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SC848 CHASSIS SERIES
SC848A-R1K62B
SC848E16-R1K62B
SC848E26-R1K62B
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  • Page 1 UPER ® SC848 CHASSIS SERIES SC848A-R1K62B SC848E16-R1K62B SC848E26-R1K62B USER’S MANUAL 1.0b...
  • Page 2 SC848 Chassis Manual The information in this User’s Manual has been carefully reviewed and is believed to be accurate. The vendor assumes no responsibility for any inaccuracies that may be contained in this document, makes no commitment to update or to keep current the information in this manual, or to notify any person or organization of the updates.
  • Page 3 Preface Preface About This Manual This manual is written for professional system integrators and PC technicians. It provides information for the installation and use of the SC848 chassis. Installation and maintenance should be performed by experienced technicians only. This manual lists compatible parts available when this document was published. Always refer to the our web site for updates on supported parts and configurations.
  • Page 4 SC848 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 SC848 chassis. This chapter also includes contact information. Chapter 2 Standardized Warning Statements for AC Systems This chapter lists warnings, precautions, and system safety.
  • Page 5 Preface Appendix A Cables and Hardware This section provides information on cabling, and other hardware which is compat- ible with your chassis. For complete information on supported cables and hardware, refer to the Supermico web site at www.supermicro.com. Appendix B Power Supply Specifications This chapter lists the specifications of the power supplies provided with your chas- sis.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    SC848 Chassis Manual Table of Contents Chapter 1 Introduction Overview ......................1-1 Shipping List ....................1-1 Part Numbers ....................1-1 Where to get Replacement Components ............1-2 Contacting Supermicro ..................1-3 Returning Merchandise for Service..............1-4 Chapter 2 Standardized Warning Statements for AC Systems About Standardized Warning Statements ............
  • Page 7 Preface Drive Carrier LEDs ..................3-5 SAS/SATA Drives .................... 3-5 SCSI Drives ..................... 3-5 Chapter 4 Chassis Setup and Maintenance Overview ......................4-1 Removing the Chassis Top Cover ..............4-2 Installing and Removing Hard Drives ............. 4-3 Installing the Motherboard ................4-6 I/O Shield ......................
  • Page 8 SC848 Chassis Manual Circuit Overloading ..................5-3 Reliable Ground ..................5-3 Rack Mounting Instructions ................5-4 Identifying the Sections of the Rack Rails ............5-4 Locking Tabs ....................5-5 Releasing the Inner Rail ................. 5-5 Installing The Inner Rails on the Chassis ............5-6 Installing the Outer Rails on the Rack ............

  • Page 9: Chapter 1 Introduction

    Chapter 1: Introduction Chapter 1 Introduction Overview Supermicro’s SC848 4U chassis features a unique and highly-optimized design. The chassis is equipped with two 1620 Watt high-efficiency power supplies. The SC848 chassis supports up to 2+1 redundancy for a total of 3240 Watts). High-performance fans provide ample optimized cooling for FB-DIMM memory modules and twenty- four hot-swappable drive bays offer maximum storage capacity.

  • Page 10: Where To Get Replacement Components

    SC848 Chassis Manual Where to get Replacement Components Though not frequently, you may need replacement parts for your system. To en- sure the highest level of professional service and technical support, we strongly recommend purchasing exclusively from our Supermicro Authorized Distributors/ System Integrators/Resellers.

  • Page 11: Contacting Supermicro

    Chapter 1 Introduction Contacting Supermicro Headquarters 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 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 's-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands Tel:...

  • Page 12: Returning Merchandise For Service

    SC848 Chassis Manual Returning Merchandise for Service A receipt or copy of your invoice marked with the date of purchase is required be- fore any warranty service will be rendered. You can obtain service by calling your vendor for a Returned Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number. When returning to the manufacturer, the RMA number should be prominently displayed on the outside of the shipping carton, and mailed prepaid or hand-carried.

  • Page 13: Chapter 2 Standardized Warning Statements For Ac Systems

    Chapter 2 Warning Statements for AC Systems Chapter 2 Standardized Warning Statements for AC Systems About Standardized Warning Statements The following statements are industry standard warnings, provided to warn the user of situations which have the potential for bodily injury. Should you have questions or experience difficulty, contact Supermicro's Technical Support department for assistance.
  • Page 14 SC848 Chassis Warnung WICHTIGE SICHERHEITSHINWEISE Dieses Warnsymbol bedeutet Gefahr. Sie befinden sich in einer Situation, die zu Verletzungen führen kann. Machen Sie sich vor der Arbeit mit Geräten mit den Gefahren elektrischer Schaltungen und den üblichen Verfahren zur Vorbeugung vor Unfällen vertraut. Suchen Sie mit der am Ende jeder Warnung angegebenen Anweisungsnummer nach der jeweiligen Übersetzung in den übersetzten Sicherheitshinweisen, die zusammen mit diesem Gerät ausgeliefert wurden.
  • Page 15 Chapter 2 Warning Statements for AC Systems ‫جسذٌة‬ ‫اصابة‬ ً‫تتسبب ف‬ ‫حالة ٌوكي أى‬ ً‫اًك ف‬ ‫خطز‬ ًٌ‫ٌع‬ ‫هذا الزهز‬ !‫تحذٌز‬ ‫الذوائز‬ ‫بالوخاطز الٌاجوة عي‬ ‫ي على علن‬ ، ‫ك‬ ‫هعذات‬ ‫تعول على أي‬ ‫قبل أى‬ ‫الكهزبائٍة‬ ‫حىادث‬ ‫أي‬ ‫وقىع‬ ‫وٌع‬...

  • Page 16: Installation Instructions

    SC848 Chassis Installation Instructions Warning! Read the installation instructions before connecting the system to the power source. 設置手順書 システムを電源に接続する前に、 設置手順書をお読み下さい。 警告 将此系统连接电源前,请先阅读安装说明。 警告 將系統與電源連接前，請先閱讀安裝說明。 Warnung Vor dem Anschließen des Systems an die Stromquelle die Installationsanweisungen lesen. ¡Advertencia! Lea las instrucciones de instalación antes de conectar el sistema a la red de alimentación.

  • Page 17: Circuit Breaker

    Chapter 2 Warning Statements for AC Systems Circuit Breaker Warning! This product relies on the building's installation for short-circuit (overcurrent) protection. Ensure that the protective device is rated not greater than: 250 V, 20 A. サーキッ ト ・ ブレーカー この製品は、 短絡 （過電流） 保護装置がある建物での設置を前提としています。 保護装置の定格が250 V、...

  • Page 18: Power Disconnection Warning

    SC848 Chassis 경고! 이 제품은 전원의 단락(과전류)방지에 대해서 전적으로 건물의 관련 설비에 의존합니다. 보호장치의 정격이 반드시 250V(볼트), 20A(암페어)를 초과하지 않도록 해야 합니다. Waarschuwing Dit product is afhankelijk van de kortsluitbeveiliging (overspanning) van uw electrische installatie. Controleer of het beveiligde aparaat niet groter gedimensioneerd is dan 220V, 20A.
  • Page 19 Chapter 2 Warning Statements for AC Systems ¡Advertencia! El sistema debe ser disconnected de todas las fuentes de energía y del cable eléctrico quitado de los módulos de fuente de alimentación antes de tener acceso el interior del chasis para instalar o para quitar componentes de sistema. Attention Le système doit être débranché...

  • Page 20: Equipment Installation

    SC848 Chassis Equipment Installation Warning! Only trained and qualified personnel should be allowed to install, replace, or service this equipment. 機器の設置 トレーニングを受け認定された人だけがこの装置の設置、 交換、 またはサービスを許可 されています。 警告 只有经过培训且具有资格的人员才能进行此设备的安装、更换和维修。 警告 只有經過受訓且具資格人員才可安裝、更換與維修此設備。 Warnung Das Installieren, Ersetzen oder Bedienen dieser Ausrüstung sollte nur geschultem, qualifiziertem Personal gestattet werden.

  • Page 21: Restricted Area

    Chapter 2 Warning Statements for AC Systems Waarschuwing Deze apparatuur mag alleen worden geïnstalleerd, vervangen of hersteld door geschoold en gekwalificeerd personeel. Restricted Area Warning! This unit is intended for installation in restricted access areas. A restricted access area can be accessed only through the use of a special tool, lock and key, or other means of security.

  • Page 22: Battery Handling

    SC848 Chassis ‫אזור עם גישה מוגבלת‬ !‫אזהרה‬ ‫יש להתקין את היחידה באזורים שיש בהם הגבלת גישה. הגישה ניתנת בעזרת‬ .)'‫כלי אבטחה בלבד (מפתח, מנעול וכד‬ ‫محظورة‬ ‫مناطق‬ ٍ‫نتركُبها ف‬ ‫هذه انىحذة‬ ‫تخصيص‬ ‫تم‬ ،‫أداة خاصت‬ ‫من خالل استخذاو‬ ‫فقط‬ ‫محظورة‬ ‫منطقت‬...
  • Page 23 Chapter 2 Warning Statements for AC Systems Warnung Bei Einsetzen einer falschen Batterie besteht Explosionsgefahr. Ersetzen Sie die Batterie nur durch den gleichen oder vom Hersteller empfohlenen Batterietyp. Entsorgen Sie die benutzten Batterien nach den Anweisungen des Herstellers. Attention Danger d'explosion si la pile n'est pas remplacée correctement. Ne la remplacer que par une pile de type semblable ou équivalent, recommandée par le fabricant.

  • Page 24: Redundant Power Supplies

    SC848 Chassis Redundant Power Supplies Warning! This unit might have more than one power supply connection. All connections must be removed to de-energize the unit. 冗長電源装置 このユニッ トは複数の電源装置が接続されている場合があります。 ユニッ トの電源を切るためには、 すべての接続を取り外さなければなりません。 警告 此部件连接的电源可能不止一个，必须将所有电源断开才能停止给该部件供电。 警告 此裝置連接的電源可能不只一個，必須切斷所有電源才能停止對該裝置的供電。 Warnung Dieses Gerät kann mehr als eine Stromzufuhr haben. Um sicherzustellen, dass der Einheit kein trom zugeführt wird, müssen alle Verbindungen entfernt werden.

  • Page 25: Backplane Voltage

    Chapter 2 Warning Statements for AC Systems ‫امداد الطاقة‬ ‫بوحدات‬ ‫عدة اتصاالت‬ ‫جهاز‬ ‫ال‬ ‫يكون لهذا‬ ‫قد‬ ‫الكهرباء‬ ‫عن‬ ‫وحدة‬ ‫ال‬ ‫لعسل‬ ‫كافة االتصاالت‬ ‫يجب إزالة‬ 경고! 이 장치에는 한 개 이상의 전원 공급 단자가 연결되어 있을 수 있습니다. 이 장치에 전원을...

  • Page 26: Comply With Local And National Electrical Codes

    SC848 Chassis ‫מתח בפנל האחורי‬ !‫הרה‬ ‫אז‬ ‫קיימת סכנת מתח בפנל האחורי בזמן תפעול המערכת. יש להיזהר במהלך‬ .‫העבודה‬ ‫اللىحة‬ ‫أوالطاقة المىجىدة على‬ ‫التيار الكهزبائي‬ ‫مه‬ ‫خطز‬ ‫هناك‬ ‫هذا الجهاس‬ ‫خدمة‬ ‫كه حذرا عند‬ ‫يعمل‬ ‫النظام‬ ‫عندما يكىن‬ 경고! 시스템이 동작 중일 때 후면판 (Backplane)에는 위험한 전압이나 에너지가 발생 합니다.

  • Page 27: Product Disposal

    Chapter 2 Warning Statements for AC Systems Attention L'équipement doit être installé conformément aux normes électriques nationales et locales. ‫תיאום חוקי החשמל הארצי‬ !‫אזהרה‬ ‫הציוד חייבת להיות תואמת לחוקי החשמל המקומיים והארציים‬ ‫התקנת‬ ‫المتعلقة‬ ‫المحلية والىطىية‬ ‫قىاويه‬ ‫يجب أن يمتثل لل‬ ‫الكهربائية‬...

  • Page 28: Hot Swap Fan Warning

    SC848 Chassis ¡Advertencia! Al deshacerse por completo de este producto debe seguir todas las leyes y reglamentos nacionales. Attention La mise au rebut ou le recyclage de ce produit sont généralement soumis à des lois et/ou directives de respect de l'environnement. Renseignez-vous auprès de l'organisme compétent.
  • Page 29 Chapter 2 Warning Statements for AC Systems 警告 當您從機架移除風扇裝置，風扇可能仍在轉動。小心不要將手指、螺絲起子和其他 物品太靠近風扇。 Warnung Die Lüfter drehen sich u. U. noch, wenn die Lüfterbaugruppe aus dem Chassis genommen wird. Halten Sie Finger, Schraubendreher und andere Gegenstände von den Öffnungen des Lüftergehäuses entfernt. ¡Advertencia! Los ventiladores podran dar vuelta cuando usted quite ell montaje del ventilador del chasis.

  • Page 30: Power Cable And Ac Adapter

    SC848 Chassis Power Cable and AC Adapter Warning! When installing the product, use the provided or designated connection cables, power cables and AC adaptors. Using any other cables and adaptors could cause a malfunction or a fire. Electrical Appliance and Material Safety Law prohibits the use of UL or CSA -certified cables (that have UL/CSA shown on the code) for any other electrical devices than products designated by Supermicro only.
  • Page 31 Chapter 2 Warning Statements for AC Systems Attention Lors de l'installation du produit, utilisez les bables de connection fournis ou désigné. L'utilisation d'autres cables et adaptateurs peut provoquer un dysfonctionnement ou un incendie. Appareils électroménagers et de loi sur la sécurité Matériel interdit l'utilisation de UL ou CSA câbles certifiés qui ont UL ou CSA indiqué...
  • Page 32 SC848 Chassis Notes 2-20...

  • Page 33: Chapter 3 System Interface

    Chapter 3 System Interface Chapter 3 System Interface Overview There are several LEDs on the control panel as well as others on the drive carriers to keep you constantly informed of the overall status of the system as well as the activity and health of specific components.

  • Page 34: Control Panel Buttons

    SC848 Chassis Manual Control Panel Buttons There are two push buttons located on the left handle of the chassis. These are (in order from top to bottom) a power on/off button and a reset button. Power The main power button is used to apply or remove power from the power supply to the server system.

  • Page 35: Control Panel Leds

    Chapter 3 System Interface Control Panel LEDs The control panel located on the left handle of the SC848 chassis has five LEDs. These LEDs provide you with critical information related to different parts of the system. This section explains what each LED indicates when illuminated and any corrective action you may need to take.

  • Page 36: Information Led

    SC848 Chassis Manual Information LED Informational LED Status Description An overheat condition has occured. Solid red (This may be caused by cable congestion) Fan failure, check for an inoperative fan. Blinking red (1Hz) Power failure, check for a non-operational Blinking red (0.25Hz) power supply Local UID has been activated.

  • Page 37: Drive Carrier Leds

    Chapter 3 System Interface Drive Carrier LEDs Your chassis uses SAS/SATA. SAS/SATA Drives Each SAS/SATA drive carrier has two LEDs. • Blue: Solid on = Drive is present and available. Blinking = Drive is actively being accessed. Each Serial ATA drive carrier has a blue LED. When illuminated in a solid on state, this blue LED (on the front of the SAS/SATA drive carrier) indicates that the drive is present.
  • Page 38 SC848 Chassis Manual Notes...

  • Page 39: Chapter 4 Chassis Setup And Maintenance

    Chapter 4 Chassis Setup and Maintenance Chapter 4 Chassis Setup and Maintenance Overview This chapter covers the steps required to install components and perform mainte- nance on the chassis. The only tool you will need to install components and perform maintenance is a Phillips screwdriver.

  • Page 40: Removing The Chassis Top Cover

    SC848 Chassis Manual Removing the Chassis Top Cover Remove these screws (if present) Figure 4-1: Removing the Chassis Top Cover Removing the Chassis Top Cover 1. Power down the system and unplug the cords from the back of the power supplies.

