XHardware Health Conﬁguration

Chapter 7: BIOS

Redirection After BIOS POST

Select Disabled to turn off Console Redirection after Power-On Self-Test (POST). Select Always to keep Console Redirection active all the time after POST. (Note: This setting may not be supported by some operating systems.) Select Boot Loader to keep Console Redirection active during POST and Boot Loader. The options are Disabled, Boot Loader, and Always.

Terminal Type

This feature allows the user to select the target terminal type for Console Redi- rection. The options are ANSI, VT100, and VT-UTF8.

VT-UTF8 Combo Key Support

A terminal keyboard deﬁnition that provides a way to send commands from a remote console. Available options are Enabled and Disabled.

Sredir Memory Display Delay

This feature deﬁnes the length of time in seconds to display memory information. The options are No Delay, Delay 1 Sec, Delay 2 Sec, and Delay 4 Sec.

This feature allows the user to monitor Hardware Health of the system and review the status of each item when displayed.

CPU Overheat Alarm

This option allows the user to select the CPU Overheat Alarm setting which de- termines when the CPU OH alarm will be activated to provide warning of possible CPU overheat.

Warning: Any temperature that exceeds the CPU threshold temperature predeﬁned by the CPU manufacturer may result in CPU overheat or system instability. When the CPU temperature reaches this predeﬁned threshold, the CPU and system cooling fans will run at full speed.

The options are:

•The Early Alarm: Select this setting if you want the CPU overheat alarm (includ- ing the LED and the buzzer) to be triggered as soon as the CPU temperature reaches the CPU overheat threshold as predeﬁned by the CPU manufacturer.

•The Default Alarm: Select this setting if you want the CPU overheat alarm (including the LED and the buzzer) to be triggered when the CPU temperature reaches about 5oC above the threshold temperature as predeﬁned by the CPU manufacturer to give the CPU and system fans additional time needed for CPU and system cooling. (See the notes on p. 7-18 for more information.)

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5016T-TB specifications

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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.

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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.

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