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Overview
This chapter describes the most common components included with your chassis.
Some components listed may not be included or compatible with your particular
chassis model. For more information, see the installation instructions detailed later
in this manual.
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Components
Chassis
The chassis includes three hard drive bays, which support twenty-four 2.5" hard
drives. The hard drives must be purchased separately. This chassis accepts a 2U
backplane, 3 fans and a redundant power supply. For the latest shipping lists, visit
our Web site at: http://www.supermicro.com.
Backplane
Each SC216 chassis comes with a 2U backplane which supports SAS/SATA. For
more information regarding compatible backplanes, see the appendices found at
the end of this manual. In addition, visit our Web site for the latest information at
http://www.supermicro.com.
Fans
The SC216 chassis supports three system fans. System fans for SC216 chassis
are powered from the motherboard or the backplane. Fan speed may be controlled
if the motherboard has either PWM or DC control ability.
Mounting Rails
The SC216 can be placed in a rack for secure storage and use. To set up your
rack, follow the step-by-step instructions included in this manual.
Chapter 3
Chassis Components
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Chapter 3: Chassis Components
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