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SC818G Chassis Series

SC818G-1400B

USER’S MANUAL

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Page 1: ...SC818G Chassis Series SC818G 1400B USER S MANUAL 1 0 SUPER...

Page 2: ...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...

Page 3: ...818 1U chassis features a unique and highly optimized design for quad processor platforms The chassis is equipped with a 1400W power supply to support high performance system components and eight high...

Page 4: ...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 chap...

Page 5: ...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 1 2 5 General Safety Precautions 2 2 2 6 System Safety 2 3 Chapter 3 Chassis C...

Page 6: ...p 5 10 Riser Card Bracket Installation with Twin Motherboards 5 13 5 7 Installing the Air Shroud 5 14 Checking the Air Flow 5 15 5 8 System Fans 5 16 Fan Numbering in the BIOS 5 16 Maintaining System...

Page 7: ...g the Outer Rails 6 6 Installing the Outer Rails onto the Rack 6 7 Installing and Removing the Chassis From the Rack 6 8 6 5 Installing the Server into a Telco Rack 6 9 Appendix A SC818G Chassis Cable...

Page 8: ...SC818G Chassis Manual viii Notes...

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

Page 10: ...powering down the server In addition these drives support SES2 SAS SATA I O Expansion slots Each SC818G chassis includes four full height full length expansion slots or two double width high end grap...

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: ...ust 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...

Page 13: ...ll 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 config ured the SC818G chassis...

Page 14: ...ats designed to decrease electrostatic discharge as protection from electrical shock Instead use rubber mats that have been specifically designed as electrical insulators The power supply power cord m...

Page 15: ...ce which can damage electronic components and printed circuit boards The following measures are generally sufficient to neutralize this difference before contact is made to protect your equipment from...

Page 16: ...SC818G Chassis Manual 2 4 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: ...sis accepts a 1U backplane up to eight fans and a power supply SC818G models come in black Backplane Each SC818G chassis comes with a 1U backplane The backplane will accept SAS SATA For more informati...

Page 18: ...ays use the air shroud included with your chassis 3 3 Where to get Replacement Components Though not frequently you may need replacement parts for your system To en sure the highest level of professio...

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 the LED indicators and the appropriate respons...

Page 20: ...ot the system 4 2 Control Panel Buttons The SC818G chassis includes two or three push buttons located on the front panel a reset button and a power on off button Universal Information LED The Universa...

Page 21: ...ed in the same way it was acti vated If the UID LED was activated via IPMI you can only turn the LED off via IPMI and not with the UID button Power Indicates power is being supplied to the system s po...

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

Page 23: ...ual or download the backplane user guide at www supermicro com Overheating Condition If the Server Overheats do the Following Determine the nature of the overheating condition as described in the Cont...

Page 24: ...SC818G Chassis Manual 4 6 Notes...

Page 25: ...etup Installing the Air Shroud Includes checking the airflow Procedures for Twin Motherboard Chassis When utilizing twin motherboards installation procedures differ and require spe cialized parts for...

Page 26: ...tabs at the same time to release the cover 2 Slide the cover toward the rear of the chassis 3 Lift the cover up and off of the chassis 4 Warning Except for short periods of time do NOT operate the ch...

Page 27: ...and Installing Hard Drives Removing Hard Drive Carriers from the Chassis 1 Press the release button on the drive carrier This extends the drive carrier handle 2 Use the handle to pull the drive carri...

Page 28: ...e bays Figure 5 3 Hard Drive Carrier Installing a Hard Drive to the Hard Drive Carrier Remove the two screws securing the dummy drive to the carrier 1 Remove the dummy drive from the carrier 2 Warning...

Page 29: ...ard drive by tightening all six screws 4 Installing a Hard Drive Carrier Into the Chassis Insert the loaded hard drive carrier into the drive bay of the chassis 1 Push the drive carier into the drive...

Page 30: ...rrier which is next to the power supply that the power supply handle must be lifted before extending the hard drive carrier handle or inserting the hard drive carrier into the drive bay Figure 5 7 Ins...

Page 31: ...nd or backplane 2 If you are adding a new drive Remove the dummy tray from the drive bay 3 The mini bezel can be removed by pulling out the hard drive beneath the drive bay then pulling the mini bezel...

Page 32: ...standoffs in loca tions used by most motherboards These standoffs accept the rounded Phillips head screws included in the SC818G accessories packaging Some motherboard require additional screws for he...

Page 33: ...rew with the hexagon nut rounded side up Lay the motherboard on the chassis aligning the permanent and optional 4 standoffs Secure the motherboard to the chassis using the rounded Phillips head 5 scre...

Page 34: ...igure 5 10 Rear Expansion Slots One Low Profile Expansion Slot Optional Double Width High End Graphics Card Slot Four Full Height Full Length Expansion slots The versatile SC818G chassis may be config...

Page 35: ...the area illustrated above it is necessary to remove the set of fans behind the power supply An optional 4028 fan module is available on the Supermicro Web site at www supermicro com Note When instal...

Page 36: ...lustrated on the following page Lift the add on card bracket from the chassis 3 Install the riser card on the bracket using the two screws provided 4 Open the latch on the end of the bracket 5 Install...

Page 37: ...Assembling the Riser Card Bracket for Twin Motherboards Replace the original riser card bracket by taking the three brackets apart and 1 re using the left and right brackets Insert the left and right...

