Gooxi D24RE Eagle Stream Platform 2U Model Servers User Manual
- May 15, 2024
- Gooxi
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SL401-G2 Rackmount Server
User Manual
Document version : 01
Release date: 2022/11/29
Shenzhen Gooxi Information Security Co., Ltd.
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Foreword
This manual is the product technical manual for the Gooxi Eagle Stream
platform 2U model servers. It primarily provides an introduction and
explanation of the product’s appearance, structure, hardware installation, and
basic configuration.
Please note that this manual is intended for reference and research purposes
for professional technical personnel. The installation and maintenance of this
product should only be performed by experienced technical personnel.
Modification Record
Manual version | Release date | Modification instructions |
---|---|---|
V1.0 | 11/29/2022 | Manual Optimization |
V1.1 | 12/29/2023 | Manual Optimization |
Product Introduction
1.1 Product Overview
SL401 Purley 4U dual-socket rackmount server is a new generation 4U dual-
socket rack server launched by Gooxi to meet the diverse needs of the
Internet, IDC (Internet Data Center), cloud computing, enterprise markets, and
telecommunications services. It is suitable for IT core operations, cloud
computing virtualization, high-performance computing, distributed storage, big
data processing, enterprise or telecommunications services, and other complex
workloads. This server boasts advantages such as low power consumption, strong
scalability, high reliability, easy management, and deployment. Its main
configurations include:
- Supports 2 Intel® Xeon® Scalable series processors (Sky Lake & Cascade Lake), and a single CPU supports 12 DDR4 DIMMs.
- Supports 2 types of panel chassis, 24 3.5-inch hard drive chassis and 36 3.5-inch hard drive chassis. Each hard drive can be repaired separately.
- The rear window supports expansion of 43.5-inch hard drive bay / 42.5-inch hard drive bay.
- Supports up to 11 PCIE expansion slots, which can be used to expand GPU cards, network cards, retimer cards, etc.
The physical image of the server with a 36-bay configuration is shown below:
1.2 Product Structure
Product exploded view of SL401 Purley 4U dual-socket rack server (example of
36-bay model)
No. | Name | No. | Name |
---|---|---|---|
1 | Wind shield | 8 | Fan module |
2 | Memory slot | 9 | Fan rack |
3 | Motherboard | 10 | PCIE module |
4 | CPU heat sink | 11 | Power module |
5 | IO panel | 12 | Front hard drive module |
6 | OCP 3.0 | 13 | Top cover |
7 | Chassis | 14 | Rear hard drive module |
Table 1-1
1.3 Logical Structure
The logic of the SL401 Purley 4U dual-socket rack server is as shown in the
following diagram:
- The CPU uses the third generation Intel® Xeon® Scalable processor, LGA3647 socket, TDP power consumption 205W.
- Each CPU supports 12 channels of DDR4, and each channel supports 2 memory modules, RDIMM/LRDIMM. Two CPUs support a maximum capacity of 9 TB (including Optane memory).
- DDR4 type: DDR4-2400/2666/2933ECC-RDIMM, ECC-LRDIMM.
- There are 3 PCIe riser slots on the motherboard: RISER1 has 24 PCIe lanes all from CPU0, RISER2 has 24 PCIe lanes all from CPU1, and RISER3 has 16 PCIe lanes from CPU1.
- The G4DCL-B motherboard provides 2 M.2 M Key SSD slots, supporting 2280 size, and only supporting PCIe X2 signal.
- The motherboard integrates 2 Gigabit network ports, using 88E1512 chip, from PCH.
- The PCH uses INTEL LEWISBURG C621/C622 series chipset.
- The PCH provides 14 SATA ports, with a maximum speed of 6Gb/s, compatible with SATA 1.5Gb/s and 3.0Gb/s. The SATA controller has 8 SATA ports, while the SSATA has 6 SATA ports. Among them, 8 SATA ports are introduced to 2 SFF8643 connectors in sequence, while the front 4 ports of SSATA are introduced to one SFF8643 connector, and the rear 2 ports are introduced to 7PIN SATA connectors for connecting SATA DOM and DVD.
