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Supermicro SC118G-R1400B User Manual

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  • Page 1 UPER ® SC118G Chassis Series SC118G-R1400B USER’S MANUAL 1.0a...
  • Page 2 This product, including software and documentation, is the property of Supermicro and/or its licensors, and is supplied only under a license. Any use or reproduction of this product is not allowed, except as expressly permitted by the terms of said license.
  • Page 3 SC118G 1U chassis. Instal- lation and maintenance should be performed by experienced technicians only. Supermicro's SC118G 1U chassis features a unique and highly-optimized design for quad-processor platforms. The chassis is equipped with either one or two 1400W power supplies.

  • Page 4: Manual Organization

    SC118G Chassis Manual Manual Organization Chapter 1: Introduction The first chapter provides a checklist of the main components included with this chassis and describes the main features of the SC118G chassis. This chapter also includes contact information. Chapter 2: System Safety This chapter lists warnings, precautions, and system safety.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Chassis Features .................... 1-2 CPU ......................... 1-2 Hard Drives ..................... 1-2 I/O Expansion slots ..................1-2 Other Features ....................1-2 Contacting Supermicro ..................1-3 Returning Merchandise for Service..............1-4 Chapter 2 System Safety Overview ......................2-1 Warnings and Precautions ................2-1 Preparing for Setup ..................
  • Page 6 SC118G Chassis Manual Chapter 5 Chassis Setup and Maintenance Overview ......................5-1 Installation Procedures ..................5-1 Procedures for Twin Motherboard Chassis ............. 5-1 General Maintenance ..................5-1 Removing the Chassis Cover ................. 5-2 Removing and Installing Hard Drives ............. 5-3 Installing the Motherboard ................
  • Page 7 Preface Assembling the Outer Rails ................6-6 Installing the Outer Rails and the Chassis ............. 6-7 Installing the Server into a Telco Rack ............6-9 Appendix A SC118G Chassis Cables and Accessories Appendix B SC118G Power Supply Specifications Appendix C: SAS-118TQ Backplane Specifications...
  • Page 8 SC118G Chassis Manual Notes viii...

  • Page 9: Chapter 1 Introduction

    Chapter 1 Introduction Overview Supermicro’s SC118G 1U chassis features a unique and highly-optimized design. The chassis is equipped with one or two high-efficiency power supplies. High-per- formance fans provide ample optimized cooling for FB-DIMM memory modules and six 2.5" hot-swap drive bays offer maximum storage capacity in a 1U form factor.

  • Page 10: Chassis Features

    SC118G Chassis Manual Chassis Features The SC118G 1U high-performance chassis includes the following features: The SC118G chassis supports a DP or UP Dual-core Xeon processor. Please refer to the motherboard specification pages on our website for updates on supported processors. Hard Drives The SC118G chassis features six drive bays for 2.5"...

  • Page 11: Contacting Supermicro

    Super Micro Computer, Inc. 980 Rock Ave. San Jose, CA 95131 U.S.A. Tel: +1 (408) 503-8000 Fax: +1 (408) 503-8008 Email: marketing@supermicro.com (General Information) support@supermicro.com (Technical Support) Web Site: www.supermicro.com Europe Address: Super Micro Computer B.V. Het Sterrenbeeld 28, 5215 ML...

  • Page 12: Returning Merchandise For Service

    For faster service, RMA authorizations may be requested online (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 13: Chapter 2 System Safety

    Chapter 2: System Safety Chapter 2 System Safety Overview This chapter provides a quick setup checklist to get your chassis up and running. Following the steps in order given should enable you to have your chassis set up and operational within a minimal amount of time. This quick setup assumes that you are an experienced technician, familiar with common concepts and terminology.

  • Page 14: General Safety Precautions

    SC118G Chassis Manual • Power should always be disconnected from the system when removing or install- ing main system components, such as the serverboard and memory modules (not necessary for hot-swappable drives). When disconnecting power, you should first power down the system with the operating system and then unplug the power cords from all the power supply modules in the system.

