Getting started#
Where can I download the user manual for my server chassis?#
User manuals for Lambda server chassis can be downloaded below.
Tip
You can run sudo dmidecode -t 1 to know your server chassis. The command will output, for example:
# dmidecode 3.2
Getting SMBIOS data from sysfs.
SMBIOS 3.3.0 present.
# SMBIOS implementations newer than version 3.2.0 are not
# fully supported by this version of dmidecode.
Handle 0x0001, DMI type 1, 27 bytes
System Information
Manufacturer: Supermicro
Product Name: AS -1114CS-TNR
Version: 0123456789
Serial Number: S452392X2826686
UUID: 51605a00-c54f-11ec-8000-3cecefcdb48b
Wake-up Type: Power Switch
SKU Number: To be filled by O.E.M.
Family: To be filled by O.E.M.
Product Name is the server chassis. In this example, the server chassis is AS -1114CS-TNR.
Supermicro#
| Chassis | User manual |
|---|---|
| SuperServer 420GP-TNR | Download |
| AS -4124GO-NART | Download |
| AS -1124US-TNRP | Download |
| AS -1114CS-TNR | Download |
| AS -2124GQ-NART | Download |
| AS -4023S-TRT | Download |
| SuperServer 4029GP-TRT2 | Download |
| SuperWorkstation 740GP-TNRT | Download |
| AS -2124US-TNRP | Download |
| SuperServer 420GP-TNAR | Download |
GIGABYTE#
| Chassis | User manual |
|---|---|
| R152-Z33 | Download |
| G292-Z43 | Download |
| G292-Z24 | Download |
| G292-Z22 | Download |
| G292-Z42 | Download |
| G292-280 | Download |
Where do I find my server's serial number?#
On the Supermicro server chassis, the serial number is on a service tag located at the front-bottom of the chassis.
On GIGABYTE 2U server chassis, the serial number is on a sticker on the right side of the chassis.
On GIGABYTE 4U server chassis, the serial number is on a sticker on the left side of the chassis.
Where can I find my server's IPMI (BMC) password?#
Tip
You can choose your own IPMI password for your server from within Ubuntu:
- Run
sudo apt-get install ipmitoolto installipmitool, which is a program for managing IPMI functions. - Run
ipmitool user list 1to view the user list. Confirm thatID 2isadminorADMIN. - Run
ipmitool user set password 2to set a new IPMI password.
Supermicro#
On Supermicro chassis, the IPMI password appears on one or more of the following:
- A sticker near the BMC (Baseboard Management Controller).
- A sticker near the motherboard serial number label.
- The service tag.
See Supermicro's BMC Unique Password Guide [PDF] for more information.
GIGABYTE#
On GIGABYTE chassis, the IPMI password appears on one or more of the following:
- A sticker affixed to the motherboard.
- The chassis itself.
See GIGABYTE's BMC Unique Pre-Programmed Password Reference Guide [PDF] for more information.
What are the power requirements for my server's PSUs?#
The power requirements for Lambda server power supply units (PSUs) are as follows:
| Manufacturer | Model | Wattage | Voltage (AC) | Current (A) | Frequency (Hz) | Inlet/Outlet | Efficiency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Supermicro | PWS-2K05A-1R | 1000 | 100-127 | 12-9.5 | 60/50 | C14/C13 | 80 Plus Titanium (> 96%) |
| 1800 | 200-220 | 10-9.5 | 60/50 | ||||
| 1980 | 220-230 | 10-9.8 | 60/50 | ||||
| 2000 | 230-240 | 10-9.8 | 60/50 | ||||
| Supermicro | PWS-2K08A-1R | 1800 | 200-220 | 10-9.8 | 60/50 | C14/C13 | 80 Plus Titanium (> 96%) |
| 1980 | 220-230 | 10-9.8 | 60/50 | ||||
| 2000 | 230-240 | 10-9.8 | 60/50 | ||||
| Supermicro | PWS-3K02G-2R | 2880 | 200-207 | 16-15.7 | 60/50 | C20/C19 | 80 Plus Titanium (> 96%) |
| 3000 | 207.1-240 | 16-14.5 | 60/50 | ||||
| Supermicro | PWS-3K06G-2R | 3000 | 207.1-240 | 16-14.5 | 60/50 | C20/C19 |
\ Power connector inlets and outlets
This is what C14 inlets and C13 outlets look like:
This is what C20 inlets and C19 outlets look like:
