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Supermicro SC808T-980B User Manual

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  • Page 1 UPER SC808 Chassis Series SC808T-980V(B) USER’S MANUAL...
  • Page 2 Clara County in the State of California, USA. The State of California, County of Santa Clara shall be the exclusive venue for the resolution of any such disputes. Supermicro's total liability for all claims will not exceed the price paid for the hardware product.
  • Page 3 SC808 1U chassis. Installa- tion and maintenance should be performed by experienced technicians only. Supermicro’s SC808 1U chassis features a unique and highly-optimized design for dual-core Xeon platforms. The chassis is equipped with a 700W or 980W high effi...
  • Page 4 Chassis Manual Notes...

  • Page 5: Preface

    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 SC808 chassis. This chapter also includes contact information. Chapter 2: System Safety This chapter lists warnings, precautions, and system safety.
  • Page 6 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 C: Power Supply Specifi cations Appendix C: SAS 808TQ Backplane Manual...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Manual Organization ...................v Chapter 1: Introduction Overview ......................1-1 Shipping List ....................1-1 Part Numbers ..................... 1-1 Contacting SuperMicro ..................1-2 Chapter 2: System Safety Overview ......................2-1 Warnings and Precautions ................2-1 Preparing for Setup ..................2-1 Electrical Safety Precautions ................2-1 General Safety Precautions ................
  • Page 8 Chassis Manual Chapter 5: Chassis Setup and Maintenance Overview ......................5-1 Installation Step 1: Remove the Chassis Cover ..........5-2 To remove the chassis cover: ..............5-2 Installation Step 2: Install Hard Drives ............5-3 To remove hard drive trays from the chassis ..........5-3 To install a hard drive to the hard drive tray ..........
  • Page 9 Preface Identifying the Sections of the Rack Rails ............6-4 Installing the Inner Rail Extension ..............6-5 To install the inner rails: ................6-5 To install the outer rails to the rack: ............6-6 To install the chassis into a rack: ............... 6-7 Appendices Appendix A: Cables, Screws, and other Accessories Overview ......................A-1...
  • Page 10 Chassis Manual Notes...

  • Page 11: Chapter 1: Introduction

    Chapter 1: Introduction Overview Supermicro’s SC808 1U 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 4 hot-swap drive bays offer maximum storage capacity in a 1U form factor.

  • Page 12: Contacting Supermicro

    Chassis Manual Contacting SuperMicro Headquarters Address: SuperMicro 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: SuperMicro Computer B.V.

  • 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 setup and operational within a minimal amount of time. This quick set up assumes that you are an experienced technician, famailiar with common concepts and terminology.

  • Page 14: General Safety Precautions

    Chassis Manual cal outlet. If an electrical accident occurs, you can then quickly remove power from the system. Do not work alone when working with high voltage components. Power should always be disconnected from the system when removing or installing main system components, such as the serverboard, memory mod- ules and the DVD-ROM and fl...

  • Page 15: System Safety

    Chapter 2: System Safety Place the chassis top 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. 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.
  • Page 16 Chassis Manual Put the serverboard and peripherals back into their antistatic bags when not in use. For grounding purposes, make sure your computer chassis provides excel- lent conductivity between the power supply, the case, the mounting fasten- ers and the serverboard.

  • Page 17: Chapter 3: Chassis Components

    Components Chassis Chassis include four hard drive bays. Hard drives must be purchased separately. For the latest shipping lists, visit our Web site at: http://www.supermicro.com. Backplane Each SC808 chassis comes with a 1U backplane. For more information regarding compatible backplanes, view the appendices found at the end of this manual. In addition, visit our Web site for the latest information: http://www.supermicro.com.

  • Page 18: Power Supply

    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...

  • Page 19: Chapter 4: System Interface

    Chapter 4: System Interface Chapter 4: System Interface Overview There are several LEDs on the control panel and drive carriers to keep you con- stantly informed of the overall status of the system. SC808 models include two front panels that control two semi-independent systesm. This chapter explains the meanings of all LED indicators and the appropriate re- sponse you may need to take.

  • Page 20: Control Panel Buttons

    Chassis Manual Control Panel Buttons There are two push-buttons located on the front of the chassis. These are (in order from left to right) 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: Drive Carrier Leds

    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.

  • Page 22: Scsi Drives

    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 This chassis does not support SCSI drives at this time.

  • Page 23: Chapter 5: Chassis Setup And Maintenance

    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. Overview Installation Step 1: Remove the Chassis Cover To remove the chassis cover:...

  • Page 24: Installation Step 1: Remove The Chassis Cover

    Chassis Manual Installation Step 1: Remove the Chassis Cover Remove this screw Remove this screw Remove this screw Figure 5-1: Removing the Chassis Cover To remove the chassis cover: 1. The chassis cover is secured by four screws. Remove all four screws. 2.

