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Chapter 1 Introduction

Chapter 1  

Introduction

1-1  Overview

Supermicro’s  SC809  1U  chassis  features  a  unique  and  highly-optimized  design. 

The chassis is equipped with either a 780W or 980W high-efficiency power supply. 

High performance fans provide ample optimized cooling for the twin motherboards, 
and eight hot-swappable drive bays offer maximum storage capacity in a 1U form 
factor. Recommended for SAS or enterprise SATA HDDs only

1-2  Shipping List

Please visit the following link for the latest shiping lists and part numbers for your par-
ticular chassis model http://www.supermicro.com/products/chassis/1U/?chs=809

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SC809 Chassis 

Model

CPU

HDD

I/O Slots

Power

Supply

SC809LT-780B

Single/Dual CPU

Twin 4x Hot-

swap

2.5”

Twin LP

780W

SC809T-780B

Single/Dual CPU

Twin 4x Hot-

swap

2.5”

Twin LP

780W

SC809T-980B

Single/Dual CPU

Twin 4x Hot-

swap

2.5”

Twin LP

980W

Summary of Contents for SC809T-780B

Page 1: ...SC809 Chassis Series USER S MANUAL 1 0a SC809LT 780B SC809T 780B SC809T 980B SUPER ...

Page 2: ...usive venue for the resolution of any such disputes Super Micro s total liability for all claims will not exceed the price paid for the hardware product FCC Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equ...

Page 3: ...optimized design for twin dual core Xeon platforms The chassis is equipped with a 780W or 980W high efficiency power supply for superb power savings High performance fans provide ample optimized cooling for the SC809 s twin motherboards and eight 2 5 hot swap drive bays offers maximum storage capacity in a 1U form factor Recommended for SAS or enterprise SATA HDDs only This document lists compatib...

Page 4: ...assis Components Refer here for details on this chassis model including the fans bays airflow shields and other components Chapter 4 System Interface Refer to this chapter for details on the system interface which includes the functions and information provided by the control panel on the chassis as well as other LEDs located throughout the system Chapter 5 Chassis Setup and Maintenance Follow the...

Page 5: ...upply specifications and compatible backplanes Not all compatible backplanes are listed Refer to our Web site for the latest compatible backplane information Appendix A Chassis Cables Appendix B Power Supply Specifications Appendix C SAS 809 Backplane Specifications ...

Page 6: ...hapter 3 Chassis Components 3 1 Overview 3 1 3 2 Components 3 1 Chassis 3 1 Backplane 3 1 Fans 3 1 Mounting Rails 3 1 Power Supply 3 1 Air Shroud 3 2 3 3 Where to get Replacement Components 3 2 Chapter 4 System Interface 4 1 Overview 4 1 4 2 Control Panel Buttons 4 2 4 3 Control Panel LEDs 4 2 4 4 Drive Carrier LEDs 4 3 SAS SATA Drives 4 3 SCSI Drives 4 4 Chapter 5 Chassis Setup and Maintenance 5 ...

Page 7: ...g for Setup 6 1 Choosing a Setup Location 6 1 6 4 Warnings and Precautions 6 2 Rack Precautions 6 2 General Server Precautions 6 2 Rack Mounting Considerations 6 3 Ambient Operating Temperature 6 3 Reduced Airflow 6 3 Mechanical Loading 6 3 Circuit Overloading 6 3 Reliable Ground 6 3 6 5 Rack Mounting Instructions 6 4 Identifying the Sections of the Rack Rails 6 4 Installing the Inner Rail Extensi...

Page 8: ...SC809 Chassis Manual viii Notes ...

Page 9: ... bays offer maximum storage capacity in a 1U form factor Recommended for SAS or enterprise SATA HDDs only 1 2 Shipping List Please visit the following link for the latest shiping lists and part numbers for your par ticular chassis model http www supermicro com products chassis 1U chs 809 1 1 SC809 Chassis Model CPU HDD I O Slots Power Supply SC809LT 780B Single Dual CPU Twin 4x Hot swap 2 5 Twin L...

Page 10: ...dress Super Micro Computer B V Het Sterrenbeeld 28 5215 ML s Hertogenbosch The Netherlands Tel 31 0 73 6400390 Fax 31 0 73 6416525 Email sales supermicro nl General Information support supermicro nl Technical Support rma supermicro nl Customer Support Asia Pacific Address Super Micro Computer Inc 4F No 232 1 Liancheng Rd Chung Ho 235 Taipei County Taiwan R O C Tel 886 2 8226 3990 Fax 886 2 8226 39...

