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Chapter 1  

 

Introduction

1-1 Overview

Supermicro’s SC731 chassis features a unique and highly-optimized design, allow-

ing most configuration of the chassis to be accomplished without tools or screws. 
The chassis is equipped with high-efficiency power supply. High-performance fans 

provide ample optimized cooling for FB-DIMM memory modules, and four hot-swap 

drive bays offer maximum storage capacity.

1-2  Shipping Lists

Please visit the following link for the latest shiping lists and part numbers for 

your particular chassis model http://www.supermicro.com/products/chassis/

tower/?chs=731

Chapter 1: Introduction

1-1

SC731 Chassis 

Model

Drives

I/O Slots

Power Supply

SC731D-300B 

4x 3.5" 

2x 5.25" 

1x 3.5" for card 

reader 

4x FF

300W 

High-efficiency

SC731i-300B

4x 3.5"

2x 5.25"

4x FF

300W 

High-efficiency

Summary of Contents for SC731 Series

Page 1: ...SC731 CHASSIS SERIES USER S MANUAL 1 0c SC731D 300B SC731i 300B SUPER...

Page 2: ...ITH 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...

Page 3: ...icians only Supermicro s SC731 chassis features a unique and highly optimized design allow ing the user to install components with minimal or no use of screws or tools The chassis is equipped with a 3...

Page 4: ...d that you thoroughly familiarize yourself with the safety precautions before installing and servicing this chassis Chapter 3 System Interface Refer to this chapter for details on the system interface...

Page 5: ...Restricted Area 2 9 Battery Handling 2 10 Redundant Power Supplies 2 12 Backplane Voltage 2 13 Comply with Local and National Electrical Codes 2 14 Product Disposal 2 15 Hot Swap Fan Warning 2 16 Powe...

Page 6: ...s 5 4 5 6 Installing the I O Shield and Motherboard 5 7 I O Shield 5 7 Permanent Motherboard Standoffs 5 7 Motherboard Installation 5 8 5 7 Installing an Peripheral Device 5 9 5 8 Installing Expansion...

Page 7: ...mized cooling for FB DIMM memory modules and four hot swap drive bays offer maximum storage capacity 1 2 Shipping Lists Please visit the following link for the latest shiping lists and part numbers fo...

Page 8: ...per 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...

Page 9: ...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 Supermicr...

Page 10: ...SC731 Chassis Manual 1 4 Notes...

Page 11: ...nt for assistance Only certified technicians should attempt to install or configure components Read this appendix in its entirety before installing or configuring components in the Supermicro chassis...

Page 12: ...e los riesgos de la corriente el ctrica y familiar cese con los procedimientos est ndar de prevenci n de accidentes Al final de cada advertencia encontrar el n mero que le ayudar a encontrar el texto...

Page 13: ...k letsel kan veroorzaken Voordat u aan enige apparatuur gaat werken dient u zich bewust te zijn van de bij een elektrische installatie betrokken risico s en dient u op de hoogte te zijn van de standaa...

Page 14: ...Systems an die Stromquelle die Installationsanweisungen lesen Advertencia Lea las instrucciones de instalaci n antes de conectar el sistema a la red de alimentaci n Attention Avant de brancher le sys...

Page 15: ...ert ist Stellen Sie sicher dass der Nennwert der Schutzvorrichtung nicht mehr als 250 V 20 A betr gt Advertencia Este equipo utiliza el sistema de protecci n contra cortocircuitos o sobrecorrientes de...

Page 16: ...ystemsbestandteile anzubringen oder zu entfernen Warning The system must be disconnected from all sources of power and the power cord removed from the power supply module s before accessing the chassi...

Page 17: ...nentes de sistema Attention Le syst me doit tre d branch de toutes les sources de puissance ainsi que de son cordon d alimentation secteur avant d acc der l int rieur du chassis pour installer ou enle...

Page 18: ...s Installieren Ersetzen oder Bedienen dieser Ausr stung sollte nur geschultem qualifiziertem Personal gestattet werden Advertencia Solamente el personal calificado debe instalar reemplazar o utilizar...

Page 19: ...stallation in Bereichen mit beschr nktem Zutritt vorgesehen Der Zutritt zu derartigen Bereichen ist nur mit einem Spezialwerkzeug Schloss und Schl ssel oder einer sonstigen Sicherheitsvorkehrung m gli...

Page 20: ...uivalent type recommended by the manufacturer Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer s instructions Waarschuwing Dit apparaat is bedoeld voor installatie in gebieden met een beperkte...

Page 21: ...ecommand e par le fabricant Jeter les piles usag es conform ment aux instructions du fabricant Advertencia Existe peligro de explosi n si la bater a se reemplaza de manera incorrecta Reemplazar la bat...

Page 22: ...ntes de alimentaci n Para cortar por completo el suministro de energ a deben desconectarse todas las conexiones Attention Cette unit peut avoir plus d une connexion d alimentation Pour supprimer toute...

Page 23: ...ero es peligroso Tenga cuidado cuando lo revise Attention Lorsque le syst me est en fonctionnement des tensions lectriques circulent sur le fond de panier Prendre des pr cautions lors de la maintenanc...

Page 24: ...codes Warnung Die Installation der Ger te muss den Sicherheitsstandards entsprechen Advertencia La instalacion del equipo debe cumplir con las normas de electricidad locales y nacionales Backplane Wa...

