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1-2SUPERSERVER 6015TW-T/6015TW-INF User's Manual1-2 Serverboard FeaturesAt the heart of the SuperServer 6015TW-T/6015TW-INF lies two X7DWT/X7DWT-
C-4SUPERSERVER 6015TW-T/6015TW-INF User's Manualb. Specify a name for the RAID 0 set and press the <Tab> key or the <Enter> key to go
Appendix C: Intel HostRAID Setup GuidelinesC-5Creating a RAID 1 Volumea. Select "Create RAID Volume" from the main menu and press the <En
C-6SUPERSERVER 6015TW-T/6015TW-INF User's ManualCreating a RAID 10 (RAID 1+ RAID 0)a. Select "Create RAID Volume" from the main menu an
Appendix C: Intel HostRAID Setup GuidelinesC-7Creating a RAID 5 Set (Parity)a. Select "Create RAID Volume" from the main menu and press the
C-8SUPERSERVER 6015TW-T/6015TW-INF User's ManualDeleting a RAID Volume Warning: Make sure you back up your data before deleting a RAID set
Appendix C: Intel HostRAID Setup GuidelinesC-9Resetting to Non-RAID and Resetting a RAID HDDWarning: Be cautious when you reset a RAID volume HDD to n
C-10SUPERSERVER 6015TW-T/6015TW-INF User's ManualC-2 Installing Windows XP/2000/2003 for RAID SystemsNote: If you wish to have SATA RAID functio
Appendix D: Adaptec HostRAID Setup GuidelinesD-1Appendix D Adaptec HostRAID Setup GuidelinesAfter all the hardware has been installed, you must fi rst
D-2SUPERSERVER 6015TW-T/6015TW-INF User's ManualConfi guring SATA RAID1. Press the <Del> key during system bootup to enter the BIOS Setup Ut
Appendix D: Adaptec HostRAID Setup GuidelinesD-3Adaptec SATA with HostRAIDThe Adaptec Embedded Serial ATA RAID Controller adds SATA/RAID functionalit
Chapter 1: Introduction1-3Onboard Controllers/PortsOnboard I/O backpanel ports include one COM port, a VGA port, two USB ports, two Gigabit LAN (NIC)
D-4SUPERSERVER 6015TW-T/6015TW-INF User's ManualManaging ArraysSelect this option to view array properties, and configure array settings.To selec
Appendix D: Adaptec HostRAID Setup GuidelinesD-5Configuring Disk DrivesYou may need to configure a disk drive before you can use it.Caution: Configur
D-6SUPERSERVER 6015TW-T/6015TW-INF User's Manual2. From the "Select Drives for Configuring" List (shown below,) select the drives you w
Appendix D: Adaptec HostRAID Setup GuidelinesD-75. Read the warning message as shown in the screen below.6. Make sure that you have selected the cor
D-8SUPERSERVER 6015TW-T/6015TW-INF User's ManualCreating ArraysBefore you create arrays, make sure that the disks for the array are connected and
Appendix D: Adaptec HostRAID Setup GuidelinesD-9Assigning Array PropertiesOnce a new array is completed, you can assign properties to the array. Caut
D-10SUPERSERVER 6015TW-T/6015TW-INF User's ManualNotes:1. Before adding a new drive to an array, be sure to back up any data stored on the new dr
Appendix D: Adaptec HostRAID Setup GuidelinesD-11Adding a Bootable ArrayTo make an array bootable:1. From the Main menu, select Manage Arrays. 2. Fro
D-12SUPERSERVER 6015TW-T/6015TW-INF User's ManualAdding/Deleting HotsparesTo add a Hotspare:(Note: In order to rebuild a RAID (RAID 0 or RAID 1)
Appendix D: Adaptec HostRAID Setup GuidelinesD-13Viewing Array PropertiesTo view the properties of an existing array:1. From the main menu, select Ma
1-4SUPERSERVER 6015TW-T/6015TW-INF User's ManualFigure 1-1. Intel 5400P Chipset:System Block DiagramNote: This is a general block diagram. Plea
D-14SUPERSERVER 6015TW-T/6015TW-INF User's ManualRebuilding ArraysNote 1: Rebuilding applies to Fault Tolerant array (RAID 1) only.If an array Bu
Appendix D: Adaptec HostRAID Setup GuidelinesD-15Deleting ArraysWarning!! Back up the data on an array before you delete it to prevent data loss Dele
D-16SUPERSERVER 6015TW-T/6015TW-INF User's ManualUsing the Disk UtilitiesThe Disk Utilities enable you to format or verify the media of your Seri
Appendix D: Adaptec HostRAID Setup GuidelinesD-17To format a disk:Note: The operation of Formatting Disk allows you to perform a low-level format-tin
D-18SUPERSERVER 6015TW-T/6015TW-INF User's ManualTo verify disk media:3. When the screen shown above displays, select Verify Disk Media and press
