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SC825 Air Shroud
User's Guide
Revison 1.0

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  • Page 1 SC825 Air Shroud User’s Guide Revison 1.0...
  • Page 2 Please Note: For the most up-to-date version of this manual, please see our web site at www.supermicro.com. Super Micro Computer, Inc. (“Supermicro”) reserves the right to make changes to the product described in this manual at any time and without notice. This product, including software, if any, and documentation may not, in whole or in part, be copied, photocopied, reproduced, translated or reduced to any medium or machine without prior written consent.
  • Page 3 You should familiarize yourself with this chapter for a general overview of safety precautions that should be followed when installing and servicing the SC825 air shroud. Chapter 3: Configuration and Installation Refer here for details on installing the SC825 air shroud on a computer system mainboard.
  • Page 4 SC825 Air Shroud User’s Guide Notes...
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    ............. 3-1 Component Part B .................. 3-2 Component Part C .................. 3-3 3-3 Removing Breakable Sections for Cabling ........3-7 3-4 Configuring the SC825 Air Shroud ..........3-8 Configuring for Configuration-1............... 3-9 Configuring for Configuration-2............. 3-10 Configuring for Configuration-3............. 3-11 Configuring for Configuration-4.............
  • Page 6 SC825 Air Shroud User’s Guide Notes...
  • Page 7: Chapter 1 Introduction

    Chapter 1 Introduction Overview The SC825 air shroud is a configurable air shroud for system mainboards to enable maximum efficient air flow through the system. It can be configured to fit different sized ® ™ Intel Xeon DP 5500/5400/5100/5000 series system mainboards of the same general shape and size.
  • Page 8: Features

    For faster service, RMA authorizations may be requested online at: http://www. supermicro.com/support/rma/ Whenever possible, repack the chassis in the original Supermicro carton, using the original packaging material. If these are no longer available, be sure to pack the chassis securely, using packaging material to surround the chassis so that it does not shift within the carton and become damaged during shipping.
  • Page 9: Contacting Supermicro

    Address: Super Micro Computer, Inc. 980 Rock Ave. San Jose, CA 95131 U.S.A. Tel: +1 (408) 503-8000 Fax: +1 (408) 503-8008 marketing@supermicro.com (General Information) Email: support@supermicro.com (Technical Support) Web Site: www.supermicro.com Europe Address: Super Micro Computer B.V. Het Sterrenbeeld 28, 5215 ML ‘s-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands...
  • Page 10 SC825 Air Shroud User’s Guide Notes...
  • Page 11: Chapter 2 System Safety

    Chapter 2 System Safety Please read and follow all safety precautions below before using your Supermicro product. Electrical Safety Precautions Basic electrical safety precautions should be followed to protect yourself from harm and the server from damage: • Be aware of how to power on/off the enclosure power supplies and the individual blades as well as the room's emergency power-off switch, disconnection switch or electrical outlet.
  • Page 12: General Safety Precautions

    SC825 Air Shroud User’s Guide General Safety Precautions Follow these rules to ensure general safety: • Keep the area around the server clean and free of clutter. • Place the blade module cover and any system components that have been removed away from the system or on a table so that they won't accidentally be stepped on.
  • Page 13: Chapter 3 Configuration And Installation

    Configuration and Installation Overview This chapter covers the configuration and installation of the SC825 air shroud into a server or into a chassis. The main section (component part A) can be connected to other sections (component parts B, C, D and E) to make up to seven configurations (Configuration-1 through Configuration-7).
  • Page 14: Component Part B

    SC825 Air Shroud User’s Guide Component Part B Figure 3-2. Moving Component Part B The SC825 air shroud’s component part B can be moved in and out to resize the air shroud’s size to fit the mainboard (Figure 3-2). It may also be removed...
  • Page 15: Component Part C

    Component Part A Alignment Slots Component Part C Locking Tabs The SC825 air shroud’s component part C (Figure 3-4) can be mounted on the inside of component part A. It is attached and secured by placing locking tabs on its top into...
  • Page 16 SC825 Air Shroud User’s Guide Figure 3-5. Installing Component Part C NOTE: The view in Figure 3-5 has been modified in order to show the alignment slots more clearly.
  • Page 17 Alignment Slots Component Part D Locking Tabs The SC825 air shroud’s component part D (2.2” (55mm) wide tear-drop Mylar module), (Figure 3-6) can be mounted on the underside of component part A by inserting its locking tabs into the component part A alignment slots provided.
  • Page 18 Alignment Slots Component Part E Locking Tabs The SC825 air shroud’s component part E (3” (77mm) wide tear-drop Mylar module), can be mounted on the underside of component part A by inserting its locking tabs into the aligned slots provided (Figure 3-7).
  • Page 19: Removing Breakable Sections For Cabling

