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Preface

Preface

About This Manual

This manual is written for professional system integrators and PC technicians. It
provides information for the installation and use of the SC732 chassis. Installation
and maintenance should be performed by experienced technicians only.

Supermicro’s SC732 chassis features a unique and highly optimized design, al-
lowing the user to install components with minimal or no use of screws or tools.
The chassis is equipped with a either a 500 Watt or 865 Watt whisper-quiet, high-

efficiency power supply for superb power savings.

This manual lists compatible parts available when this document was published.
Always refer to the our Web site f

or updates on supported parts and configurations

at www.supermicro.com.

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Summary of Contents for Supero SC732 Series

Page 1: ...SC732 CHASSIS SERIES USER S MANUAL 1 0a SC732D4F 500B SC732D4F 865B SC732D4 500B SC732D4 865B SC732D2 500B SC732D2 865B SC732i 500B SC732i 865B SUPER SC732D SC732i ...

Page 2: ...DWARE SOFTWARE OR DATA STORED OR USED WITH THE PRODUCT INCLUDING THE COSTS OF REPAIRING REPLACING INTEGRATING INSTALLING OR RECOVERING SUCH HARDWARE SOFTWARE OR DATA Any disputes arising between manufacturer and customer shall be governed by the laws of Santa Clara County in the State of California USA The State of California County of Santa Clara shall be the exclusive venue for the resolution of...

Page 3: ...ly Supermicro s SC732 chassis features a unique and highly optimized design al lowing the user to install components with minimal or no use of screws or tools The chassis is equipped with a either a 500 Watt or 865 Watt whisper quiet high efficiency power supply for superb power savings This manual lists compatible parts available when this document was published Always refer to the our Web site f...

Page 4: ...oroughly familiarize yourself with the chassis safety precautions before installing and servicing this chassis Chapter 3 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 4 Chassis Setup and Maintenance Follow the procedures ...

Page 5: ... 3 4 Control Panel LEDs 3 4 Chapter 4 Chassis Setup and Maintenance 4 1 Overview 4 1 4 2 Removing the Chassis Side Covers 4 2 4 3 Rotating the Hard Drive Cage 4 3 4 4 Removing and Installing 3 5 Hard Drives 4 4 4 5 Removing and Installing 2 5 Hard Drives Optional 4 7 4 6 Installing the I O Shield and Motherboard 4 9 I O Shield 4 9 Motherboard Installation 4 10 4 7 Installing a 3 5 Device Optional ...

Page 6: ...SC732 Chassis Manual vi Notes ...

Page 7: ... to get Replacement Components Although not frequently you may need replacement parts for your system To ensure 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 Authorized Distributors System Integrators Reseller can be found at http www supermic...

Page 8: ...pply SC732D4F 865B SC732D4 865B SC732D2 865B SC732i 865B DP UP 4x 3 5 2x 5 25 Optional 7x FF 865W high efficiency PWS 502 PQ Model CPU HDD I O Slots Power Supply SC732D4F 500B SC732D4 500B SC732D2 500B SC732i 500B DP UP 4x 3 5 2x 5 25 Optional 7x FF 500W high efficiency ...

Page 9: ...ddress 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 3...

Page 10: ...ust be mailed when service is complete For faster service RMA authorizations may be requested online http www super micro 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 t...

Page 11: ...e chassis near at least one grounded power outlet 2 3 Preparing for Setup The SC732 chassis contains many features that are unique to the SC732 chassis model Read this manual in its entirety before beginning installation procedures 2 4 Electrical Safety Precautions Basic electrical safety precautions should be followed to protect yourself from harm and the SC732 from damage Be aware of the locatio...

Page 12: ... supply power cord must include a grounding plug and must be plugged into a grounded electrical outlet Serverboard battery CAUTION There is a danger of explosion if the onboard battery is installed upside down which will reverse its polarities This battery must be replaced only with the same or an equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer Dispose of used batteries according to the manufactur...

Page 13: ... ensuring that all connections have been made 2 6 System Safety Electrostatic discharge ESD is generated by two objects with different electrical charges coming into contact with each other An electrical discharge is created to neutralize this difference which can damage electronic components and printed circuit boards The following measures are generally sufficient to neutralize this difference b...

Page 14: ...s or contacts When handling chips or modules avoid touching their pins Put the serverboard and peripherals back into their antistatic bags when not in use For grounding purposes make sure your computer chassis provides excellent conductivity between the power supply the case the mounting fasteners and the serverboard ...

Page 15: ...iers to keep you constantly informed of the overall status of the system as well as the activity and health of specific components This chapter explains the meanings of all LED indicators and the appropriate responses you may need to take The fol lowing pages detail the features of the communication panel features of each of the SC732 chassis models ...