  • Page 41: Installing And Removing Hard Drives

    Chapter 4 Chassis Setup and Maintenance Installing and Removing Hard Drives Figure 4-2: Removing the Hard Drive Carrier The SC848 supports hot-swappable hard drive carriers, which may be removed from the chassis without powering down the server. Removing Hard Drive Carriers from the Chassis 1.
  • Page 42 SC848 Chassis Manual Dummy Drive Drive Carrier Figure 4-3: Chassis Drive Carrier The drives are mounted in drive carriers to simplify their installation and removal from the chassis. These carriers also help promote proper airflow for the drive bays. Warning: Except for short periods of time (swapping hard drives), do not operate the server with the hard drive bays empty.
  • Page 43 Chapter 4 Chassis Setup and Maintenance SAS/SATA Hard Drive Drive Carrier Figure 4-5: Installing the Hard Drive into the Carrier 2. Slide the hard drive into the carrier with the printed circuit board side facing down. 3. Carefully align the mounting holes in both the drive carrier and the hard drive. 4.

  • Page 44: Installing The Motherboard

    SC848 Chassis Manual Installing the Motherboard I/O Shield Figure 4-7: I/O Shield Placement I/O Shield The I/O shield holds the motherboard ports in place. Install the I/O shield before you install the motherboard. Installing the I/O Shield 1. Power down the system, remove the cords from the back of the power sup- plies and remove the chassis top cover as described in Section 4-2.

  • Page 45: Permanent And Optional Standoffs

    Flat head Round head Pan head Round head Chapter 4 Chassis Setup and Maintenance 6-32 x 5 mm M2.6 x 5 mm M3 x 5 mm 6-32 x 5 mm [0.197] [0.197] [0.197] [0.197] Permanent and Optional Standoffs RAIL Standoffs prevent short circuits by securing space between the motherboard and the chassis surface.
  • Page 46 SC848 Chassis Manual Standoffs Standoffs Figure 4-10: Installation of the X9QR7-TF-JBOD and X9QR7-TF+ Motherboards 4. As required by your motherboard, install optional standoffs in any areas that do not have a permanent standoff. To do this, place a hexagonal standoff through the bottom of the chassis and tighten the standoff with a wrench.
  • Page 47 Chapter 4 Chassis Setup and Maintenance 7. Secure the CPU(s), heatsinks, and other components to the motherboard as described in the motherboard documentation. 8. Connect the cables between the motherboard, backplane, chassis, front panel, and power supply, as needed. See the Routing Cables in the Pe- ripheral Drawer section of this manual for details on routing cabling to the peripheral drawer.

  • Page 48: Installing Heatsinks On The Motherboard

    SC848 Chassis Manual Installing Heatsinks on the Motherboard Figure 4-12: Installing Heatsinks on the Motherboard Heatsinks may be required on the SC848 motherboard. The installation process of these heatsinks may vary with different motherboards. Typically, heatsinks will be secured to the motherboard with screws, and may be installed without remov- ing the motherboard.

  • Page 49: Pci Slot Setup

    Chapter 4 Chassis Setup and Maintenance PCI Slot Setup PCI Slots Figure 4-13: Installing Expansion Cards The SC848 chassis includes eleven PCI slots for expansion cards. Installing Expansion Cards in the SC848 Chassis 1. Power down the system, remove the cords from the back of the power sup- plies and open the chassis top cover.

  • Page 50: Installing The Air Shroud

    SC848 Chassis Manual Installing the Air Shroud Air shrouds concentrate airflow to maximize fan efficiency. The SC848 chassis air shroud does not require screws for installation. Standard air shroud part numbers: Air Shroud Part No. Description MCP-310-84802-0B Mylar air shroud for AMD H8Q motherboards Mylar air shroud for the X8Q series and X9QR7-TF+ MCP-310-84803-0B motherboards...
  • Page 51 Chapter 4 Chassis Setup and Maintenance Before installing an air shroud with an MCP-310-84803-0B Intel motherboard: X8Q series motherboards: No modifications are required. Keep both posts in place as illustrated below on the left. X9QR7-TF+ motherboard: Remove the two posts as illustrated below on the right.
  • Page 52 SC848 Chassis Manual H8Q Series X9QR7-TF+ X8Q Series X9QR7-TF-JBOD Figure 4-16: Air Shrouds for Various Motherboards 4-14...

  • Page 53: Checking The Server's Airflow

    Chapter 4 Chassis Setup and Maintenance Checking the Server's Airflow Checking the Airflow 1. Make sure there are no objects obstructing airflow in and out of the server. In addition, if you are using a front bezel, make sure the bezel's filter is replaced periodically.

  • Page 54: System Fans

    SC848 Chassis Manual System Fans Six heavy duty fans provide cooling for the chassis. These fans circulate air through the chassis as a means of lowering the chassis internal temperature. Replacing Internal System Fans Release Tab Release Tab Release Tab Front Internal Fan Rear Internal Fan Rear Internal Fan...

  • Page 55: Installing And Removing External System Fans

    Chapter 4 Chassis Setup and Maintenance Installing and Removing External System Fans Release Tab Figure 4-19: External System Fan The SC848 chassis can support two additional external system fans for those expansion cards without cable outlets. If you are installing an external fan for the first time, follow the instructions below.
  • Page 56 SC848 Chassis Manual 4. Tie off any excess fan cable inside the fan cage. Insert the holes on the base of the external fan cage onto the posts of the external fan bracket, with the fan cage at a slight angle as shown below, guide the fan cable through the cage outet.

  • Page 57: Power Supply

    Chapter 4 Chassis Setup and Maintenance Power Supply The SC848 chassis includes two 1620 Watt (1+1 redundant, up to 2+1 redundant for a total of 3240 Watts) high-efficiency power supplies. These power supplies are auto-switching capable. This enables it to automatically sense and operate at a 100V to 240V input voltage.
  • Page 58 SC848 Chassis Manual 3. Push the new power supply module or dummy cover into the power bay until it clicks into the locked position. Figure 4-26: Installing the Power Supply 4-20...

