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Supermicro SC216A-R900LPB User Manual (169 pages)

SC216 CHASSIS Series

Brand: Supermicro | Category: Chassis | Size: 66.13 MB

About this Manual
3
Table of Contents
5
Chapter 1 Introduction

11
- Overview
  11
- Contacting Supermicro
  14
- Returning Merchandise for Service
  15
Chapter 2 Standardized Warning Statements for AC Systems

17
- About Standardized Warning Statements
  17
  - Warning Definition
    17
  - Installation Instructions
    20
  - Circuit Breaker
    21
  - Power Disconnection Warning
    22
  - Equipment Installation
    24
  - Restricted Area
    25
  - Battery Handling
    26
  - Redundant Power Supplies
    28
  - Backplane Voltage
    29
  - Comply with Local and National Electrical Codes
    30
  - Product Disposal
    31
  - Hot Swap Fan Warning
    32
  - Power Cable and AC Adapter
    34
Chapter 3 Chassis Components

37
- Overview
  37
- Components
  37
  - Drives
    37
  - Backplane
    37
  - Fans
    37
  - Mounting Rails
    37
  - Power Supply
    38
  - Air Shroud
    38
- Where to Get Replacement Components
  38
Chapter 4 System Interface

39
- Overview
  39
- Control Panel Buttons
  40
- Control Panel Leds
  40
- Drive Carrier Leds
  42
  - SAS/SATA Drives
    42
Chapter 5 Chassis Setup and Maintenance

43
- Overview
  43
- Removing the Power Cord
  43
- Removing the Chassis Cover
  44
- Installing Hard Drives
  45
  - Installing the Rear 2.5" Hard Drive--SC216B Only
    47
- Installing the Motherboard
  49
  - I/O Shield
    49
  - Permanent and Optional Standoffs
    50
  - Motherboard Installation
    51
- Installing the Expansion Cards
  52
- Installing the Air Shrouds
  56
  - Installing the Air Shrouds in the Chassis
    56
  - Installing the Additional Air Shroud
    57
- Checking the Airflow
  58
- System Fans
  59
- Power Supply
  61
  - Power Distributor
    63
- Removing the Backplane
  64
- Installing the Backplane
  66
Chapter 6 Rack Installation

68
- Overview
  68
- Unpacking the System
  68
- Preparing for Setup
  68
  - Choosing a Setup Location
    68
- Warnings and Precautions
  69
  - Rack Precautions
    69
  - General Server Precautions
    69
  - Rack Mounting Considerations
    70
    
    Ambient Operating Temperature
    70
    
    Reduced Airflow
    70
    
    Mechanical Loading
    70
    
    Circuit Overloading
    70
    
    Reliable Ground
    70
- Rack Mounting Instructions
  71
Appendix A SC216 Chassis Cables

78
Appendix B SC216 Power Supply Specifications

82
Appendix C SAS-216A Backplane Specifications

84
- ESD Safety Guidelines
  84
- General Safety Guidelines
  84
- A Note to Users
  85
- Introduction to the SAS-216A Backplane
  85
- Front Connector Locations
  86
  - Front Connectors
    86
- Front Connectors and Pin Definitions
  87
- Front Jumpers
  88
- Rear Components, Connectors and LED Indicators
  91
Appendix D SAS-216EL Backplane Specifications

94
Appendix E SAS2-216EL1/EL2 Backplane Specifications

118
- Overview of the SAS2-216EL1/EL2 Backplanes
  118
- ESD Safety Guidelines
  119
- General Safety Guidelines
  119
- An Important Note to Users
  119
- Introduction to the SAS2-216EL1/EL2 Backplane
  120
- Connectors
  121
- E-5 Connectors
  121
- Front Connector and Pin Definitions
  122
- Jumper Locations and Settings
  123
  - Explanation of Jumpers
    123
- Front Connectors and LED Indicators
  126
Dual Port and Cascading Configurations

128
- Single and Dual Port Expanders
  128
  - Single Ports
    128
  - Dual Ports
    128
- Failover
  129
  - Single Host Bus Adapter
    129
  - Single Host Bus Adapter Failover
    129
- Failover with RAID Cards and Multiple Hbas
  130
  - Dual Host Bus Adapter
    130
  - Dual Host Bus Adapter Failover
    130
- Chassis Power Card and Support Cables
  131
- Supported Cascading Configurations
  140
Appendix F SAS3-216A Backplane Specifications