- The BMC (Baseboard Management Controller) chip in the motherboard uses the AST2500 control chip from ASPEED company for IPMI remote management. It includes a VGA output port, a dedicated Gigabit RJ45 management network port, and is connected to the PCH via RMII/NCSI.
1.4 Product Specifications
Product Series | SL401-D24RE | SL401-D36RE |
---|---|---|
Product Type | 4U24 bay | 4U36 bay |
System Size | 798 433.4 176.5 mm (depthwidthheight) | |
Processor | Supports 1 or 2 3rd generation Intel® Xeon® Scalable series |
processors
Memory| 24 DDR4 memory slots, supporting DDR4
LRDIMM/RDIMM2400/2666 /2933 MHz; the maximum capacity of a single slot is
256GB, compatible with Optane memory, and the entire machine supports a
maximum memory capacity of 9 TB
Internal Storage Interface| 3 MiniSAS HD interfaces, 2 SATA DOM interfaces, 2
M.2 (NVMe) interfaces
External Hard Drive| The front supports 24 hot-swappable 3.5/2.5-inch SAS/SATA
hard drives, and the rear optionally supports two 2×3.5-inch hard drive
modules or two 2×2.5-inch hard drive modules.| The front supports 24 hot-
swappable 3.5/2.5-inch SAS/SATA hard drives, and the rear supports 12 hot-
swappable 3.5/2.5-inch SAS/SATA hard drives.
The rear optionally supports two 2×3.5
-inch hard drive modules or two 2×2.5
-inch hard drive modules.
External Port| Front port: 2 USB3.0
Rear: 1 VGA, 1 COM port, 2 USB3.0, 1 RJ45 Gigabit management network port, 2
Gigabit RJ45 network ports
PCIE Expansion Form| 6PCIe 3.0 full-height slots, 4PCIe 3.0 half -height
slots, 1 OCP 3.0 slot
PCIE Expansion Specification| Riser1/2: 1PCIe3.0x16+1PCIe3.0x8 or
3PCIe3.0x8
Riser3 : 1PCIe3.0x16 or 1PCIe3.0 x8+PCIe3.0x8(PCIe3.0x16 Slot) Riser4:
1PCIe3.0 x16 or 2PCIe3.0 x8
OCP: 1OCP3.0
Safety| Supports TPM module
Power Supply| Supports AC 220V 550W, 800W, 1300W, 1600W, 2200W redundant power
supply (adapted according to actual power)
Fan| Standard 88038 hot-swappable N+1 redundant fans, optional 8056 hot-
swappable N+1 redundant fans
IPMI| IPMI 2.0
Management Port| 1 dedicated RJ45 management network port
Certification| CCC
RoHS| Comply with RoHS2.0
Working Temperature &
Humidity
| Temperature 5℃~35℃/humidity 20%~80%RH non-condensing
Storage Temperature & Humidity| Short-term storage (≤72H): Temperature
-40℃~70℃/Humidity 20% ~ 90%RH, non-condensing (including packaging).
Long-term storage (>72H): Temperature 20℃~28℃/Humidity 30% ~ 70%RH,
non-condensing (including packaging).
Hardware Description
2.1 Front Panel
2.1.1 Appearance
- 24×3.5 -inch hard drive configuration
No.| Name| No.| Name
---|---|---|---
1| Left ear assembly| 3| Right ear assembly
2| 3.5-inch hard drive| | - 36 x3.5-inch hard drive configuration
No.| Name| No.| Name
---|---|---|---
1| Left ear assembly| 3| Front 3.5-inch hard drive
2| VGA interface| 4| Rear 3.5-inch hard drive
2.1.2 Indicator lights and buttons
C | Indicator light/button | No. | Indicator light/button |
---|---|---|---|
1 | GOOXI logo | 5 | Hard drive indicator light |
2 | Power switch button/indicator light | 6 | System alarm indicator light |
3 | UID button/light | 7 | Network port 1 connection status indicator light |
4 | Reset server button | 8 | Network port 2 connection status indicator light |
LED status description
logo| Indicator light/button| Status description
| Power Indicator| Power Indicator Light Explanation:
Green (Solid): Indicates the device is powered on normally.
Green (Blinking): Indicates the device is in standby mode.