Appendix D: Adaptec HostRAID Setup GuidelinesD-19To Exit Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility1. Once you have completed RAID array configurations, pres
D-20SUPERSERVER 6015TW-T/6015TW-INF User's ManualDriver/Tool Installation Display ScreenNote: Click the icons showing a hand writing on the paper
Appendix D: Adaptec HostRAID Setup GuidelinesD-21Supero Doctor III Interface Display Screen-I (Health Information)D-3 Confi guring Supero Doctor IIITh
D-22SUPERSERVER 6015TW-T/6015TW-INF User's ManualSupero Doctor III Interface Display Screen-II (Remote Control)Note: SD III Software Revision 1.
E-1Appendix E: System Specifi cationsAppendix E System Specifi cationsNote: unless noted specifi cations apply to a complete system (both server-boards).
Chapter 1: Introduction1-51-3 Server Chassis FeaturesThe following is a general outline of the main features of the SC808T-980 1U chas-sis. Details on
E-2SUPERSERVER 6015TW-T/6015TW-INF User's ManualWeight Gross Weight: 40 lbs. (18.2 kg.) System Cooling Six (6) high performance 4-cm
E-3Appendix E: System Specifi cationsDioxide) Lithium coin cells. “Perchlorate Material-special handling may apply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/
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1-6SUPERSERVER 6015TW-T/6015TW-INF User's Manual1-4 1U Twin: System NotesAs a 1U Twin confi guration, the 6015TW-T/6015TW-INF is a unique server
Chapter 1: Introduction1-71-5 Contacting SupermicroHeadquartersAddress: Super Micro Computer, Inc.980 Rock Ave.San Jose, CA 95131 U.S.A.Tel: +1 (40
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Chapter 2: Server Installation2-1Chapter 2 Server Installation2-1 OverviewThis chapter provides a quick setup checklist to get your 6015TW-T/6015TW-IN
2-2SUPERSERVER 6015TW-T/6015TW-INF User's ManualLeave approximately 30 inches of clearance in the back of the rack to allow for suffi cient airfl o
Chapter 2: Server Installation2-3Always keep the rack's front door and all panels and components on the servers closed when not servicing to main
Manual Revision 1.0 Release Date: December 19, 2007Unless you request and receive written permission from Super Micro Computer, Inc., you may no
2-4SUPERSERVER 6015TW-T/6015TW-INF User's Manual2-4 Installing the System into a RackThis section provides information on installing the 6015TW-
Chapter 2: Server Installation2-5Installing the Outer RailsBegin by measuring the distance from the front rail to the rear rail of the rack. Attach a
2-6SUPERSERVER 6015TW-T/6015TW-INF User's ManualInstalling the Server into the RackYou should now have rails attached to both the chassis and the
Chapter 2: Server Installation2-7Figure 2-3. Installing the Server into a RackChecking the Components and SetupYou may have one or two processors alr
2-8SUPERSERVER 6015TW-T/6015TW-INF User's Manual2-6 Preparing to Power OnNext, you should check to make sure the peripheral drives and the SATA
Chapter 2: Server Installation2-9Figure 2-4. Accessing the Inside of the System
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Chapter 3: System Interface3-1Chapter 3 System Interface3-1 OverviewThere are several LEDs on the two control panels as well as others on the SATA dri
3-2SUPERSERVER 6015TW-T/6015TW-INF User's Manual2 1 3-3 Control Panel LEDsEach of the two control panels located on the front of the SC808T-980 c
Chapter 3: System Interface3-3PowerIndicates power is being supplied to the system's power supply unit. This LED should normally be illuminated w
PrefaceAbout This ManualThis manual is written for professional system integrators and PC technicians. It provides information for the installation a
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Chapter 4: System Safety4-1Chapter 4 System Safety4-1 Electrical Safety Precautions!Basic electrical safety precautions should be followed to protect
SUPERSERVER 6015TW-T/6015TW-INF User's Manual4-24-2 General Safety PrecautionsFollow these rules to ensure general safety:Keep the area around t
Chapter 4: System Safety4-34-3 ESD PrecautionsElectrostatic discharge (ESD) is generated by two objects with different electrical charges coming into
SUPERSERVER 6015TW-T/6015TW-INF User's Manual4-44-4 Operating PrecautionsCare must be taken to assure that the chassis cover is in place when the
