Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup

Power Supply Fail LED Header

Connect a cable from your power sup- ply to JPWF to provide a warning of power supply failure. This warning sig- nal is passed through the PWR_LED pin to indicate of a power failure on the chassis. See the table on the right for pin definitions.

Alarm Reset

If three power supply modules are installed, the system can notify you when any of the three fails. Connect JAR to a micro-switch to enable you to turn off the alarm that is activated when a power module fails. See the table on the right for pin definitions.

I-Button

The I-Button, located near the floppy connector, is a computer chip en- closed in a durable stainless contain- er to enable RAID 5 under Software RAID mode. See the table on the right for pin definitions.

Unit Identifier Button

SW1 is a Unit Identifier (UID) button and is located next to FAN6. There is another UID button located on the control panel. When you push either UID button, both Rear UID and Front Panel UID Indicators will illuminate. Push either button again to turn off both indicators. These UID indicators provide easy identification of a system unit that may be in need of service.

PWR Supply Fail LED

Pin Definitions (JPWF)

Pin# Definition

1PWR 1: Fail

2PWR 2: Fail

3PWR 3: Fail

4Signal: Alarm Reset

Note: This feature is only available when using Supermicro redundant power supplies.

Alarm Reset

Pin Definitions (JAR)

Pin Setting

Definition

 

 

Pin 1

 

Ground

 

 

 

Pin 2

 

Alarm Reset

 

 

 

Note: This feature is only available when using Supermicro redundant power supplies.

I-Button

Pin Definitions

Pin# Definition

1 Ground

2GPIO1

3 Ground

UID Button

Pin# Definition

1Ground

2Ground

3Button In

4Ground

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SUPER MICRO Computer 5016T-TB user manual Power Supply Fail LED Header, Alarm Reset, Unit Identifier Button

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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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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