Page 16: ...ssis Model SC732i SC732D2 SC732D4 SC732D4F Power Button Power Button Power Button Power Button Audio Audio Audio 2x IEEE 1394a 2x USB 2 0 2x USB2 0 2x USB2 0 2x USB2 0 2x USB 3 0 2x USB 3 0 Mic Mic Mic NIC LED HDD LED OH LED NIC LED HDD LED OH LED NIC LED HDD LED OH LED OH LED NIC LED ...

Page 17: ...ve the main power but will keep standby power supplied to the system Therefore you must unplug system before servicing the system 3 3 Communication Panel Components The SC732 features a front communication panel allowing easy access to the chas sis communication ports The chassis models are equipped as follows SC732D4F model chassis Two IEEE 1394a ports Two USB 2 0 ports Two USB 3 0 ports One audi...

Page 18: ...SC732 Chassis Manual 3 4 SC732D2 model chassis Two USB 2 0 ports One audio port One microphone port SC732i model chassis Two USB 2 0 ports ...

Page 19: ...perly 3 If the chassis cover is not aligned correctly the airflow may be disrupted This 4 leads to overheating Confirm that the chassis cover is placed correctly This LED will remain active as long as the overheat condition exists 5 HDD Indicates IDE channel activity in the SAS SATA drive and or DVD ROM drive activity when flashing NIC Indicates network activity on GLAN when flashing 3 4 Control P...

Page 20: ...SC732 Chassis Manual 3 6 Notes ...

Page 21: ...e only a Phillips screwdriver Print this chapter to use as a reference while setting up your chassis Note that due to the variety of features which are available on the front communi cation panels of the SC732 chassis models the images shown of the front of the chassis may differ from the actual chassis purchased Review the warnings and precautions listed in the manual be fore setting up or servic...

Page 22: ...e the left cover toward the rear of the chassis 3 Lift the left cover from the chassis 4 Remove the three screws securing the right side cover to the chassis 5 Slide the right cover toward the rear of the chassis 6 Lift the right cover from the chassis 7 Warning Except for short periods of time do NOT operate the system without the cover in place The chassis cover must be in place to allow for pro...

Page 23: ...all components in the chassis interior it is necessary to rotate the hard drive cage B This will provide sufficient room to install and configure the chassis components Rotating the Hard Drive Cage Disconnect the chassis from any power source 1 Lift the release tab A 2 Rotate the hard disk drive cage B outward 3 Release Tab A HDD Cage B 2 2 1 3 ...

Page 24: ...om any power source 1 Rotate the hard drive cage outward 90 degrees as described in section 4 3 2 Rotating the Hard Drive Cage Disconnect all of the cables from the hard drive 3 Press the release tab on the side of the hard drive carrier that is to be re 4 moved from the hard drive cage Gently slide the hard drive carrier out of the hard drive cage 5 Figure 4 3 Removing the Hard Drive Carrier from...

Page 25: ... remove it by carefully pulling the sides of 6 the hard drive carrier outward Remove the hard drive from the hard drive carrier 7 Figure 4 4 Removing the 3 5 Hard Drive from the Hard Drive Carrier 1 6 1 6 Warning Only enterprise level HDDs are recommended for use in this chassis ...

Page 26: ...t clicks into a locked position If desired each hard drive carrier may be secured to the exterior of the hard 10 drive cage using one optional screw Rotate the hard drive cage 90 degrees inward returning it to the closed 11 operational position in the chassis Connect the related cables to the hard drives 12 Figure 4 5 Installing the Hard Drive Carrier into the Hard Drive Cage 1 11 1 9 Optional Scr...

Page 27: ... The SC732 chassis must be powered down before hard drives can be removed from the hard drive carriers Removing and Installing 2 5 Hard Drives Disconnect the chassis from any power source 1 Loosen the thumb screw securing the 2 5 hard drive cage to the chassis 2 Disconnect all cables from the hard drive 3 Slide the 2 5 hard drive cage out of the chassis 4 ...

Page 28: ...t the new hard drive into the hard drive carrier 7 Insert the hard drive carrier into the hard drive cage sliding it towards the 8 back of the the hard drive cage until it clicks into a locked position Slide the 2 5 hard drive cage back into the chassis and tighten the thumb 9 screw to secure the cage Connect the related cables to the hard drive 10 Warning Only enterprise level HDDs are recommende...

