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Chapter 1: Introduction

Chapter 1  

 

Introduction

1-1 Overview

Supermicro's SC827HD chassis is designed to optimize performance per Watt and 
per dollar with two independent hot-pluggable dual processor computing nodes, 

efficiently organized into a 2U form factor. Each node provides six 3.5" hard drives 

for RAID 5 data protection, and is contained in a convenient module to facilitate 
easy system upgrades, installation and maintenance. The SC827HD chassis is 
equipped one of two power supplies. 

• 

1400 Watt high-efficiency 1 + 1 80+ Gold level, redundant

• 

1620 Watt high-efficiency 94+ Platinum level, redundant

It includes a power-efficient server board and optimized cooling subsystems. The 

2U Twin is the best choice for HPC, datacenter and cost-effective blade-type ap-
plications. 

Note:

 A complete list of safety warnings is provided on the web at, http://www.

supermicro.com/about/policies/safety_information.cfm.

1-2  Shipping List

Part Numbers

Visit the following link for the latest shiping lists and part numbers for your particular 
chassis model: http://www.supermicro.com/products/chassis/2U/827/SC827HD-
Rxxxx.cfm

SC827HD Chassis 

Model

MB Node

Hot-Swap 

Feature

HDD

I/O 

Slots

Power

Supply

SC827HD-

R1400B

Yes

12x SAS/SATA

2x FH 

1x LP 

per node

1400W Re-

dundant

SC827HD-

R1620B

Yes

12x SAS/SATA

2x FH 

1x LP 

per node

1620W Re-

dundant

LP = Low profile 

FH = Full height

Summary of Contents for SC827HD-R1400B

Page 1: ...SC827HD Chassis Series USER S MANUAL 1 0 SUPER SC827HD R1400B SC827HD R1620B...

Page 2: ...RED 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...

Page 3: ...rovides information for the installation and use of the SC827HD 2U chassis Instal lation and maintenance should be performed by experienced technicians only This document lists compatible parts availa...

Page 4: ...3 Chassis Components Refer here for details 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 syste...

Page 5: ...pecifications 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 Power Supply...

Page 6: ...it Breaker 2 5 Power Disconnection Warning 2 6 Equipment Installation 2 8 Restricted Area 2 9 Battery Handling 2 10 Redundant Power Supplies 2 12 Backplane Voltage 2 13 Comply with Local and National...

Page 7: ...nstalling Expander and Riser Cards onto the Motherboard 5 15 5 9 Installing the Air Shrouds 5 16 Air Shrouds 5 16 5 10 Checking the Airflow 5 17 Installation Complete 5 17 5 11 System Fans 5 17 5 12 P...

Page 8: ...dix B SC827HD Power Supply Specifications Appendix C SAS 827HD Backplane Specifications C 1 ESD Safety Guidelines C 1 C 2 General Safety Guidelines C 1 C 3 An Important Note to Users C 2 C 4 Introduct...

Page 9: ...4 Platinum level redundant It includes a power efficient server board and optimized cooling subsystems The 2U Twin is the best choice for HPC datacenter and cost effective blade type ap plications Not...

Page 10: ...ss 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 Tech...

Page 11: ...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 Supermicr...

Page 12: ...SC827HD Chassis Manual 1 4 Notes...

Page 13: ...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 14: ...re 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 15: ...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 16: ...es 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 s...

Page 17: ...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 18: ...Systemsbestandteile 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 chas...

Page 19: ...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 20: ...as 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 21: ...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 22: ...equivalent 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 beperkt...

Page 23: ...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 24: ...uentes 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 tou...

Page 25: ...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 26: ...al 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...

Page 27: ...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 28: ...todas 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...

Page 29: ...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 30: ...kann 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 el...

Page 31: ...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 32: ...2 20 SC827HD Chasssis Manual Notes...

Page 33: ...n visit our Web site at http www supermicro com Drives The SC827HD chassis includes twelve hot swappable hard drive bays Backplane Each chassis comes equipped with a SAS 827HD backplane For more infor...

Page 34: ...ud 3 3 Unpacking the System Inspect the box in which the chassis was shipped and note if it was damaged If the chassis itself shows damage file a damage claim with the carrier The box also contains Fo...

Page 35: ...buttons and LEDs indicate the status of the system There are two control panels one on each side of the front edges of the chassis that each monitor the associated computing node There are also LEDs o...