Green (Off): Indicates the device is not powered on. Power Button Explanation:
When the server is powered on, a short press of this button initiates a normal
shutdown of the operating system.
When the server is powered on, a long press of this button for 6 seconds
forces the server to power off.
When the server is in standby mode, a short press of this button powers on the
server.
| UID button/light| UID Button/Indicator Light is used for conveniently
locating the server to be operated. It can be turned on or off manually by
pressing the UID button or remotely controlled via BMC command.
UID Indicator Light Explanation:
Blue (Solid/Blinking): Indicates the server is located. Off: Indicates the
server is not located.
UID Button Explanation: A short press of this button can turn on/off the
locator light.
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| Reset server button| Press to restart the server
| Hard drive indicator light| Green light flashes: the hard drive is operating
normally.
| System alarm indicator light| System Alarm Indicator Light: This includes
system alarms, fan alarms, power supply alarms, etc. Specific details can be
viewed through IPMI management software.
| Network port connection status indicator light| Ethernet Port Indicator
Lights for Corresponding Network Card Insertion:
Green (Solid): Indicates a normal Ethernet connection. Off: Indicates the
Ethernet port is not in use or there is a fault.
Note: Corresponds to the two 1G Ethernet ports on the motherboard.
| Network port connection status indicator light| Ethernet Port Indicator
Lights for Corresponding Network Card Insertion:
Green (Solid): Indicates a normal Ethernet connection. Off: Indicates the
Ethernet port is not in use or there is a fault.
Note: Corresponds to the two 1G Ethernet ports on the motherboard.
2.1.3 Interface
- Interface location
No.| Name
---|---
1| USB 3.0 interface - Interface Description
C| Type| Quantity| Description
---|---|---|---
USB interface| USB 3.0| 2| For connecting USB devices
2.2 Rear Panel
2.2.1 Appearance
- Rear panel appearance
No.| Name| No.| Name
---|---|---|---
1| Riser 1 module| 5| I/O port
2| Riser 2 module| 6| OCP Network card (optional)
3| Riser 3 module| 7| Power module 1
4| Riser 4 module| 8| Power module 2
Note:
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1. Riser1 module, Riser2 module, Riser3 module, and Riser4 module can be
optionally equipped with rear hard drive modules or PCIe riser modules. -
2. This picture is for reference only. The actual configuration shall prevail.
2.2.2 Indicator lights and buttons
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- Rear panel indicator lights
No.| Name| No.| Name
---|---|---|---
1| Management network port connection status indicator| 5| UID indicator light
2| Management network port data transmission status indicator light| 6| OCP Network port indicator
3| Network port connection status indicator light| 7| Power module indicator light
4| Network port data transmission status indicator light| 8| Power module indicator light
- Rear panel indicator lights
- Power module indicator light description
Indicator light/button| Status description
---|---
Power module indicator light| Green (Solid): Indicates normal input and output.
Yellow (Solid): Indicates that the AC power cord is unplugged or the power module is missing, and only one parallel power module has AC input; power module failure resulting in output shutdown, such as OVP, OCP, fan failure, etc.
Green (1Hz/Blinking): Indicates normal input, but the power supply turns off the output due to power-up or out-of-service; input under-voltage.
Green (2Hz/Blinking): Indicates the Firmware is in the online upgrade process.
Yellow (1Hz/Blinking): Indicates a continuous power warning event; power supply over-temperature protection, power output over-current/over-voltage, slow fan speed.
Off: Indicates no AC power input.
2.2.3 Interface
- Rear panel interface
No.| Name| No.| Name
---|---|---|---
1| Management network port| 5| USB 3.0 interface
2| VGA interface| 6| OCP 3.0 interface
3| Gigabit network port| 7| Power module
4| COM interface| |
2.3 Processor
- Supports 1 or 2 Intel first-generation and second-generation Xeon scalable CPUs.
- When configuring 1 processor, it needs to be installed at CPU 0 position.
- Processors configured on the same server must be of the same model.
- For specific optional system configurations available for purchase, please consult with Gooxi sales.
- The location of the processor is as shown below:
2.4 Memory
2.4.1 Memory slot location
The motherboard supports 12 DDR4 channels, with each channel supporting 2
DIMMs.
