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SC745 4U chassis. Installa- tion and maintenance should be performed by experienced technicians only. Supermicro’s SC745 4U chassis features a unique and highly-optimized design for dual-core Xeon platforms. The chassis is equipped with a 800W high effi ciency power supply for superb power savings.
Preface Manual Organization Chapter 1: Introduction The fi rst chapter provides a checklist of the main components included with this chassis and describes the main features of the SC745 chassis. This chapter also includes contact information. Chapter 2: System Safety This chapter lists warnings, precautions, and system safety.
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SC745 Chassis Manual Compatible Backplanes This section lists compatible cables, power supply specifi cations, and compatible backplanes. Not all compatible backplanes are listed. Refer to our Web site for the latest compatible backplane information. Appendix A: Chassis Cables Appendix B: Power Supply Specifi cations Appendix C: SAS 743TQ Backplane Manual Appendix D: SCA 743S Backplane Manual...
CPU ....................1-2 Hard Drives ................... 1-2 I/O Expansion slots ............... 1-2 Peripheral Drives ................1-2 Other Features ................1-2 Contacting SuperMicro ..............1-3 Chapter 2: System Safety Overview ....................1 Warnings and Precautions ..............1 Preparing for Setup ................1 Electrical Safety Precautions ............
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To add up to three peripheral drives (DVD-ROM, CD-ROM, fl oppy drive, etc.) to the drive trays: ............5-9 To add fi ve hard drives using a SuperMicro mobile rack: ..5-11 Installation Step 2: Install Hard Drives ........5-13 To install hard drives to the chassis: ..........
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Preface To install the air shroud ............... 5-21 To check the server's air fl ow ............. 5-22 Installation Complete ............... 5-22 System Fans .................. 5-23 To replace a system fan: ............. 5-23 To replace a rear chassis fan: ............ 5-24 Power Supply ................
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SC745 Chassis Manual Appendices Appendix A: SC745 Chassis Cables Overview ..................A-1 Cables Included with SC745TQ Chassis (SAS/SATA) ....A-1 Cables Included with SC745S Chassis (SCSI) ......A-1 Compatible Cables ................. A-2 Alternate SAS/SATA Cables ..............A-2 Extending Power Cables ..............A-3 Front Panel to the Motherboard ............A-3 Appendix B: SC745 Power Supply Specifi...
Chapter 1: Introduction Overview Supermicro’s SC745 4U chassis features a unique and highly-optimized design. The chassis is equipped with high effi ciency power supply. High performance fans provide ample optimized cooling for FB-DIMM memory modules and 8 hot-swap drive bays offer maximum storage capacity in a 4U form factor.
SC745 Chassis Manual Chassis Features The SC745 4U high performance chassis includes the following features: The SC745 Chassis supports a DP Dual-core Xeon processor. Please refer to the motherboard specifi cations pages on our web site for updates on supported processors.
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 setup and operational within a minimal amount of time. This quick set up assumes that you are an experienced technician, familiar with common concepts and terminology.
SC745 Chassis Manual Electrical Safety Precautions Basic electrical safety precautions should be followed to protect yourself from harm and the SC745 from damage: Be aware of the locations of the power on/off switch on the chassis as well as the room’s emergency power-off switch, disconnection switch or electri- cal outlet.
Chapter 2: System Safety DVD-ROM Laser: CAUTION - this server may have come equipped with a DVD-ROM drive. To prevent direct exposure to the laser beam and hazard- ous radiation exposure, do not open the enclosure or use the unit in any unconventional way.
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SC745 Chassis Manual Touch a grounded metal object before removing any board from its anti- static bag. Do not let components or PCBs come into contact with your clothing, which may retain a charge even if you are wearing a wrist strap. Handle a board by its edges only;...
Chassis Chassis include three 5.25" peripheral drive bays and eight hard drive bays. For the latest shipping lists, visit our Web site at: http://www.supermicro.com. This chassis accepts three hot-swappable system cooling fans and one (sometimes two) power supplies. SC745 models come in beige and black.