Page 36: ...compatible motherboard the UID button turns on or off the unit identifier light When activated the button shows a blue LED and another blue LED is visible on the rear of the computing node This makes...

Page 37: ...you should be notified by your system management software SCSI Drives This chassis does not support SCSI drives at this time Informational LED Status Description Continuously on and red An overheat co...

Page 38: ...SC827HD Chassis Manual 4 4 Notes...

Page 39: ...or AC Systems and those listed in the instructions 5 2 Removing the Power Cord Before performing setup or maintenance on the chassis use the following procedure to ensure that power has been removed f...

Page 40: ...ove 2 Lift the top cover up and off the chassis 3 Peel off the protective film covering the top cover and the top of the chassis 4 Check that all ventilation openings on the top cover and the top of t...

Page 41: ...two individual motherboards in separate node drawers Each motherboard node controls a set of six hard drives If a motherboard node drawer is pulled out of the chassis the hard drives associated with t...

Page 42: ...Removing Hard Drive Carriers From the Chassis 1 Press the release button on the drive carrier This extends the drive bay handle 2 Use the handle to pull the drive out of the chassis Figure 5 3 Removin...

Page 43: ...s bays empty Installing a Hard Drive into the Hard Drive Carrier 1 Remove the screws which secure the dummy drive into the carrier 2 Remove the drive from the tray 3 Install a new drive into the tray...

Page 44: ...e instructions below Removing the Backplane Removing the Backplane from the Chassis 1 Power down as described in Section 5 2 and remove the top cover from the chassis 2 Disconnect the cabling to the b...

Page 45: ...pring bar located on the floor of the chassis indicated by the arrows below 8 Gently ease the backplane up and out of the chassis at a slight angle 1 8 Figure 5 6 Loosening the Spring Bar Screws in th...

Page 46: ...wo screws provided 3 Slide the backplane into the chassis at a slight angle pushing it up against the side of the chassis 4 Ease the backplane forward against the front of the chassis This will aid in...

Page 47: ...upermicro com Permanent and Optional Standoffs Standoffs prevent short circuits by securing space between the motherboard and the chassis surface The SC827HD chassis includes permanent standoffs in lo...

Page 48: ...tandoffs with the moth erboard Compare the holes in the motherboard to the standoffs in the drawer and add and remove standoffs as needed 5 Secure the motherboard to the node drawer using the rounded...

Page 49: ...s between the motherboard backplane chassis front panel and power supply as needed Also fans may be temporarily removed to allow access to the backplane ports 9 Replace the expander card bracket and s...

Page 50: ...and spacer plate from the motherboard drawer 5 Set the spacer plate aside for later use Installing the Adapter Card 1 Make sure the motherboard has been installed properly in the node drawer before in...

Page 51: ...p and Maintenance 5 8 Expansion Card Slot Setup The SC827HD chassis supports two low profile PCI slots for each node for a total of four slots in the chassis PCI Slot Clips PCI Slot Shields Figure 5 1...

Page 52: ...5 2 and lay the chassis on a flat surface 2 Pull the motherboard node drawer from the chassis 3 Remove the riser card bracket 3a Remove the screw securing the riser card bracket to the back of the dra...

Page 53: ...bracket as described in the previous section 2 Remove the PCI slot shield 3 Insert the expansion card into the riser card 4 Align the PCI slot shield with the opening in the rear of the motherboard n...

Page 54: ...shrouds vary depending upon the motherboard used See the illustrations below Installing an Air Shroud 1 Make sure that the motherboard adapter card if any and all components are properly installed in...

Page 55: ...System Interface for details on the LEDs and the control panel buttons Installation Complete In most cases the chassis power supply and fans are pre installed If you need to install fans or power supp...

Page 56: ...m the backplane 3 Lift the fan housing up and out of the chassis 4 Push the fan up from the bottom and out of the top of the housing 5 Place the replacement fan into the vacant space in the housing wh...

Page 57: ...s the power is off A green light indicates that it is operating Power Supply Replacement The SC827HD chassis utilizes two redundant power supplies In the unlikely event that the power supply unit need...

Page 58: ...iled power supply 2 Push the release tab on the back of the power supply as illustrated 3 Pull the power supply out using the handle provided 4 Push the new power supply module into the power bay unti...

