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Chassis SC946L JBOD User's Manual
Chapter 1
Introduction
Optimized for enterprise-level high capacity storage applications, Supermicro's SC946L JBOD
chassis features up to 45 hot-swap 3.5" SAS3 hard drives in top-loading drive bays. It is ideal
for cloud backup, data replication or high density archive storage applications
This design offers extra high-density of HDDs per space ratio in a 4U form factor. The chassis
features high power efficiency, optimized HDD signal trace routing and improved HDD carrier
design to dampen HDD vibrations and maximize performance. Equipped with two redundant
high-efficiency power supplies and five 80 mm high-speed, low-vibration, hot-swappable
cooling fans, the SC946L JBOD is a reliable maintenance storage server.
1.1 Models
SC946L JBOD Chassis Models
Model
Drives
SAS Expanders Power Supply
SC946LE1C-R1K66JBOD
45 SAS/SATA
1
1000W/1600W redundant
(Platinum Level)
1.2 Unpacking the System
Inspect the box in which the chassis was shipped. If any equipment appears damaged, file
a claim with the carrier who delivered it.