Page 29: ...d is sold separately from the SC732 chassis and comes with an I O shield specific to the motherboard Installing the I O Shield Review the documentation that came with the motherboard Become familiar 1 with component placement requirements and safety precautions Disconnect the chassis from any power source 2 With the illustrations facing the outside of the chassis slide the I O shield into 3 the sp...

Page 30: ...2 90 degrees outward as described in the previous section Rotating the Hard Drive Cage Lay the motherboard in the chassis 3 Secure the motherboard to the chassis using the rounded Phillips head 4 screws provided Do not exceed eight pounds of torque when tightening down the motherboard Secure the CPU s heatsinks and other components to the motherboard as 5 described in the motherboard documentation...

Page 31: ...upwards from the bottom 1 and pulling off the front of the chassis Remove the cover plate from the 3 5 device slot on the front of the chassis 2 Install the bracket rail A onto one side of the 3 5 device by inserting the 3 pins of the bracket into the mounting holes on the sides of the optical device Slide the 3 5 device into the chassis 4 See Section 4 10 Installing the Front Bezel 5 4 1 3 1 2 1 ...

Page 32: ...dd on card brackets to the chassis Lower the protective bracket over the top of the expansion card dummy 3 brackets as shown in the lower illustration Remove the expansion card dummy brackets from their slots 4 Simultaneously slide the expansion card and its bracket into the slot on the 5 chassis and insert the expansion card into its slot on the motherboard If desired screws can be used to secure...

Page 33: ...l length expansion cards These clips support and stabilize the cards preventing them from contacting any undesired surfaces Installing Full Height Full Length Expansion Cards Locate the card holders A on the opposite side of the chassis from the add 1 on card brackets Begin by installing the card as described in the previous section Expansion 2 Card and PCI Slot Setup Push the card holder all the ...

Page 34: ...hassis 1 Insert the four rubber pins through mounting holes in the rear of the chassis 2 and through the mounting holes in the rear fan Pull the rubber pins through the mounting holes of the fan to secure the fan 3 to the chassis Connect the fan cable to the motherboard 4 Figure 4 13 Installing the Rear Exhaust Fan 1 2 ...

Page 35: ... 2 holes in the front fan Pull the rubber pins through the mounting holes of the system fan to secure 3 the fan to the chassis Lower the fan into the chassis aligning the holes at the top of the front fan 4 bracket with the holes in the chassis Secure the fan to the chassis using the two screws provided 5 Connect the fan cable to the motherboard 6 Figure 4 14 Installing the Front Cooling Fan Optio...

Page 36: ...nt Bezel Installation Insert the tabs on the front bezel into the mounting holse on the front of the 1 chassis Ensure that the cover fits snugly 2 This completes the installation of basic components in the SC732 chassis 1 1 Figure 4 15 Installing the Front Bezel ...

Page 37: ...ower source 1 Disconnect the motherboard cables 2 Remove the screws securing the power supply to the chassis which are 3 located on the rear of the chassis Set these screws aside for later use Gently lift the power supply out of the chassis 4 Replace the failed power supply with an identical power supply model 5 Secure the new power supply using the screws previously set aside 6 Plug the AC power ...

Page 38: ...SC732 Chassis Manual 4 18 Notes ...

Page 39: ...Cables Included with SC732 Chassis SC732D4F SC732D4 SC732D2 Part Type Quantity Description CBL 0071L Cable 1 Front panel cable 16 pin to 16 pin 30 76 cm CBL 0084L Cable 1 Split converter cable CBL 0453L Cable 2 USB 3 0 internal cable 19 pin to 19 pin CBL 0454L Optional Cable 2 USB 3 0 to 2 0 adapter cable 19 pin to 19 pin CBL 0455L Cable 1 HD AC 97 audio cable CBL 0263L Cable 2 FireWire 1394 cable...

Page 40: ...scribes the most commonly used screws Your chassis may not require all of the parts listed 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 M3 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 M B standoff 6 32 to 6 32 M B STANDOFFS Round head M2 6 x 5 mm 0 197 ...

Page 41: ...C732D4F 865B SC732D4 865B SC732D2 865B SC732i 865B 865W MFR Part PWS 865 PQ Rated AC Voltage 100 240V 50 60Hz 12 6 Amp 5V standby 6 5 Amp 12V 70 Amp 5V 30 Amp 3 3V 30 Amp 12V 1 Amp SC732D4F 500B SC732D4 500B SC732D2 500B SC732i 500B 500W MFR Part PWS 502 PQ Rated AC Voltage 100 240V 50 60Hz 12 6 Amp 5V standby 6 5 Amp 12V 69 Amp 5V 30 Amp 3 3V 305 Amp 12V 1 Amp ...

Page 42: ... 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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