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C-5

Appendix C SAS-842TQ Backplane Specifications

#6 and #7. I

C Connectors

The I

C connectors, designated JP44 and

JP45, are used to monitor HDD activity and
status. See the table on the right for pin

definitions.

C Connector

Pin Definitions

Pin# Definition

Data

Ground

Clock

No Connection

#8 - #12. SAS/SATA Connectors

The SAS/SATA connectors are numbered 0
through 4. Each may be connected to the
system with a SAS or SATA cable.

Summary of Contents for Supero SC842i-500B

Page 1: ...SC842 Chassis Series SC842TQ 865B SC842TQ 665B SC842i 500B USER S MANUAL 1 0b SUPER ...

Page 2: ...HARDWARE 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...

Page 3: ...res a unique and highly optimized design for single and dual Intel AMD processors The chassis is equipped with a 500 665 or 865 Watt high efficiency power supply High performance fans provide ample opti mized cooling for FB DIMM memory modules The chassis supports up to five 3 5 SAS SATA hard drives which offer maximum storage capacity in a 4U form factor This document lists compatible parts avail...

Page 4: ... drives and other components Chapter 4 System Interface Chapter 4 provides 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 Refer to this chapter for detailed information on this chassis You should follow the procedures given in this c...

Page 5: ...r 2 System Safety 2 1 Overview 2 1 2 2 Warnings and Precautions 2 1 2 3 Preparing for Setup 2 1 2 4 Electrical Safety Precautions 2 2 2 5 General Safety Precautions 2 3 2 6 System Safety 2 3 Chapter 3 Chassis Components 3 1 Overview 3 1 3 2 Components 3 1 Hard Drives and Peripheral Drives 3 1 Fans 3 1 Mounting Rails Optional 3 1 Power Supply 3 1 3 3 Where to get Replacement Components 3 2 Chapter ...

Page 6: ...d and Expansion Card Setup 5 12 Installing the Rear System Fans 5 13 Checking the Server s Air Flow 5 14 5 6 Power Supply 5 15 Replacing the Power Supply 5 15 Installing the DVD ROM or Peripheral Drive 5 16 Chapter 6 Rack Installation 6 1 Overview 6 1 6 2 Unpacking the System 6 1 6 3 Preparing for Setup 6 1 Choosing a Setup Location 6 1 Rack Precautions 6 2 General Server Precautions 6 2 Rack Moun...

Page 7: ...vii SC842 Chassis Manual Appendix A SC842 Chassis Cables Appendix B SC842 Power Supply Specifications Appendix C SAS 842TQ Backplane Specifications ...

Page 8: ...SC842 Chassis Manual viii Notes ...

Page 9: ...ptimized cooling Up to five 3 5 drives provide maximum storage capacity in a 4U form factor 1 2 Shipping List Part Numbers Please visit the Supermicro Web site for the latest shipping lists and part numbers for your particular chassis model http www supermicro com products chassis 4U chs 842 SC842 Chassis Series Model CPU HDD I O Slots Power Supply SC842TQ 865B DP UP 5x 3 5 SAS SATA drives 7x FF 8...

Page 10: ...ut powering down the server In addition these drives support SES2 SAS SATA 3 5 hard drives are sold separtately Internal Hard Drives The SC842i model chassis support five internally mounted SAS SATA hard drives In the unlikely event of a hard drive failure the system must be powered down and disconnected from any power source before removing these hard drives I O Expansion slots Each version of th...

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Page 12: ...SC842 Chassis Manual 1 4 Notes ...

Page 13: ...system Decide on a suitable location for the rack unit that will hold the chassis It should be situated in a clean dust free area that is well ventilated Avoid areas where heat electrical noise and electromagnetic fields are generated Place the chassis near a grounded power outlets The SC842 chassis includes a power supply which requires a grounded outlet 2 3 Preparing for Setup The SC842 chassis ...

