. Align the CPU keys, which are semi-circle cutouts

SBI-7427R-T3 Blade Module User’s Manual3-88. Close the load plate with the CPU inside the socket (Figure 3-9). Lock the lever labeled 'Close 1st&

3-9Chapter 3: Setup and Installation3-4 Onboard Battery InstallationA battery is included on the mainboard to supply certain volatile memory component

SBI-7427R-T3 Blade Module User’s Manual3-10Table 3-1. Populating Eight Memory Slots for Interleaved Operation# of DIMMsCPU1 CPU2Channel AChannel BChan

3-11Chapter 3: Setup and InstallationDIMM InstallationInstalling DIMM Memory Modules1. Power down the blade module (see "Powering Down a Blade Un

SBI-7427R-T3 Blade Module User’s Manual3-127. Power up the blade unit (see "Powering Up a Blade Unit" on page 3-1).3-6 Hard Disk Drive Insta

3-13Chapter 3: Setup and InstallationFigure 3-15. Installing a Hard Drive in a Carrier3-7 Installing the Operating SystemAn operating system (OS) must

SBI-7427R-T3 Blade Module User’s Manual3-14Installing with an External USB CD-ROM DriveThe most common method of installing the OS is with an external

3-15Chapter 3: Setup and Installation3-8 Management SoftwareSystem management may be performed with either of three software packages: IPMIview, IPMIt

iiiPrefaceAbout this ManualThis manual is written for professional system integrators, Information Technology professionals, service personnel and tec

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4-1Chapter 4Blade Module FeaturesFigure 4-1. SBI-7427R-T3 Blade Unit Front ViewThis chapter describes the SBI-7427R-T3 blade unit. Installation and ma

SBI-7427R-T3 Blade Module User’s Manual4-24-1 Control PanelEach blade has a similar control panel (Figure 4-2) with power on/off button, a KVM connect

4-3Chapter 4: Blade Module FeaturesPower ButtonEach blade has its own power button so that individual blade units within the enclosure may be turned o

SBI-7427R-T3 Blade Module User’s Manual4-44-2 MainboardThe mainboard of the SBI-7427R-T3 blade unit is a proprietary design, which is based on the Int

4-5Chapter 4: Blade Module FeaturesFigure 4-4. Intel C602/Intel 602J Chipset: Block DiagramTable 4-4. B9DRI Mainboard Layout Item Description1LGA 2011

SBI-7427R-T3 Blade Module User’s Manual4-6JumpersThe jumpers present on the mainboard are used by the manufacturer only; there are no jumpers used to

4-7Chapter 4: Blade Module Features4-3 Blade Unit ComponentsFigure 4-5. Exploded View of a SBI-7427R-T3 Blade ModuleTable 4-5. Main Components of a SB

SBI-7427R-T3 Blade Module User’s Manual4-8Memory SupportThe SBI-7427R-T3 blade module supports up to 512 GB of RDIMM and 128 GB of UDIMM DDR3 1600/133

5-1Chapter 5RAID Setup ProcedureEach SBI-7427R-T3 blade module supports up to three hard drives, which may be used to create a RAID 0, 1, 5 and 10 (Wi

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SBI-7427R-T3 Blade Module User’s Manual5-25-3 RAID Setup ProcedureThis section provides instructions for configuring arrays and logical drives with th

5-3Chapter 5: RAID Setup ProcedureFigure 5-1. BIOS Setup Screen

SBI-7427R-T3 Blade Module User’s Manual5-4Using the Adaptec RAID UtilityThe Adaptec® RAID Utility program is where you can define the drives you want

6-1Chapter 6BIOS6-1 IntroductionThis chapter describes the BIOS for Intel SuperBlade modules. The Intel Blade modules use a 128 MB SPI Flash EEPROM wi

SBI-7427R-T3 Blade Module User’s Manual6-26-2 BIOS UpdatesIt may be necessary to update the BIOS used in the blade modules on occasion. However, it is

6-3Chapter 6: BIOS3. Go to the VIRTUAL MEDIA menu and select FLOPPY IMAGE UPLOAD.4. BROWSE or OPEN to locate the *.img file on your desktop and select

SBI-7427R-T3 Blade Module User’s Manual6-46-4 Main BIOS SetupAll Main Setup options are described in this section.Use the UP/DOWN arrow keys to move a

6-5Chapter 6: BIOS6-5 Advanced SetupChoose Advanced from the BIOS Setup Utility main menu with the arrow keys to display the ADVANCED SETUP menu. The

SBI-7427R-T3 Blade Module User’s Manual6-6Watch Dog TimerThis setting allows the system to restart when it is not active more than 5 minutes. Option i

6-7Chapter 6: BIOSDCU IP PrefetcherThis setting Enables or Disables prefetch of the next L1 line based upon sequential load history.Intel® Virtualizat

vTable of ContentsChapter 1 Introduction...1-11-1 Overview...