Page 38: ...ilable on the Supermicro Web site at http www supermicro com Installation of the MCP 310 81803 0B air shroud is identical to the installation of a standard air shroud which is described below Installi...

Page 39: ...airflow in and 1 out of the server Pull all excess cabling out of the airflow path or use shorter cables Do not operate the server without drives or drive trays in the drive bays Use 2 only recommend...

Page 40: ...ack to back which rotate in opposite directions This counter rotating action generates exceptional airflow and works to dampen vibration levels Fan Numbering in the BIOS In the unlikely event of a fan...

Page 41: ...m from the outlet 1 Place the additional fan tray into the vacant space in the the chassis aligning 2 the mounting holes in the fan tray with the mounting holes in the floor of the chassis and alignin...

Page 42: ...ystem from the outlet 2 Remove the failed fan s power cord from the backplane 3 Remove the four pins securing the fan to the fan tray 4 Lift the failed fan from the fan tray and out of the chassis 5 P...

Page 43: ...the Preface As there is only one power supply unit in the SC818G chassis power must be completely removed from the server before removing and replacing the power supply unit 5 9 Power Supply Replacing...

Page 44: ...SC818G Chassis Manual 5 20 Notes...

Page 45: ...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 46: ...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 47: ...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...

Page 48: ...33 5 deep Identifying the Sections of the Rack Rails The chassis package includes two quick release rail assemblies in the rack mounting kit Each assembly consists of two primary sections an inner fix...

Page 49: ...ou decide not to use a server rack Attach the inner rail extensions stabilize the chassis within the rack Installing the Inner Rail Extensions Place the inner rail extensions B over the preattached in...

Page 50: ...dentify the left and right outer rails by examining the ends which bend 1 outward Slide the front section of the outer rail A into the rear section of the outer 2 rail B Secure to the Front of the Rac...

Page 51: ...he proper length so that the outer rail fits snugly 1 within the rack Align the holes on the front of the outer rail with the holes on the front of the 2 rack C and secure with the screws provided Ali...

Page 52: ...om the Rack Installation into the Rack Slide the inner rail extensions into the front of the outer rails 1 Push the chassis backward into the rack until it clicks into the locked postion 2 Removing th...

Page 53: ...four total First determine how far follow the chassis 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...

Page 54: ...SC818G Chassis Manual 6 10 Notes...

Page 55: ...ble CBL 0087 Ribbon round cable 20 16 pin to 16 pin ribbon cable for control panel A 3 Compatible Cables These cables are compatible with the SC818G Chassis Alternate SAS SATA Cables Some compatible m...

Page 56: ...the mother boards To do this use the following chart as a guide Power Cable Extenders Number of Pins Cable Part Length 24 pin CBL 0042 7 9 20 CM 20 pin CBL 0059 7 9 20 CM 8 pin CBL 0062 7 9 20 CM 4 pi...

Page 57: ...d Flat head M4 x 4 mm 0 157 RAIL Round head M4 x 4 mm 0 157 Flat head M5 x 12 mm 0 472 Washer for M5 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 M...

Page 58: ...SC818G Chassis Manual A 4 Notes...

Page 59: ...41F 1R AC Input 1200W 100 140V 50 60 Hz 10 5 14 7 Amp 1400W 180 240v 50 50hZ 7 2 9 5 Amp DC Output 5V standby 6 Amp DC Output 12V 100 Amp 100 140V 117 Amp 180 Appendix B SC818G Power Supply Specificat...

Page 60: ...SC818G Chassis Manual B 2 Notes...

Page 61: ...o 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...

Page 62: ...shown in this manual C 4 Introduction to the SAS 818TQ Backplane The SAS 818TQ backplane has been designed to utilize the most up to date tech nology available providing your system with reliable hig...

Page 63: ...0 SAS818TQ Jumper Settings and Pin Definitions C 5 Front Connectors and Jumpers Figure C 1 Front View Front Connectors JP10 Backplane Main PWR 4 Pin 1 JP51 Sideband Connector 2 JP44 I 3 2 C Connector...

Page 64: ...ted JP51 For SES 2 to work properly you must connect an 10 pin sideband cable to JP51 See the table to the right for pin definitions Sideband Connector JP51 Pin Definition Pin Definition 2 Backplane A...

Page 65: ...drives See the table on the right for pin definitions CD ROM FDD Power 4 Pin Connector J9 and J10 Pin Definition 1 12V 2 and 3 Ground 4 5V 6 MG9072 Chip The MG9072 is an enclosure management chip used...

Page 66: ...function of the connector Pin 1 is identified with a square solder pad on the printed circuit board Note On two pin jumpers Closed means the jumper is on and Open means the jumper is off the pins Con...

Page 67: ...jumpers The following information details which jumpers must be configured to use SGPIO mode or restore your backplane to I2 C mode I2 C Mode Default Jumper Jumper Setting Note JP33 2 3 Controller ID...

Page 68: ...nector SAS SATA Drive Number SAS 0 SAS SATA HHD 0 SAS 1 SAS SATA HHD 1 SAS 2 SAS SATA HHD 2 Rear LED Indicators Rear LED Indicator Hard Drive Activity and Failure LEDs D12 SAS 0 Activity LED Connected...

Page 69: ...C 9 Appendix C SAS 818TQ Backplane Specifications Notes...

Page 70: ...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 f...

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