Page 11: ... must be mailed when service is complete For faster service RMA authorizations may be requested online http www supermicro com support rma Whenever possible repack the chassis in the original Supermicro carton using the original packaging material If these are no longer available be sure to pack the chassis securely using packaging material to surround the chassis so that it does not shift within ...

Page 12: ...SC809 Chassis Manual 1 4 Notes ...

Page 13: ...area that is well venilated Avoid areas where heat electrical noise and eletromagnetic fields are generated You will also need it placed near at least one grounded power outlet The SC809 chassis includes one power supply 2 3 Preparing for Setup The SC809 chassis includes a set of rail assemblies including the mounting brack ets and mounting screws required to install the system into the rack Pleas...

Page 14: ...crease electrostatic discharge as protection from electrical shock Instead use rubber mats that have been specifically designed as electrical insulators The power supply power cord must include a grounding plug and must be plugged into grounded electrical outlets Serverboard battery CAUTION There is a danger of explosion if the onboard battery is installed upside down which will reverse its polari...

Page 15: ...erence which can damage electronic components and printed circuit boards The following measures are generally sufficient to neutralize this difference before contact is made to protect your equipment from ESD Do not use mats designed to decrease electrostatic discharge as protection from electrical shock Instead use rubber mats that have been specifically designed as electrical insulators Use a gr...

Page 16: ...SC809 Chassis Manual 2 4 For grounding purposes make sure the computer chassis provides excellent conductivity between the power supply the case the mounting fasteners and the serverboard ...

Page 17: ...ng 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 Th...

Page 18: ... where it is needed Always use the air shroud included with your chassis 3 3 Where to get Replacement Components Though not frequently you may need replacement parts for your system To en sure the highest level of professional service and technical support we strongly recommend purchasing exclusively from our Supermicro Authorized Distributors System Integrators Resellers A list of Supermicro Auth...

Page 19: ...on the control panel and drive carriers to keep you con stantly informed of the overall status of the system SC809 models include two front panels that control two semi independent systesm This chapter explains the meanings of all LED indicators and the appropriate re sponse you may need to take ...

Page 20: ...s has five LEDs These LEDs provide you with critical information related to different parts of the system This section explains what each LED indicates when illuminated and any corrective action you may need to take Overheat Fan Fail When this LED flashes it indicates a fan failure When continuously on not flashing it indicates an overheat condition which may be caused by cables obstructing the ai...

Page 21: ...ctivity when flashing Power Indicates power is being supplied to the system s power supply units This LED should normally be illuminated when the system is operating 4 4 Drive Carrier LEDs Your chassis uses SAS SATA SAS SATA Drives Each SAS SATA drive carrier has two LEDs Green Each Serial ATA drive carrier has a green LED When illuminated this green LED on the front of the SATA drive carrier indi...

Page 22: ...at particular drive is being accessed Red The red LED to indicate an SAS SATA drive failure If one of the SAS SATA drives fail you should be notified by your system management software SCSI Drives This chassis does not support SCSI drives at this time Recommended for SAS or enterprise SATA HDDs only ...

Page 23: ...over Installing Hard Drives Removing Hard Drives and their Carriers from the Hard Drive Bays Installing a Hard Drive to the Hard Drive Carrier Installing the Motherboard Installing Add on Cards nstalling the Air Shrouds Checking the Chassis the Air Flow General Maintenance Procedures Installing System Fans Replacing the Power Supply Review the warnings and precautions listed in the manual before s...

Page 24: ...er to the back of the chassis 2 Slide the cover toward the rear of the chassis 3 Lift the cover off the chassis 4 Warning Except for short periods of time do NOT operate the server without the cover in place The chassis cover must be in place to allow proper airflow and prevent overheating Figure 5 1 Removing the Chassis Cover Remove these screws Remove this screw Remove this screw 1 2 3 1 4 ...

Page 25: ...d reside within the the hard drive bays These drives are hot swappable and can be removed or replaced without powering down the chassis Recommended for SAS or enterprise SATA HDDs only Removing Hard Drives and their Carriers from the Hard Drive Bays 1 Press the release button on the drive carrier This extends the drive carrier handle Figure 5 2 Removing Hard Drive 1 2 ...