Supermicro Authorized Distributors / System Integrators / Resellers. A list of Supermicro Authorized Distributors / Sys- tem Integrators /Reseller can be found at: http://www.supermicro.com. Click the...
Chapter 4: System Interface Chapter 4: 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 specifi...
Chassis Manual Control Panel Buttons There are two push-buttons located on the front of the chassis. These are power on/off button and a reset button. Power: The main power switch is used to apply or remove power from the power supply to the server system. Turning off system power with this but- ton removes the main power but keeps standby power supplied to the system.
Chapter 4: System Interface NIC2: Indicates network activity on GLAN2 when fl ashing. NIC1: Indicates network activity on GLAN1 when fl ashing. HDD: Indicates IDE channel activity. SAS/SATA drive, SCSI drive, and/or DVD-ROM drive activity when fl ashing. Power: Indicates power is being supplied to the system's power supply units.
Chassis Manual connection to the SATA backplane enables this LED to blink on and off when that particular drive is being accessed. Red: The red LED to indicate an SAS/SATA drive failure. If one of the SAS/ SATA drives fail, you should be notifi ed by your system management software. SCSI Drives Each SCSI drive carrier has two LEDs.
Chapter 5: Chassis Setup and Maintenance Chapter 5: Chassis Setup and Maintenance Overview This chapter covers the steps required to install components and perform maintenance on the chassis. The only tool you will need to install components and perform maintenance is a Phillips screwdriver. Print this page to use as a reference while setting up your chassis.
Chassis Manual Installation Step 1: Remove the Chassis Cover Front Cover Cover Latch Button Cover Latch Handle Figure 5-1: Removing the Chassis Cover To remove the chassis cover: 1. Push the cover latch button to release the latch handle. 2. Pull the cover off the chassis using the latch handle. To replace the chassis cover: 1.
Chapter 5: Chassis Setup and Maintenance Front Cover Front Cover Lock Figure 5-2: Opening the Front Cover The Front Cover The front cover houses up to eight hot-swappable hard drives. The cover can be locked to prevent unauthorized access. The key to this lock is shipped with the system.
Chassis Manual Installation Step 2: Confi gure the Storage Module Storage Module Figure 5-3: Chassis in Tower Mode Storage Module Figure 5-4: Chassis in Rack Mount Mode Tower or Rack Confi guration The SC745 chassis is shipped in tower mode and can be immediately used as desktop server.
Chapter 5: Chassis Setup and Maintenance Storage Module Storage Module Release Lever Figure 5-5: Remove the Storage Module To rotate the storage module for rack mounting: 1. Open the chassis cover. 2. Locate the storage module and disconnect any cables from the storage module to any component in the chassis.
Chassis Manual Figure 5-6: Chassis Storage Module Adding Drives to the Storage Module The storage module includes three full sized drive bays and the front LED panel. The storage module can be set up one of three ways: A. Add up to three extra hard drives to the drive trays. B.
Chapter 5: Chassis Setup and Maintenance Drive Tray Release Tabs Figure 5-7: Remove Drive Tray To add up to three hard drives to the drive trays: 1. Open the chassis cover. 2. Locate the drive tray release tab for the slot you want to place the peripheral drive.
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Chassis Manual Hard Drive Tray Hard Drive Figure 5-8: Add a Hard Drive to the Drive Tray 4. Place the hard drive to the hard drive tray. Make sure The hard drive can be SAS or SCSI depending on your motherboard. The hard drive may not completely fi...
Chapter 5: Chassis Setup and Maintenance Drive Tray Release Tabs Figure 5-9: Remove Drive Tray To add up to three peripheral drives (DVD-ROM, CD-ROM, fl oppy drive, etc.) to the drive trays: 1. Open the chassis cover. 2. Locate the drive tray release tab for the slot you want to place the peripheral drive.
