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SC747 Chassis Manual

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Summary of Contents for SC747TQ-R1400B

Page 1: ...SC747TQ R1400B USER S MANUAL 1 0 SC747 CHASSIS Series SUPER...

Page 2: ...D 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 b...

Page 3: ...connectors to support up to four double width GPU cards Optimized redundant high efficiency 93 Gold Level 1400W power supplies with PMBus support and optimized thermal solutions with four hot swap co...

Page 4: ...s 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 a...

Page 5: ...supply 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 Pow...

Page 6: ...stem Safety 2 1 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 C...

Page 7: ...ptional Standoffs 5 17 Installing the Motherboard 5 18 Installing the Active Heatsink 5 19 Power Supply Connections 5 20 Configuring the Add on Card Expansion Slot 5 21 Installing Double Width Graphic...

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Page 9: ...for FB DIMM memory modules and 8 hot swap drive bays offer maximum storage capacity in a 4U form factor 1 2 Shipping List Please visit the following link for the latest shipping lists and part number...

Page 10: ...These drives are hot swappable Once set up correctly these drives can be removed without powering down the server I O Expansion slots Each version of the SC747 Chassis includes eleven full I O expansi...

Page 11: ...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 T...

Page 12: ...SC747 Chassis Manual 1 4 Notes...

Page 13: ...hows damage file a damage claim 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...

Page 14: ...m When working 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...

Page 15: ...ou if they come into contact with printed circuit boards or areas where power is present After accessing the inside of the system close the system back up and secure it to the rack unit with the reten...

Page 16: ...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 p...

Page 17: ...d on card For the latest shipping lists visit our Web site at http www supermicro com This chassis accepts four hot swappable system cooling fans and two power sup plies SC747 models come in dark gray...

Page 18: ...likely event your power supply fails replacement is simple and can be done without tools 3 3 Where to get Replacement Components Though not frequently you may need replacement parts for your system To...

Page 19: ...to keep you constantly informed of the overall status of the system as well as the activity and health of specific components Most SC747 models are two buttons on the chassis a control panel a reset b...

Page 20: ...he system Therefore you must unplug system before servicing Reset The reset button is used to reboot the system 4 3 Control Panel LEDs The control panel located on the front of the SC747 chassis has f...

Page 21: ...bstructing the airflow 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 m...

Page 22: ...as a green LED When illuminated this green LED on the front of the SATA drive carrier indicates drive activity A con nection to the SATA backplane enables this LED to blink on and off when that partic...

Page 23: ...ing Chassis Cover Opening the Front Cover Configuring the Storage Module Installing Hard Drives Installing the Motherboard Installing the Heatsink General Maintenance General Maintenance Systems Fans...

Page 24: ...op cover and the front cover This section of the manual is describes removing the main cover and opening the front cover Removing the top cover is described in Chapter 6 in the section titled Installi...

Page 25: ...Removing the Chassis Main Cover Lift up and back on the main cover handle which secures the cover to the 1 chassis Lift the main cover off of the chassis 2 Figure 5 2 Removing the Main Cover 1 1 1 2 1...

Page 26: ...appable hard drives The cover can be locked to prevent unauthorized access The key to this lock is shipped with the system Opening the Front Cover 1 Unlock the front cover using the key shipped with t...

Page 27: ...used as desktop server If the chassis is to be used in a rack the storage module must be rotated 90 degrees and the storage moudule cover must be replaced This can be done before during or after setu...

Page 28: ...omponent in the chassis Push the storage module release lever This lever unlocks the storage mod 3 ule Grasp the external edges of the storage module and pull the unit from the 4 chassis Turn the stor...

Page 29: ...configured in one of three ways Add up to three extra hard drives to the drive trays 1 Add up to three peripheral drives CD ROM DVD ROM etc drive trays 2 Add five hot swappable hard drives to the stor...

Page 30: ...bs Adding Hard Drives to the Drive Carriers Open the chassis cover 1 Locate the drive tray release tab for the slot you want to place the peripheral 2 drive Push the drive tray toward the front of the...

Page 31: ...on your motherboard The hard drive may not completely fill the tray Secure the hard drive to the carrier with four screws from the bottom 5 Slide the hard drive into the chassis until the carrier clic...

Page 32: ...ives DVD ROM CD ROM floppy drive etc to the drive trays Adding Peripheral Drives Open the chassis cover 1 Locate the drive tray release tab for the slot you want to place the peripheral 2 drive Push t...

