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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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.

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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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