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SC835 Chassis

Series

SC835TQ - R800B

USER’S MANUAL

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Summary of Contents for SC835 Chassis Series

Page 1: ...SC835 Chassis Series SC835TQ R800B USER S MANUAL 1 0b SUPER...

Page 2: ...ED 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: ...35 3U chassis features a unique and highly optimized design for dual core Xeon platforms The chassis is equipped with a redundant 800W high efficiency power supply High performance fans provide ample...

Page 4: ...airflow shields and other components Chapter 4 System Interface Chapter 4 provides details on the system interface which includes the functions and information provided by the control panel on the ch...

Page 5: ...g 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 and Hard Drive B...

Page 6: ...the Rear System Fans 5 12 Checking the Server s Air Flow 5 13 5 7 Power Supply 5 14 Replacing the Power Supply 5 14 Replacing the Power Distributor 5 15 Replacing the DVD or CD ROM Drive 5 16 Replaci...

Page 7: ...vii Preface Appendix A SC835 Chassis Cables Appendix B SC835 Power Supply Specifications Appendix C SAS 833TQ Backplane Specifications...

Page 8: ...SC835 Chassis Manual viii Notes...

Page 9: ...de ample optimized cooling and 8 hot swappable drive bays offer maximum storage capacity in a 3U form factor 1 2 Shipping List Part Numbers Please visit the following link for the latest shipping list...

Page 10: ...drives These drives are hot swappable Once setup correctly these drives can be removed without powering down the server In addition these drives support SES2 SAS SATA I O Expansion slots Each version...

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: ...SC835 Chassis Manual 1 4 Notes...

Page 13: ...elf shows damage file a damage claim with the carrier who delivered your system Decide on a suitable location for the rack unit that will hold the chassis It should be situated in a clean dust free ar...

Page 14: ...rking 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 powered o...

Page 15: ...neckties and unbuttoned shirt sleeves which can come into contact with electrical circuits or be pulled into a cooling fan Remove any jewelry or metal objects from your body which are excellent metal...

Page 16: ...to contact with your clothing which may retain a charge even if you are wearing a wrist strap Handle a board by its edges only do not touch its components peripheral chips memory modules or contacts W...

Page 17: ...hassis models include a DVD ROM Hard drives must be purchased separately For the latest shipping lists visit our Web site at http www supermicro com Backplane Each SC835 chassis comes with a 3U backpl...

Page 18: ...out pow ering down the system Air Shroud Air shrouds are shields usually plastic that funnel air directly to where it is needed Always use the air shroud included with your chassis 3 3 Where to get Re...

Page 19: ...eep you constantly informed of the overall status of the system as well as the activity and health of specific components Most SC835 models have two buttons on the chassis control panel a reset button...

Page 20: ...em Turning off system power with this button removes the main power but keeps standby power supplied to the system Therefore you must unplug system before servicing 4 3 Control Panel LEDs The control...

Page 21: ...ow 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 make sure that the ch...

Page 22: ...lue LED on the front of the drive carrier indicates drive activity A connection to the SAS backplane enables this LED to blink on and off when that particular drive is being accessed Red The red LED t...

Page 23: ...this page to use as a reference while setting up your chassis When coupled with an SAS 833TQ backplane this chassis is capable of failover and cascading Review Appendix C in this manual for setup inst...

Page 24: ...remove the chassis cover screw Once the top cover is released from the locked position slide the cover 2 toward the rear of the chassis and lift the cover off the unit Figure 5 1 Removing the Chassis...

Page 25: ...e button on the drive carrier This extends the drive carrier 1 handle Use the handle to pull the drive carrier out of the chassis 2 5 3 Installing the Hard Drives The drives are mounted in drive carri...

Page 26: ...ng holes in the hard drive and the carrier Make sure 5 the bottom of the hard drive and bottom of the hard drive carrier are flush Secure the hard drive using all six screws 6 Replace the drive carrie...

Page 27: ...5 5 Chapter 5 Chassis Setup Hard Drive Carrier SAS SATA Hard Drive Figure 5 4 Installing a Drive into a Hard Drive Carrier Use a hard stable surface when installing the hard drive 4 6 6...

Page 28: ...d or non standard security Optional standoffs are included to these mother boards To use an optional standoff you must secure a hexagonal post by screwing it into the necessary spot Standoff Labeling...

Page 29: ...ing from the chassis If the rear fans set of two fans 4 nearest the I O slots or the air shroud is in place remove them If required by your motherboard install standoffs in any areas that do not 5 hav...

Page 30: ...card into the correct motherboard slot If the 4 expansion card requires a riser card install it at this time If necessary slide the card into the PCI card guide and lock it Never force a component in...

Page 31: ...r motherboard you must remove the existing I O shield and 3 replace it with the new one or use the existing the shield to slide the ports through Connect the I O shield to the motherboard following th...

Page 32: ...screws to set it up Note that the rear fans must be removed prior to installing the air shroud Installing the Air Shroud Check that the rear fans have been removed from the chassis 1 Place the air shr...

Page 33: ...ved and replaced without having to power down the server 5 6 Chassis Maintenance Replacing a System Fan Installing a System Fan Open the chassis and locate the faulty fan Never run the chassis for an...