144
- ESD Safety Guidelines
  144
- General Safety Guidelines
  144
  - Front Connectors
    145
- A Note to Users
  145
- Front Connectors and Jumpers
  145
- Front Connector and Pin Definitions
  146
- Jumpers
  146
  - Explanation of Jumpers
    146
  - F-6 Jumpers
    146
- Rear Components, Connectors and LED Indicators
  147
Appendix G SAS3-216EL Backplane Specifications

150

Supermicro SC216A-R900LPB User Manual (169 pages)

Brand: Supermicro | Category: Chassis | Size: 63.2 MB

Table of Contents
5
Chapter 1 Introduction

11
- Overview
  11
- Contacting Supermicro
  14
- Returning Merchandise for Service
  15
Chapter 2 Standardized Warning Statements for AC Systems

17
- About Standardized Warning Statements
  17
- Warning Definition
  17
- Installation Instructions
  20
- Circuit Breaker
  21
- Power Disconnection Warning
  22
- Equipment Installation
  24
- Restricted Area
  25
- Battery Handling
  26
- Redundant Power Supplies
  28
- Backplane Voltage
  29
- Comply with Local and National Electrical Codes
  30
- Product Disposal
  31
- Hot Swap Fan Warning
  32
- Power Cable and AC Adapter
  34
Chapter 3 Chassis Components

37
- Overview
  37
- Components
  37
- Drives
  37
- Backplane
  37
- Fans
  37
- Mounting Rails
  37
- Power Supply
  38
- Air Shroud
  38
- Where to Get Replacement Components
  38
Chapter 4 System Interface

39
- Overview
  39
- Control Panel Buttons
  40
- Control Panel Leds
  40
- Drive Carrier Leds
  42
- SAS/SATA Drives
  42
Chapter 5 Chassis Setup and Maintenance

43
- Overview
  43
- Removing the Power Cord
  43
- Removing the Chassis Cover
  44
- Installing Hard Drives
  45
- Installing the Rear 2.5" Hard Drive--SC216B Only
  47
- Installing the Motherboard
  49
- I/O Shield
  49
- Permanent and Optional Standoffs
  50
- Motherboard Installation
  51
- Installing the Expansion Cards
  52
- Installing the Air Shrouds
  56
- Installing the Air Shrouds in the Chassis
  56
- Installing the Additional Air Shroud
  57
- Checking the Airflow
  58
- System Fans
  59
- Power Supply
  61
- Power Distributor
  63
- Removing the Backplane
  64
- Installing the Backplane
  66
Chapter 6 Rack Installation

68
- Overview
  68
- Unpacking the System
  68
- Preparing for Setup
  68
- Choosing a Setup Location
  68
- Warnings and Precautions
  69
- Rack Precautions
  69
- General Server Precautions
  69
- Rack Mounting Considerations
  70
- Ambient Operating Temperature
  70
- Reduced Airflow
  70
- Mechanical Loading
  70
- Circuit Overloading
  70
- Reliable Ground
  70
- Rack Mounting Instructions
  71
- Identifying the Sections of the Rack Rails
  71
- Locking Tabs
  72
- Releasing the Inner Rail
  72
- Installing the Inner Rails on the Chassis
  73
- Installing the Outer Rails on the Rack
  74
- Standard Chassis Installation
  75
- Optional Quick Installation Method
  76
Appendix A SC216 Chassis Cables

78
Appendix B SC216 Power Supply Specifications

82
Appendix C SAS-216A Backplane Specifications

84
- ESD Safety Guidelines
  84
- General Safety Guidelines
  84
- A Note to Users
  85
- Introduction to the SAS-216A Backplane
  85
- Front Connector Locations
  86
- Front Connectors
  86
- Front Connectors and Pin Definitions
  87
- Front Jumpers
  88
- Explanation of Jumpers
  88
- I 2 C and SGPIO Modes and Jumper Settings
  89
- Front LED Indicators
  90
- Rear Components, Connectors and LED Indicators
  91
Appendix D SAS-216EL Backplane Specifications

