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Chapter 3: Chassis Components
Chapter 3
Chassis Components
3-1 Overview
This chapter describes the most common components included with your chassis.
Some components listed may not be included or may not be compatible with your
particular chassis model. For more information, see the installation instructions
detailed later in this manual.
3-2 Components
Chassis
The chassis includes four hard drive bays, which contain a total of eight hard drives.
Hard drives must be purchased separately. For the latest shipping lists, visit our
Web site at: http://www.supermicro.com.
Backplane
Each SC809 chassis comes with a 1U backplane. For more information regarding
compatible backplanes, view the appendices found at the end of this manual. for
the latest information, visit our Web site at http://www.supermicro.com.
Fans
The SC809 chassis accepts six system fans. System fans for SC809 chassis are
powered from the serverboard. These fans are 1U high and are powered by 4-pin
connectors in models with a 780 Watt or 1200 Watt power supply, and 6-pin con-
nectors in models with a 980 Watt power supply.
Mounting Rails
The SC809 can be placed in a rack for secure storage and use. To setup your rack,
follow the step-by-step instructions included in this manual.