  • Page 59: Changing The Power Distributor Board

    Chapter 4 Chassis Setup and Maintenance Changing the Power Distributor Board The SC848 chassis requires a power distributor. The power distributor provides failover and power supply redundancy. In the unlikely event you must change the power distributor, do following: Changing the Power Distributor Board 1.
  • Page 60 SC848 Chassis Manual 8. Slide the replacement power distributor board underneath the chassis floor. 9. Gently push the power distributor board bracket horizontally until the bottom of the bracket is aligned with the pins in the chassis base. Chassis Base (Lower Level) Figure 4-30: Aligning the Power Distributor Board Bracket with the Pins (Pins are Circled in this Illustration)
  • Page 61 Chapter 4 Chassis Setup and Maintenance 12. Reconnect all the power cables. Spread the power cables to the motherboard evenly before replacing the middle bracket. Make sure the wires passing through the gates of the bracket are not being squeezed. 13.

  • Page 62: 4-10 Configuring The Peripheral Drawer

    SC848 Chassis Manual 4-10 Configuring the Peripheral Drawer The SC848 chassis supports the following peripheral device configurations, allow- ing the drawer to be configured for a wide variety of uses: Peripheral Optional Bracket Device Part Number Single 3.5" HDD No bracket required Dual 2.5"...

  • Page 63: Removing The Peripheral Drawer

    Chapter 4 Chassis Setup and Maintenance Removing the Peripheral Drawer After selecting the optimal configuration options for your system, follow the instruc- tions below to assemble the peripheral drawer with the options desired. Opening the Peripheral Drawer 1. Power down the system, unplug the cords from the back of the power sup- plies and remove the chassis top cover.

  • Page 64: Installing 2.5" And 3.5" Drives In The Peripheral Drawer

    SC848 Chassis Manual Installing 2.5" and 3.5" Drives in the Peripheral Drawer The peripheral drawer contains space for hard drives in positions A and B as il- lustrated below. Each of these positions holds either one 3.5" HDD or two 2.5" HDDs in a mounting bracket for a total of up to two 3.5"...

  • Page 65: Installing Peripheral Devices In The Peripheral Drawer

    Chapter 4 Chassis Setup and Maintenance Installing Peripheral Devices in the Peripheral Drawer Installing Peripheral Devices 1. Remove the dummy covers from the front of the peripheral device bays on the front of the peripheral drawer. Figure 4-36: Removing the Dummy Covers 2.

  • Page 66: Removing Peripheral Devices From The Peripheral Drawer

    SC848 Chassis Manual Removing Peripheral Devices from the Peripheral Drawer Removing Peripheral Devices 1. Press the release latch on the back of the peripheral device bay towards the wall of the drawer. Peripheral Device Release Latches Figure 4-38: Peripheral Device Release Latches 2.

  • Page 67: Routing Cables In The Peripheral Drawer

    Chapter 4 Chassis Setup and Maintenance Routing Cables in the Peripheral Drawer Routing Cables in the Peripheral Drawer 1. Connect the power and signal cables to the devices in the peripheral drawer. 2. Route the cables through the O-clip at the back of the drawer. 3.

  • Page 68: 4-11 Accessing The Backplane

    SC848 Chassis Manual 4-11 Accessing the Backplane The SC848 chassis backplane is located behind the hard drives and in front of the middle system fans. In order to change jumper settings on the backplane, it may be necessary to remove the backplane from the chassis. Removing the Backplane 1.
  • Page 69 Chapter 4 Chassis Setup and Maintenance 6. Remove the five lower screws securing the backplane housing to the chassis base and set these aside for later use. Remove Five Lower Screws Figure 4-43: Removing the Lower Screws 7. Gently ease the backplane and backplane housing up and out of the chassis 8.
  • Page 70 SC848 Chassis Manual Installing the Backplane 1. Remove the failed backplane as described in the previous section and secure the new backplane into the backplane housing with the eleven screws previ- ously used. 2. Gently slide the backplane with its housing back into position in the chassis. 3.
  • Page 71 Chapter 4 Chassis Setup and Maintenance 5. Replace the four upper screws which secure the backplane housing to the chassis. 6. Reconnect all cables to the backplane. 7. Plug the power cords into the rear of the power supplies, replace the chassis cover and power up the system.
  • Page 72 SC848 Chassis Manual Notes 4-34...

  • Page 73: Chapter 5 Rack Installation

    Chapter 5: Rack Installation Chapter 5 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 minimal amount of time. Unpacking the System You should inspect the box which the chassis was shipped in and note if it was damaged in any way.

  • Page 74: Warnings And Precautions

    SC848 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 installations, stabilizers should be attached to the rack. •...

  • Page 75: Rack Mounting Considerations

    Chapter 5: 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 76: Rack Mounting Instructions

    SC848 Chassis Manual Rack Mounting Instructions This section provides information on installing the chassis into a rack unit with the rails provided. There are a variety of rack units on the market, which may mean that the assembly procedure will differ slightly from the instructions provided. You should also refer to the installation instructions that came with the rack unit you are using.

  • Page 77: Locking Tabs

    Chapter 5: Rack Installation Locking Tabs Each inner rail has a locking tab. This tab locks the chassis into place when installed and pushed fully into the rack. These tabs also lock the chassis in place when fully extended from the rack. This prevents the server from coming completely out of the rack when when the chassis is pulled out for servicing.

