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Chapter 5 Chassis Setup and Maintenance

Chapter 5  

 

Chassis Setup and Maintenance

5-1  Overview

This chapter covers the steps required to install components and perform mainte-
nance on the chassis. The only tool you will need to install components and perform 
maintenance is a Phillips screwdriver. Print this page to use as a reference while 
setting up your chassis.

5-2  Installation and Maintenance Procedures

Installation

Removing the Chassis Cover and Front Bezel 
Installing Hard Drives 
DVD-ROM Installation
Installing the Motherboard (includes I/O slot setup)
Installing the Air Shroud and Checking the Airflow

General Maintenance

General Maintenance: Systems Fans 
General Maintenance: Replacing the Power Supply 

Review the warnings and precautions listed in the manual be-

fore setting up or servicing this chassis. These include infor-

mation in Chapter 2: System Safety and the warning/precau-

tions listed in the setup instructions.

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Summary of Contents for SC113 Series

Page 1: ...SC113 Chassis Series SC113TQ R650UB SC113TQ 700CB SC113TQ 700UB SC113TQ R650CB SC113TQ 560UB USER S MANUAL 1 0a 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: ...SC113 1U chassis features a unique and highly optimized design The chassis is equipped with a 650W or 700W advanced design high efficiency 85 power supply for superb power savings High performance fans provide ample optimized cooling for and 8 hot swappable 2 5 SAS SATA drives offers maximum storage capacity in a 1U form factor This manual lists compatible parts available when this document was pub...

Page 4: ...interface which includes the functions and information of he control panel LEDs and 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 chapter when installing removing or reconfiguring your chassis Chapter 6 Rack Installation This chapter covers detailed inform...

Page 5: ... 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 Chassis 3 1 Backplane 3 1 Fans 3 1 Mounting Rails 3 1 Power Supply 3 2 Air Shroud 3 2 3 3 Where to get Replacement Components 3 2 Chapter 4 System Interface 4 1 Ov...

Page 6: ...g the Air Shroud 5 11 Checking the Air Flow 5 12 5 8 System Fans 5 13 5 9 Power Supply 5 15 Power Supply Failure 5 15 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 Mounting Considerations 6 3 Ambient Operating Temperature 6 3 Reduced Airflow 6 3 Mechanical L...

Page 7: ...vii Preface Appendix B SC113 Power Supply Specifications Appendix C BPN SAS 113TQ Backplane ...

Page 8: ...SC113 Chassis Manual viii Notes ...

Page 9: ...r the latest shipping lists and part numbers for your particular chassis model http www supermicro com products chassis 1U chs 113 Chapter 1 Introduction 1 1 SC113 Chassis Model CPU HDD I O Slots Power Supply SC113TQ 700UB Single Dual CPU 8x 2 5 hot swap SAS SATA 2x FH 1x LP 700W SC113TQ 700CB Dual CPU 8x 2 5 hot swap SAS SATA 1x FF 700W SC113TQ R650UB Single Dual CPU 8x 2 5 hot swap SAS SATA 2x F...

Page 10: ...n be removed without powering down the server I O Expansion Slots The SC113 Chassis includes either one full I O expansion slot or two full I O expan sion slots and one low profile I O slot See the chart on the previous page for your specific chassis model Peripheral Drives Each SC113 Chassis supports one slim DVD ROM Drive This drive allows data to be quickly installed or saved On some chassis mode...

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Page 12: ...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 t...

Page 13: ...laim with carrier who delivered your system Decide on a suitable location for the rack unit that will hold that 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 You will also need it placed near at least one grounded power outlet When con figured the SC113 chassis includes one power supply...

Page 14: ... 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 circuit boards they come into contact with Do not use mats desi...

Page 15: ...e inside of the system close the system back up and secure it to the rack unit with the retention screws after 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 compone...

Page 16: ...s 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 provides excellent conductivity between the power supply the case the mounting fasteners and the serverboard ...

Page 17: ... chassis accepts a 1U backplane four fans with an optional fifth fan and one or two power supplies SC113 models come in black Backplane Each SC113 chassis comes with a 1U SAS SATA backplane For more informa tion regarding compatible backplanes view the appendices found at the end of this manual In addition visit our Web site for the latest information http www supermicro com Fans The SC113 chassis ...

Page 18: ...astic that channel air directly to where it is needed Always use the air shroud included with your chassis 3 3 Where 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 ...

Page 19: ...view There are several LEDs on the control panel and on the drive carriers that provide system and component status This chapter explains the meanings of all LED indi cators and the appropriate responses that need to be taken Figure 4 1 Control Panel Buttons and LEDs ...

