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QUANTA QSSC-S99K 2U User Manual

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User’s Manual
2U 2-Way x86 Server
QSSC-S99K 2U
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QUANTA QSSC-S99K 2U Specifications

General IconGeneral
Form Factor2U
Memory24x DDR4 DIMM slots
StorageUp to 24 x 2.5"
Power SupplyRedundant power supplies
ManagementIPMI 2.0 with KVM over IP
ProcessorUp to two Intel® Xeon® Scalable Processors

Summary

Regional EMC Compliance Information

FCC Verification Notice (USA only)

Device compliance with FCC rules for harmful interference in commercial environments.

INDUSTRY CANADA (Canada only)

Digital apparatus compliance with Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.

CE Declaration of Conformity (EUROPE only)

Product compliance with European Low Voltage and EMC Directives.

China RoHS Declaration Table

Table indicating hazardous substance content in components against SJ/T 11363-2006.

Safety Information

Equipment Location

Guidelines for server placement concerning service personnel access and user visual field.

Rack Mounting of Systems

Safety precautions for securing and loading servers in a rack.

Typographic Conventions

Personal Inventory

Chapter 1 Introduction

Checklist

List of items to verify after unpacking the QSSC-S99K 2U server system.

A Tour of the System

Description of the external features of the hot-swap version of the QSSC-S99K 2U.

System Controls and LEDs Description

Details on front and rear panel controls and LED indicators for system status.

Chapter 2 Installing Hardware

Safety Measures

Guidelines to prevent damage from static electricity and ensure safe working practices.

QSSC-S99K 2U Mainboard Components

Illustration and identification of key components on the mainboard.

Installing Hard Drives

Step-by-step instructions for installing Hard Disk Drives (HDDs) into the system.

Removing the Chassis Cover

Procedure for removing the server's top chassis cover.

Installing CPUs

Detailed instructions for safely installing Central Processing Units (CPUs).

Installing Memory

Procedure for installing DDR3 DIMM memory modules into the slots.

Replacing the Motherboard

Comprehensive steps for removing and replacing the system's motherboard.

Chapter 3 BIOS

BIOS System Support

Overview of BIOS support for system features and standards.

BIOS Features

List of key features and capabilities provided by the BIOS.

BIOS POST

Explanation of the Power-On Self Test process and error handling by BIOS.

Hotkeys

List of BIOS hotkeys for accessing setup and performing actions during POST.

System Management BIOS (SMBIOS)

Details on SMBIOS version support and system information.

ACPI BIOS Specification

Explanation of ACPI states (S0, S1, S4) supported by the system.

Query System Address Map

Information on using INT 15H, E820H call for querying system memory address map.

Chapter 4 BMC

Introduction

Overview of AST2050 BMC functionality and communication interface.

Acronyms

Glossary of terms and acronyms used in the BMC section.

Server System Overview

Concept block diagram and role of BMC in server management.

BMC Key Features and Functions

Summary of essential features and capabilities of the BMC.

POST Error Messages and Handling

Description of POST progress codes, error messages, and system responses.

IPMI 1.5 / 2.0 Command Support List

List of supported IPMI 1.5 and 2.0 commands.

Sensor Device Commands

Commands related to retrieving and managing sensor data records.

Temperature Monitoring

Details on AST2050 temperature sensors and threshold monitoring.

Watchdog

Explanation of watchdog timer functionality and timeout action support.

Sensor and SDR definition

Defines sensor relate SDR format and provides sensor type SDR definition tables.

Chapter 5 ESMS

Introduction

Overview of ESMS web utility for system information and remote management.

Web Interface

Details on web GUI requirements, login, and system management interface.

Login

Procedure for logging into the BMC web interface using username and password.

System Information

Viewing system information, BMC details, firmware, and BIOS versions.

List FRU

Displays Field Replaceable Unit (FRU) information for system components.

Component

Information on CPU and memory slots, including ID, status, and model.

Server Identify

Controls and displays the status of the server's indicator LED.

Server Health

View sensor readings and event logs for server health monitoring.

Sensor Readings

Displays all sensor readings and threshold settings from the managed system.

Event Log

Displays system events logged by BMC, BIOS, or OS, with sorting capabilities.

Configuration

Access to various configuration settings: Alerts, Network, SOL, Users, PEF, SSL.

Alerts

Configure alert destinations for platform events via email or SNMP trap.

Mouse Mode

Configuration options for absolute or relative mouse cursor control.

PEF

Configure Platform Event Filters to define actions for system events.

Network

Settings for network configuration, including IP address and VLAN.

SSL

Procedure for uploading new SSL certificates and private keys.

VLAN Settings

Configuration options for enabling and managing VLAN functionality.

SOL

Configuration settings for Serial Over LAN, including baud rate and privilege level.

Web Session

Allows adjustment of the web session timeout value.

SNMP

Configuration of the community string for SNMP trap server.

SMTP

Configuration of the IP address for the SMTP mail server.

Users

Managing user accounts: adding, modifying, and deleting users.

KVM Interface

Setup instructions for Internet Explorer to enable KVM console redirection.

Setting up Internet Explorer

Configuration steps for Internet Explorer to support KVM console redirection.

Help

Access to help information, including About JViewer for version details.

Remote Control

Initiate Console Redirection and view Server Power Status.

Console Redirection

Launch the redirection console via Java viewer for remote server management.

Server Power Control

View current power status and remotely control server power operations.

Language

Select the preferred language from the available languages list.

User Privilege for Web

Definition table for web user privileges and access rights.

Video

Controls for video redirection, including start, stop, and full-screen modes.

Keyboard

Mapping of client keyboard keys to host keyboard functions during redirection.

Mouse

Options for mouse synchronization and cursor control during remote sessions.

Device

Controls for device redirection, including CD-ROM, ISO, Floppy, and Floppy Image.

Appendix A Support

Before you Begin

Essential precautions and tools required before starting server maintenance.

Installing the Rack Brackets

Procedure for installing rack mount brackets onto the server chassis.

Troubleshooting Sequence

A systematic approach to diagnosing and resolving common server issues.

Server Boot Issues

Diagnosing problems preventing the system from booting after installation or changes.

Status LED Descriptions

Detailed explanation of front and rear panel status LED indicators.

Front Panel

Description of status LEDs located on the front panel of the server.

Rear Panel

Description of status LEDs located on the rear panel of the server.

AMI POST Errors and Beep Codes

Information on AMI POST checkpoints and beep codes for system debugging.

Bootblock Initialization Code Checkpoints

List of checkpoints during the bootblock initialization phase of the BIOS.

POST Code Checkpoints

List of checkpoints occurring during the POST phase of the BIOS.

Beep Codes

Table describing beep codes used in the boot block for error indication.

POST Error Messages and Handling

Details on POST error messages, their types (Warning, Pause, Halt), and handling.

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