Page 33: ...om each side 5 Attach the rails to a DVD ROM CD ROM floppy drive or other peripheral The rails should fit any standard sized peripherals 6 Slide the peripheral into the chassis until the tray clicks i...

Page 34: ...le rack to install extra hot swappable hard drives The mobile rack goes into the storage module which goes into the chassis For more information on mobile rack installation and use refer to the append...

Page 35: ...for all three hard drive trays Hard Drive Rails Hard Drive Tray Figure 5 13 Removing the Hard Drive Rails Figure 5 14 Adding Hard Drive Rails to a Storage Rack Attach the rails to a DVD ROM CD ROM fl...

Page 36: ...also help promote proper airflow for the drive bays Installing Hard Drives 1 Unlock and open the chassis cover 2 Press the release button to extend the drive tray handle 3 Using the handle pull the dr...

Page 37: ...into the chassis To do this 7a Press the hard drive release button to extend the drive tray handle 7b Insert the hard drive into the chassis and close the handle to lock the hard drive into place Figu...

Page 38: ...I O Shield Installing the I O shield Review the documentation that came with your motherboard Become familiar 1 with component placement requirements and precautions Open the chassis cover 2 Choose t...

Page 39: ...hort circuits by securing space between the motherboard and the chassis surface The SC747 chassis packaging includes optional standoffs hexagon shaped posts These standoffs accept the rounded Phillips...

Page 40: ...ave 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 Do not exceed more than eight pounds of to...

Page 41: ...1 Installing the Active Heatsink Installation of the active heatsink will vary depending upon the type of motherboard used in the chassis See the information which was supplied with the motherboard fo...

Page 42: ...wer cable 2 backplane Each cable has three connectors two Hard Drive HDD and one Floppy Drive FDD Attach the HDD connectors to the backplane If you are using a Supermicro backplane the FDD con nector...

Page 43: ...o the chassis such as PCI cards Installing Add on Expansion Cards Locate the release tab on the top of the PCI slot bracket 1 Gently apply pressure in the middle of the release tab to unlock the PCI s...

Page 44: ...rboard To do this slide the PCI card with L bracket into the PCI slot and secure the card to the motherboard Push the PCI bracket release tab down until it locks into place with an audible 6 click Sec...

Page 45: ...rt number bracket is recommended for this application and may be purchased by visiting the Supermicro Web site at http www supermicro com and clicking on the Where to Buy link Installing Double Width...

Page 46: ...card bracket into the slots on the 3 wall of the chassis as illustrated Lower the bracket down onto the card 4 Pull back the slide lock and lower it over the raised tab as illustrated 5 Push the slid...

Page 47: ...5 7 System Fans Replacing Mid System Fans Replacing Mid System Fans 1 Determine which fan has failed Because the fans are hot swappable the chassis does not need to be powered down 2 Press the fan re...

Page 48: ...lacing the Rear System Fan Determine which fan is not operation 1 Press the rear fan release tab 2 Pull the fan away from the chassis by pulling out the top first 3 Place the new fan in the chassis in...

Page 49: ...pply With a redundant power supply the system automatically switches to the second power supply if the first should fail Replacing the Power Supply Power down the chassis and unplug the power cord If...

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Page 51: ...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 Precautions in the next section 6 3 Preparing for Setup Th...

Page 52: ...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 befo...

Page 53: ...re Tmra Reduced Airflow Equipment should be mounted into a rack so that the amount of airflow required for safe operation is not compromised Mechanical Loading Equipment should be mounted into a rack...

Page 54: ...ure will differ slightly You should also refer to the installation instructions that came with the rack unit you are using NOTE The outer rail is adjustable from 26 to 38 25 Removing the Chassis Cover...

Page 55: ...cover off the chassis 3 Removing the Chassis Feet Place the chassis on its side with the chassis side cover facing upward 1 Remove the screw holding the chassis foot in place 2 The foot lock is a tab...

Page 56: ...ils 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 se...

Page 57: ...assis handle with the front of the chassis and secure with the 2 three chassis handle screws Repeats steps 1 and 2 with the other handle 3 Locate the inner rails and screws in the shipping package 4 A...

Page 58: ...the proper distance so that the rail fits snugly into the rack 3 Secure the rear of the outer rail with two M5 screws and the rear of the rack NOTE The outer rail is adjustable from approximately 26...

Page 59: ...ner rails and the outer rails 2 Align the inner chassis rails with the front of the outer rack rails C 3 Slide the inner rails into the outer rails keeping the pressure even on both sides you may have...