With 2 CPUs, a total of 24 DDR4 slots are supported. (When only one memory
module is inserted, it is preferred to insert it into the slots marked in red
in the diagram below.
The slots on the motherboard are colored blue.)
2.4.2 Memory compatibility information
The motherboard supports DDR4 RDIMM/LRDIMM server memory, and the memory
frequency supports 2400/2666/2933.
Note:
- The same server must use the same model of DDR4 memory, and all memories must run at the same speed. The speed value is the lowest of the following:
- The memory speed supported by a specific CPU.
- Maximum operating speed for a specific memory configuration.
- Mixing of DDR4 memories of different types (RDIMM, LRDIMM) and specifications (capacity, bit width, rank, height, etc.) is not supported.
- Different models of Intel® Xeon® Scalable processors (Skylake, Cascade Lake) support different maximum memory capacities.
- Skylake CPU:
M-series CPUs support a maximum memory capacity of 1.5TB per socket.
Non-M-series CPUs support a maximum memory capacity of 768GB per socket.
Cascade Lake CPU:
L-series CPUs support a maximum memory capacity of 4.5TB per socket.
M-series CPUs support a maximum memory capacity of 2TB per socket.
Other models support a maximum memory capacity of 1TB per socket.
The calculation formula for total memory capacity supported is as follows:
Total memory capacity equals the sum of the capacities of all DDR4 memory
modules.
2.5 Storage
2.5.1 Hard drive configuration
Configuration| Maximum number of front hard drives (pcs)| Maximum
number of rear hard drives (pcs)| Description
---|---|---|---
24×3.5-inch Hard drive pass -through set 1| (24×3.5/2.5) – Slot 0~7 support
SAS / SATA hard drives| Riser 1: (2×3.5/2.5) 2-Support SAS / SATA hard drives
Riser 2: (2×3.5/2.5) 2-Support SAS / SATA hard drives
Riser 3: (2×2.5) 2-Support NVMe / SAS / SATA hard drives
Riser 4: (2×2.5) 2-Support NVMe / SAS / SATA hard drives| SAS hard drives
require optional SAS pass- through cards or RIAD cards.
36×3.5-inch Hard drive pass -through set 1| (36×3.5/2.5) – Slot 0~7 support
SAS / SATA hard drives| Riser 1: (2×3.5/2.5) 2-Support SAS / SATA hard drives
Riser 2: (2×3.5/2.5) 2-Support SAS / SATA hard drives
Riser 3: (2×2.5) 2-Support NVMe / SAS / SATA hard drives
Riser 4: (2×2.5) 2-Support NVMe / SAS / SATA hard drives| SAS hard drives
require optional SAS pass- through cards or RIAD cards.
2.5.2 Hard drive serial number
- 24×3.5 -inch hard drive configuration
- 36 x3.5-inch hard drive configuration
2.5.3 Hard drive status indicator
- Hard drive status indicator light description
Function| Act LED| Status LED| Fault LED
---|---|---|---
Hard drive in place| Steady on| OFF| OFF
hard drive activity| Flashing 4Hz/second| OFF| OFF
Hard drive location| Steady on| Flashing 4Hz/second| OFF
Hard drive error| Steady on| OFF| Steady on
RAID rebuild| Steady on| OFF| Flashing 1Hz/second
2.6 Power Supply
- Supports 1 or 2 power modules.
- Supports AC or DC power module.
- Support hot swap.
- When configuring 2 power modules, 1+1 redundancy backup is supported.
- For power modules configured on the same server, the power module models must be the same.
- For specific optional system options, please consult Gooxi sales.
- The power supply location is shown in the figure below:
2.7 Fans
- Supports 8 fan modules.
- Supports hot swap.
- Supports single fan failure.
- Supports variable fan speed.
- Fan modules configured on the same server must have the same fan module model.
2.8 I/O Expansion
2.8.1 PCIe slot location
- The slots provided by the Riser1 module are Slot 0, Slot 1, and Slot 2. When using a 2-slot PCIE expansion module, Slot 1 is unavailable.