  • Page 15: System Safety

    Chapter 2: System Safety • While working on the system, do not wear loose clothing such as 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 conductors that can create short circuits and harm you if they come into contact with printed circuit boards or areas where power is present.
  • Page 16 SC118G Chassis Manual • For grounding purposes, make sure your computer chassis provides excellent conductivity between the power supply, the case, the mounting fasteners and the serverboard.

  • Page 17: Chapter 3 Chassis Components

    Chassis The SC118G chassis includes six 2.5" hard drive bays and options for peripheral drives. For the latest options, visit our Web site at: http://www.supermicro.com. This chassis accepts a 1U backplane, up to eight fans and a power supply. SC118G models come in black.

  • Page 18: Power Supply

    Supermicro Authorized Distributors/ System Integrators/Resellers. A list of Supermicro Authorized Distributors/System Integrators/Reseller can be found at: http://www.supermicro.com. Click the Where to Buy link.

  • Page 19: Chapter 4 System Interface

    Chapter 4: System Interface Chapter 4 System Interface Overview There are several LEDs on the control panel and on the drive carriers that provide system and component status. This chapter explains the meanings of the LED indicators and the appropriate responses that need to be taken. Figure 4-1: Control Panel Buttons and LEDs...

  • Page 20: Control Panel Buttons

    SC118G Chassis Manual Control Panel Buttons The SC118G chassis includes two push-buttons located on the front panel: a reset button and a power on/off button. • Reset: The reset button is used to reboot the system. • Power: The main power switch is used to apply or remove power from the power supply to the server system.
  • Page 21 Chapter 4: System Interface • NIC2: Indicates network activity on GLAN2 when flashing. • NIC1: Indicates network activity on GLAN1 when flashing. • HDD: Indicates IDE channel activity, SAS/SATA drive, and/or peripheral drive activity when flashing. • Power: Indicates power is being supplied to the system's power supply units. This LED should normally be illuminated when the system is operating.

  • Page 22: Drive Carrier Leds

    Some backplanes allow the overheat temperature to be set at 45º, 50º, or 55º by changing a jumper setting. For more information, see the appendices at the back of this manual or download the backplane user guide at www.supermicro.com. Overheating Condition If the Server Overheats, Take the Following Actions 1.

  • Page 23: Chapter 5 Chassis Setup And Maintenance

    When utilizing twin motherboards, installation procedures differ and require spe- cialized parts for the air shroud and riser card bracket. These specialized parts are sold separately and can be found on the Supermicro Web site at http://www. supermicro.com. This manual covers both standard and specialized part installa- tion procedures.

  • Page 24: Removing The Chassis Cover

    SC118G Chassis Manual Removing the Chassis Cover Figure 5-1: Removing the Chassis Cover Removing the Chassis Cover: 1. Remove the screw securing the top cover to the chassis. 2. Press both of the release tabs at the same time to release the cover 3.

  • Page 25: Removing And Installing Hard Drives

    Chapter 5: Chassis Setup and Maintenance Removing and Installing Hard Drives Figure 5-2: Removing Hard Drive Removing Hard Drive Carriers from the Chassis 1. Press the release button on the drive carrier. This extends the drive carrier handle. 2. Use the handle to pull the drive carrier out of the chassis.
  • Page 26 SC118G Chassis Manual Figure 5-3: Hard Drive Carrier Installing a Hard Drive into a Drive Carrier 1. Remove the dummy drive, which comes pre-installed in the drive carrier, by removing the screws securing the dummy drive to the carrier. Note that these screws cannot be reused on the actual 2.5"...
  • Page 27 Chapter 5: Chassis Setup and Maintenance Figure 5-7: Installing/Removing the Hard Drive Carrier Next to the Power Supply Note: When installing the hard drive carrier which is next to the power supply, that the power supply handle must be lifted before extending the hard drive carrier handle, or inserting the hard drive carrier into the drive bay.