SBI-7427R-T3 Blade Module User’s Manual6-8Table 6-5. Chipset Configuration Sub-menu Menu Option DescriptionNorth Bridge ConfigurationThis sub-menu co

6-9Chapter 6: BIOSRank InterleavingThis setting allows you to select different rank interleaving settings. Options include Auto, 1 Way, 2 Way, 4 Way a

SBI-7427R-T3 Blade Module User’s Manual6-10Table 6-7. SCU Configuration Sub-menu Menu Option DescriptionSCU Devices Use this setting to Enable or Disa

6-11Chapter 6: BIOSTable 6-10. SuperIO Device Configuration Sub-menu Menu Option DescriptionSuper IO ChipThis static display shows the name of the Sup

SBI-7427R-T3 Blade Module User’s Manual6-12Flow ControlFlow control can prevent data loss from buffer overflow. When sending data, if the receiving bu

6-13Chapter 6: BIOSRecorder ModeThis setting Enables or Disables Recorder Mode. When enabled only text will be sent. This is to capture Terminal data.

SBI-7427R-T3 Blade Module User’s Manual6-146-6 Event Logs SetupTable 6-13. ME Subsystem Sub-menu Menu Option DescriptionIntel ME Subsystem Configurati

6-15Chapter 6: BIOS6-7 IPMI SetupTable 6-15. IPMI Menu Menu Option DescriptionIPMI InformationIPMI Firmware Revision and IPMI Status information are s

SBI-7427R-T3 Blade Module User’s Manual6-166-8 BootChoose Boot from the 128 MB SPI Flash EEPROM with AMI® BIOS BIOS Setup Utility main menu with the a

6-17Chapter 6: BIOS6-10 Save & ExitChoose SAVE & EXIT from the 128 MB SPI Flash EEPROM with AMI® BIOS BIOS Setup Utility main menu with the ar

SBI-7427R-T3 Blade Module User’s Manualvi3-9 Configuring and Setting up RAID ...3-15Chapter 4 Blade Modu

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A-1Appendix ABIOS POST CodesA-1 BIOS POST MessagesDuring the Power-On Self-Test (POST), the BIOS will check for problems. If a problem is found, the B

SBI-7427R-S3/T3 Blade Module User’s ManualA-2Previous boot incomplete - Default configuration usedPrevious POST did not complete successfully. POST lo

A-3Appendix A: BIOS POST CodesA-2 BIOS POST CodesThis section lists the POST (Power-On Self-Test) codes for the 128 MB SPI Flash EEPROM with AMI® BIOS

SBI-7427R-S3/T3 Blade Module User’s ManualA-4Recoverable POST ErrorsWhen a recoverable type of error occurs during POST, the BIOS will display an POST

A-5Appendix A: BIOS POST Codes22h 1-3-1-3 Test 8742 Keyboard Controller28h Auto size DRAM29h Initialize POST Memory Manager2Ah Clear 512 kB base RA

SBI-7427R-S3/T3 Blade Module User’s ManualA-65Ch Test RAM between 512 and 640 kB60h Test extended memory62h Test extended memory address lines64h

A-7Appendix A: BIOS POST Codes93h Build MPTABLE for multi-processor boards95h Install CD ROM for boot96h Clear huge ES segment register98h 1-2 Sear

SBI-7427R-S3/T3 Blade Module User’s ManualA-8The following are for the boot block in Flash ROM:C4h Initialize system error handlerC5h PnPnd dual CMO

A-9Appendix A: BIOS POST CodesIf the BIOS detects error 2C, 2E, or 30 (base 512K RAM error), it displays an additional word-bitmap (xxxx) indicating t

viiTable of ContentsAppendix A BIOS POST Codes...1-11-1 BIOS POST Messages...

SBI-7427R-S3/T3 Blade Module User’s ManualA-10Notes

0-1DisclaimerThe products sold by Supermicro are not intended for and will not be used in life support systems, medical equipment, nuclear facilities

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1-1Chapter 1Introduction1-1 OverviewThis user’s manual covers the SBI-7427R-T3 blade module. This blade module is a compact self-contained server that