- The slots provided by the Riser2 module are Slot 3, Slot 4, and Slot 5. When using a 2-slot PCIE expansion module, Slot 4 is unavailable.
- The slots provided by the Riser3 module are Slot 6 and Slot 7. When using a 1-slot PCIE expansion module, Slot 6 is unavailable.
- The slots provided by the Riser4 module are Slot 8 and Slot 9. When using a 1-slot PCIE expansion module, Slot 8 is unavailable.
2.8.2 PCIe slot description
When CPU1 is not in place, its corresponding PCIe slot is unavailable.
PCIe slot| Subordinate CPU| PCIe standard| Bus bandwidth|
Slot size
---|---|---|---|---
OCP network card| CPU 0| PCIe 3.0| X8|
Slot 0| CPU 0| PCIe 3.0| 2 slots PCIE Expansion module:X16 3 slots PCIE
Expansion module:X8| full height full length
Slot 1| CPU 0| PCIe 3.0| 2 slots PCIE Expansion module: NA 3 slots PCIE
Expansion module:X8| full height full length
Slot 2| CPU 0| PCIe 3.0| X8| Full height and half length
Slot 3| CPU 1| PCIe 3.0| X8| Full height and half
length
Slot 4| CPU 1| PCIe 3.0| 2 slots PCIE Expansion module: NA 3 slots PCIE
Expansion module:X8| full height full length
Slot 5| CPU 0| PCIe 3.0| 2 slots PCIE Expansion module:X16 3 slots PCIE
Expansion module:X8| full height full length
Slot 6| CPU 1| PCIe 3.0| X8| half height half length
Slot 7| CPU 1| PCIe 3.0| 1 slot PCIE Expansion module:X16 2 slots PCIE
Expansion module:X8| half height half length
Slot 8| CPU 1| PCIe 3.0| X8| half height half length
Slot 9| CPU 1| PCIe 3.0| 1 slot PCIE Expansion module:X16 2 slots PCIE
Expansion module:X8| half height half length
---|---|---|---|---
Note:
◆ Slots with a bus bandwidth of PCIe x16 are backward compatible with PCIe
cards of PCIe x8, PCIe x4, and PCIe x1. It is not compatible upward, that is,
the bandwidth of the PCIe slot cannot be less than the bandwidth of the
inserted PCIe card.
◆ PCIe slots with full-height and full-length slots are backward compatible
with full- height, half-length, and half-height and half-length PCIe cards;
PCIe slots with full- height and half-length slots are backwards compatible
with half-height, half-length PCIe cards.
◆ The power supply capacity of all slots can support PCIe cards up to 75W. The
power of the PCIe card depends on the model of the PCIe card.
2.8.3 PCIe expansion module
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PCIE expansion module 1
Adapter card for x24 to x16+x8 -
PCIE expansion module 2 Adapter card for x24 to x8+x8+x8
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PCIE expansion module 3 x16 to x8 (x16 slot) +x8 adapter card
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3.5-inch hard drive module
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2.5-inch hard drive module
2.9 PCBA
2.9.1 Motherboard
No. | Name |
---|---|
1 | 4U Chassis fan control 4 pins interface |
2 | Memory slot (corresponding to CPU 0) |
3 | Memory slot (corresponding to CPU 1) |
4 | CPU 0 |
5 | CPU 1 |
6 | GPU Power 2*4 pin interface |
7 | BP Power 2*4 pin interface |
8 | SFF 8643 SATA interface |
9 | USB 3.0 interface |
10 | BP I 2C interface |
11 | PCIe 4.0 X8 |
12 | M.2 |
13 | PCIe 4.0 X16 |
14 | I350 |
15 | PCIe 4.0 X16 |
16 | IPMI RJ 45 1GB _ |
17 | VGA |
--- | --- |
18 | LAN RJ 45 1Gb * 2 |
19 | DB -9 COM port |
20 | USB 3.0 |
21 | OCP 82599 |
22 | CPU 1 PCIe 4.0 X16 |
23 | CPU 1 PCIe 4.0 X8 |
24 | BP HDD led |
25 | Slimline PCIe 4.0 X8 |
26 | CPRS PSU |
27 | GPU Power |
28 | CPRS PSU |
29 | RISER POW |
30 | BP Power |
31 | FP BIN led |
32 | PMBUS / BP 5 I2C |
33 | FP VGA |
34 | FP USB 3.0 |
35 | Chassis Infrusion |
36 | Motherboard handle |
2.9.2 Hard drive backplane
- 24 × 3.5-inch expansion backplane TOP surface
No.| Description| Function
---|---|---
1| SAS / SATA hard drive connector| 1. Supports up to 12G/b SAS hard drive.