Page 26: ... of the carrier Align the drive in the carrier so that the screw holes of both line up Note that 2 there are holes in the carrier marked SATA to aid in correct installation Secure the drive to the carrier with four screws as illustrated below 3 Insert the drive carrier into its bay keeping the carrier oriented so that the 4 hard drive is on the top of the carrier and the release button is on the r...

Page 27: ...l removable standoffs in locations used by the motherboards All of these standoffs are optional and are removable These standoffs accept the rounded Phillips head screws included in the SC809 accessories packaging Some motherboard require additional screws for heatsinks general components and or non standard security Optional standoffs are used for these motherboards To use an optional standoff yo...

Page 28: ...d bracket to the chassis b Lift the bracket out of the chassis c Repeat this process for the second riser card Lay the first motherboard in the chassis aligning the standoffs 4 Secure the motherboard to the chassis using the rounded Phillips head 5 screws Each motherboard requires five screws Repeat steps 3 5 for the second side of the chassis 6 Secure the CPU s heatsinks and other components to t...

Page 29: ...m the chassis Connect the cables between the motherboard backplane chassis front 8 panel and power supply as needed Also fans may be temporarily removed to allow access to the backplane ports Replace the add on card bracket and secure the bracket with a screw 9 Add on Card Expansion Slot Setup SC809 chassis includes I O slots for add on cards and expansion cards Each side supports one low profile ...

Page 30: ... to the riser card and slide the add on card L bracket 4 into the rear add on card slot Close the add on card slot clip 5 Note Under normal circumstances the riser card and add on card bracket are not separated Figure 5 7 I O Shield Placement Add on Card Bracket Screw Add on Card ...

Page 31: ...C809 chassis requires two identical air shrouds Installing the Air Shrouds Confirm that all six fans are in place and working properly See the end of 1 this chapter for details on the SC809 system fans Place the first air shroud into the chassis The air shroud sits behind the 2 system fans Each air shroud covers three fans Install the second air shroud in the same manner as the first 3 Figure 5 8 ...

Page 32: ...gn objects obstruct air flow through the chas 3 sis Pull all excess cabling out of the airflow path or use shorter cables The control panel LEDs inform you of the system status See Chapter 3 System Interface for details on the LEDs and the control panel buttons Installation Complete In most cases the chassis power supply and fans are pre installed If you need to install fans continue to the System...

Page 33: ...erver for an extended period of time with the chassis cover open Remove the failed fan s power cord from the serverboard 2 Lift the fan housing up and out of the chassis 3 Gently push the fan upwards from underneath the fan housing to remove it 4 Place the new fan into the vacant space in the housing while making sure 5 the arrows on the top of the fan indicating air direction point in the same di...

Page 34: ...SC809 Chassis Manual 5 12 Figure 5 10 System Fan Placement 6 7 ...

Page 35: ...n amber light will be illuminated on the power supply when the power is off An illuminated green light indicates that the power supply is operating Power Supply Replacement The SC809 chassis utilizes one power supply In the unlikely event that the power supply unit must be replaced the system will shut down Replacement units can be ordered directly from Supermicro See the Contact Information secti...

Page 36: ...the power cord 2 Push the release tab on the back of the power supply as illustrated 3 Pull the power supply out using the handle provided 4 Push the new power supply module into the power bay until it clicks into place 5 Plug the AC power cord back into the module and power up the server ...

Page 37: ...e and electromagnetic fields are generated You will also need it placed near a grounded power outlet Be sure to read the Rack and Server Pre cautions in the next section 6 3 Preparing for Setup The box your chassis was shipped in should include two sets of rail assemblies two rail mounting brackets and the mounting screws you will need to install the system into the rack Please read this section i...

Page 38: ...ay cause the rack to become unstable General Server Precautions Review the electrical and general safety precautions that came with the com ponents you are adding to your chassis Determine the placement of each component in the rack before you install the rails Install the heaviest server components on the bottom of the rack first and then work upward Use a regulating uninterruptible power supply ...

Page 39: ...omised Mechanical Loading Equipment should be mounted into a rack so that a hazardous condition does not arise due to uneven mechanical loading Circuit Overloading Consideration should be given to the connection of the equipment to the power supply circuitry and the effect that any possible overloading of circuits might have on overcurrent protection and power supply wiring Appropriate considerati...

