SUPER MICRO Computer 5016T-TB Overheat/Fan Fail/UID LED, HDD LED/UID Switch, Power On LED

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Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup

Overheat/Fan Fail/UID LED

Connect an LED to pins 7 and 8 of JF1 to provide UID signals and advanced warning of chassis overheating. Re- fer to the table on the right for pin definitions.

NIC2 (JLAN2) LED

OH/Fan Fail/UID LED Pin Definitions (JF1)

Pin# Definition

7Vcc/UID LED

8OH/Fan Fail LED

OH/Fan Fail Indicator

Status

State Definition

Off

Normal

On

Overheat

Flashing

Fan Fail

 

 

The LED connections for JLAN2 are on pins 9 and 10 of JF1. Attach an LED cable to display network activ- ity. See the table on the right for pin definitions.

NIC1 (JLAN1) LED

The LED connections for JLAN1 are on pins 11 and 12 of JF1. Attach an LED cable to display network activ- ity. See the table on the right for pin definitions.

HDD LED/UID Switch

The HDD LED and UID switch con- nections are located on pins 13 and 14 of JF1. Attach a cable here to indicate HDD activity or UID (Unit Identifica- tion) status. See the table on the right for pin definitions.

NIC2 LED

Pin Definitions (JF1)

Pin# Definition

9Vcc

10Ground

NIC1 LED

Pin Definitions (JF1)

Pin# Definition

11Vcc

12Ground

HDD LED

Pin Definitions (JF1)

Pin# Definition

13Vcc

14HD Active

Power On LED

The Power On LED connector is lo- cated on pins 15 and 16 of JF1 (use JLED for a 3-pin connector). This connection is used to provide LED indication of power being supplied to the system. See the table on the right for pin definitions.

Power LED

Pin Definitions (JF1)

Pin# Definition

155V Stby

16Control

5-15

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Contents Super Manual Revision 1.0a Release Date December 29 About This Manual PrefaceManual Organization Advanced Chassis Setup Advanced Motherboard SetupBios Preface Table of Contents System Safety Viii Advanced Chassis Setup Page Overview Chapter IntroductionMotherboard Features Intel X58/ICH10R Chipset System Block Diagram Server Chassis Features Headquarters Contacting SupermicroEurope Asia-PacificPage Preparing for Setup Chapter Server InstallationUnpacking the System Rack Precautions Choosing a Setup LocationRack Mounting Considerations Ambient Operating TemperatureIdentifying the Sections of the Rack Rails Installing the System into a RackInstalling the Rack Rails Installing the Chassis RailsInstalling the Server into a Rack Installing the Server into the RackInstalling the Server into a Telco Rack Installing the Server into a Telco RackAccessing the Inside of the System Figure Checking the Serverboard SetupAccessing the Inside of the System Checking the Drives Checking the Drive Bay SetupPower Reset ButtonChapter System Interface Control Panel ButtonsHDD Overheat/Fan FailSerial ATA Drive Carrier LEDs Page Electrical Safety Precautions Chapter System SafetyGeneral Safety Precautions ESD Precautions Installing the Onboard Battery Operating PrecautionsHandling the Serverboard Chapter Advanced Serverboard SetupUnpacking Serverboard InstallationConnecting Data Cables Connecting CablesConnecting Power Cables Connecting the Control PanelI/O Ports Control Panel Header PinsInstalling an LGA1366 Processor Installing the Processor and HeatsinkCPU Installing a Passive CPU Heatsink Removing the Heatsink Installing & Removing DIMMs Installing Memory ModulesMaximum Memory Possible Memory SupportPossible System Memory Allocation & Availability Adding PCI Expansion CardsX8STi Layout Not drawn to scale Serverboard DetailsX8STi Quick Reference Jumper Description Default SettingConnector Definitions Power On LED HDD LED/UID SwitchOverheat/Fan Fail/UID LED Fan Headers NMI ButtonATX PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Ports Serial PortsWake-On-LAN Chassis IntrusionExternal Speaker/Internal Buzzer Overheat/Fan Fail LEDOnboard Power LED Power Supply SMBus HeaderUniversal Serial Bus USB Sgpio HeadersAlarm Reset Power Supply Fail LED HeaderButton Unit Identifier ButtonVGA Enable/Disable Jumper SettingsExplanation of Jumpers Cmos ClearWatch Dog Enable/Disable LAN1/2 Enable/DisableUSB Wake-Up BMC Enable/Disable Onboard IndicatorsSMBus to PCI Slots LAN1/2 LEDsBMC Heartbeat LED Onboard Power LED LE1Floppy and Sata Ports Floppy Drive ConnectorSata Ports Installing Software Supero Doctor Supero Doctor III Interface Display Screen Remote Control Page Static-Sensitive Devices Chapter Advanced Chassis SetupChassis Front View Control PanelSystem Fan Failure System FansAccessing the Drive Bays Drive Bay Installation/RemovalSerial ATA Drive Installation Mounting a Sata Drive in a Drive Carrier Sata Power Cables DVD-ROM Drive InstallationPower Supply Failure Power SupplyPage How To Change the Configuration Data Starting Bios Setup UtilityChapter IntroductionStarting the Setup Utility Main SetupSystem Time/System Date System Memory ProcessorXboot Feature Advanced Setup ConfigurationsXProcessor & Clock Options Clock Spread Spectrum Hardware Prefetcher Available when supported by the CPUActive Processor Cores Intel Eist TechnologyCore Ratio Limit Intel Turbo Boost Configuration Turbo Ratio Limit Program~ 3 Core Ratio Limit TDC Limit OverrideXAdvanced Chipset Control QPI L0s and L1 Memory ModeMemory Frequency Demand ScrubbingTemperature Rise Inlet TemperatureHigh Performance Event Timer Air FlowIntel VT-d Active State Power ManagementIntel I/OAT USB FunctionsXide / Floppy Configuration IDE Detect Timeout secFloppy a SATA#1 ConfigurationPIO Mode LBA/Large ModeType Block Multi-Sector TransferA.R.T. For Hard disk drives DMA Mode32Bit Data Transfer XPCI/PnP Configuration XSuper IO Device Configuration XRemote Access ConfigurationXHardware Health Configuration System Temperature CPU Temperature/System TemperatureCPU Temperature Xacpi Configuration Xipmi Configuration X8STi-F/X8STi-3F Only XTrusted ComputingSet LAN Configuration Clear BMC System Event LogSet PEF Configuration AbledXEvent Log Configuration Supervisor Password Security SettingsUser Password Change Supervisor PasswordXBoot Device Priority Boot ConfigurationBoot Sector Virus Protection XHard Disk Drives Exit OptionsXRemovable Drives XCD/DVD DrivesLoad Fail-Safe Defaults Load Optimal DefaultsDiscard Changes and Exit Discard ChangesRecoverable Post Error Beep Codes Appendix a Post Error Beep CodesPage Installing Windows on RAID Systems Appendix B Installing the Windows OSInstalling Windows on Non-RAID Systems Processors Appendix C System SpecificationsChassis Appendix C System Specifications