2. Supports up to 6G/b SATA hard drive.
3. Supports SAS/SATA hard drive hot swap.
No. | Description | Function |
---|---|---|
1 | ATX power input | Backplane power transmission connector, used for 12V power |
transmission
2| Temperature controlled fan socket| For 4pin fan interface
3| Expander chip controller| PM8044 SXP 24Sx12G 24-port 12G SAS Expander
4| CPLD| Used for data logic processing
5| SFF-8643 12Gb SAS interface| Backplane bay signal interface
- 12×3.5-inch expansion backplane TOP surface
No.| Description| Function
---|---|---
1| SAS/SATA hard drive connector| 1. Supports up to 12G/b SAS hard drive.
2. Supports up to 6G/b SATA hard drive.
3. Supports SAS/SATA hard drive hot swap.
No. | Description | Function |
---|---|---|
1, 2, 3, 4 | Temperature controlled fan socket | For 4pin fan interface |
5 | MINI SAS HD High Speed Connector | For transmission of 12G/b SAS or 6G/b |
SATA signals
6| power connector| Backplane power transmission connector, used for 12V power
transmission
7| EXPANDER chip| PM8043 SXP 24Sx12G
24-port 12G SAS Expander
Note : Directly connected backplane does not have this expansion chip.
- 2×2.5 rear hard drive backplane-1
TOP surfaceNo.| Description| Function
---|---|---
1| SATA hard drive connector| maximum support 6G/ b SATA hard drive;
Bottom surface
No. | Description | Function |
---|---|---|
1, 5 | 7PIN SATA interface | SATA disk signal cable interface |
2 | Temperature sensor IC | temperature sensor chip |
3 | SGPIO lighting signal | Used for hard drive LED positioning lighting and |
fault LED
indication functions.
4| I2C interface| For I2C signal interface
6| Power interface| Backplane power transmission connector, used for 12V power
transmission
Installation Instructions
3.1 Chassis Top Cover Installation
- Step 1: Align the hooks on the top cover with the openings on the chassis, and place it downwards.
- Step 2: Rotate the top cover lock latch in the direction of the arrow until it
3.2 Installation of Accessories
3.2.1 CPU installation
-
Step 1: Install the retaining clip, tilt the CPU angle as shown in the diagram, aligning with the A1 angle (triangular mark), and insert it into one end of the retaining clip. Press down on the other end of the retaining clip to secure the
CPU onto the clip. -
Step 2: Install the CPU onto the heatsink, ensuring that both the CPU and heatsink surfaces are clean, free of oil, and devoid of any foreign objects.
-
Apply approximately 0.4ml volume of thermal grease onto the CPU, spreading it evenly and smoothly.
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Step 3: Align the A1 corner (triangular mark) and attach the CPU to the heatsink. (As shown in the figure below)
3.2.2 Heatsink installation
- Step 1: Remove the processor idle bracket. (As shown in the figure below)
- Step 2: Align the heatsink with the heatsink mounting screws on the CPU socket, and tighten the heatsink mounting screws in the indicated sequence.
(As shown in the figure below) Caution : The pins on the motherboard are very fragile and can be easily damaged. To avoid damaging the motherboard, please do not touch the processor or the processor socket contacts.
3.2.3 Memory installation
The six memory slots controlled by CPU1 are: DIMMA1, A2, DIMMB1, B2, DIMMC1,
C2; The six memory slots controlled by CPU2 are: DIMMD1, D2, DIMME1, E2,
DIMMF1, F2. Ensure that the notch on each memory module aligns with the slot’s
notch and insert the DIMM vertically to ensure correct installation and
prevent any errors.