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Chassis Manual Hard Drive Tray Hard Drive Rails Figure 5-10: Add Hard Drive Rails to the DVD-ROM Drive 4. Remove the hard drive tray rails from the hard drive tray. To do this, you must remove two screws from each side. 5.
Release Tabs Figure 5-11: Remove Drive Tray To add fi ve hard drives using a SuperMicro mobile rack: The SC745 chassis accepts a CSE-M35S (SCSI) or CSE-M35T-1/CSE-M35TQ mobile rack to install extra hot swappable hard drives. The mobile rack goes into the storage module which goes into the chassis.
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Chassis Manual Hard Drive Rails Hard Drive Tray Figure 5-12: Remove the Hard Drive Rails 4. Remove the hard drive tray rails from the hard drive tray. To do this, you must remove two screws from each side. Do this for all three hard drive trays. 5.
Chapter 5: Chassis Setup and Maintenance Installation Step 3: Install Hard Drives Drive Tray Handle Release Button Figure 5-14: Install Hard Drives To install hard drives to the chassis: The drives are mounted in drive carriers to simplify their installation and removal from the chassis.
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Chassis Manual Drive Tray SAS/SATA or SCSI Hard Drive Figure 5-115: Remove Dummy Drive Tray 4. Remove the screws holding the drive tray to the dummy drive. 5. Place a hard drive in the drive tray. Figure 5-16: Install Hard Drive 6.
Chapter 5: Chassis Setup and Maintenance Installation Step 4: Install the Motherboard I/O Slot Shield The I/O shield holds the motherboard ports in place. Install the I/O shield before you install the motherboard. I/O Shield Figure 5-17: SC745 Chassis I/O Shield To install the I/O shield: 1.
Chassis Manual Permanent and Optional Standoffs Standoffs prevent short circuits by securing space between the motherboard and the chassis surface. The SC745 chassis packaging includes optional standoffs (hexagon shaped posts). These standoffs accept the rounded Phillips head screws included in the SC745 accessories packaging. Figure 5-18: Chassis Standoffs 5-16...
Chapter 5: Chassis Setup and Maintenance To install the motherboard: 1. Review the documentation that came with your motherboard. Become familiar with component placement, requirements, and precautions. 2. Disconnect the power supply and lay the chassis on a fl at surface. 3.
HDD (Hard Drive) [FDD]). Attach the HDD connectors backplane power cable to the backplane. If you are using a SuperMicro backplane, the FDD con- nector does not need to be attached. Provides power to the motherboard CPU. 8-pin mother- mother-...
Chapter 5: Chassis Setup and Maintenance Lift the Press the Middle Release Tab of the Release Tab Figure 5-19: Add-on Card/Expansion Card Port Add-on Card/Expansion Slot Setup After motherboard installation, install add-on cards to the chassis, such as PCI cards. To install add-on and expansion cards: 1.
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Chassis Manual Figure 5-20: Remove PCI card slot guard 4. Remove the screw holding the bracket in place and pull the bracket from the chassis. 5. Install your PCI card or other add-on card into the PCI slot bracket and moth- erboard.
Chapter 5: Chassis Setup and Maintenance Installation Step 5: Install the Air Shroud Removable Tabs Figure 5-21: Air Shroud Air shrouds concentrate airfl ow to maximize fan effi ciency. The SC745 chassis air shroud does not require screws to set up. NOTE: The air shroud includes tabs that can be removed if motherboard compo- nents prevent the air shroud from fi...
Chassis Manual Air Shroud Figure 5-22: Air Shroud in place To check the server's air fl ow 1. Make sure there are no objects to obstruct airfl ow in and out of the server. In addition, if you are using a front bezel, make sure the bezel's fi lter is replaced periodically.
