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SC743 Air Shroud
User's Guide
Revison 1.0

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  • Page 1 SC743 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 Manual Organization Chapter 1: Introduction The first chapter provides a checklist of the main components included with the SC743 air shroud and describes its main features. Chapter 2: System Safety You should familiarize yourself with this chapter for a general overview of safety precautions that should be followed when installing and servicing the SC743 air shroud.
  • Page 4 SC743 Air Shroud User’s Guide Notes...
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Component Part B .................. 3-2 Component Part D .................. 3-3 3-3 Removing Breakable Tabs for Cabling .......... 3-4 3-4 Configuring the SC743 Air Shroud ..........3-5 Configuring for Configuration-1............... 3-6 Configuring for Configuration-2............... 3-7 3-5 Installing the SC743 Air Shroud...
  • Page 6 SC743 Air Shroud User’s Guide Notes...
  • Page 7: Chapter 1 Introduction

    Chapter 1 Introduction Overview The SC743 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 SC743 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

    SC743 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 SC743 air shroud into a server or into a chassis. The main section (component part A) can be connected to other sections (component parts B and D) to make up to two configurations (Configuration-1 and Configuration-2).
  • Page 14: Component Part B

    Section 3-4 for further details on configurations. Component Part B Figure 3-2. Moving Component Part B The SC743 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).
  • Page 15: Component Part D

    Component Part D Locking Tabs The SC743 air shroud’s component part D (2.2” (55mm) 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, or may removed if not required (see Figure 3-3).
  • Page 16: Removing Breakable Tabs For Cabling

    Figure 3-4. Removing the Breakable Tabs Breakable Tabs Breakable Tabs Component part A for the SC743 air shroud has a breakable tabs that can be permanently removed to allow cabling access if required for your system (see Figure 3-4 for details).
  • Page 17: Configuring The Sc743 Air Shroud

    Configuration-2 DIMM slots (optimized for use with Supermicro X8Dxx/X7Dxx series mainboards). See the sections below for instruction on configuring the SC743 air shroud to these various configurations. NOTE: The default configuration is Configuration-1 with parts A, B and D already connected.
  • Page 18: Configuring For Configuration-1

    Component Part D Component Part B To configure the SC743 air shroud for an Intel Xeon DP 5500/5400/5100/5000 series systems with 6 PCI add-on card slots, up to 12 memory DIMM slots and a 12” x 13” form factor, use Configuration-1. This configuration attaches component part B flush with the...
  • Page 19: Configuring For Configuration-2

    Component Part D Component Part B To configure the SC743 air shroud for an Intel Xeon DP 5500/5400/5100/5000 series systems with 7 PCI add-on card slots, up to 12 memory DIMM slots and a 12” x 13” form factor, use Configuration-2. This configuration attaches component part B one slot...
  • Page 20: Installing The Sc743 Air Shroud

    2. Secure the rear edge of the SC743 air shroud to the top-rear part of the chassis interior so that the SC743 mounting screw holes are aligned in with the mounting screw holes of the chassis, and align so that the slot of air shroud’s front mounts...
  • Page 21 Chapter 3: Configuration and Installation 3. Make sure the SC743 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. NOTE: The air shroud should be mounted flush with the power supply housing if installing properly.
  • Page 22 SC743 Air Shroud User’s Guide Notes 3-10...
  • Page 23 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 24 SC743 Air Shroud User’s Guide Notes...

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