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup5-1Chapter 5 Advanced Serverboard SetupThis chapter covers the steps required to install the X7DWT-T/X7DWT-INF se
5-2SUPERSERVER 6015TW-T/6015TW-INF User's Manual5-2 Serverboard InstallationThis section explains the fi rst step of physically mounting the X7DWT
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup5-35-3 Connecting CablesNow that the serverboards are installed, the next step is to connect the cables to the bo
5-4SUPERSERVER 6015TW-T/6015TW-INF User's Manual5-4 I/O PortsThe I/O ports are color coded in conformance with the PC 99 specifi cation. See Figu
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup5-55-5 Processor and Heat Sink InstallationIMPORTANT! Always connect the power cord last and remove it fi rst bef
SUPERSERVER 6015TW-T/6015TW-INF User's ManualivChapter 4: System SafetyYou should thoroughly familiarize yourself with this chapter for a genera
5-6SUPERSERVER 6015TW-T/6015TW-INF User's ManualSocket keyCPU installed in socketPnP cap released from load plate3. Use your thumb and your index
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup5-7Warning! We do not recommend that the CPU or the heat sink be removed. However, if you do need to uninstall th
5-8SUPERSERVER 6015TW-T/6015TW-INF User's Manual5-6 Installing Memory Memory support The X7DWT-T/X7DWT-INF has eight 240-pin DIMM
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup5-95-7 Adding PCI CardsPCI-Express 2.0 SlotThe 6015TW-T/6015TW-INF includes two preinstalled riser cards designed
5-10SUPERSERVER 6015TW-T/6015TW-INF User's Manual Figure 5-4. X7DWT-T/X7DWT-INF Layout (not drawn to scale)5-8 Serverboard DetailsJUSB2J_VMEMJ
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup5-11Jumpers not indicated are for test purposes only. The Infi niBand port is included on the XDBT-INF only
5-12SUPERSERVER 6015TW-T/6015TW-INF User's ManualReset ConnectorThe reset connector is located on pins 3 and 4 of JF1 and attaches to the reset s
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup5-13Overheat LED (OH)Connect an LED to the OH connection on pins 7 and 8 of JF1 to provide ad-vanced warning of c
5-14SUPERSERVER 6015TW-T/6015TW-INF User's ManualChassis IntrusionThe Chassis Intrusion header is des-ignated JL1. See the board layout for the l
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup5-15Wake-On-LANThe Wake-On-LAN header is des-ignated JWOL on the serverboard. See the table on the right for pin
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5-16SUPERSERVER 6015TW-T/6015TW-INF User's ManualSerial PortsOne serial port is included on the serverboard: COM1 is a port located beside the VG
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup5-175-10 Jumper SettingsTo modify the operation of the serverboard, jumpers can be used to choose between optiona
5-18SUPERSERVER 6015TW-T/6015TW-INF User's ManualWatch Dog Enable/DisableJWD enables the Watch Dog func-tion, a system monitor that takes action
Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup5-195-11 Onboard IndicatorsLAN1/LAN2 LEDsThe Ethernet ports (located beside the VGA port) have two LEDs. On each
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Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup6-1Chapter 6 Advanced Chassis SetupThis chapter covers the steps required to install components and perform mainte-na
6-2SUPERSERVER 6015TW-T/6015TW-INF User's ManualFigure 6-2. Chassis Rear View6-2 Control PanelEach control panel on the front of the chassis mus
Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup6-3Use caution when working around the SATA backplane. Do not touch the backplane with any metal objects and make sur
6-4SUPERSERVER 6015TW-T/6015TW-INF User's ManualFigure 6-3. Mounting a Drive in a CarrierFigure 6-4. Removing a SATA DriveInstalling/Removing Hot
Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup6-56-5 Power SupplyThe SuperServer 6015TW-T/6015TW-INF has a single 980 watt power supply. This power supply has the
viSUPERSERVER 6015TW-T/6015TW-INF User's ManualTable of ContentsChapter 1 Introduction1-1 Overview ...