Chapter 5: Chassis Setup and Maintenance System Fans Five heavy duty fans provide cooling for the chassis. Three fans are located in the front of the chassis with two fans in the rear. These fans circulate air through the chassis as a means of lowering the chassis internal temperature. The fans come pre-installed to the chassis.
Chassis Manual Rear Fan Release Tab Figure 5-24: Rear Chassis Fans To replace a rear chassis fan: 1. Press the rear fan release tab. 2. Pull the fan from the chassis top fi rst. 3. Place the new fan in the chassis bottom fi rst. 4.
Chapter 5: Chassis Setup and Maintenance Power Supply Depending on your chassis model, the SC745 Chassis has a 700W or 800W (re- dundant) power supply. This power supply is auto-switching capable. This enables it to automatically sense and operate at a 100v to 240v input voltage. An amber light will be illuminated on the power supply when the power is off.
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.
Chassis Manual Warnings and Precautions! Rack Precautions - Ensure that the leveling jacks on the bottom of the rack are fully extended to the fl oor with the full weight of the rack resting on them. - In single rack installation, stabilizers should be attached to the rack. - In multiple rack installations, the racks should be coupled together.
Chapter 6: Rack Installation Reduced Airfl ow Equipment should be mounted into a rack so that the amount of airfl ow required for safe operation is not compromised. Mechanical Loading Equipment should be mounted into a rack so that a hazardous condition does not arise due to uneven mechanical loading.
Chassis Manual Rack Mounting Instructions This section provides information on installing the SC745 chassis into a rack unit with the rails provided. There are a variety of rack units on the market, which may mean the assembly procedure will differ slightly. You should also refer to the installation instructions that came with the rack unit you are using.
Chapter 6: Rack Installation To remove the chassis top cover 1. Locate the chassis cover lock (blue lever) at the rear of the chassis cover. 2. Slide the chassis cover lock to the right and push chassis cover forward. 3. Lift the chassis top cover off the chassis. To remove the chassis feet 1.
Chassis Manual Identifying the Sections of the Rack Rails The chassis package includes two rack rail assemblies in the rack mounting kit. Each assembly consists of two sections: an inner fi xed chassis rail that secures directly to the server chassis and an outer fi xed rack rail that secures directly to the rack itself.
Chapter 6: Rack Installation Figure 6-3. Installing the Inner Rack Rails To install the chassis handles and inner rails 1. Locate the chassis handles (2) and handle screws (6). 2. Align the chassis handle with the front of the chassis and secure with the three chassis handle screws.
Chassis Manual Secure to the Rear of the Rack Attach to Middle Section Secure to the Front of the Rack Figure 6-4: Assembling the Outer Rails To install the outer rails to the rack 1. Attach the front and rear short brackets to the outside of the long bracket. Both bracket ends must face the same direction.
Chapter 6: Rack Installation Figure 6-5. Installing the Rack Rails To install the chassis into a rack 1. Confi rm that chassis includes the inner rails and the outer rails. 2. Line chassis rails with the front of the rack rails (C). 3.
Chassis Manual Tower Mounting Instructions The SC745 chassis is shipped with the chassis cover and feet pre-installed. To use the chassis as a desktop server, no other installation is required. Use the instructions in this section if you have converted the chassis for rack use and need to return the chassis to tower mounting.
Chapter 6: Rack Installation Chassis Foot Receptacle Chassis Foot Chassis Screw Figure 6-7: Placing Chassis Feet To place chassis feet 1. Place the chassis foot in the foot receptacle and slide the foot toward the front of the chassis. The foot should lock into place. 2.
This appendix lists supported cables for your chassis system. It only includes the most commonly used components and confi gurations. 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 SC745TQ Chassis (SAS/SATA) SC745TQ-R800/800...
Chassis Manual A-4 Compatible Cables These cables are compatible with the SC745 Chassis. Alternate SAS/SATA Cables Some compatible motherboards have different connectors. If your motherboard has only one SAS connector that the SAS/SATA cables must share, use one of the following cables.