Page 14: ...orking around exposed electrical circuits another person who is fa miliar with the power off controls should be nearby to switch off the power if necessary Use only one hand when working with powered on electrical equipment This is to avoid making a complete circuit which will cause electrical shock Use extreme caution when using metal tools which can easily damage any electrical components or cir...

Page 15: ... as neckties and unbuttoned shirt sleeves which can come into contact with electrical circuits or be pulled into a cooling fan Remove any jewelry or metal objects from your body which are excellent metal conductors that can create short circuits and harm you if they come into contact with printed circuit boards or areas where power is present After accessing the inside of the system close the syst...

Page 16: ...e into contact with your clothing which may retain a charge even if you are wearing a wrist strap Handle a board by its edges only do not touch its components peripheral chips memory modules 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 p...

Page 17: ...all one optional slim DVD ROM drive and up to three 5 1 4 hard drives For the latest shipping list visit our Web site at http www supermicro com Fans The SC842 chassis supports one 9 cm front cooling fan and two 8 cm rear exhaust fans System fans for the SC842 chassis are powered from the serverboard These fans are powered by 4 pin connectors Mounting Rails Optional The SC842 can be placed on a fo...

Page 18: ...em 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 supermicro com Click the Where to Buy link ...

Page 19: ...keep you constantly informed of the overall status of the system as well as the activity and health of specific components SC842 models have two buttons on the chassis control panel a reset button and an on off switch This chapter explains the meanings of all LED indicators and the appropriate response you may need to take Figure 4 1 SC842 Front Panel ...

Page 20: ...stem Turning off system power with this button removes the main power but keeps standby power supplied to the system Therefore you must unplug system before servicing 4 3 Control Panel LEDs The control panel located on the front of the SC842 chassis has six LEDs These LEDs provide you with critical information related to different parts of the system This section explains what each LED indicates w...

Page 21: ... in the system or the ambient room temperature being too warm Check the routing of the cables and make sure all fans are present and operating normally You should also check to make sure that the chassis covers are installed Finally verify that the heatsinks are installed properly This LED will remain flashing or on as long as the overheat condition exists NIC2 Indicates network activity on LAN2 w...

Page 22: ...e LED on the front of the drive carrier indi cates drive activity A connection to the backplane enables this LED to blink on and off when that particular drive is being accessed Red The red LED to indicate a drive failure If one of the hard drives fails replace it with a compatible enterprise level hard drive model ...

Page 23: ...842 chassis The only tool you will need is a Phillips head screwdriver Print this chapter to use as a reference while setting up your chassis Review the warnings and precautions listed in the manual before setting up or servicing this chassis These include information in Chapter 2 System Safety and the warning precautions listed in the setup instructions ...

Page 24: ...for later use 2 Remove the two screws on the sides of the cover and set them aside 3 Lift the cover up and off the chassis Figure 5 1 Removing the Chassis Cover Warning Except for short periods of time do NOT operate the chassis without the cover in place The chassis cover must be in place to allow proper airflow and prevent overheating 3 2 1 2 1 ...

Page 25: ...rrier This extends the drive carrier handle 2 Use the handle to pull the drive carrier out of the chassis 5 3 Installing and Removing Hard Drives The drives are mounted in drive carriers to simplify their installation and removal from the chassis The SC842 chassis supports up to five 3 5 hard drives Figure 5 2 Removing the Hard Drive Carriers Release Buttons ...

Page 26: ...g down 5 Carefully align the mounting holes in the hard drive and the carrier Make sure the bottom of the hard drive and bottom of the hard drive carrier are flush 6 Secure the hard drive using all six screws 7 Replace the drive carrier into the chassis Make sure to close the drive carrier using the drive carrier handle Figure 5 3 Removing the Dummy Drive from the Carrier Drive Carrier Release But...

Page 27: ... a Hard Drive Carrier Use a hard stable surface when installing the hard drive 4 6 6 Installing Hard Drive Carriers SC842TQ Series Installing the Hard Drive Carriers 1 Reinsert the hard drive carrier into the hard drive bay 2 Gently push in the handle which locks the drive carrier into the drive bay ...