  • Page 78: Installing The Inner Rails On The Chassis

    SC848 Chassis Manual Inner Rails Figure 5-3: Installing the Inner Rails Figure 5-4: Inner Rails Installed on the Chassis Installing The Inner Rails on the Chassis Installing the Inner Rails 1. Confirm that the left and right inner rails have been correctly identified. Place the inner rail firmly against the side of the chassis, aligning the hooks on the side of the chassis with the holes in the inner rail.

  • Page 79: Installing The Outer Rails On The Rack

    Chapter 5: Rack Installation L-min=676.00(26.61")(outer rail) 21D01 Figure 5-5: Extending and Releasing the Outer Rails Installing the Outer Rails on the Rack Installing the Outer Rails 1. Press upward on the locking tab at the rear end of the middle rail. 2.

  • Page 80: Standard Chassis Installation

    SC848 Chassis Manual Ball-Bearing Shuttle Figure 5-6: Installing into a Rack Note: figures are for illustrative purposes only. Always install servers into racks from the bottom up. Standard Chassis Installation Installing the Chassis into a Rack 1. Confirm that the inner rails are properly installed on the chassis. 2.

  • Page 81: Optional Quick Installation Method

    Chapter 5: Rack Installation Optional Quick Installation Method The following quick installation method may be used to install the chassis onto a rack. Installing the Chassis into a Rack 1. Install the whole rail assembly onto the rack as described on page X-7. 2.
  • Page 82 SC848 Chassis Manual Notes 5-10...

  • Page 83: Appendix A Sc848 Cables And Hardware

    Appendix A Chassis Cables Appendix A SC848 Cables and Hardware A-1 Overview 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.
  • Page 84 SC848 Chassis Manual 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 85 Appendix A Chassis Cables 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 6-32 x 5 mm...
  • Page 86 SC848 Chassis Manual Notes...

  • Page 87: Appendix B Sc848 Power Supply Specifications

    Appendix B Power Supply Specifications Appendix B SC848 Power Supply Specifications This appendix lists power supply specifications for your chassis system. SC848A-R1K62B, SC848E16-R1K62B, SC848E26-R1K62B 1620W (up to 2+1) for a total of 4860W MFR Part # PWS-1K62P-1R 1000W Output @ 100-120V, 12-10A, 50-60Hz AC Input 1200W Output @ 120-140V, 12-10A, 50-60Hz 1620W Output @ 180-240V, 10.5-8A, 50-60Hz...
  • Page 88 SC848 Chassis Manual Notes...

  • Page 89: Appendix C Sas-846A Backplane Specifications

    Appendix C SAS-846A Backplane Specifications Appendix C SAS-846A 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 90 SC848 Chassis Manual C-3 A Note to Users • All images and layouts shown in this user's guide are based upon the latest PCB Revision available at the time of publishing. The card you have received may or may not look exactly the same as the graphics shown in this manual. C-4 Introduction to the SAS-846A Backplane The SAS-846A backplane has been designed to utilize the most up-to-date technol- ogy available, providing your system with reliable, high-quality performance.
  • Page 91 Appendix C SAS-846A Backplane Specifications C-5 Front Connectors JP107 JP107:OH#3 TEMP. JP45 JP45:OH#2 TEMP. C359 BUZZER RESET OPEN:45 OPEN:45 1-2:50 1-2:50 JP25:OH#1 TEMP. R324 2-3:55 R325 2-3:55 OPEN:45 1-2:50 C282 JP106 JP105 2-3:55 CH#20~23 CH#8~11 JSM6 JSM3 JP129:9072#3 RESET 1-2: RESET C326 C330 2-3: NO RESET...
  • Page 92 SC848 Chassis Manual C-6 Front Connector and Pin Definitions 1. MG9072 Chip The MG9072 is an enclosure management chip that supports the SES-2 controller and SES-2 protocols. 2. Upgrade Connectors The upgrade connectors are designated JP69, JP78, and JP115 and are used for manufactur- er's diagnostic purposes only.
  • Page 93 Appendix C SAS-846A Backplane Specifications C-7 Front Jumper Locations and Pin Definitions JP97 JP18 JP98 JP129 JP107 JP107:OH#3 TEMP. JP45 JP45:OH#2 TEMP. C359 JP99 OPEN:45 BUZZER RESET OPEN:45 1-2:50 1-2:50 JP25:OH#1 TEMP. R324 2-3:55 2-3:55 R325 OPEN:45 1-2:50 C282 JP106 JP105 2-3:55 CH#20~23...
  • Page 94 SC848 Chassis Manual Fan Jumper Settings This backplane can support up to four fans. To utilize each fan, you must configure both jumpers as indicated below. Fan Jumper Settings Jumper Jumper Settings Note Pins 1-2:With Fan (Default) FAN#1 JP61 Pins 2-3:No Fan Pins 1-2:With Fan (Default) FAN#1 JP97...
  • Page 95 Appendix C SAS-846A Backplane Specifications Front LED Indicators JP25:OH#1 TEMP. OPEN:45 1-2:50 2-3:55 JP107 JP107:OH#3 TEMP. JP45 JP45:OH#2 TEMP. C359 BUZZER RESET OPEN:45 OPEN:45 1-2:50 1-2:50 JP25:OH#1 TEMP. R324 2-3:55 2-3:55 R325 OPEN:45 1-2:50 C282 JP106 JP105 2-3:55 CH#20~23 CH#8~11 JSM6 JSM3 JP129:9072#3 RESET...
  • Page 96 SC848 Chassis Manual C-8 Rear Connectors and LED Indicators SAS #11 SAS #17 SAS #23 SAS #5 SAS #10 SAS #16 SAS #22 SAS #4 SAS #3 SAS #9 SAS #15 SAS #21 SAS #2 SAS #8 SAS #14 SAS #20 SAS #1 SAS #13 SAS #7...
  • Page 97 Appendix C SAS-846A Backplane Specifications Rear LED Indicators Rear LED Hard Drive Activity Failure LED SAS #0 SAS #1 SAS #2 SAS #3 SAS #4 SAS #5 SAS #6 SAS #7 SAS #8 SAS #9 SAS #10 SAS #11 SAS #12 SAS #13 SAS #14 SAS #15...
  • Page 98 SC848 Chassis Manual Notes C-10...