Page 40: ...ween 26 and 33 5 deep Identifying the Sections of the Rack Rails The chassis package includes two rack rail assemblies in the rack mounting kit Each assembly consists of two sections an inner fixed chassis rail that secures directly to the server chassis and an outer fixed rack rail that secures directly to the rack itself SCALE 0 500 Figure 6 1 Identifying the Sections of the Inner and Outer Rack...

Page 41: ...tensions to to the inner rails to stabilize the chassis within the rack Installing the Inner Rail Extensions Place the inner rail extensions B over the preattached inner rails A which 1 are attached to the side of the chassis Align the hooks of the inner rail with the rail extension holes Make sure the extension faces outward just like the inner rail Slide the extension toward the front of the cha...

Page 42: ...just both the short and long brackets to the proper distance so that the rail 2 fits snugly into the rack Secure the long bracket to the front side of the outer rail with two M5 screws 3 and the short bracket to the rear side of the outer rail with three M5 screws Repeat steps 1 4 for the other outer rail 4 Outer Rail Secure to the Front of the Rack Secure to the Rear of the Rack Figure 6 4 Assemb...

Page 43: ...n the rack Align the chassis rails extentions B with the front of the rack rails C 2 Slide the chassis rail extensions into the rack rails keeping the pressure even 3 on both sides you may have to depress the locking tabs when inserting When the server has been pushed completely into the rack you should hear the locking tabs click into position Optional Insert and tightening the thumbscrews that h...

Page 44: ...SC809 Chassis Manual 6 8 Notes ...

Page 45: ...anufacturer of the motherboard you are using and our Web site at www supermicro com A 2 Cables Included with SC809 Chassis SAS SATA SC809LT 780B SC809T 780B SC809T 980B Part Type Length Description CBL 0087 Ribbon Round 20 16 pin to 16 pin ribbon cable for control panel CBL 0212L Wire 15 cm Hard drive power extension cable ST TO RA CBL 0160L Cable 6 Regional power cord CBL 0201L SATA various Set f...

Page 46: ...L 0175L Alt Name Big Four Description This cable has one ipass SFF 8087 mini sas connector 36 pins at one end and 4 SAS connectors on one end This cable connects from the Host motherboard or other controller to the backplane SAS hard drive port Cable Name SAS Cable Quantity 1 Part CBL 0116L Alt Name iPass or Small Four Extending Power Cables Although Super Micro chassis are designed with to be eff...

Page 47: ...ector use the following list to find a compatible cable Front Panel to Motherboard Cable Ribbon Cable Number of Pins Front Panel Number of Pins Motherboard Cable Part 16 pin 16 pin CBL 0049 16 pin 20 pin CBL 0048 20 pin 20 pin CBL 0047 16 pin various CBL 0068 20 pin various CBL 0067 Split Cables Use these cable if your motherboard requires several different connections from the front panel ...

Page 48: ... the parts listed Flat head M4 x 4 mm 0 157 RAIL Round head M4 x 4 mm 0 157 Flat head M5 x 12 mm 0 472 Washer for M5 DVD ROM CD ROM and FLOPPY DRIVE Flat head 6 32 x 5 mm 0 197 Pan head 6 32 x 5 mm 0 197 Round head 3 x 5 mm 0 197 Pan head 6 32 x 5 mm 0 197 M B Flat head 6 32 x 5 mm 0 197 HARD DRIVE Thumb screw 6 32 x 5 mm 0 197 M B standoff 6 32 to 6 32 M B STANDOFFS M B CPU standoff M5 to 6 32 Ro...

Page 49: ...80B 980W MFR Part PWS 781 1S Rated AC Voltage 180 240V 50 60Hz 5 3 5 Amp Power supply operates at 700W with a 100 140V input and at 780W with a 180 240V input 5V standby 4 Amp 12V 58 65 Amp SC809 980B 980W MFR Part PWS 981 1S Rated AC Voltage 100 240V 50 60Hz 14 6A max Power supply operates at 900W with a 100 140V input and at 980W with a 180 240V input 5V standby 4 Amp 12V 59 65 Amp ...

Page 50: ...SC809 Chassis Manual B 2 Notes ...

Page 51: ...nt to protect your equipment from ESD Use a grounded wrist strap designed to prevent static discharge Touch a grounded metal object before removing a component from the antistatic bag Handle the backplane by its edges only do not touch its components peripheral chips memory modules or gold contacts When handling chips or modules avoid touching their pins Put the card and peripherals back into thei...