Appendix A: Chassis Cables Extending Power Cables Although Super Micro chassis are designed with to be effi cient 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.
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Safety Information and Technical Specifi cations Table of Contents Chapter 1: Safety Guidelines ESD Safety Guidelines ..............1-1 General Safety Guidelines ............... 1-1 An Important Note to Users ............. 1-1 Chapter 2: Jumper Settings and Pin Defi nitions Front Connectors and Jumpers ............2-1 Front Connector and Pin Defi...
Safety Information and Technical Specifi cations Chapter 1: Safety Guidelines To avoid personal injury and property damage, carefully follow all the safety steps listed below when accessing your system or handling the components. ESD Safety Guidelines Electric Static Discharge (ESD) can damage electronic com ponents. To prevent dam- age to your system, it is important to handle it very carefully.
SCA 743S Backplane User's Guide Front Connector and Pin Defi nitions #1. GEM Chip (SAF-TE: SCSI Accessed SAF-TE LED Indicators Fault-Tolerant Enclosures) LED # Location Description The GEM chip allows the system to Front Overheat or Drive Failure (red light, fl ashing, buzzer monitor the status of the disk drives and provides disk drive information to the user Rear...
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Safety Information and Technical Specifi cations #3. and #4. Ultra 320 SCSI Connector Ultra320 SCSI Drive Connector Pin Defi nitions (LVD1 and LVD2) (LVD1 and LVD2) Pin# Defi nition Pin # Defi nition The Ultra 320 SCSI connectors, LVD1 +DB (12) -DB (12) and LVD2, join the backplane to the +DB (13)
SCA 743S Backplane User's Guide Front Jumper Locations and Pin Defi nitions JP18 JP14 JP23 JP20 JP10 JP13 JP22 Explanation of Jumpers Connector To modify the operation of the backplane, Pins jumpers can be used to choose between optional settings. Jumpers create shorts between two pins to change the function Jumper of the connector.
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Safety Information and Technical Specifi cations FRONT LED INDICATORS Backplane LED STATE SPECIFICATION Overheat/Drive Failure LED Indicator (Red light: fl ashing, Buzzer: On)
SCA 743S Backplane User's Guide Rear Connectors and LED Indicators SCA8 SCA2 SCA3 SCA4 SCA5 SCA6 SCA7 SCA1 Rear SCA Connectors Rear Connector SCA Drive Connector Number Number SCA1 A - ID #0 SCA HDD #0 SCA8 A - ID #1 SCA HDD #1 SCA2 A - ID #2...
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6. Click “Next” twice, uncheck both “Floppy disk drives” and “CD-ROM drives”. 7. Select “Specify a location,” and choose “Next”. 8. Click on “Browse” and choose D drive or wherever Supermicro Setup CD is in. 9. Choose “Qlogic” folder and click on “Open”.
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M 8 5 M 8 7 M 8 6 M 9 7 M 9 5 M 8 4 M 9 6 M 9 4 UPER SAS743TQ M M 3 M M 2 REV 3.00 +12V +12V GND +5V M 8 2 M 8 1 M 8 0 M 8 9...
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SAS 743TQ Backplane User’s Guide Table of Contents Safety Information and Technical Specifications ........1-3 1. Safety Guidelines ..................1-3 2. Jumper Settings and Pin Definitions ............1-4 A. Front Connectors and Jumpers ............... 1-4 A-1. Front Jumper/Connector Locations ..........1-4 A-2.
Safety Information and Technical Specifications Safety Information and Technical Specifications 1. Safety Guidelines To avoid personal injury and property damage, please carefully follow all the safety steps listed below when accessing your system or handling the components: ESD Safety Guidelines Electric Static Discharge (ESD) can damage electronic components.
Safety Information and Technical Specifications A-3. Front Connector Pin Definitions #1/#2. Backplane Main Power Connectors (JP10, JP13 ) Pin Definitions Backplane Main You must use the 4-pin power connectors: 4-pin Connector JP13, JP10 to provide adequate power to the (J10) Backplane.