Page 59: ...ree area that is well ventilated Avoid areas where heat electrical noise and electromagnetic fields are generated Place it near a grounded power outlet Leave at least 25 inches clearance in front of t...

Page 60: ...cing this unit in a rack you must take special precautions to ensure that the system remains stable The following guidelines are provided to ensure your safety Ensure that the leveling jacks on the bo...

Page 61: ...iest 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 voltage spikes and to keep your system...

Page 62: ...between 26 5 and 36 4 deep Identifying the Sections of the Rack Rails The chassis package includes two rail assemblies in the rack mounting kit Each assembly consists of three sections an inner chass...

Page 63: ...place when fully extended from the rack This prevents the server from coming completely out of the rack when when the chassis is pulled out for servicing Releasing the Inner Rail Releasing Inner Rail...

Page 64: ...e left and right inner rails have been correctly identified 2 Place the inner rail firmly against the side of the chassis aligning the hooks on the side of the chassis with the holes in the inner rail...

Page 65: ...essary use screws to secure the outer rails to the rack as illustrated above 4 Pull out the rear of the outer rail adjusting the length until it fits within the posts of the rack 5 Hang the hooks of t...

Page 66: ...erly installed on the chassis 2 Confirm that the outer rails are correctly installed on the rack 3 Pull the middle rail out from the front of the outer rail and make sure that the ball bearing shuttle...

Page 67: ...es They are designed to pull the system from a rack only Optional Quick Installation Method The following quick installation method may be used to install the chassis onto a rack Installing the Chassi...

Page 68: ...SC827HD Chassis Manual 6 10 Notes...

Page 69: ...sed Your chassis may not require all of the parts listed 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...

Page 70: ...SC827HD Chassis Manual A 2 Notes...

Page 71: ...4 Amp DC Output 12V 91 Amp 100 140V 116 Amp 180 240V With Distributor 5V 30 Amp 3 3V 24 Amp 12V 0 6 Amp 1400W high efficiency redundant power supply w PMBus 1620W high efficiency redundant power supp...

Page 72: ...SC827HD Chassis Manual B 2 Notes...

Page 73: ...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 W...

Page 74: ...shown in this manual C 4 Introduction to the SAS 827HD Backplane The SAS 827HD backplane has been designed to utilize the most up to date tech nology available providing your system with reliable hig...

Page 75: ...R CODE UPGRADE B HB UPGRADE A JF6 B JF5 A MB B MB A 1 JP36 OPEN DEFAULT CLOSE ANY POWER BUTTON JP35 OPEN DEFAULT CLOSE LED TEST TO PS SPI DEBUG FAN4 FAN3 FAN2 FAN1 REV 1 00 SAS827HD Connectors Jumpers...

Page 76: ...2 Default Configuration Fans Connected Directly to the Backplane 14 Power Button Settings This jumper is designated JP36 and con trols the power button functionality Open Default multiplepowerbuttonfu...

Page 77: ...POWER BUTTON JP35 OPEN DEFAULT CLOSE LED TEST TO PS SPI DEBUG FAN4 FAN3 FAN2 FAN1 REV 1 00 SAS827HD JP35 JP36 Explanation of Jumpers To modify the operation of the backplane jumpers can be used to cho...

Page 78: ...6 Rear Connectors R248 R247 R246 R184 R162 R154 R153 R152 R149 R147 R138 R130 R111 1 2 53 54 26 27 29 28 62 59 58 55 1 2 53 54 26 27 29 28 62 59 58 55 1 2 53 54 26 27 29 28 62 59 58 55 1 2 53 54 26 27...

Page 79: ...54 26 27 29 28 62 59 58 55 1 2 53 54 26 27 29 28 62 59 58 55 1 2 53 54 26 27 29 28 62 59 58 55 C87 C120 U47 1 5 JPI2C1 L1 J11 J1 J18 J19 J9 J17 J2 J20 J15 J13 J3 J4 C94 C60 C38 C47 C52 C40 C A D19 C A...

Page 80: ...ort from one to two motherboards independently of each other The SAS ports are used to connect the SAS drive cables SAS Port to Motherboard Configurations Number of Motherboards SAS Port Connectors Co...

Page 81: ...C 9 Appendix C Backplane Notes...

Page 82: ...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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