Page 34: ...System Fans Installing the Rear System Fans Installing a the Rear System Fans Confirm that the air shroud is correctly placed 1 Slide the rear fan into the slot as illustrated The fan release tab shou...

Page 35: ...es through the cable rack Do not operate the chassis without drives or drive trays in the drive bays 2 Use only recommended server parts 3 Make sure no wires or foreign objects obstruct air flow throu...

Page 36: ...ly at least two power 1 modules The server may continue running if only one power supply module is removed at a time Unplug the power supply that will be replaced 2 Push the release tab on the back of...

Page 37: ...s from the power supply to the motherboard 2 backplane and other components Also remove both power supplies Locate the power distributor between the power supply and the fan row 3 Remove the three scr...

Page 38: ...system 1 Remove the chassis cover 2 If a new front port panel is not being installed r 3 emove the mini bezel from the drive bay The mini bezel is the small grating that covers the drive bay Remove t...

Page 39: ...that is well ventilated Avoid areas where heat electrical 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 P...

Page 40: ...eral 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...

Page 41: ...the amount of airflow required for safe operation is not compromised Mechanical Loading Equipment should be mounted into a rack so that a hazardous condition does not arise due to uneven mechanical lo...

Page 42: ...ackage includes two 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...

Page 43: ...decide not to use a server rack The inner rail extension is attached to the inner rail to mount the chassis in the rack Installing the Inner Rails Place the inner rail extensions on the side of the ch...

Page 44: ...the outer rail to the rack using the screws provided 1 Press the button where the two outer rails are joined to retract the smaller 2 outer rail Hang the hooks of the rails onto the rack holes and if...

Page 45: ...he Chassis into a Rack Extend the outer rails as illustrated above 1 Align the inner rails of the chassis with the outer rails on the rack 2 Slide the inner rails into the outer rails keeping the pres...

Page 46: ...SC835 Chassis Manual 6 8 Notes...

Page 47: ...ns For 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 SC835TQ Chassis SAS SATA SC835TQ R800B Part Typ...

Page 48: ...as connector 36 pins at one end and 4 SAS connectors on one end This cable connects from the Host motherboard or other controller to the backplane SAS hard drive port Cable Name SAS Cable Quantity 1 P...

Page 49: ...ost Bus Adapter HBA or external port Used in Dual port environments Cable Name SAS Cable Quantity varies by setup Part CBL 0168L Ports Dual Placement Internal cable Description Internal cable Connects...

Page 50: ...ing cable Connects ports between servers With most connectors use one cable for single port connections and two cables for dual port connections Cable Name SAS Cable Quantity varies by setup Part CBL...

Page 51: ...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 SC835 chassis includes a cable to connect the chassis front panel to the motherboard If you...

Page 52: ...SC835 Chassis Manual A 6 Notes...

Page 53: ...Supply Specifications This appendix lists power supply specifications for your chassis system SC835TQ R800B 800W Redundant MFR Part PWS 801 1R Rated AC Voltage 100 240V 50 60Hz 10A 4 Amp 5V standby 4...

Page 54: ...le 1 motherboard Provides power to the motherboard CPU This cable has two black and two yellow wires 4 pin mother board cable 1 motherboard Provides power to PCI expansion card This cable has two blac...

Page 55: ...o prevent 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...

Page 56: ...s shown in this manual C 4 Introduction to the SAS 833TQ Backplane The SAS 833TQ backplane has been designed to utilize the most up to date tech nology available providing your system with reliable hi...

Page 57: ...ector JP69 1 I 2 2 C Connector 1 JP37 and I2 C Connector 2 JP95 Sideband Connector 1 JP66 and Sideband Connector 2 JP68 3 Chip MG9072 4 Power Connectors 4 pin JP10 and JP13 5 Fan Connectors JP54 JP56...

Page 58: ...C 4 SC835 Chassis Manual SAS Port 2 J7 10 SAS Port 3 J8 11 SAS Port 4 J10 12 SAS Port 5 J12 13 SAS Port 6 J14 14 SAS Port 7 J16 15...

Page 59: ...No Connection 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 SE...

Page 60: ...n Definition 1 Ground 2 12V 3 Tachometer 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 ACT IN 7 5...

Page 61: ...choose between optional settings Jumpers create shorts between two pins to change the function of the connector Pin 1 is identified with a square solder pad on the printed circuit board Note On two p...

Page 62: ...er alarm is triggered by the following conditions Hard drive failure 1 Fan failure 2 System temperature over 45 Celsius 3 Fan Jumper Settings This backplane can use up to three fans To utilize each fa...

Page 63: ...GPIO is the default 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 m...

Page 64: ...ail Off Failure in Fan 2 Fan 3 fail Off Failure in Fan 3 Alarm 1 Off Overheat drive failure 5V On Backplane power failure Light is on during normal operation 12V On Backplane power failure Light is on...

Page 65: ...SAS SATA HDD 4 SAS 5 SAS SATA HDD 5 SAS 6 SAS SATA HDD 6 SAS 7 SAS SATA HDD 7 Rear LED Indicators Rear LED Hard Drive Activity Failure LED SAS 0 D12 D5 SAS 1 D13 D6 SAS 2 D14 D7 SAS 3 D15 D8 SAS 4 D18...

Page 66: ...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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