  • Page 28: Installing The Motherboard

    SC118G Chassis Manual Installing the Motherboard Standoffs Figure 5-8: Chassis Standoffs Permanent and Optional Standoffs Standoffs prevent short circuits by creating space between the motherboard and the chassis floor. The SC118G chassis includes permanent standoffs in locations used by most motherboards. These standoffs accept the rounded Phillips head screws included in the SC118G accessories packaging.

  • Page 29: Motherboard Installation

    Chapter 5: Chassis Setup and Maintenance Motherboard Installation Installing the Motherboard 1. Review the documentation that came with your motherboard. Become familiar with component placement, requirements, and precautions. 2. Disconnect the chassis from any power source and lay the it on a flat surface. 3.

  • Page 30: Expansion Card Setup

    Note: When installing twin motherboards, the MCP-240-81805-0N riser card bracket must be used instead of the standard riser card bracket. See the instructions beginning on page 5-10 of this manual or the Supermicro Web site at http://www. supermicro.com for details.
  • Page 31 Note: If installing full-height, full-length add-on cards in the area illustrated above, it is necessary to remove the set of fans behind the power supply. An optional 4028 fan module is available on the Supermicro Web site at www. supermicro.com.
  • Page 32 SC118G Chassis Manual Screwdriver Icon Figure 5-12: Installing the Riser and Expansion Cards in the Bracket 2. Remove the expansion card bracket from the chassis by unscrewing only those screws inidcated by the screwdriver icon as illustrated on the following page.

  • Page 33: Riser Card Bracket Installation With Twin Motherboards

    Figure 5-13: Riser Card Bracket Used with Twin Motherboards When using twin motherboards, the MCP-240-81805-0N riser card bracket is re- quired. This riser card bracket is sold separately. Visit http://www.supermicro.com for details. Assembling the Riser Card Bracket for Twin Motherboards 1.

  • Page 34: Installing The Air Shroud

    Note: When installilng twin motherboards, the MCP-310-81803-0B air shroud must be used. This air shroud is sold separately. Information is available on the Supermicro Web site at http://www.supermicro.com. Installation of the MCP-310- 81803-0B air shroud is identical to the installation of a standard air shroud, which is described below.

  • Page 35: Checking The Air Flow

    Chapter 5: Chassis Setup and Maintenance Checking the Air Flow Checking the Air Flow in the Chassis 1. Make sure there are no wires or other objects obstructing the airflow in and out of the server. Pull all excess cabling out of the airflow path or use shorter cables.

  • Page 36: System Fans

    SC118G Chassis Manual System Fans Figure 5-15: System Fan Eight heavy-duty fans provide cooling for the chassis. These fans circulate air through the chassis as a means of lowering the chassis' internal temperature. The chassis includes counter-rotating fans. Each fan unit is actually made up of two fans joined back-to-back, which rotate in opposite directions.

  • Page 37: Maintaining System Fan Trays

    Chapter 5: Chassis Setup and Maintenance Figure 5-17: Adding a System Fan Tray Maintaining System Fan Trays Some SC118G chassis may be configured with extra space to provide room for an optional additional fan tray, should additional cooling be required. Adding an Additional System Fan Tray 1.
  • Page 38 SC118G Chassis Manual Figure 5-18: Removing a System Fan from the Fan Tray Replacing a System Fan 1. If the BIOS is not being utilized to determine which fan has failed, open the top cover of the chassis while the system is running to locate the position of the failed fan.

  • Page 39: Power Supply

    If the power supply unit fails, the system will shut down and you will need to replace the unit. Replacement units can be ordered directly from Supermicro (see contact information in the Preface). If there is only one power supply unit in the SC118G chassis, power must be completely removed from the server before removing and replacing the power supply unit.
  • Page 40 SC118G Chassis Manual Notes 5-18...