6-6SUPERSERVER 6015TW-T/6015TW-INF User's ManualFigure 6-4. Removing the Power SupplyInstalling a New Power SupplyReplace the failed unit with th
Chapter 7: BIOS7-1Chapter 7 BIOS7-1 IntroductionThis chapter describes the Phoenix BIOS™ Setup utility for the X7DWT-INF. The Phoenix ROM BIOS is stor
7-2SUPERSERVER 6015TW-T/6015TW-INF User's Manual7-2 Running SetupDefault settings are in bold text unless otherwise Noted.The BIOS setup options
Chapter 7: BIOS7-3Main BIOS Setup MenuMain Setup FeaturesSystem TimeTo set the system date and time, key in the correct information in the appropriate
7-4SUPERSERVER 6015TW-T/6015TW-INF User's ManualMulti-Sector Transfers This item allows the user to specify the number of sectors per block to be
Chapter 7: BIOS7-5ICH RAID Code BaseSelect Intel to enable Intel's SATA RAID fi rmware. Select Adaptec to use Adaptec's HostRAID fi rmware. T
7-6SUPERSERVER 6015TW-T/6015TW-INF User's Manual7-4 Advanced SetupChoose Advanced from the Phoenix BIOS Setup Utility main menu with the arrow k
Chapter 7: BIOS7-7Power Button BehaviorIf set to Instant-Off, the system will power off immediately as soon as the user hits the power button. If set
7-8SUPERSERVER 6015TW-T/6015TW-INF User's ManualMemory CacheCache System BIOS AreaThis setting allows you to designate a reserve area in the sys
Chapter 7: BIOS7-9Cache Extended MemoryIf enabled, this feature will allow the data stored in the extended memory area to be cached (written) into a b
viiTable of ContentsInstalling the Inner Rails ... 2-4Installing the Out
7-10SUPERSERVER 6015TW-T/6015TW-INF User's ManualSlot1 PCI-Exp x16 Access the submenu for each of the settings above to make changes to the foll
Chapter 7: BIOS7-11Intel VT for Directed I/O <VT-d>Select Enabled to bring up the following Intel VT for Directed I/O (VT-d) Confi guration sub
7-12SUPERSERVER 6015TW-T/6015TW-INF User's ManualHigh Temperature DRAM OperationWhen set to Enabled, the BIOS will refer to the SPD table to set
Chapter 7: BIOS7-13Route Port 80h Cycles toThis feature allows the user to decide which bus to send debug information to. The options are Disabled, P
7-14SUPERSERVER 6015TW-T/6015TW-INF User's ManualFast String Operations (Available when supported by the CPU)Set to Enabled to enable the fast st
Chapter 7: BIOS7-15DCA Delay Clocks (Available when supported by the CPU)This feature allows the user to set the clock delay setting from snoop to pre
7-16SUPERSERVER 6015TW-T/6015TW-INF User's ManualModeThis setting allows you to set the type of device that will be connected to serial port B.