    Breakable Section Breakable Tabs Component part A for the SC825 air shroud has a breakable section that can be permanently removed to allow cabling access if required for your system. Also component parts A, B and C have breakable tabs that perform the same function. See Figure 3-8 for details.
  • Page 20: Configuring The Sc825 Air Shroud

    13.68” x 13” form factor mainboards with 16 memory DIMM slots (optimized for use with X7Dxx+ series mainboards). See the sections below for instruction on configuring the SC825 air shroud to these various configurations. NOTE: The default configuration is Configuration-1 with parts A, B, C and D is already connected, and with component part E (x2) in the accessory box separate.
  • Page 21: Configuring For Configuration-1

    Component Part C Component Part D To configure the SC825 air shroud for an Intel Xeon DP 5500 mainboard with 6 PCI add-on card slots, 12 memory DIMM slots and a 12” x 13” form factor, use Configuration-1. This configuration attaches component part B flush with the edge of...
  • Page 22: Configuring For Configuration-2

    Component Part C Component Part D To configure the SC825 air shroud for an Intel Xeon DP 5500 mainboard with 7 PCI add-on card slots, 12 memory DIMM slots and a 12” x 13” form factor, use Configuration-2. This configuration attaches component part B one slot deeper than the...
  • Page 23: Configuring For Configuration-3

    Component Part D Component Part E To configure the SC825 air shroud for an Intel Xeon DP 5500 mainboard with a 13.68” x 13”, 18 memory DIMM slots form factor, use Configuration-3. This configuration attaches component part B one slot deeper than the edge of component part A, and...
  • Page 24: Configuring For Configuration-4

    Component Part D Component Part E (x2) To configure the SC825 air shroud for an Intel Xeon DP 5400/5100/5000 mainboard with 6 PCI add-on card slots, 8/4 memory DIMM slots and a 12” x 13” form factor, use Configuration-4. This configuration attaches component part B flush with the outer edge...
  • Page 25: Configuring For Configuration-5

    Component Part D Component Part E (x2) To configure the SC825 air shroud for an Intel Xeon DP 5400/5100/5000 mainboard with 7 PCI add-on card slots, 8/4 memory DIMM slots and a 12” x 13” form factor, use Configuration-5. This configuration attaches component part B one slot deeper than the...
  • Page 26: Configuring For Configuration-6

    Component Part D Component Part E (x2) To configure the SC825 air shroud for an Supermicro X7DxU Intel Xeon DP 5400/5100/ 5000 UIO mainboard, use Configuration-6 if the low-profile add-on card(s) are installed. This configuration attaches component parts C, D and E (x2) to the underside of...
  • Page 27: Configuring For Configuration-7

    Component Part D Component Part E (x2) To configure the SC825 air shroud for an Intel Xeon DP 5400/5100/5000 mainboard with 16 memory DIMM slots and a 13.68” x 13” form factor, use Configuration-7. This configuration attaches component parts B one slot deeper than the edge of component...
  • Page 28: Installing The Sc825 Air Shroud

    SC825 Air Shroud User’s Guide Installing the SC825 Air Shroud To install the SC825 air shroud follow the procedure below. This procedure is the same for all configurations of the SC825 air shroud in 2U systems. Installing the SC825 Air Shroud in SC825/SC826/SC216/SC213 Chassis Systems 1.
  • Page 29 Chapter 3: Configuration and Installation 3. Make sure the SC825 air shroud is mounted directly on the mainboard of its system so that the air shroud covers the system mainboard over the CPU’s and memory slots (see Figure 3-17). Figure 3-17. Air Shroud Mounted in System...
  • Page 30 SC825 Air Shroud User’s Guide Notes 3-18...
  • Page 31 Disclaimer The products sold by Supermicro are not intended for and will not be used in life support systems, medical equipment, nuclear facilities or systems, aircraft, aircraft devices, aircraft/emergency communication devices or other critical systems whose failure to perform be reasonably expected to result in significant injury or loss of life or catastrophic property damage.
  • Page 32 SC825 Air Shroud User’s Guide Notes...

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