Page 20: ... system before servicing Reset The reset button is used to reboot the system 4 2 Control Panel Buttons The SC815 chassis includes two or three push buttons located on the front panel a reset button a power on off button and a UID button UID When used with a UID compatible motherboard the UID button is used to turn on or off the blue light function of the the U LED Once the blue light is activated ...

Page 21: ...installation The feature requires a motherboard that supports the Universal Information LED When this LED blinks red quickly it indicates a fan failure and when blinking red slowly a power failure This LED will be blue when used for UID Unit Identifier When on continuously red it indicates an overheat condition which may be caused by cables obstructing the airflow in the system or the ambient room t...

Page 22: ...D on the front of the SATA drive carrier indicates drive activity A con Power Indicates power is being supplied to the system s power supply units This LED should normally be illuminated when the system is operating HDD Indicates IDE channel activity SAS SATA drive SCSI drive and or DVD ROM drive activity when flashing NIC1 Indicates network activity on GLAN1 when flashing NIC2 Indicates network act...

Page 23: ...which may include hot swappable cold swappable and redundant power supplies Some power supplies include an LED in the rear with the following definitions 560W 650W and 700W Power Supplies 560W 650W and 700W Power Supply LEDs State Indication Solid Green System is on Solid Amber System is off and plugged in or 5V stand by on Solid Green When illuminated the green LED indicates that the power supply ...

Page 24: ...wer Supplies Solid Green When illuminated this green LED indicates that the power supply is on Solid Amber When illuminated the amber LED indicates the power supply is plugged in and turned off or the system is off but in an abnormal state ...

Page 25: ...is 5 2 Installation and Maintenance Procedures Installation Removing the Chassis Cover and Front Bezel Installing Hard Drives DVD ROM Installation Installing the Motherboard includes I O slot setup Installing the Air Shroud and Checking the Airflow General Maintenance General Maintenance Systems Fans General Maintenance Replacing the Power Supply Review the warnings and precautions listed in the ma...

Page 26: ...he top cover to the chssis Slide the cover toward the rear of the chassis Lift the cover off the chassis 1 2 3 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 3 2 ...

Page 27: ...cepts 8 hot swappable hard drives Only SAS or enterprise SATA HDD are recommended Removing Hard Drive Trays from the Chassis 1 Press the release button on the drive tray This extends the drive bay handle 2 Use the handle to pull the drive out of the chassis Figure 5 2 Removing Hard Drive 1 2 ...

Page 28: ...ide facing down and the connec tor end toward the rear of the carrier Align the drive in the carrier so that the screw holes of both line up Note that there are holes in the carrier marked SATA to aid in correct installation Secure the drive to the carrier with four M3 screws as illustrated below These screws are included in the chassis accessory box Insert the drive carrier into its bay keeping t...

Page 29: ...el grate from the drive bay The bezel can be removed by pulling out the hard drive beneath the DVD ROM then pulling the mini bezel forward When installing or removing a DVD ROM drive the mini bezel lock screw must be removed and the drive tray must be completely seperated from the chassis Remove the DVD ROM from the drive tray by removing the drive screws then secure the replacement DVD ROM into t...

Page 30: ...SC113 Chassis Manual 5 6 Reconnect the data and power cables Replace the chassis cover replace the server in the rack if necessary and power up the system 8 9 ...

Page 31: ...ludes permanent standoffs in locations used by most motherboards These standoffs accept the rounded Phillips head screws included in the SC113 accessories packaging Some motherboards require additional screws for heatsinks general components and or non standard security Optional standoffs are included for these mother boards To use an optional standoff you must place the hexagonal screw through th...

Page 32: ...d from the chassis As required by your motherboard install standoffs in any areas that do not have a permanent standoff To do this A Place a hexagonal standoff screw through the bottom the chassis B Secure the screw with the hexagon nut rounded side up Lay the motherboard on the chassis aligning the permanent and optional standoffs Secure the motherboard to the chassis using the rounded Phillips h...

Page 33: ...ssis include two full height expansion slots and one low profile expansion slot Note You must use a riser card to install expansion cards into any SC113 chassis Riser cards are sold separately For the latest compatibility and performance information visit our website at http www supermicro com Figure 5 7 SC113 Chassis Rear with Two Full Height Full Length I O Slots and One Low Profile I O Slot I O P...

Page 34: ...iser bracket to the chassis using screws as illustrated Choose the I O panel in which to place the add on card In that slot open the I O panel lever and slide the I O panel sideways From inside the chassis remove the I O panel Slide the add on card into the riser card and attach the add on card bracket in place of the I O panel Secure the add on card by closing the I O panel lever Connect cables t...