Chapter 7: BIOS7-17Console RedirectionAccess the submenu to make changes to the following settings. COM Port AddressThis item allows you to specify w
7-18SUPERSERVER 6015TW-T/6015TW-INF User's ManualHardware Monitor LogicCPU Temperature ThresholdThis feature displays a predefi ned CPU overheati
Chapter 7: BIOS7-19IPMI (The option is available only when an IPMI card is installed in the system.)IPMI Specifi cation Version: This item displays th
viiiSUPERSERVER 6015TW-T/6015TW-INF User's Manual5-6 Installing Memory ...
7-20SUPERSERVER 6015TW-T/6015TW-INF User's ManualOS Boot Watch DogSet to Enabled to enable OS Boot Watch Dog. The options are Enabled and Disable
Chapter 7: BIOS7-21Realtime Sensor DataThis feature display information from motherboard sensors, such as temperatures, fan speeds and voltages of va
7-22SUPERSERVER 6015TW-T/6015TW-INF User's Manual7-5 SecurityChoose Security from the Phoenix BIOS Setup Utility main menu with the arrow keys. Y
Chapter 7: BIOS7-237-6 BootChoose Boot from the Phoenix BIOS Setup Utility main menu with the arrow keys. You should see the following display. See
7-24SUPERSERVER 6015TW-T/6015TW-INF User's Manual7-7 ExitChoose Exit from the Phoenix BIOS Setup Utility main menu with the arrow keys. You shou
A-1Appendix A: BIOS POST MessagesAppendix A BIOS POST MessagesDuring the Power-On Self-Test (POST), the BIOS will check for problems. If a problem is
A-2SUPERSERVER 6015TW-T/6015TW-INF User's ManualSystem CMOS checksum bad - Default confi guration usedSystem CMOS has been corrupted or modifi ed i
A-3Appendix A: BIOS POST Messagesslows system performance considerably.CPU ID:CPU socket number for Multi-Processor error.EISA CMOS not writeableServe
A-4SUPERSERVER 6015TW-T/6015TW-INF User's ManualI/O device IRQ confl ictI/O device IRQ confl ict error.PS/2 Mouse Boot Summary Screen:PS/2 Mouse in
A-5Appendix A: BIOS POST MessagesPress <F2> to enter SetupOptional message displayed during POST. Can be turned off in Setup.PS/2 Mouse:PS/2 mou
Chapter 1 Introduction1-1 OverviewThe SuperServer 6015TW-T/6015TW-INF is a "1U Twin" server comprised of the SC808T-980 1U chassis and two (
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Appendix B: BIOS POST CodesB-1Appendix B BIOS POST CodesThis section lists the POST (Power On Self Test) codes for the PhoenixBIOS. POST codes are div
B-2SUPERSERVER 6015TW-T/6015TW-INF User's ManualPOST Code Description17h Initialize cache before memory Auto size18h 8254 timer initial
Appendix B: BIOS POST CodesB-3POST Code Description5Ch Test RAM between 512 and 640 kB60h Test extended memory62h Test extended memory a
B-4SUPERSERVER 6015TW-T/6015TW-INF User's ManualPOST Code Description99h Check for SMART Drive (optional)9Ch Set up Power Management9Dh
Appendix B: BIOS POST CodesB-5The following are for the boot block in Flash ROMPOST Code DescriptionE0h Initialize the chipsetE1h Initialize
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Appendix C: Intel HostRAID Setup GuidelinesC-1Appendix C Intel HostRAID Setup GuidelinesAfter all the hardware has been installed, you must fi rst confi
C-2SUPERSERVER 6015TW-T/6015TW-INF User's ManualThe Intel HostRAID Confi gurationsThe following RAID levels are supported:RAID 0 (Data Striping):
Appendix C: Intel HostRAID Setup GuidelinesC-3Using the Intel ESB2 SATA RAID Utility ProgramCreating, Deleting and Resetting RAID Volumes:a. After the
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