Page 25: ...ional laws and regulations Attention L quipement doit tre install conform ment aux normes lectriques nationales et locales Waarschuwing Bij installatie van de apparatuur moet worden voldaan aan de lok...

Page 26: ...odas las leyes y reglamentos nacionales Attention La mise au rebut ou le recyclage de ce produit sont g n ralement soumis des lois et ou directives de respect de l environnement Renseignez vous aupr s...

Page 27: ...dedos los destornilladores y todos los objetos lejos de las aberturas del ventilador Attention Il est possible que les ventilateurs soient toujours en rotation lorsque vous retirerez le bloc ventilat...

Page 28: ...ann zu einer Fehlfunktion oder ein Brand entstehen Elektrische Ger te und Material Safety Law verbietet die Verwendung von UL oder CSA zertifizierte Kabel UL oder CSA auf der Code f r alle anderen ele...

Page 29: ...utres appareils lectriques que les produits d sign s par Supermicro seulement AC AC UL CSA UL CSA UL CSA Supermicro UL CSA AC Electrical Appliance and Material Safety Law UL CSA UL CSA Waarschuwing Bi...

Page 30: ...2 20 SC731 Chassis Manual Notes...

Page 31: ...ust be purchased separately Two 5 25 external bays that can house additional hard drives removable media drives or other peripheral drives One 3 5 external bay that can house a card reader additional...

Page 32: ...as damaged If the chassis itself shows damage file a damage claim with the carrier 3 3 Where to Get Replacement Components Infrequently you may need replacement parts for your system To ensure the hig...

Page 33: ...cludes a control panel on the front that houses power buttons and status monitoring lights These elements are described in this chapter with possible responses Power Button Figure 4 1 Front Chassis Pa...

Page 34: ...ves the main power but keeps standby power supplied to the system Therefore you must unplug system before performing most maintenance tasks 4 3 Control Panel LEDs There are three LEDs that provide sta...

Page 35: ...ply Solid blue Local UID has been activated Use this function to locate the server in a rack mount environment Blinking blue Remote UID is on Use this function to identify the server from a remote loc...

Page 36: ...SC731 Chassis Manual 4 4 Notes...

Page 37: ...s screwdriver 5 2 Removing Power from the System Before performing some setup or maintenance tasks use the following procedure to ensure that power has been removed from the system 1 Use the operating...

Page 38: ...er handle with your fingers 4 Slide the cover toward the rear of the chassis 5 Remove the cover from the chassis Caution Except for short periods of time do not operate the server without the cover in...

Page 39: ...s in the chassis interior it is necessary to rotate the hard drive cage This will provide sufficient room to install and configure the chassis components Rotating the Hard Drive Cage 1 Power down the...

Page 40: ...2 Rotate the hard drive cage outward 90 degrees as described previously 3 Disconnect all of the cables from the hard drive 4 Press the release tab on the side of the hard drive carrier that is to be r...

Page 41: ...e 6 If a hard drive is already present remove it by carefully pulling the sides of the hard drive carrier outward 7 Insert the new hard drive into the hard drive carrier Figure 5 4 Removing the Hard D...

Page 42: ...ion 9 If desired each hard drive carrier may be secured to the exterior of the hard drive cage using optional screws 10 Rotate the hard drive cage 90 degrees inward returning it to the closed operatio...

Page 43: ...n that came with the motherboard Become familiar with component placement requirements and safety precautions 2 Disconnect the chassis from any power source 3 With the illustrations facing the outside...

Page 44: ...ource Rotate the hard drive cage 90 degrees outward 3 Lay the motherboard in the chassis 4 Secure the motherboard to the chassis using the rounded Phillips head screws provided Do not exceed eight inc...

Page 45: ...ing off the front of the chassis 2 Remove the cover plate from the bay on the front of the chassis 3 Install the bracket rail A onto one side of the device by inserting the pins of the bracket into th...

Page 46: ...illustration 3 Remove the dummy brackets from their slots 4 Simultaneously slide the card and its bracket into the slot on the chassis and insert the card into its slot on the motherboard 5 If desired...

Page 47: ...ion cards These clips support and stabilize the long cards preventing them from contacting any undesired surfaces Installing Long Expansion Cards 1 Locate the long card holders A on the opposite side...

Page 48: ...o the chassis 2 Insert the four rubber pins into the four mounting holes surrounding the fan grill on the rear of the chassis 3 Place the system fan on top of the fan grill aligning the mounting holes...

Page 49: ...10 Installing the Front Bezel Front Bezel Installation 1 Remove the dummy cover A for peripheral device from the front bezel 2 Push the front bezel onto the front of the chassis Remove the Dummy Cove...

Page 50: ...nnect the motherboard cables 3 Remove the screws securing the power supply to the chassis which are located on the rear of the chassis Set these screws aside for later use 4 Gently lift the power supp...

Page 51: ...ommonly used components and configurations For more compatible cables refer to the manufacturer of the motherboard and our Web site at www supermicro com A 2 Cables Included with SC731 Chassis SC731D...

Page 52: ...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...

Page 53: ...sts power supply specifications for your chassis system SC731D 300B SC731i 300B 300W with PFC MFR Part PWS 305 PQ Input 100 127 200 240Vac A 5A 50 60Hz 5V 19 Amps 12V 11 Amps 12Vcpu 11 5 Amps 3 3V 16...

Page 54: ...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 fo...

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