Note : Please use memory modules with the same CAS delay value on this
motherboard. It is recommended that you use memory of the same capacity and
frequency produced by the same manufacturer.
It is recommended to install 1 CPU, and the settings are as follows:
Note : If the situation involves the 5th, 7th, 9th, 10th, or 11th memory
slot, it must adhere to the following rules: Single memory modules should be
inserted into the blue slots on the motherboard; For dual memory module
configurations, follow the configuration of the nearest memory slots as
mentioned above, then add additional memory accordingly.
It is recommended to install 2 CPUs, and the settings are as follows:
Note : In the same channel, the memory with a larger capacity must be inserted into the first slot (e.g., A1/B1/C1/D1/E1/F1): colored blue. It is not allowed to mix RDIMM and LRDIMM. If only one memory module is used, install it into CPU0.
Configuration Instructions
4.1 Initial Configuration
4.1.1 Power on and start
-
Before powering on, it is necessary to ensure that all configurations of the server are installed in accordance with the corresponding specifications and standards, and keep the server turned off but not unplugged from the power supply. And all cables are connected properly, and the power supply voltage is consistent with that of the device.
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During the power-on process, please do not plug in hard drives, power modules, network cables or other external devices and cables.
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If the server has just been unplugged from the power supply, please wait for 1 minute before turning on the power.
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Server power-on power status:
The power supply is powered on, but the server is not turned on, and the power indicator is flashing green. Power on, the server starts up, and the power indicator light is green. -
How to power on the server:
The server’s default power-on policy is “Power-On Boot,” which means the server will automatically power on when it receives power. Users can modify this setting in the BIOS Setup interface. -
Press the
orkey on the keyboard during the boot process to enter the BIOS Setup interface, and find the following interface: -
PCH state after G3
PCH state setting after G3, the menu options are:
S0: Power on and start up directly.
S5: You need to press the Power button to turn on the power.
leave power state unchanged: Leave the power state unchanged.
Default: S0 -
Log in to the iBMC management interface to perform remote power-on and power-off control.
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Enter the BMC IP address -> enter the BMC account & password -> find the remote control interface -> power controller -> It can be executed according to requirements.
For detailed usage of BMC and BIOS, please view the corresponding user manual.
4.1.2 Initial data
- BMC default account: admin
- BMC default password: Gooxi@123.
- BMC default address: 192.168.100.1
- BIOS Default Password: None
4.1.3 Configure BIOS
Press the or
The Main interface contains the basic information of the BIOS system, such as
the BIOS version number, CPU model, memory capacity, and the system time can
be set.
For detailed instructions, please refer to the “BIOS User Manual”.
- Navigation key description:
→←: Select Screen
↑↓: Select Item
Enter: Select
+/-: Change Opt.
F1: General Help
F2: Previous Values
F3: Optimized Defaults
F4: Save & Reset
ESC: Exit
4.1.4 Configure BMC
When the server is powered on, make sure that the BMC dedicated management
network port cable is properly connected.
Use another device, make sure it is in the same LAN as the BMC management
network, and enter the BMC IP address on the web page.
Check the BMC IP address as follows:
- After the server is powered on, turn it on. Pay attention to the POST process when starting the server. In the lower left corner of the logo screen, the IP address is displayed.
After the server powers on, pay attention to the POST process. Press the
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- BMC sharelink Management Channel
- Configuration Address source
- Configure the BMC IP address allocation mode, the menu options are:
Unspecified: Do not change BMC parameters
Static: BIOS static IP setting
Dynamic Bmc Dhcp: BMC runs DHCP to dynamically assign IP
Dynamic Bmc Non Dhcp: BMC runs the Non-DHCP protocol to dynamically assign IP
Default: Unspecified
When changing from “Unspecified” to other parameters, saving and rebooting will result in the options reverting to the “Unspecified” value. There is no need to configure the BMC IP during every startup process.
