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QUANTA D51BV-2U User Manual

QUANTA D51BV-2U
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Version: 1.0
QuantaGrid Series
D51B-/D51BV-2U
Full-Featured Energy Efficient 2-Way Server
Energy Efficient 2-Socket GPU/ Xeon Phi™ Server
Users Guide

Table of Contents

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QUANTA D51BV-2U Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandQUANTA
ModelD51BV-2U
CategoryServer
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Legal Information

Copyright Notice

Details copyright and usage restrictions for the publication, including reproduction limits.

Disclaimer

States that document information is subject to change and disclaims warranties.

Conventions

Typographic Conventions

Describes typographic styles used for menu items, references, and keyboard keys.

Warning and Caution Indicators

Explains the meaning of warning and caution symbols and text.

Precautionary Measures

Safety Instructions about your system

General safety advice, component compliance, and precedence of documentation.

Warning and Cautions Symbols

Introduces safety symbols, starting with CAUTION and WARNING.

Warning and Cautions Symbols (Continued)

Continues listing safety symbols and their meanings.

Intended Application Uses

Specifies the intended environments for the product.

Site Selection

Guidelines for choosing a suitable operating environment for the system.

Equipment Handling Practices

Safe practices for moving and lifting the server equipment.

Power and Electrical Warnings

Critical warnings related to power connections and electrical safety.

System Access Warnings

Safety precautions to follow when accessing the internal components of the system.

Rack Mount Warnings

Installation guidelines for rack mounting, including anchoring and loading.

Electrostatic Discharge (ESD)

Precautions and procedures to prevent ESD damage to components.

Cooling and Airflow

Guidelines for maintaining proper airflow and preventing overheating.

Laser Peripherals or Devices

Safety notes regarding laser devices and optical transceivers.

System Power On/Off

Procedures for safely powering the system on and off.

Hazardous Conditions and Cables

Warnings about electrical hazards from cables and system components.

Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) and Protection

Reiterates ESD precautions and handling of sensitive components.

ESD and Handling Boards

Specific guidance on handling sensitive circuit boards.

Installing or Removing Jumpers

Instructions for safely installing and removing jumpers.

General Information

Explains terminology like "rack" and emphasizes reading the guide before servicing.

Assembly Safety Guidelines

Power System and Site Safety

Covers power system servicing and site selection criteria.

Rack Mounting and Handling Warnings

Warns about rack weight limits and handling heavy objects.

Structure of this guide

Chapter 1: About the System

Introduces the system and its main features.

Chapter 2: BIOS

Covers BIOS architecture, update utility, and server management.

Chapter 3: BMC

Details information and key features of the Baseboard Management Controller.

Chapter 4: Regulatory and Compliance Information

Provides regulatory and compliance details for the system.

About the System

1.1 Introduction

Overview of QuantaGrid D51B-2U and D51BV-2U servers, highlighting features.

Greener and More Powerful (D51B-2U)

Details power efficiency and thermal design for D51B-2U.

Greener and More Powerful (D51BV-2U)

Details power efficiency and thermal design for D51BV-2U.

Double GPU/Xeon Phi Support (D51BV-2U)

Highlights expanded GPU/Xeon Phi support for HPC.

Full-Featured Design for Storage/Computing (D51B-2U)

Describes storage and memory capabilities for D51B-2U.

Full-Featured Design for Storage/Computing (D51BV-2U)

Describes storage and memory capabilities for D51BV-2U.

Flexible I/O Options

Discusses I/O scalability and OCP LAN mezzanine card solutions.

System Specifications Overview

Lists form factor, dimensions, and storage specifications.

System Specifications (Power, Processor, Memory)

Continues specs for power supply, fan, processor, and memory.

System Specifications (Storage, Video, I/O)

Details onboard storage, video, and rear I/O specifications.

Package Contents

Included Items

Lists the components included in the system package.

A Tour of the System

System Overview

Provides a visual overview of the server's internal components.

Component Overview (3.5" HDD)

Details the component overview for the 3.5" HDD configuration.

System Front View

Illustrates and describes the front panel components and HDD bays.

Front Control Panel Details

Details the icons, names, and functions of the front control panel.

System Rear View

Identifies and describes the ports and components on the rear panel.

LED Definitions

Front Panel LED Behavior

Explains the behavior and meaning of front panel LEDs.

LAN Port LEDs

Describes the status and activity LEDs for RJ45 LAN ports.

Front HDD LED Status

Explains the status and activity LEDs for front HDDs.

Rear Storage Device LED Status

Details LED status for rear storage devices.

BIOS

Chapter 2 BIOS Overview

Introduces the BIOS section and its topics.

2.1 BIOS Setup Utility

Explains the purpose and access method for the BIOS Setup utility.

BIOS Setup Operation and Layout

Covers BIOS Setup features, language, console redirection, and screen layout.

Entering BIOS Setup

Instructions on how to access the BIOS Setup utility during boot.

BIOS Keyboard Commands

Details the keyboard shortcuts for navigating the BIOS Setup utility.

BIOS Keyboard Commands (Continued)

Continues the list of keyboard commands for BIOS navigation and actions.