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SAS 743TQ Backplane User’s Guide Front Jumper/LED Locations UPER SAS743TQ REV 3.00 +12V +12V GND +5V A-5 Front Jumpers and Pin Definitions Front Jumpers Jumper Note SGPIO C Setting Setting (*Default) JP18 Closed: Buzzer Reset Open Open JP29 Closed: MG9072 Reset Open Open JP33...
Safety Information and Technical Specifications A-6 Front/Rear SAS Connectors and Locations Front View UPER SAS743TQ REV 3.00 +12V +12V GND +5V SAS#0 * Front/Rear SAS Connector Location Table Rear View...
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SAS 743TQ Backplane User’s Guide B. Rear Connectors and LED Indicators B-1 Rear SAS Connector/LED Indicator Locations Rear View...
Safety Information and Technical Specifications B-2 Rear Connector/LED Indicator Descriptions Rear SAS Connectors Rear SAS Connectors Connector Specification SAS#0 HDD (connected to HDD) SAS#1 HDD (connected to HDD) SAS#2 HDD (connected to HDD) SAS#3 HDD (connected to HDD) SAS#4 HDD (connected to HDD) SAS#5 HDD (connected to HDD) SAS#6 HDD (connected to HDD) SAS#7 HDD (connected to HDD)
SAS 743TQ Backplane User’s Guide B-3 The AMI MG9072 SES-2 Controller (SCSI Enclosure Services-2) LED Indicators The AMI MG 9072 allows the system to use a set of pre-defined SES commands to monitor the status of disk drives and provide disk drive information to the user through LED indicators and alarms/buzzers.
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® UPER CSE-M35S/CSE-M35T1 Mobile Rack USER'S GUIDE...
Packing List CSE-M35S/CSE-M35T1 Supermicro’s CSE-M35S/CSE-M35T1 Mobile Rack Series offers the cutting edge technology with greater flexibility. The CSE-M35T1 supports five Se- rial ATA hot-swappable hard drives that yield a unparalleled storage capac- ity without compromising productivity by eliminating possible system down- time.
UPER CSE-M35S/CSE-M35T1 User's Guide 2. Technical Specifications Occupancy Three (3) 5.25" Drive Bays Capacity Five (5) 1" SCA Ultra320/160 Hard Drives with SAF-TE built-in (*CSE-M35S only) Five (5) 1" Host Receptacle Connectors, SATA hot-swap hard drives (*CSE-M35T-1 only) Cooling One (1) 90mm (9cm) Exhaust Fan Subsystem System *Fan Fail Detection LED and Alarm...
Installation Procedures 4. Installation Procedures (*Note: For the CSE-M35S: 1. SCSI IDs are assigned automatically by the backplane. Do not set IDs manually on the drives. See the previous section for SCSI ID jumper settings. 2. SCSI termination is enabled by default on the SCSI backplane.) A.
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UPER CSE-M35S/CSE-M35T1 User's Guide 2. Swing the handle outward and pull out the unit (as shown below:) 3. Mount a drive in a carrier (as shown below:)
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Installation Procedures B. Accessing the Exhaust Fan: 1.Push the tabs located on both sides of the unit (as shown be- low:) 2. Pull out the fan (as shown below:) (*Note: For the SC-942 Chassis, the CSE-M35 Rear Exhaust Fan should not be used. Instead, the hot-swappable 120mm Chassis Fans included with the SC-942 Chassis should be connected to the Backplane of the CSE-M35S/CSE-M35T1 Mobile Rack.)
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UPER CSE-M35S/CSE-M35T1 User's Guide C. Accessing the Drive Backplane: 1. Unscrew the screw located on the side of the unit (as shown below:) 2. Pull out the Rear Bracket (as shown below:) 3. Access the Backplane (as shown below:)
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