SBI-7126T-S6Blade ModuleUser’s ManualRevison 1.0
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xiList of TablesTable 1-1. SBI-7126T-S6 Blade Specification Features ...1-2Table 3-1. Populating Twelve Memory Slots f
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1-1Chapter 1Introduction1-1 OverviewThe SBI-7126T-S6 blade module is a compact self-contained server that connects into a pre-cabled enclosure that pr
SBI-7126T-S6 Blade Module User’s Manual1-21-3 Blade Module FeaturesTable 1-1 lists the main features of the SBI-7126T-S6 blade module. See the proceed
1-3Chapter 1: IntroductionStorageThe SBI-7126T-S6 blade module can have six 2.5" SAS(2) or SATA (Serial ATA) hard disk drives in front-mounted ea
SBI-7126T-S6 Blade Module User’s Manual1-41-4 Contacting SupermicroHeadquartersAddress: Super Micro Computer, Inc.980 Rock Ave.San Jose, CA 95131 U.S.
2-1Chapter 2System Safety2-1 Electrical Safety PrecautionsBasic electrical safety precautions should be followed to protect yourself from harm and the
SBI-7126T-S6 Blade Module User’s Manual2-22-2 General Safety PrecautionsFollow these rules to ensure general safety:• Keep the area around the SuperBl
3-1Chapter 3Setup and Installation3-1 OverviewThis chapter covers the setup and installation of the blade module and its components.3-2 Installing Bla
SBI-7126T-S6 Blade Module User’s ManualiiThe information in this User’s Manual has been carefully reviewed and is believed to be accurate. The vendor
SBI-7126T-S6 Blade Module User’s Manual3-2Removing/Replacing the Blade CoverThe blade cover must be removed to access the mainboard when you need to i
3-3Chapter 3: Setup and InstallationFigure 3-1. Inserting a Blade into the EnclosureFigure 3-2. Locking the Blade into Position
SBI-7126T-S6 Blade Module User’s Manual3-43-3 Processor InstallationOne or two processors may be installed to the mainboard of each blade unit. See Ch
3-5Chapter 3: Setup and Installation8. Place the heatsink on the processor then tighten two diagonal screws until snug, then the other two screws.9. W
SBI-7126T-S6 Blade Module User’s Manual3-6Figure 3-4. Installing the Onboard Battery3-5 Memory InstallationThe mainboard of each blade unit must be po
3-7Chapter 3: Setup and InstallationNOTE: The DIMM slot number specified in Table 3-1 equals the DIMM slot to be populated. A “---” indicates that the
SBI-7126T-S6 Blade Module User’s Manual3-8DIMM InstallationInstalling DIMM Memory Modules1. Power down the blade module (see "Powering Down a Bla
3-9Chapter 3: Setup and Installation3-6 Hard Disk Drive InstallationHard disk drives are installed in “carriers” which are hot-swappable and can be re
SBI-7126T-S6 Blade Module User’s Manual3-10Figure 3-7. Installing a Hard Drive in a Carrier
3-11Chapter 3: Setup and Installation3-7 Installing the Operating SystemAn operating system (OS) must be installed on each blade module. Blades with M
iiiPrefaceAbout this ManualThis manual is written for professional system integrators, Information Technology professionals, service personnel and tec
SBI-7126T-S6 Blade Module User’s Manual3-12NotesInstalling via Virtual Media (Drive Redirection)You can install the OS via Virtual Media through eithe
4-1Chapter 4Blade Module FeaturesFigure 4-1. SBI-7126T-S6 Blade Module Front ViewThis chapter describes the SBI-7126T-S6 blade module. Installation an
SBI-7126T-S6 Blade Module User’s Manual4-24-1 Control PanelEach blade has a similar control panel (Figure 4-2) with power on/off button, a KVM connect
4-3Chapter 4: Blade Module FeaturesPower ButtonEach blade has its own power button so that individual blade units within the enclosure may be turned o
SBI-7126T-S6 Blade Module User’s Manual4-44-2 MainboardThe mainboard of the SBI-7126T-S6 blade unit is a proprietary design, which is based on the Int
4-5Chapter 4: Blade Module FeaturesFigure 4-4. Intel 5500 Tylersburg Chipset Block DiagramTable 4-4. B8DT6 Mainboard Layout Item Description1 LGA 1366
SBI-7126T-S6 Blade Module User’s Manual4-6JumpersThe jumpers present on the mainboard are used by the manufacturer only; there are no jumpers used to
4-7Chapter 4: Blade Module Features4-3 Blade Unit ComponentsFigure 4-5. Exploded View of SBI-7126T-S6 Blade ModuleMain components of the SBI-7126T-S6
SBI-7126T-S6 Blade Module User’s Manual4-8NotesMemory SupportThe SBI-7126T-S6 blade module supports up to 96 GB/24 GB of ECC Registered/Unbuffered ECC
5-1Chapter 5RAID Setup ProcedureEach SBI-7126T-S6 blade module supports six hard drives, which may be used to create a RAID array. Use the LSI MegaRAI
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6-1Chapter 6BIOS6-1 IntroductionThis chapter describes the BIOS for Intel SuperBlade modules. The Intel Blade modules use a AMI™ ROM BIOS that is stor
SBI-7126T-S6 Blade Module User’s Manual6-26-2 BIOS UpdatesIt may be necessary to update the BIOS used in the blade modules on occasion. However, it is
6-3Chapter 6: BIOS3. Go to the VIRTUAL MEDIA menu and select FLOPPY IMAGE UPLOAD.4. BROWSE or OPEN to locate the *.img file on your desktop and select
SBI-7126T-S6 Blade Module User’s Manual6-46-4 Main BIOS SetupAll Main Setup options are described in this section.Use the UP/DOWN arrow keys to move a
6-5Chapter 6: BIOS6-5 Advanced SetupChoose Advanced from the BIOS Setup Utility main menu with the arrow keys to display the ADVANCED SETUP menu (Figu
SBI-7126T-S6 Blade Module User’s Manual6-6The items with a triangle beside them are sub-menus that can be accessed by highlighting the item and pressi
6-7Chapter 6: BIOSTable 6-3. CPU and Clock Configuration Sub-menu Menu Option DescriptionRatio CMOS SettingSets the ratio between CPU core clock and t
SBI-7126T-S6 Blade Module User’s Manual6-8RAID ID SupportThis setting allows you to select either the Intel or ADAPTEC RAID Configuration Utility to b
6-9Chapter 6: BIOSTable 6-6. SuperIO Configuration Sub-menu Menu Option DescriptionSerial Port1 AddressThis option specifies the base I/O port address
vTable of ContentsChapter 1 Introduction...1-11-1 Overview...