  • Page 99: Appendix D Bpn-Sas-846El Backplane Specifications

    Appendix D: BPN-SAS-846EL Backplane Specifications Appendix D BPN-SAS-846EL 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. D-1 ESD Safety Guidelines Electrotatic Discharge (ESD) can damage electronic com ponents. To prevent damage to your system, it is important to handle it very carefully.
  • Page 100 SC848 Chassis Manual D-3 An Important Note to Users All images and layouts shown in this user's guide are based upon the latest PCB Revision available at the time of publishing. The card you have received may or may not look exactly the same as the graphics shown in this manual. D-4 Introduction to the SAS-846EL Backplane The SAS-846EL backplane has been designed to utilize the most up-to-date technol- ogy available, providing your system with reliable, high-quality performance.
  • Page 101 Appendix D: BPN-SAS-846EL Backplane Specifications D-5 Front Connectors REMOTE_FAN_FAIL_SOCKET1 BUZZER_ENB1 OVERHEATFAIL1 FANFAIL1 SEC_J2 SEC_J1 SEC_J0 PRI_J2 PRI_J1 PRI_J0 SEC_I2C1 SEC_IPMI1 PRI_IPMI1 BUZZER1 PRI_I2C1 SAS846EL2 REV 1.01 BAR CODE DESIGNED IN USA SEC_EXP1 S_J1 PRI_FLASH1 SEC_FLASH1 P_J1 PRI_EXP1 1J24 EC22 R227 5V_LED1 PWR5 PWR3...
  • Page 102 SC848 Chassis Manual D-6 Front Connector and Pin Definitions 1. and 2. Optional Primary and Secondary C Connector C Connectors Pin Definitions Pin# Definition The optional I C connectors are connected to Data the CSE-PTJBOD-CB2 board and are used Ground to monitor the power supply status and to Clock control the fans.
  • Page 103 Appendix D: BPN-SAS-846EL Backplane Specifications 7. Fan Connectors Fan Connectors The 3-pin connectors, designated FAN1, Pin# Definition FAN2, and FAN3, provide power to the Ground fans. See the table on the right for pin +12V definitions. Tachometer 8 - 13. SAS Ports The primary and secondary sets of SAS ports provide expander features including cascading and failover From right to left...
  • Page 104 SC848 Chassis Manual D-7 Front Jumper Locations and Pin Definitions BUZZER_ENB1 REMOTE_FAN_FAIL_SOCKET1 OVERHEATFAIL1 FANFAIL1 SEC_MODE1 REMOTE_FAN_FAIL_SOCKET1 BUZZER_ENB1 OVERHEATFAIL1 FANFAIL1 SEC_J2 SEC_J1 SEC_J0 PRI_J2 PRI_J1 PRI_J0 SEC_I2C1 SEC_IPMI1 PRI_IPMI1 BUZZER1 PRI_I2C1 SAS846EL2 REV 1.01 BAR CODE DESIGNED IN USA SEC_EXP1 S_J1 PRI_FLASH1 SEC_FLASH1 PRI_EXP1...
  • Page 105 Appendix D: BPN-SAS-846EL Backplane Specifications General Jumper Settings Jumper Jumper Settings Note Factory Setting PRI_MODE1 Pins 1-2 Do not change Factory Setting SEC_MODE1 Pins 1-2 Do not change Open: Disable BUZZER_ENB1 Buzzer Enable* Closed: Enable *The buzzer sound indicates that a condition requiring immediate attention has occurred.
  • Page 106 SC848 Chassis Manual D-8 Rear Connectors and LED Indicators SAS #5 SAS #11 SAS #17 SAS #23 SAS #4 SAS #16 SAS #22 SAS #10 SAS #3 SAS #15 SAS #9 SAS #21 SAS #2 SAS #14 SAS #20 SAS #8 SAS #13 SAS #1 SAS #7...
  • Page 107 Appendix D: BPN-SAS-846EL Backplane Specifications Rear LED Indicators Rear Connector Hard Drive Activity LED Failure LED SAS #0 ACT #0 FAIL #0 SAS #1 ACT #1 FAIL #1 SAS #2 ACT #2 FAIL #2 SAS #3 ACT #3 FAIL #3 SAS #4 ACT #4 FAIL #4...
  • Page 108 SC848 Chassis Manual D-9 Single and Dual Port Expanders Single Ports SAS-846EL1 backplanes have a single-port expander that access all twenty-four drives and supports cascading. Dual Ports SAS-846EL2 backplanes have dual-port expanders that access all twenty-four drives. These dual-port expanders support cascading, failover, and multipath. From HBA or higher From HBA or higher backplane...
  • Page 109 Appendix D: BPN-SAS-846EL Backplane Specifications D-10 Failover The SAS-846EL2 backplane has two expanders which allow effective failover. Single Host Bus Adapter SAS HBA In a single host bus configuration, the backplane connects to one Host Bus Adapter (HBA). SEC_J2 PRI_J2 PRI_J1 SEC_J0 SEC_J1...
  • Page 110 SC848 Chassis Manual D-11 Failover with RAID Cards and Multiple HBAs The SAS-836EL backplane may be configured for failover with multiple HBAs using either RAID controllers or HBAs to acheive failover protection. RAID Controllers: If RAID controllers are used, then the failover is accomplished through port failover on the same RAID card.
  • Page 111 Appendix D: BPN-SAS-846EL Backplane Specifications D-12 Chassis Power Card and Support Cables Chassis Power Card In a cascaded configuration, the first chassis includes a motherboard and at least one Host Bus Adapter (HBA). Other servers in this enclosed system, include a power card.