Page 60: ...return the chassis to tower mounting Installing the Chassis Cover Installing the Cover Remove the rack mount ears 1 Align the cover post with the corresponding holes on the top of the chassis 2 and pl...

Page 61: ...e foot receptacle and slide the foot toward the 1 front of the chassis The foot should lock into place Secure the foot to the chassis using one screw enclosed in the packaging 2 Repeat steps 1 and 2 f...

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Page 63: ...the motherboard you are using and our Web site at www supermicro com A 2 Cables Included with SC747TQ Chassis SAS SATA SC747TQ R1400 Part Type Length Description CBL 0157L Cable 40cm 8 pin to 8 pin ri...

Page 64: ...0175L Alt Name Big Four Alternate SAS SATA Cables Some compatible motherboards have different connectors If your motherboard has only one SAS connector that the SAS SATA cables must share use one of t...

Page 65: ...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 SC747 chassis includes a cable to connect the chassis front panel to the motherboard If you...

Page 66: ...SC747 Chassis Manual A 4 Notes...

Page 67: ...lists power supply specifications for your chassis system 1400W Redundant MFR Part PWS 1K41P 1R AC Input 1200W 100 140V 50 60Hz 10 5 14 7 Amp 1400W 180 240V 50 60Hz 7 2 9 5 Amp DC Output 5V standby 4...

Page 68: ...SC747 Chassis Manual B 2 Notes...

Page 69: ...vent 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 modul...

Page 70: ...hown in this manual C 4 Introduction to the SAS 747TQ Backplane The SAS 747TQ backplane has been designed to utilize the most up to date tech nology available providing your system with reliable high...

Page 71: ...ECT JP61 FAN 1 SELECT FAN 3 1 0 3 2 5 4 6 7 5V GND GND 12V 5V GND 12V GND ACT4 ACT3 ACT2 ACT1 ACT7 ACT6 ACT5 ACT0 C C C 2 3 55 1 2 50 OPEN 45 JP25 OH TEMP JP97 FAN 1 SELECT JP98 FAN 2 SELECT JP99 FAN...

Page 72: ...n 1 Upgrade Connector The upgrade connector designated JP69 is used for manufacturer s diagnostic purposes only 3 Sideband Headers The sideband headers are designated JP66 and JP68 For SES 2 to work p...

Page 73: ...Pin Definition 1 Ground 2 12V 3 Tachometer 4 Empty SAS Activity LED Header Pin Definitions Pin Definition Pin Definition 1 ACT IN 0 6 ACT IN 4 2 ACT IN 1 7 ACT IN 5 3 ACT IN 2 8 ACT IN 6 4 ACT IN 3 9...

Page 74: ...1 FAN 1 SELECT FAN 3 1 0 3 2 5 4 6 7 5V GND GND 12V 5V GND 12V GND ACT4 ACT3 ACT2 ACT1 ACT7 ACT6 ACT5 ACT0 C C C 2 3 55 1 2 50 OPEN 45 JP25 OH TEMP JP97 FAN 1 SELECT JP98 FAN 2 SELECT JP99 FAN 3 SELEC...

Page 75: ...d 2 3 Disabled FAN 2 enable disable JP98 1 2 Enabled 2 3 Disabled FAN 2 selection for MG9072 chip JP63 1 2 Enabled 2 3 Disabled FAN 3 enable disable JP99 1 2 Enabled 2 3 Disabled FAN 3 selection for M...

Page 76: ...lt mode and can be used without making changes to your jumpers The following information details which jumpers must be configured to use I2 C mode or restore your backplane to SGPIO mode SGPIO and I2...

Page 77: ...I2C 2 I2C 1 SIDEBAND 1 7 J7 7 J6 7 J5 JP60 R99 C A D47 C A D45 C A D51 U18 U42 RP1 RP3 JP69 1 2 5 6 D58 1 JP62 3 1 JP84 3 1 JP97 Y1 C99 C107 C89 C3 C44 1 17 32 33 48 49 64 U19 JP26 GND FAN 2FAIL FAN...

Page 78: ...S747TQ REV 1 00 F10 F5 F6 J9 J4 J3 J2 J1 J15 J13 J11 R96 R95 R90 R88 R85 R84 R83 R89 R87 R86 R178 R165 R164 R150 R149 R173 C A D8 C A D7 C A D6 C A D5 C A D29 C A D23 C A D20 C A D19 C A D24 C A D22 C...

Page 79: ...C 11 SAS 747TQ Backplane Specitications Notes...

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