Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

X8STi Quick Reference

Jumper

Description

Default Setting

JBMC1

BMC Enable/Disable

Pins 1-2 (Enabled)

JBT1

CMOS Clear

(See Section 5-10)

JI2C1/JI2C2

SMB to PCI Slots

Closed (Disabled)

JPG1

VGA Enable/Disable

Pins 1-2 (Enabled)

JPL1/JPL2

LAN 1/2 Enable/Disable

Pins 1-2 (Enabled)

JPUSB1

USB0/1 Wake-up

Pins 1-2 (Enabled)

JPUSB2

FP USB 2/3, 4/5 Wake-up

Pins 1-2 (Enabled)

JPUSB3

FP USB 6, 7 Wake-up

Pins 1-2 (Enabled)

JWD

Watch Dog Timer Enable

Pins 1-2 (Reset)

Connector

 

Description

 

COM1/COM2

 

COM1/COM2 Serial Port/Header

FAN 1-6

 

Chassis/CPU Fan Headers

Floppy

 

Floppy Disk Drive Connector

I-Button

 

I-Button Socket (for RAID 5 support)

I-SATA0, I-SATA5

SATA Ports

 

JAR

 

Alarm Reset Header

 

JD1

 

Speaker Header

 

JF1

 

Front Panel Connector

 

JL1

 

Chassis Intrusion Header

 

JLED

 

Power LED Header

 

JOH

 

Overheat LED Header

 

JPW1

 

24-pin Main ATX Power Connector

JPW2

 

+12V 8-pin CPU Power Connector

JPWF

 

Power Supply Fail LED Header

JWOL

 

Wake-On-LAN Header

 

LAN1/2

 

Gigabit Ethernet (RJ45) Ports

SMB_PS1

 

PWR supply (I2C) System Management Bus

T-SGPIO-0, T-SGPIO-1

Serial General Purpose Input/Output Headers

UID

 

Unit Identifier Button

 

USB0/1

 

Universal Serial Bus (USB) Ports

USB2/3, USB4/5/6/7

Onboard USB Ports, Headers

See section 5-11 for descriptions of the onboard LEDs.

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SUPER MICRO Computer 5016T-TB user manual X8STi Quick Reference, Jumper Description Default Setting

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.