  • Page 112 SC848 Chassis Manual Connecting an Internal Host Bus Adapter to the Backplane The following section lists the most common cables used to connect the Host Bus Adapter (HBA) to the backplane. PRI_J2 SEC_J2 PRI_J1 SEC_J0 SEC_J1 PRI_J0 (Host Bus Adapter) Figure D-11: Single Internal Host Bus Adapter PRI_J2 SEC_J2...
  • Page 113 Appendix D: BPN-SAS-846EL Backplane Specifications Cable Name: iPass (mini SAS) to iPass (mini SAS) Part #: CBL-0108L-02 Length: 39 cm (15 inches) Part #: CBL-0109L-02 Length: 22 cm (9 inches) Part #: CBL-0110L-02 Length: 18 cm (7 inches) Description: This cable has an iPass (SFF-8087/mini-sas) connector (36 pins) at each end.
  • Page 114 SC848 Chassis Manual Connecting an External Host Bus Adapter to the Backplane This backplane supports external Host Bus Adapters. In this configuration, the HBA and the backplane are in different physical chassis. This allows a JBOD configura- tion system to connect to the other system that has a HBA. Single External Host Bus Adapter SEC_J2 PRI_J2...
  • Page 115 Appendix D: BPN-SAS-846EL Backplane Specifications Supported External HBA to Backplane Cable Use the following cable if your external HBA has an InfiniBand connector. Figure D-15: SAS InfiniBand Cable (CBL-0200L) Cable Name: SAS InfiniBand to Mini SAS X4 1M cable, PBF Part #: CBL-0200L Length: 1 meter Description: This cable has an InfiniBand connector (SFF-8470) on one end and...
  • Page 116 SC848 Chassis Manual Connecting Multiple Backplanes in a Single Channel Environment This section describes the cables used when cascading from a single HBA. These connections use CBL-0167L internal cables and CBL-0166L external cables. CBL-0167L with Single Port Assembly PRI_J2 SEC_J2 PRI_J1 SEC_J0 SEC_J1...
  • Page 117 Appendix D: BPN-SAS-846EL Backplane Specifications Single HBA Configuration Cables Single Port Cable Assembly Figure D-17: Single Port Internal Cable (CBL-0167L) Cable Name: SAS EL2/EL1 Backplane Cable (Internal) with 2-port Cascading Cable, 68 cm Part #: CBL-0167L (SFF-8087 to SFF-8088 x1) Ports: Single Placement: Internal cable Description: Internal cable.
  • Page 118 SC848 Chassis Manual Connecting Multiple Backplanes in a Dual Channel Environment This section describes the cables used when cascading from dual HBAs. These connections use CBL-0168L internal cables and CBL-0166L external cables. PRI_J2 SEC_J2 PRI_J1 SEC_J0 SEC_J1 PRI_J0 Cable 0168L Port B Expander 2 Port A Expander 1 with Single Port Assembly...
  • Page 119 Appendix D: BPN-SAS-846EL Backplane Specifications Dual HBA Configuration Cables Dual Port Cable Assembly Figure D-20: Dual Port Internal Cable (CBL-0168L) Cable Name: SAS Dual-port Cable Assembly, 68/76cm JBPWR2 REV 1.00 Part #: CBL-0168L Placement: Internal cable Ports: Dual Description: Internal cascading cable. Connects the backplane to the Host Bus Adapter (HBA) or external port.
  • Page 120 SC848 Chassis Manual D-13 Supported Cascading Configurations Cascading allows the system to access data at a faster rate by allowing several backplanes to share resources to reduce latency time. The first backplane in a cascaded system requires a motherboard and HBA. Other servers require a power control card with no motherboard and no HBA.
  • Page 121 Appendix D: BPN-SAS-846EL Backplane Specifications Server System with Single SAS HBA The expanders allow horizontal branching. This configuration also applies to dual ports. PRI_J2 PRI_J2 SEC_J2 PRI_J1 SEC_J2 PRI_J1 SEC_J0 SEC_J1 SEC_J0 SEC_J1 PRI_J0 PRI_J0 Port A Expander 1 Port A Expander 1 Power Card Cable 0167L (internal cable)
  • Page 122 SC848 Chassis Manual Dual SAS HBA and Cascaded Configuration PRI_J2 SEC_J2 PRI_J1 SEC_J0 SEC_J1 PRI_J0 Port A Expander 1 Port B Expander 2 Dual Port Cable Assembly Cable 0168L (internal cable) Cable 0166L SEC_J2 PRI_J2 PRI_J1 SEC_J0 SEC_J1 (external cables) PRI_J0 Port A Expander 1 Port B Expander 2...
  • Page 123 Appendix D: BPN-SAS-846EL Backplane Specifications Dual SAS HBA and Cascaded Configuration with Branching Port B Ex. 2 Port A Ex. 1 Port B Ex. 2 Port A Ex. 1 Power Card Port B Ex. 2 Port A Ex. 1 Port B Ex. 2 Port A Ex. 1 Power Power Card...
  • Page 124 SC848 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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