SBI-7126T-S6 Blade Module User’s Manual6-10Serial Debug Message LevelThis feature specifies what level of debug messages to display. The default optio
6-11Chapter 6: BIOSRestore on AC Power LossThis option allows you to specify what your system will do when power is restored after an AC power loss. O
SBI-7126T-S6 Blade Module User’s Manual6-12Table 6-9. AHCI Configuration Sub-menu Menu Option DescriptionAHCI BIOS SupportThis option enables AHCI BIO
6-13Chapter 6: BIOSClear BMC System Event LogThis option allows you to clear the BMC system log. Select Cancel to keep the BMC system log and Ok with
SBI-7126T-S6 Blade Module User’s Manual6-14NotesTable 6-12. MPS Configuration Sub-menu Menu Option DescriptionMPS RevisionThis option allows you to se
6-15Chapter 6: BIOS6-6 SecurityTable 6-16. System Health Monitor Sub-menu Menu Option DescriptionSystem Health Monitor ScreenThis screen displays info
SBI-7126T-S6 Blade Module User’s Manual6-16Choose Security from the AMI BIOS Setup Utility main menu with the arrow keys to bring up the SECURITY SETU
6-17Chapter 6: BIOS6-7 BootChoose Boot from the AMI BIOS Setup Utility main menu with the arrow keys to bring up the BOOT SETUP menu (Figure 6-4). Sec
SBI-7126T-S6 Blade Module User’s Manual6-18AddOn ROM Display ModeThis option allows you to set the display mode for Option ROM. Options include Force
6-19Chapter 6: BIOS6-8 ExitChoose EXIT from the AMI BIOS Setup Utility main menu with the arrow keys to display the EXIT SETUP menu (Figure 6-5). All
SBI-7126T-S6 Blade Module User’s Manualvi3-9 Configuring and Setting up RAID ...3-12Chapter 4 Blade Modu
SBI-7126T-S6 Blade Module User’s Manual6-206-9 Hardware Health InformationThis section provides further details concerning the SYSTEM HEALTH MONITOR s
6-21Chapter 6: BIOSSystem TemperatureThe system temperature is displayed (in degrees Celsius and Fahrenheit) as it is detected by the BIOS.Voltage Mon
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A-1Appendix ABIOS POST CodesA-1 BIOS POST MessagesDuring the Power-On Self-Test (POST), the BIOS will check for problems. If a problem is found, the B
SBI-7126T-S6 Blade Module User’s ManualA-2Previous boot incomplete - Default configuration usedPrevious POST did not complete successfully. POST loads
A-3:A-2 BIOS POST CodesThis section lists the POST (Power-On Self-Test) codes for the AMI BIOS. POST codes are divided into two categories: recoverabl
SBI-7126T-S6 Blade Module User’s ManualA-4Recoverable POST ErrorsWhen a recoverable type of error occurs during POST, the BIOS will display an POST co
A-5:22h 1-3-1-3 Test 8742 Keyboard Controller28h Auto size DRAM29h Initialize POST Memory Manager2Ah Clear 512 kB base RAM2Ch 1-3-4-1 RAM failure o
SBI-7126T-S6 Blade Module User’s ManualA-65Ch Test RAM between 512 and 640 kB60h Test extended memory62h Test extended memory address lines64h Jum
A-7:93h Build MPTABLE for multi-processor boards95h Install CD ROM for boot96h Clear huge ES segment register98h 1-2 Search for option ROMs. One lo
viiTerminal POST Errors...A-4
SBI-7126T-S6 Blade Module User’s ManualA-8The following are for the boot block in Flash ROM:C4h Initialize system error handlerC5h PnPnd dual CMOS (
A-9:If the BIOS detects error 2C, 2E, or 30 (base 512K RAM error), it displays an additional word-bitmap (xxxx) indicating the address line or bits th
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DisclaimerThe products sold by Supermicro are not intended for and will not be used in life support systems, medical equipment, nuclear facilities or
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ixList of FiguresFigure 1-1. Full Rack of Blade Enclosures and Blade Servers .......1-3Figure 3-1. Inserting a Blade into the Enclos
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