Page 28: ...e Cage 1 Power down the system and disconnect the chassis from any source of power 2 Remove the four screws securing the internal hard drive cage and bracket to the chassis as illustrated below and set them aside for later use 3 Gently push the internal hard drive cage out through the front of the chassis Remove Four Screws 1 2 1 3 ...

Page 29: ... in the drive with those in the cage 2 Secure the drive to the top of the cage with two hard drive screws 3 Secure the drive to the bottom of the cage with two hard drive screws Secure with Two Screws in the Top of the Drive Insert Drive Secure with Two Screws in the Corresponding Holes in the Bottom of the Drive Figure 5 6 Installing Hard Drives into the Internal Hard Drive Cage 1 1 1 2 1 3 ...

Page 30: ...d Drive Cage SC842i Series Installing the Hard Drive Cage 1 Insert the hard drive cage through the front of the chassis 2 Reinstall the four screws which were previously set aside to secure the hard drive cage and bracket to the chassis as illustrated below Secure with Four Screws 1 2 1 1 ...

Page 31: ...nstall the I O shield that came with your motherboard before installing the motherboard 1 Remove the chassis cover and disconnect the chassis from any power source 2 Locate the I O shield 3 Push the I O shield gently into the rear opening of the chassis until it clicks into the secure position Figure 5 8 SC842 Chassis I O Shield Example ...

Page 32: ...ept the rounded Phillips head screws included in the SC842 accessories packaging Some motherboards require additional screws for heatsinks general components and or to secure them to the chassis Optional standoffs are included to support these motherboards To use an optional standoff you must secure a hexagonal post by screwing it into the necessary spot Compare the mounting holes between the moth...

Page 33: ...rface 3 Open the chassis cover 4 Remove any packaging from the chassis 5 If required by your motherboard install standoffs in any areas that do not have a permanent standoff To do this tighten a hexagonal optional standoff into the chassis 6 Lay the motherboard on the chassis aligning the permanent and optional standoffs 7 Secure the motherboard to the chassis using the rounded Phillips head screw...

Page 34: ...is screw and slide the slot cover up and out of the slot Set the screw aside for use in Step 5 4 Gently slide the expansion card into the correct motherboard slot f necessary slide the card into the PCI card guide and lock it Never force a component into a motherboard or the chassis 5 Secure the expansion card with the screw set aside in Step 3 Expansion Card Setup The SC842 chassis features seven...

Page 35: ...ling the Rear System Fans Installing the Rear System Fans 1 Slide the rear fan into the slot as illustrated The fan release tab is located just above the edge of the fan housing 2 Ensure that the fan is secured in the fan cage and that the fan cable is con nected to the motherboard Figure 5 12 Installing the Rear Fan 1 1 ...

Page 36: ...er s Air Flow Checking the Air Flow 1 Make sure there are no objects to obstruct the airflow in and out of the server If necessary route and organize the cables appropriately 2 Do not operate the chassis without drive carriers in the drive bays ...

Page 37: ...sis cover and disconnect the chassis from all sources of power 2 Unscrew the screws securing the power supply to the chassis Set these screws aside for later use 3 Pull the power supply up and out of the chassis 4 Replace the failed power supply module with a new module of the same type or a compatible power supply module 5 Slide the power supply into place and secure using the six screws which we...

Page 38: ...to the chassis remove the mini bezel from the drive bay The mini bezel is the small grating that covers the drive bay Remove this by simply pulling it out of the bay If replacing an existing drive remove the existing drive by depressing the release tab then pulling the drive out of the chassis 3 Attach the two guide screws which are included in the accessory box 4 Insert the new drive unit in the ...

Page 39: ...tromagnetic fields are generated You will also need it placed near a grounded power outlet Be sure to read the Rack and Server Precautions in the next section 6 3 Preparing for Setup Rail assemblies two inner rails two outer rails and the mounting screws you will need to install the system into a four post rack are optional features on the SC842 chassis and can be purchased separately Refer to the...

Page 40: ...neral 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 up Use a regulating uninterruptible power supply UPS to protect the server from power surges...