Menu Selection Bar

Explains the function of the menu selection bar in the BIOS Setup.

Server Platform Setup Utility Screens

Describes how screens are presented and guidelines for tables.

Main Screen Description

Details the components and information displayed on the BIOS Main screen.

Advanced Screen Introduction

Introduces the Advanced screen for system configuration options.

Advanced Screen Setup Items

Describes the setup items and options available on the Advanced screen.

Advanced Screen Parameters

Continues Advanced screen setup items, focusing on Ethernet.

IntelRCSetup Screen

Introduces the IntelRCSetup screen for performance and power configuration.

IntelRCSetup Screen Options

Details the setup items within the IntelRCSetup screen.

Server Management Screen

Introduces the Server Management screen for BMC configuration.

Server Management Screen Settings

Describes BMC self-test, firmware, and IPMI settings.

Server Management Screen Options

Continues BMC server management settings like Watchdog timers and event logs.

Boot Options Screen

Explains how to configure boot devices and modes.

Boot Options Screen Configuration

Details boot configuration options like timeout, NumLock, and boot mode select.

Boot Options Screen Priorities

Continues boot option settings, including boot device priority.

Security Screen

Covers setting administrator and user passwords and locking front panel buttons.

Security Screen Settings

Describes password settings and secure boot options.

Exit Screen

Explains how to save/discard changes, restore defaults, or save user defaults.

Exit Screen Options

Details options for exiting the BIOS setup, including saving and resetting.

Loading BIOS Defaults

Describes methods for resetting system configuration to default values.

2.2 BIOS Update Utility

Explains the BIOS update process and potential effects.

BIOS Update Utility Process

Details the utility for updating BIOS on server platforms.

AFULNX: v2.39 Utility

Instructions for updating BIOS using the AFULNX utility on Linux.

ME Region Update

Mentions ME region update functionality.

BIOS Setting Utility (Linux)

Information on using AMISCE for importing/exporting BIOS settings in Linux.

BIOS Revision and CMOS Clear

How to identify BIOS revision and clear CMOS settings.

Clear BIOS Password

Procedures for clearing BIOS passwords using a jumper.

2.3 Server Management

Discusses standard and proprietary server management features.

Console Redirection

Explains video and keyboard redirection via a serial link.

Serial Configuration and Keystroke Mapping

Notes on serial settings and keystroke mapping for redirection.

Keystroke Mappings (Continued)

Continues the table of keystroke mappings for console redirection.

Headless Operation and Reset

Explains ESC key for headless operation and system reset.

Console Redirection Limitations

Notes limitations of BIOS console redirection.

Interface to Server Management

How BIOS passes baud rate to management controller.

Network BIOS Support and PXE Boot

Information on PXE boot implementation and support.

Checkpoints and Debug Header

Explains BIOS checkpoints for debugging and the debug header.

Debug Header Functions

Details debug header functions like error codes and reset switch.

BMC

Chapter 3 BMC Overview

Introduces the BMC section and its topics.

3.1 Server Management Software

Introduces server management software and BMC.

BMC Key Features and Power System

Lists BMC features, functions, and power control.

Front Panel User Interface

Details BMC interface functionality for control panel indicators and buttons.

Front Panel LEDs

Explains the behavior and meaning of front panel LEDs.

Status LED Activity (System Events)

Details Status LED activity for system events and errors.

Status LED Activity (Sensors)

Continues LED activity for fan, voltage, PSU, event log, and watchdog.

Status LED Activity (HDD) and LAN Interface

Details HDD LED status and BMC LAN interface capabilities.

BMC Session, User, and Serial Over LAN

Describes BMC user accounts, privilege levels, and SOL sessions.

Time Sync and SEL

Explains BMC time synchronization and System Event Log operation.

Platform Event Filter and Firmware Update

Details PEF configuration and BMC firmware upgrade process.

DOS Recovery Utility

Mentions the DOS recovery utility.

WebUI Update

Describes remote BMC updates via the Web console.

3.2 BMC Recovery

Provides guidelines for BMC recovery in DOS, Linux, and Windows systems.

Regulatory and Compliance Information

Chapter 4 Regulatory Overview

Introduces the regulatory and compliance section.

4.1 Electromagnetic Compatibility Notices

Details FCC and CE compliance statements for EMC.

FCC Verification Statement (USA)

Explains FCC compliance rules and measures for interference.

Europe (CE Declaration of Conformity)

States compliance with European Low Voltage and EMC Directives.

VCCI (Japan) and BSMI (Taiwan)

Notes VCCI and BSMI compliance requirements.

Regulated Specified Components

Guidelines for using compliant components to maintain UL listing.

RoHS Compliance

Details Quanta's compliance with the RoHS directive and threshold limits.

End of Life / Product Recycling

Information on product recycling and take-back programs.

4.2 Product Regulatory Compliance Markings

Lists product certification markings such as cULus, CE, FCC, VCCI, BSMI, and ICES.

Product Compliance Markings (Continued)

Lists further compliance markings like Recycling Package Mark and GOST-R.

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