94
- Overview of the SAS-216EL1/EL2 Backplanes
  94
- ESD Safety Guidelines
  95
- General Safety Guidelines
  95
- Introduction to the SAS-216EL Backplane
  95
- Rear Components and Connectors
  96
- Rear Connectors and Pin Definitions
  97
- Rear Jumper Locations and Pin Definitions
  98
- Front Connectors and LED Indicators
  100
- Front Connectors and Jumpers
  102
- Single and Dual Port Expanders
  103
- Single Ports
  103
- Dual Ports
  103
- Failover
  104
- Single Host Bus Adapter
  108
- Single External Host Bus Adapter
  108
- Dual External Host Bus Adapter
  108
- Single HBA Configuration Cables
  111
- Connecting Multiple Backplanes in a Dual Channel Environment
  112
- Dual HBA Configuration Cables
  113
- Supported Cascading Configurations
  114
- Server System with Single SAS HBA
  115
- Dual SAS HBA and Cascaded Configuration
  116
- Dual SAS HBA and Cascaded Configuration with Branching
  117
Appendix E SAS2-216EL1/EL2 Backplane Specifications

118
- Overview of the SAS2-216EL1/EL2 Backplanes
  118
- ESD Safety Guidelines
  119
- General Safety Guidelines
  119
- An Important Note to Users
  119
- Introduction to the SAS2-216EL1/EL2 Backplane
  120
- Connectors
  121
- Front Connector and Pin Definitions
  122
- Jumper Locations and Settings
  123
- Explanation of Jumpers
  123
- Front Connectors and LED Indicators
  126
- Dual Port and Cascading Configurations
  128
- Single and Dual Port Expanders
  128
- Single Ports
  128
- Dual Ports
  128
- Failover
  129
- Single Host Bus Adapter
  129
- Single Host Bus Adapter Failover
  129
- Failover with RAID Cards and Multiple Hbas
  130
- Dual Host Bus Adapter
  130
- Dual Host Bus Adapter Failover
  130
- Chassis Power Card and Support Cables
  131
- Chassis Power Card
  131
- Connecting an Internal HBA to the Backplane
  132
- Supported Internal HBA Cables
  132
- Connecting an External HBA to the Backplane
  134
- Single External Host Bus Adapter
  134
- Dual External Host Bus Adapter
  134
- Supported External HBA to Backplane Cable
  135
- Connecting Multiple Backplanes in a Single Channel Environment
  136
- Single HBA Configuration Cables
  137
- Connecting Multiple Backplanes in a Dual Channel Environment
  138
- Dual HBA Configuration Cables
  139
- Supported Cascading Configurations
  140
- Server System with Single SAS HBA
  141
- Dual SAS HBA and Cascaded Configuration
  142
- Dual SAS HBA and Cascaded Configuration with Branching
  143
Appendix F SAS3-216A Backplane Specifications

144
- ESD Safety Guidelines
  144
- General Safety Guidelines
  144
- Front Connectors
  145
- A Note to Users
  145
- Front Connectors and Jumpers
  145
- Front Connector and Pin Definitions
  146
- Jumpers
  146
- Explanation of Jumpers
  146
- Rear Components, Connectors and LED Indicators
  147
Appendix G SAS3-216EL Backplane Specifications

150

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Supermicro SC216A-R900LPB User Manual (169 pages)

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Introduction

Chapter 2 Standardized Warning Statements for AC Systems

Chapter 3 Chassis Components

Chapter 4 System Interface

Chapter 5 Chassis Setup and Maintenance

Chapter 6 Rack Installation

Appendix A SC216 Chassis Cables

Appendix B SC216 Power Supply Specifications

Appendix C SAS-216A Backplane Specifications

Appendix D SAS-216EL Backplane Specifications

Appendix E SAS2-216EL1/EL2 Backplane Specifications

Dual Port and Cascading Configurations

Appendix F SAS3-216A Backplane Specifications

Appendix G SAS3-216EL Backplane Specifications

Supermicro SC216A-R900LPB User Manual (169 pages)

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Introduction

Chapter 2 Standardized Warning Statements for AC Systems

Chapter 3 Chassis Components

Chapter 4 System Interface

Chapter 5 Chassis Setup and Maintenance

Chapter 6 Rack Installation

Appendix A SC216 Chassis Cables

Appendix B SC216 Power Supply Specifications

Appendix C SAS-216A Backplane Specifications

Appendix D SAS-216EL Backplane Specifications

Appendix E SAS2-216EL1/EL2 Backplane Specifications

Appendix F SAS3-216A Backplane Specifications

Appendix G SAS3-216EL Backplane Specifications

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