Page 41: ...e amount of airflow required for safe operation is not compromised 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 overcurren...

Page 42: ... Rack To install the chassis into a Telco type rack use one L shaped bracket on either side of the chassis two total First determine how far follow the server will extend out the front of the rack Larger chassis should be positioned to balance the weight between front and back If a bezel is included on your chassis remove it then at tach the two front brackets to each side of the chassis Finish by...

Page 43: ...onal rail package includes two 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 Figure 6 2 Separating the Rack Rails screw the handles the outer rails for secure purpose if necessary F SCREW SCREW COMPLET 1 2 Separating the Inn...

Page 44: ...Rails 1 Place the inner rails on the side of the chassis aligning the hooks of the chas sis with the rail holes Make sure the rail faces outward 2 Slide the inner rail toward the front of the chassis 3 Secure the chassis with two screws as illustrated Repeat steps 1 and 2 for the other inner rail 1 1 1 2 1 3 1 3 ...

Page 45: ... screws provided 2 Press the button where the two outer rails are joined to retract the smaller outer rail 3 Hang the hooks of the rails onto the rack holes and if desired use screws to secure the front of the outer rail onto the rack 4 Repeat steps 1 3 for the remaining outer rail Figure 6 4 Assembling the Outer Rails screw the handles the outer rails for secure purpose if necessary SCREW 1 1 1 2...

Page 46: ...g the Chassis into a Rack 1 Extend the outer rails as illustrated above 2 Align the inner rails of the chassis with the outer rails on the rack 3 Slide the inner rails into the outer rails keeping the pressure even on both sides When the chassis has been pushed completely into the rack it should click into the locked position 4 Optional screws may be used to secure the front of the chassis to the ...

Page 47: ...ength Description CBL 0286L Cable 30 cm 4 pin to 4 pin rear fan power exten sion with square header CBL 0087 Ribbon Round 20 16 pin to 16 pin ribbon cable for control panel CBL 0084L Cable 6 Front control cable 16 pin split cable CBL 0336L Cable 57 cm 4 pin middle fan power extension Cable 6 Regional power cord Appendix A SC842 Chassis Cables A 1 Overview This appendix lists supported cables for y...

Page 48: ...A 2 SC842 Chassis Manual Notes ...

Page 49: ...fications This appendix lists power supply specifications for your chassis system SC842i 500B 500W MFR Part PWS 502 PQ Rated AC Voltage 100 240V 50 60Hz 7 3 5 Amp 5V standby 3 Amp 12V1 17 Amp 12V2 17 Amp 12V3 17 Amp 12V4 18 Amp 12V 0 5 Amp 5V 20 Amp 3 3V 15 Amp ...

Page 50: ...S 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 SC842TQ 665B 665W MFR Part PWS 665 PQ Rated AC Voltage 100 240V 50 60Hz 10 5 Amp 5V standby 6 Amp 12V 54 Amp 5V 30 Amp 3 3V 24 Amp 12V 0 5 Amp ...

Page 51: ...t 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 their antistatic bags when not in use C 2 General Safety Guidelines Always disconnect p...

Page 52: ...hics shown in this manual C 4 Introduction to the SAS 842TQ Backplane The SAS 842TQ backplane has been designed to utilize the most up to date tech nology available providing your system with reliable high quality performance This manual reflects SAS 842TQ Revision 1 01 the most current release available at the time of publication Always refer to the Supermicro Web site at www supermi cro com for ...

Page 53: ...ILKSCREEN PRIMARY SIDE SUPER R SUPER SUPER SUPER SUPER SUPER SUPER SUPER SUPER SUPER SUPER SUPER SUPER SUPER SUPER SUPER SUPER SUPER R R R R R R R R R R LED TEST 4 3 2 1 2 3 I2C 1 2 SGPIO JP33 MODE 2 3 NO RST 1 2 RST JP29 9072 RST DESIGNED IN USA SAS842TQ REV 1 01 0 5V GND GND 12V 5V GND 12V GND C C C 2 3 55 1 2 50 OPEN 45 JP25 OH TEMP D3 OH DRIVE FAIL UPGRADE SIDEBAND 2 I2C 2 I2C 1 SIDEBAND 1 C 5...