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When the “Configuration Address Source” option is set to “Unspecified,” it will display the network parameters (IPv4) for the system’s shared Ethernet port. The displayed information includes the current IP configuration method,
BMC IP, subnet mask, MAC address, router IP, and router MAC. -
BMC Dedicated Management Channel
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Configuration Address source
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Configure the BMC IP address allocation mode, the menu options are:
Unspecified: No change to BMC parameters
Static: BIOS static IP setting
Dynamic Bmc Dhcp: BMC runs DHCP to dynamically assign IP
Dynamic Bmc Non Dhcp: BMC runs the Non-DHCP protocol to dynamically assign IP
Default: Unspecified -
When changing from “Unspecified” to other parameters, saving and rebooting will result in the options reverting to the “Unspecified” value. There is no need to configure the BMC IP during every startup process.
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When the “Configuration Address Source” option is set to “Unspecified,” it will display the network parameters (IPv4) for the system’s dedicated Ethernet port. The displayed information includes the current IP configuration method, BMC IP, subnet mask, MAC address, router IP, and router MAC.
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Configure IPV6 support
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BMC Sharelink Management Channel
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IPV6 Support
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Select whether to support IPV6, the menu options are:
Enabled: support IPV6
Disabled: does not support IPV6
Default: Enabled -
When changing from “Unspecified” to other parameters, saving and rebooting will result in the options reverting to the “Unspecified” value. There is no need to configure the BMC IP during every startup process.
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When the “Configuration Address Source” option is set to “Unspecified,” it will display the network parameters (IPv6) for the system’s shared Ethernet port.
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BMC Dedicated Management Channel
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IPV6 Support
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Choose whether to support IPV6, the menu options are:
Enabled: support IPV6
Disabled: does not support IPV6
Default: Enabeld -
When changing from “Unspecified” to other parameters, saving and rebooting will result in the options reverting to the “Unspecified” value. There is no need to configure the BMC IP during every startup process.
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When the “Configuration Address Source” option is set to “Unspecified,” it will display the network parameters (IPv6) for the system’s dedicated Ethernet port.
Log in to the BMC management interface
Enter the IP address on the web page, as shown in the figure:
Enter the account password to enter the home page, and you can set the BMC IP
address on the management interface.
On the left side of the interface, switch to “Settings Page” -> “Network
Settings” -> “Network IP Settings”. As shown below:
Appendix
(Common fault diagnosis)
No display after power on
- Make sure the monitor cable is properly connected and the power indicator on the monitor lights up when the monitor is powered on.
- Ensure the monitor is connected to the server.
- If the above steps do not resolve the issue, try replacing the monitor with a known working one to confirm if the original monitor is faulty.
- If the issue persists, please contact Goody’s customer service department for resolution.
Front Panel Indicator Lights Alarm
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Refer to the instructions in the manual to determine the specific alarm information indicated by the front panel lights and buttons.
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For power failure indicator lights alarm, check if the power module indicator lights on the rear window of the server are abnormal.
If the power module indicator lights are normal, please log in to the BMC web interface to check the BMC logs for any alarms. If there are alarms, please record the specific alarm information and contact Gooxi’s customer service department for resolution.
If the power module indicator lights are not normal, please ensure that the server, power module, and power cords are functioning correctly. -
For system alarm indicator lights, first check the external environment.
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For other indicator light alarms, please contact Gooxi’s customer service department for resolution.
Abnormal Hard Drive Indicator Lights
- Ensure the hard drives are properly installed.
- Refer to the instructions in the manual to determine the specific alarm information indicated by the rear panel lights and buttons.
- Confirm if the RAID card is configured correctly.
- Check for any drive dropouts during OS installation. If this occurs, please contact Gooxi’s customer service department for resolution.
Unable to Use RAID Card
- Ensure the RAID card is properly installed.
- Try reseating the RAID card and PCIe adapter to confirm if they are functioning correctly.
- If replacing the known working RAID card doesn’t resolve the issue, please restore to factory settings and update the BIOS version. If the problem persists contact Gooxi’ s customer service department for further assistance and resolution.
IPMI Connection Failure
- Confirm if the BMC function is correctly enabled in the BIOS.
- Check if the switch and network cables are functioning properly. If the regular
- IPMI connection is not effective, check the network environment.
- Set static or dynamic IP and ensure ping connectivity. If the web interface does not open, try using a newer version of Internet Explorer.
- If the problem is not resolved, please contact Goody’s customer service department for further assistance and resolution.
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