  • Page 41: Chapter 6 Rack Installation

    Chapter 6: Rack Installation Chapter 6 Rack Installation Overview This chapter provides a quick setup checklist to get your chassis up and running. Following these steps in the order given should enable you to have the system operational within a minimum amount of time. Unpacking the System You should inspect the box the chassis was shipped in and note if it was damaged in any way.

  • Page 42: Rack Precautions

    SC118G Chassis Manual Warnings and Precautions! Rack Precautions • Ensure that the leveling jacks on the bottom of the rack are fully extended to the floor with the full weight of the rack resting on them. • In single rack installation, stabilizers should be attached to the rack. •...

  • Page 43: Rack Mounting Considerations

    Chapter 6: Rack Installation Rack Mounting Considerations Ambient Operating Temperature If installed in a closed or multi-unit rack assembly, the ambient operating tempera- ture of the rack environment may be greater than the ambient temperature of the room. Therefore, consideration should be given to installing the equipment in an environment compatible with the manufacturer’s maximum rated ambient tempera- ture (TMRA).

  • Page 44: Rack Mounting Instructions

    SC118G Chassis Manual Rack Mounting Instructions This section provides information on installing the SC118G chassis into a rack unit with the quick-release rails provided. There are a variety of rack units on the market, which may mean that the assembly procedure will differ slightly. You should also refer to the installation instructions that came with the rack unit you are using.

  • Page 45: Installing The Inner Rail Extensions

    Chapter 6: Rack Installation Figure 6-2: Installing the Inner Rails Installing the Inner Rail Extensions The SC118G chassis includes a set of inner rails in two sections: inner rails (A) and inner rail extensions (B), which are attached to the chassis. The inner rails are preattached and do not interfere with normal use of the chassis if you decide not to use a server rack.

  • Page 46: Assembling The Outer Rails

    SC118G Chassis Manual Secure to the Rear of the Rack Slide Outer Rails Together Secure to the Front of the Rack Assembling the Sections of the Outer Rail Outer Rail Assembled Figure 6-3: Assembling the Outer Rails Assembling the Outer Rails Each outer rail is in two sections that must be assembled before mounting onto the rack.

  • Page 47: Installing The Outer Rails And The Chassis

    Chapter 6: Rack Installation Figure 6-4: Installing the Outer Rails to the Rack Installing the Outer Rails and the Chassis Outer Rail Installation 1. Secure the front end of the outer rail to the front of the rack. 2. Secure the rear of the outer rail to the rear of the rack. 3.
  • Page 48 SC118G Chassis Manual Outer Rail Latch Figure 6-5: Removing the Chassis Removing the Chassis From the Rack Press the outer rail latch to release the chassis. 2. Carefully slide the chassis forward, off the outer rails and out of the chassis.

  • Page 49: Installing The Server Into A Telco Rack

    Chapter 6: Rack Installation Installing the Server into a Telco Rack To install the chassis into a Telco (post) type rack, use two L-shaped brackets (Op- tional with the MCP-290-00016-0N) on either side of the chassis (four total). First, determine how far follow the chassis will extend out the front of the rack. Larger chassis should be positioned to balance the weight between front and back.
  • Page 50 SC118G Chassis Manual Notes 6-10...
  • Page 51 This appendix lists supported cables for your chassis system. It only includes the most commonly used components and configurations. 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 SC118GTQ (SAS/SATA) SC118G-1400B...