Page 35: ...stallation Air Shroud Installation If your motherboard uses 8 DIMMS skip this step If your motherboard uses between 9 and 16 DIMMS you must install the optional air shroud flap To do so a Align the mounting holes in the air shroud with the mounting holes in the optional flap b Secure the flap to the air shroud using the screws provided Place air shroud in your chassis with the fan side touching the e...

Page 36: ...eplaced periodically Do not operate the server without drives or drive trays in the drive bays Use only recommended server parts Make sure no wires or foreign objects obstruct air flow through the chassis Pull all excess cabling out of the airflow path or use shorter cables The control panel LEDs inform you of system status See Chapter 3 System Interface for details on the LEDs and the control panel...

Page 37: ... SC113 chassis provides two additional open fan housings where an additional system fan may be added for optimal cooling Adding a System Fan Turn off the power to the system and unplug the system from the outlet Remove the dummy fan from the fan tray Place the new fan into the vacant space in the housing while making sure the arrows on the top of the fan indicating air direction point in the same ...

Page 38: ...ower to the system and unplug the system from the outlet Remove the failed fan s power cord from the serverboard Lift the failed fan from the chassis and pull it completely out from the serverboard Place the new fan into the vacant space in the housing while making sure the arrows on the top of the fan indicating air direction point in the same direc tion as the arrows on the other fans Reconnect ...

Page 39: ...hen the power is off An illuminated green light indicates that the power supply is operating Power Supply Failure If the power supply unit fails the system will shut down and you will need to replace the unit Replacement units can be ordered directly from Supermicro see contact information in the Preface As there is only one power supply unit in the SC113 Chassis power must be completely removed f...

Page 40: ...g and remove only one power supply Push the release tab on the back of the power supply as illustrated Pull the power supply out using the handle provided Replace the failed power module with the same model Push the new power supply module into the power bay until you hear a click Plug the AC power cord back into the module and power up the server 1 2 3 4 5 6 Figure 5 12 Removing the Power Supply ...

Page 41: ...al noise 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 sec...

Page 42: ... 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 up Use a regulating uninterruptible power supply UPS to protect the server from power surg...

Page 43: ...mised 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 consideratio...

Page 44: ...h the rack unit you are using NOTE This rail will fit a rack between 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 Figure 6 1 Ide...

Page 45: ... pre attached inner rail Slide the extension toward the front of the chassis Secure the chassis with 2 screws as illustrated Repeat steps 1 3 for the other inner rail extension 1 2 3 4 Inner Rail Extension The SC113 chassis includes a set of inner rails in two sections inner rails and inner rail extensions The inner rails are pre attached and do not interfere with normal use of the chassis if you ...

Page 46: ...t both the short and long brackets to the proper distance so that the rail fits snugly into the rack Secure the long bracket to the front side of the outer rail with two M5 screws and the short bracket to the rear side of the outer rail with three M5 screws Repeat steps 1 4 for the left outer rail 1 2 3 4 Secure to the Front of the Rack Secure to the Rear of the Rack Figure 6 3 Assembling the Outer...

Page 47: ...6 7 Chapter 6 Rack Installation SCALE 0 380 Figure 6 4 Installing the Outer Rails to the Server Rack 2 3 3 ...

Page 48: ... the rack Line chassis rails with the front of the rack rails Slide the chassis rails into the rack rails keeping the pressure even 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 hold the front of the server to the ...

Page 49: ...mine 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 server remove it Then at tach the two front brackets to each side of the chassis then the two rear brackets positioned with just enough space to accommodate the width of the telco rack Finish by sliding the chassis into...

Page 50: ...SC113 Chassis Manual 6 10 Notes ...

Page 51: ...more compatible cables refer to the manufacturer of the motherboard you are using and our Web site at www supermicro com A 2 Cables Included with SC111 Chassis SAS SATA SC111 560CB SC111 560UB Part Type Length Description CBL 0226L Round Ribbon Cable 43cm SATA cable CBL 0191L Ribbon Round Cable 50cm 20 pin to 20 pin front CTL cable CBL 0277L HDD Cable 48cm HDD power cable CBL 0206L SATA Cable 48cm...

Page 52: ...sed separately Description This cable has one SFF 8484 32 pin connector on one end and 4 SAS connectors 7 pins each at the other 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 0175L Alt Name Big Four Description This cable has one ipass SFF 8087 mini sas connector 36 pins at one end and 4 SAS connector...