5016T-TB specifications

The Super Micro Computer 5016T-TB is a powerful and versatile server chassis designed to meet the increasing demands of data centers and enterprise environments. Tailored for high-performance computing, it combines a robust architecture with advanced technologies, making it an ideal choice for various applications, including cloud computing, virtualization, and mission-critical workloads.

One of the standout features of the 5016T-TB is its compact form factor, which optimizes space in server racks while providing exceptional performance. The chassis supports dual Intel Xeon processors, allowing users to harness substantial computing power for processing complex tasks. Additionally, it accommodates up to 512GB of DDR3 ECC memory, ensuring data integrity and stability, crucial for applications in need of reliability.

The server is equipped with six hot-swap drive bays, supporting both SAS and SATA drives, which allows for rapid data access and redundancy. This design contributes to enhanced data security and availability, as swapping out drives can be done without interrupting operations. The 5016T-TB supports multiple RAID configurations, providing users with flexible options for storage management and fault tolerance.

With a focus on connectivity, the Super Micro 5016T-TB features several PCI Express slots, enabling users to expand functionality with additional networking or storage cards. It comes with onboard Intel Gigabit Ethernet ports, ensuring high-speed network connections essential for data-intensive applications. The server chassis is also designed for efficient cooling, incorporating optimized airflow patterns to maintain optimal operating temperatures, which prolongs the lifespan of components and enhances overall performance.

In terms of energy efficiency, the 5016T-TB is compliant with various environmental standards and features advanced power management technologies. This not only reduces operational costs but also decreases the carbon footprint of the data center.

Another significant characteristic of this server is its management capabilities. Supermicro provides dedicated management tools for monitoring system health, temperature, and power consumption, which are essential for proactive infrastructure management.

With its robust build, substantial scalability, and advanced features, the Super Micro Computer 5016T-TB stands out as a reliable option for businesses looking to enhance their computing infrastructure. Whether for virtualized environments or resource-intensive applications, it represents a commitment to delivering high performance and flexibility for diverse IT needs.