  • Page 25: Installation Step 2: Install Hard Drives

    Chapter 5: Chassis Setup and Maintenance Installation Step 2: Install Hard Drives Figure 5-2: Removing Hard Drive To remove hard drive trays from the chassis 1. Press the release button on the drive tray. This extends the drive bay handle. 2.

  • Page 26: To Install A Hard Drive To The Hard Drive Tray

    Chassis Manual Dummy Drive Drive Tray Figure 5-3: Chassis Drive Tray The drives are mounted in drive carriers to simplify their installation and removal from the chassis. These carriers also help promote proper airfl ow for the drive bays. Warning: Except for short periods of time (swapping hard drives), do not operate the server with the hard drives empty.
  • Page 27 Chapter 5: Chassis Setup and Maintenance SAS or SATA Hard Drive Drive Tray Figure 5-5: Removing Hard Drive 3. Install a new drive into the carrier with the printed circuit board side facing down so that the mounting holes align with those in the carrier. 4.

  • Page 28: Installation Step 3: Installing The Motherboard

    Chassis Manual Installation Step 3: Installing the Motherboard I/O Shields Figure 5-6: I/O Shield Placement I/O Shield The I/O shield holds the motherboard ports in place. The I/O shield does not re- quire installation. However, you must confi rm that the motherboard matches the I/O shield.

  • Page 29: To Install The Motherboard

    Chapter 5: Chassis Setup and Maintenance Remove these screws Figure 5-7: Add-on Card Bracket To install the motherboard: 1. Review the documentation that came with your motherboard. Become familiar with component placement, requirements, precautions, and cable connections. 2. Open the chassis cover. 3.

  • Page 30: Add-On Card/Expansion Slot Setup

    Chassis Manual 8. Connect the cables between the motherboard, backplane, chassis, front panel, and power supply, as needed. Also, fans may be temporarily removed to allow access to the backplane ports. 9. Replace the add-on card bracket and secure the bracket with a screw. Add-on Card/Expansion Slot Setup SC808 chassis includes I/O slots for add-on cards and expansion cards.
  • Page 31 Chapter 5: Chassis Setup and Maintenance Add-on Card Bracket Screw Add-on Card Bracket Riser Card Add-on Card "L" Bracket Figure 5-9: I/O Shield Placement 4. Connect the add-on card to the riser card and slide the add-on card "L" bracket in to the rear add-on card slot. 5.

  • Page 32: Installation Step 4: Installing The Air Shrouds

    Chassis Manual Installation Step 4: Installing the Air Shrouds Air Shrouds Air shrouds concentrate airfl ow to maximize fan effi ciency. The SC808 chassis air shroud does not require screws to set up. The SC808 chassis requires two identical air shrouds. To install the air shroud: 1.

  • Page 33: Installation Step 5: Checking The Chassis The Air Flow

    Chapter 5: Chassis Setup and Maintenance Installation Step 5: Checking the Chassis the Air Flow 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...

  • Page 34: System Fans

    Chassis Manual System Fans Six fans provide cooling for the chassis. These fans circulate air through the chassis as a means of lowering the chassis internal temperature. The SC808 system fans are hot-swappable. There is no need to power down the system when switching fans.
  • Page 35 Chapter 5: Chassis Setup and Maintenance Figure 5-11: System Fan Placement 5-13...

  • Page 36: Power Supply

    The SC808 chassis utilizes one power supply. In the unlikely event that the power supply unit must be replaced, the system will shut down. Replacement units can be ordered directly from Supermicro (see contact information in the Preface). Release Tab...

  • Page 37: To Change The Power Supply

    Chapter 5: Chassis Setup and Maintenance To change the power supply: 1. Power down the server and unplug the power cord. 2. Push the release tab (on the back of the power supply) as illustrated. 3. Pull the power supply out using the handle provided. 4.
  • Page 38 Chassis Manual Notes 5-16...

  • Page 39: 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 40: Rack Precautions

    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.

  • Page 41: Reduced Airfl Ow

    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.

  • Page 42: Rack Mounting Instructions

    Chassis Manual Rack Mounting Instructions This section provides information on installing the SC808 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.

  • Page 43: Installing The Inner Rail Extension

    Chapter 6: Rack Installation Figure 6-2: Identifying the Sections of the Rack Rails (right side rail shown) Installing the Inner Rail Extension The SC808 chassis includes a set of inner rails in two sections: inner rails and inner rail extensions. 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 44: To Install The Outer Rails To The Rack

    Chassis Manual Secure to the Front of the Rack Secure to the Rear of the Rack Attach Outer Racks together Figure 6-3: Assembling the Outer Rails To install the outer rails to the rack: 1. Attach the short bracket to the outside of the long bracket. You must align the pins with the slides.