  • Page 52: Extending Power Cables

    (motherboard or other controller) to the backplane SAS hard drive port. Extending Power Cables Although Supermicro chassis are designed with to be efficient and cost-effective, some compatible motherboards have power connectors located in different areas. To use these motherboards you may have to extend the power cables to the mother boards.
  • Page 53 Appendix A Chassis Cables and Accessories A-4 Chassis Screws The accessory box includes all the screws needed to setup your chassis. This section lists and describes the most common screws used. Your chassis may not require all the parts listed. HARD DRIVE Flat head Pan head...
  • Page 54 SC118G Chassis Manual Notes...
  • Page 55 Appendix B Power Supply Specifications Appendix B SC118G Power Supply Specifications This appendix lists power supply specifications for your chassis system. SC118G-1400B 1400W MFR Part # PWS-1K41F-1R 1200W: 100-140V, 50-60 Hz, 10.5-14.7 Amp AC Input 1400W: 180 - 240v, 50 - 50hZ, 7.2 - 9.5 Amp DC Output +5V standby 6 Amp 100 Amp @ 100 - 140V...
  • Page 56 SC118G Chassis Manual Notes...
  • Page 57 SAS-118TQ Backplane Specifications Appendix C: SAS-118TQ Backplane Specifications To avoid personal injury and property damage, carefully follow all the safety steps listed below when accessing your system or handling the components. C-1 ESD Safety Guidelines Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) can damage electronic com ponents. To prevent dam- age to your system, it is important to handle it very carefully.
  • Page 58 This manual reflects SAS-118TQ Revision 1.01, the most current release available at the time of publication. Always refer to the Supermicro Web site at www.supermi- cro.com for the latest updates, compatible parts and supported configurations.
  • Page 59 R R R R R R R R R R Figure C-1: Front Connectors UNLESS OTHERWISE PRIMARY-SIDE SPECIFIED DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES LAYOUT TEAM 1 DESINGER: Sara Cui TOLERANCES DESIGNED BY SUPERMICRO U.S.A. DECIMAL ANGLE www.supermicro.com DATE: 2009 11 24 REV: 1.01 MACH FINISH SAN JOSE,CA 95131 .010...
  • Page 60 SC118G Chassis Manual C-6 Front Connector and Pin Definitions #1 - #2 Backplane Main Power Connectors Backplane Main Power 4-Pin Connector The 4-pin connectors, designated JP10 and Pin# Definition JP13 provide power to the backplane. See +12V the table on the right for pin definitions. 2 and 3 Ground #3 - #4 Sideband Connectors...
  • Page 61 Safety Information and Technical Specifications #8 Activity LED Headers SAS Activity LED Header Pin Definitions Pin # Definition Pin # Definition The activity LED header, designated JP26, ACT IN#0 ACT IN#4 is used to indicate the activity status of ACT IN#1 ACT IN#5 each hard drive.

  • Page 62: Explanation Of Jumpers

    R R R R R R R R R R UNLESS OTHERWISE PRIMARY-SIDE SPECIFIED DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES LAYOUT TEAM 1 DESINGER: Sara Cui TOLERANCES DESIGNED BY SUPERMICRO U.S.A. DECIMAL ANGLE www.supermicro.com DATE: 2009 11 24 REV: 1.01 MACH FINISH SAN JOSE,CA 95131...
  • Page 63 R R R R R R R R R R UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED DIMENSIONS PRIMARY-SIDE ARE IN INCHES LAYOUT TEAM 1 DESINGER: Sara Cui TOLERANCES DESIGNED BY SUPERMICRO U.S.A. DECIMAL ANGLE www.supermicro.com DATE: 2009 11 24 REV: 1.01 Backplane Front LED Indicator MACH FINISH...
  • Page 64 R R R R R R R R R R UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES LAYOUT TEAM 1 DESINGER: Sara Cui TOLERANCES DESIGNED BY SUPERMICRO U.S.A. DECIMAL ANGLE www.supermicro.com DATE: 2009 11 24 REV: 1.01 MACH FINISH SAN JOSE,CA 95131...
  • Page 65 Safety Information and Technical Specifications Notes...
  • Page 66 SC118G Chassis Manual Disclaimer (cont.) The products sold by Supermicro are not intended for and will not be used in life sup- port systems, medical equipment, nuclear facilities or systems, aircraft, aircraft devices, aircraft/emergency communication devices or other critical systems whose failure to per- form be reasonably expected to result in significant injury or loss of life or catastrophic property damage.

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