Page 52: ...to prevent damage to the system due to power shortage C 3 An Important Note to Users All images and layouts shown in this user s guide are based upon the latest PCB Revision available at the time of publishing The card you have received may or may not look exactly the same as the graphics shown in this manual ...

Page 53: ...S 809T backplane 12 Y1 U19 R71 MH3 MH2 MH1 C18 C19 C20 C32 C159 C157 C151 C26 C33 C45 C84 C85 C5 C44 C65 D3 JP18 JP35 JP33 JP44 JP46 U25 C149 JP10 JP51 J5 J7 J6 J8 BZ1 MADE IN TAIWAN DESIGNED IN USA 11 23 33 34 44 A C 1 3 1 3 1 3 1 2 5 6 1 4 REV 1 01 SAS809TQ SILKSCREEN PRIMARY SIDE 1 01 REV SAS809TQ MACH FINISH 30 ANGLE SPECIFIED DIMENSIONS UNLESS OTHERWISE XXX XX X 010 03 1 TOLERANCES DECIMAL AR...

Page 54: ...SATA drives 7 I2 C Connectors The I2 C Connector designated JP44 is used to monitor HDD activity and status See the table on the right for pin definitions I2 C Connector Pin Definitions JP44 Pin Definition 1 Data 2 Ground 3 Clock 4 No Connection 6 Sideband Header The sideband header is designated JP51 For SAS 2 to work properly you must connect an 8 pin sideband cable See the table to the right fo...

Page 55: ...chip For details see the jumper settings section of this manual 11 Buzzer Reset The buzzer reset is designated as JP18 It is used to reset the buzzer after it has been activated 12 MG9071 Chip The MG9071 chip is only included on the SAS 809TQ backplane It is an enclosure management chip that supports the SES 2 controller and SES 2 protocols 10 Mode Select Modeselect designatedJP33 isonlyincluded o...

Page 56: ... J8 BZ1 MADE IN TAIWAN DESIGNED IN USA 11 23 33 34 44 A C 1 3 1 3 1 3 1 2 5 6 1 4 REV 1 01 SAS809TQ SILKSCREEN PRIMARY SIDE 1 01 REV SAS809TQ MACH FINISH 30 ANGLE SPECIFIED DIMENSIONS UNLESS OTHERWISE XXX XX X 010 03 1 TOLERANCES DECIMAL ARE IN INCHES Erni Gloria DESINGER DATE Jan 10 2008 PROJECT NAME SAN JOSE CA 95131 DESIGNED BY SUPERMI CRO U S A www supermicro co m TEL 408 503 8000 FAX 408 50 3...

Page 57: ...ER SUPER SUPER R R R R R R R R R R 5V GND GND 12V D3 ALARM 3 1 0 I2C SIDEBAND 2 3 I2C 1 2 SGPIO JP33 MODE SEL UPGRADE Y1 U19 MH2 C18 C32 C159 C157 C151 C45 C44 D3 JP35 JP33 JP46 U25 C149 J7 J6 J8 11 23 33 34 44 A C 1 3 1 3 1 2 5 6 D3 ALARM 3 1 2 3 I2C 1 2 SGPIO JP33 MODE SEL UPGRADE Front Panel LEDs LED STATE SPECIFICATION D3 ON Overheat Drive Failure LED Indicator Red light flashing Buzzer On Fro...

Page 58: ...FAIL 1 ACT 1 SAS 3 SAS 2 SAS 1 SAS 0 C 7 Rear Connectors and LED Indicators Rear SAS SATA Connectors Rear Connector Connector Number SAS Drive Number SAS 0 J1 SAS SATA HDD 0 SAS 1 J2 SAS SATA HDD 1 SAS 2 J3 SAS SATA HDD 2 SAS 3 J4 SAS SATA HDD 3 Rear LED Indicators Rear Connector Hard Drive Activity Failure LED Not included on SAS 809T SAS 0 D12 D5 SAS 1 D13 D6 SAS 2 D14 D7 SAS 3 D15 D8 D12 D5 SAS...

Page 59: ...C 9 Appendix C SAS 809T TQ Backplane Specifications Notes ...

Page 60: ... reasonably expected to result in significant injury or loss of life or catastrophic property damage Accordingly Supermicro disclaims any and all liability and should buyer use or sell such products for use in such ultra hazardous applications it does so entirely at its own risk Furthermore buyer agrees to fully indemnify defend and hold Supermicro harmless for and against any and all claims deman...

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