Page 53: ...M 20 pin CBL 0059 7 9 20 CM 8 pin CBL 0062 7 9 20 CM 4 pin CBL 0060 7 9 20 CM Front Panel to the Motherboard The SC111 chassis includes a cable to connect the chassis front panel to the motherboard If your motherboard uses a different connector 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 ...

Page 54: ...SC111 Chassis Manual A 4 Notes ...

Page 55: ... Power Supply Specifications This appendix lists power supply specifications for your chassis system SC111 560CB SC111 560UB 560W MFR Part PWS 562 1H20 Rated AC Voltage 100 240V 60 50Hz 6 5 2 6 Amp 5V standby 2 Amp 12V 46 5 Amp 5V 15 Amp 3 3V 15 Amp 12V 0 5 Amp ...

Page 56: ...SC111 Chassis Manual B 2 Notes ...

Page 57: ...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 RAID card 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 b...

Page 58: ... 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 59: ...72 RST UPGRADE Jumper Settings and Pin Definitions C 4 Front Connectors and Jumpers Front Connectors and Jumpers Power Connectors 4 pin JP10 JP13 Upgrade Pin JP46 MG9072 Chip Sideband 1 JP51 Sideband 2 JP52 I2 C Connector 1 JP44 I2 C Connector 2 JP45 MG9072 Reset JP29 Connector 7 J16 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 3 1 1 2 4 5 6 7 8 13 14 15 16 11 9 10 12 17 Connector 6 J14 Connector 5 J12 Connector 4 J10 Connec...

Page 60: ...SB7 7 SCLOCK SCL SB0 10 No Connec tion 9 No Connec tion 3 MG9072 Chip The MG9072 is an enclosure management chip that supports the SES 2 controller and SES 2 protocols C 5 Front Connector and Pin Definitions 2 Upgrade Connector The Upgrade connector designated JP46 serves a diagnostic purpose This connector should be used by a certified and experienced technician Backplane Main Power 4 Pin Connector...

Page 61: ... are used to monitor HDD activity and status See the table on the right for pin definitions I2 C Connector Pin Definitions JP44 and JP45 Pin Definition 1 Data 2 Ground 3 Clock 4 No Connection 8 MG9072 Reset Allows the MG9072 chip to be reset 9 16 Connectors Connectors 0 through 7 17 Buzzer Reset Allows the buzzer to be reset ...

Page 62: ...umpers Closed means the jumper is on and Open means the jumper is off the pins Connector Pins Jumper Setting 3 2 1 3 2 1 Jumper Settings Jumper Jumper Settings Note JP18 Open Enabled Closed Disabled Buzzer Reset JP29 Open Default Closed Reset MG9072 Chip Reset C98 C6 C5 C4 C285 C137 JP29 R259 JP33 JP45 JP44 JP46 U18 JP10 JP13 JP51 JP52 J16 J14 J5 J7 J6 J12 J8 J10 MH6 MH5 MH3 MH4 MH2 MH1 64 49 48 3...

Page 63: ...Note JP33 2 3 Controller ID SGPIO Default Jumper Jumper Setting Note JP33 1 2 Controller ID C98 C6 C5 C4 C285 C137 JP29 R259 JP33 JP45 JP44 JP46 U18 JP10 JP13 JP51 JP52 J16 J14 J5 J7 J6 J12 J8 J10 MH6 MH5 MH3 MH4 MH2 MH1 64 49 48 33 1 1 2 5 6 1 REV 1 02 GND 5V GND 12V 5V GND GND 12V 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 BUZZER RST I2C 1 SB 2 I2C 2 SB 1 2 3 I2C 1 2 SGPIO JP33 MODE SEL 9072 RST UPGRADE C98 C4 C137 JP13 J...

Page 64: ...3 SAS 4 J9 SAS SATA HDD 4 SAS 5 J11 SAS SATA HDD 5 SAS 6 J13 SAS SATA HDD 6 SAS 7 J15 SAS SATA HDD 7 SAS 7 SAS 6 SAS 4 SAS 0 Rear LED Indicators Rear Connector Hard Drive Activity Failure LED SAS 0 D12 D5 SAS 1 D13 D6 SAS 2 D14 D7 SAS 3 D15 D8 SAS 4 D18 D19 SAS 5 D21 D20 SAS 6 D22 D23 SAS 7 D25 D26 SAS 2 SAS 5 SAS 1 SAS 3 R 1 4 9 R 1 5 0 D 2 0 D 8 D 7 D 6 D 5 D 2 3 D 1 2 D 2 2 D 1 5 D 1 4 D 1 3 C ...

Page 65: ...to per form be 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...

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