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SC835 Chassis Manual

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1-3  Chassis Features

The SC835 high-performance chassis includes the following features:

CPU Support

The SC835 chassis supports Intel and AMD Quad processors. Please refer to the 

motherboard specifications pages on our Web site for updates on supported proces

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sors for this chassis, at www.supermicro.com.

Hard Drives

The SC835 chassis features eight slots for 3.5" SAS/SATA 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 of the SC835 chassis includes 7 full-height, full-length I/O expansion 
slots.

Peripheral Drives

Each SC835 chassis supports either one slim 8x DVD drive or one 24x CD. These 
drives allow you to quickly install or save data.

Other Features

Other  onboard  features  are  included  to  promote  system  health.  These  include 
various six cooling fans, a convenient power switch, reset button, and LED indica-
tors.

Содержание SC835 Chassis Series

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

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

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

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

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

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Страница 12: ...SC835 Chassis Manual 1 4 Notes...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

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

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

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

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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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