Page 54: ... SB3 5 SLOAD SDA SB1 8 Backplane ID SB7 7 SCLOCK SCL SB0 3 MG9072 Chip The MG9072 is an enclosure management chip that supports the SES 2 controller and SES 2 protocols C 6 Front Connector and Pin Definitions 2 Upgrade Connector The upgrade connector is designated JP46 and is for the manufacturer s diagnostic pur poses only Backplane Main Power 4 Pin Connector Pin Definition 1 12V 2 and 3 Ground 4...

Page 55: ...JP45 are used to monitor HDD activity and status See the table on the right for pin definitions I2 C Connector Pin Definitions Pin Definition 1 Data 2 Ground 3 Clock 4 No Connection 8 12 SAS SATA Connectors The SAS SATA connectors are numbered 0 through 4 Each may be connected to the system with a SAS or SATA cable ...

Page 56: ...r s use only F1 F2 F3 JP52 1 2 7 8 JP51 1 2 7 8 J8 7 J7 7 J6 7 J5 7 J10 7 JP46 JP53 JP30 JP54 JP29 1 3 JP33 1 3 JP25 1 3 MH1 MH2 MH3 MH4 MH5 MH6 C45 C44 C3 C85 C5 C34 C35 U31 U26 U25 C A D3 4 1 JP10 4 1 JP13 1 16 32 33 48 49 64 U40 JP44 JP45 BAR CODE 1 01 REV SAS842TQ MACH FINISH 30 ANGLE SPECIFIED DIMENSIONS UNLESS OTHERWISE XXX XX X 010 03 1 TOLERANCES DECIMAL ARE IN INCHES Erni DESINGER DATE 08...

Page 57: ...SUPER SUPER SUPER SUPER SUPER SUPER SUPER SUPER SUPER SUPER SUPER SUPER R R R R R R R R R R LED TEST 4 3 2 1 2 3 I2C 1 2 SGPIO JP33 MODE 2 3 NO RST 1 2 RST JP29 9072 RST DESIGNED IN USA SAS842TQ REV 1 01 0 5V GND GND 12V 5V GND 12V GND C C C 2 3 55 1 2 50 OPEN 45 JP25 OH TEMP D3 OH DRIVE FAIL UPGRADE SIDEBAND 2 I2C 2 I2C 1 SIDEBAND 1 I2 C and SGPIO Mode Jumper Settings This backplane can utilize I...

Page 58: ...T E L 4 0 8 5 0 3 8 0 0 0 F A X 4 0 8 5 0 3 8 0 0 8 SILKSCREEN SECONDARY SIDE S U P E R R S U P E R S U P E R S U P E R S U P E R S U P E R S U P E R S U P E R S U P E R S U P E R S U P E R S U P E R S U P E R S U P E R S U P E R S U P E R S U P E R S U P E R R R R R R R R R R R SAS 0 SAS 1 SAS 2 SAS 3 1 8 22 1 8 22 1 8 22 1 8 22 SAS 4 1 8 22 FAIL 3 ACT 3 ACT 4 FAIL 4 ACT 2 FAIL 2 ACT 1 FAIL 1 FAI...

Page 59: ... R M I C R O U S A w w w s u p e r m i c r o c o m T E L 4 0 8 5 0 3 8 0 0 0 F A X 4 0 8 5 0 3 8 0 0 8 SILKSCREEN SECONDARY SIDE S U P E R R S U P E R S U P E R S U P E R S U P E R S U P E R S U P E R S U P E R S U P E R S U P E R S U P E R S U P E R S U P E R S U P E R S U P E R S U P E R S U P E R S U P E R R R R R R R R R R R SAS 0 SAS 1 SAS 2 SAS 3 1 8 22 1 8 22 1 8 22 1 8 22 SAS 4 1 8 22 FAIL...

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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