  • Page 45: To Install The Chassis Into A Rack

    Chapter 6: Rack Installation Figure 6-4: Installing the Rack Rails To install the chassis into a rack: 1. Confi rm that chassis includes the inner rails (A) and rail extensions (B). Also, confi rm that the outer rails (C) are installed on the rack. 2.
  • Page 46 Chassis Manual Notes...

  • Page 47: Appendices

    Appendices Appendices Appendix A: Compatible Cables Appendix B: SC808 Power Supply Specifi cations Appendix C: SAS 808T Backplane Manual...
  • Page 48 Appendices Notes...

  • Page 49: Appendix A: Cables, Screws, And Other Accessories

    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 SC808TQ Chassis (SAS/SATA) SC808T 980W...

  • Page 50: A-4 Compatible Cables

    Chassis Manual A-4 Compatible Cables These cables are compatible with the SC808 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.

  • Page 51: Extending Power 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.

  • Page 52: A-5 Chassis Screws

    Chassis Manual A-5 Chassis Screws The Chassis and accessory box include all the screws needed to setup your chassis. This section include descriptions of 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 53: Appendix B: Sc808 Power Supply Specifi Cations

    Appendix B: Power Supply Specifi cations Appendix B: SC808 Power Supply Specifi cations This appendix lists power supply specifi cations for your chassis system. 980W MFR Part # PWS-651-1R 100 - 240V Rated AC Volt- 50 - 60Hz 8 - 4 Amp +5V standby 3 Amp +12V 54 Amp +5V 25 Amp...
  • Page 54 Chassis Manual Notes...
  • Page 55 JP13 JP10 SAS808 REV 1.0 +12V +12V SAS 808TQ BACKPLANE USER'S GUIDE Rev. 1.0...

  • Page 56: Appendix C: Sas 808Tq Backplane User's Guide

    Clara County in the State of California, USA. The State of California, County of Santa Clara shall be the exclusive venue for the resolution of any such disputes. Supermicro's total liability for all claims will not exceed the price paid for the hardware product.
  • Page 57 Safety Information and Technical Specifi cations Table of Contents SAS 808TQ BACKPLANE USER'S GUIDE Contacting SuperMicro ....................iv 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 ..............

  • Page 58: Sas 808Tq Backplane User's Guide

    SAS 808TQ Backplane User's Guide Contacting SuperMicro Headquarters Address: SuperMicro 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: SuperMicro Computer B.V.

  • Page 59: Chapter 1: Safety Guidelines

    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.
  • Page 60 SAS 808TQ Backplane User's Guide Notes...

  • Page 61: Front Connectors And Jumpers

    Safety Information and Technical Specifi cations Chapter 2: Jumper Settings and Pin Defi nitions Front Connectors and Jumpers JP13 JP10 SAS808 REV 1.0 +12V +12V Front Connectors 1. Power Connectors (4-pin) JP10 and JP13 2. SAS Port #0 J5 3. SAS Port #1 J6 4.

  • Page 62: Front Connector And Pin Defi Nitions

    SAS 808TQ Backplane User's Guide Front Connector and Pin Defi nitions 1. Backplane Main Power Connectors Backplane Main Power The 4-pin connectors, designated JP10 and 4-Pin Connector (JP10 and JP13) JP13, provide power to the backplane. See Pin# Defi nition the table on the right for pin defi...

  • Page 63: Front Jumper Locations And Pin Defi Nitions

    Safety Information and Technical Specifi cations Front Jumper Locations and Pin Defi nitions JP13 JP10 SAS808 REV 1.0 +12V +12V JP18 JP13 +12V JP25 Explanation of Jumpers Connector To modify the operation of the backplane, Pins jumpers can be used to choose between optional settings.

  • Page 64: Front Led Indicators

    SAS 808TQ Backplane User's Guide FRONT LED INDICATORS JP13 JP10 SAS808 REV 1.0 +12V +12V JP13 +12V Front Pane LEDs STATE SPECIFICATION Overheat/Fan Failure LED Indicator (Red light: fl ashing, Buzzer: On)

  • Page 65: Rear Connectors And Led Indicators

    Safety Information and Technical Specifi cations Rear Connectors and LED Indicators SAS #0 SAS #3 SAS #2 SAS #1 Rear SAS/SATA Connectors Rear Connector SAS Drive Connector Number Number SAS #0 SAS/SATA HDD #0 SAS #1 SAS/SATA HDD #1 SAS #2 SAS/SATA HDD #2 SAS #3 SAS/SATA HDD #3...
  • Page 66 SAS 808TQ Backplane User's Guide Notes...

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