Supero SBB 937R-E2JB User Manual

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  • Page 1 UPER ® SBB 937R-E2JB USER’S MANUAL...
  • Page 2 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: About This Manual

    SBB 937R-E2JB. Installation and maintainance should be performed by experienced technicians only. The SBB 937R-E2JB is a high-end storage solution based on the SC937 3U rack- mount chassis and two BMB-937-JB expanders.
  • Page 4 SBB 937R-E2JB User's Manual Chapter 5: Advanced Chassis Setup Refer to Chapter 5 for detailed information on the SC937 server chassis. You should follow the procedures given in this chapter when installing, removing or reconfi guring SAS or peripheral drives and when replacing system power supply units and cooling fans.
  • Page 5 Preface Notes...
  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    SBB 937R-E2JB User's Manual Table of Contents Chapter 1 Introduction Overview ......................1-1 SAS Expander ....................1-2 Cascading ....................... 1-2 SAS ........................ 1-2 Server Chassis Features ................1-2 System Power ....................1-2 SAS/SATA Subsystem ..................1-2 Front Control Panel ..................1-2 Cooling System ....................
  • Page 7 Table of Contents Control Panel LEDs ..................3-1 Power Fail ....................... 3-1 Overheat/Fan Fail: ..................3-2 Cascading Status .................... 3-2 Cascading Status .................... 3-2 Power ......................3-3 Drive Carrier LEDs ..................3-3 Chapter 4 System Safety Electrical Safety Precautions ................4-1 General Safety Precautions ................
  • Page 8 SBB 937R-E2JB User's Manual viii...
  • Page 9: Chapter 1 Introduction

    Chapter 1 Introduction Overview The SBB 937R-E2JB is a high-end Super Storage Bridge Bay (SBB) JBOD system comprised of two main subsystems: the SC937 chassis and two BMB-937-JB SAS expander cards. In addition to the chassis and expander cards, various hardware components have been included with the 937R-E2JB, as listed below: •...
  • Page 10: Sas Expander

    SAS drives. As an alternative to SAS drives, 3.5" SATA drives can be supported via an interposer (AOL-LSISS9252). Front Control Panel Two control panels are included on each end of the SBB 937R-E2JB to provide you with system monitoring and control. LEDs indicate system power, cascade status,...
  • Page 11: Cooling System

    Chapter 1: Introduction system overheat and power supply failure. Each set of LEDs are associated with the node/serverboard on the same side of the chassis. A single power button is located on the right side control panel. When pressed, both nodes will power on or off. Cooling System The SC937 chassis has six fans at the front of each expander, which consists of three sets of two 4-cm counter-rotating fans.
  • Page 12: Contacting Supermicro

    SBB 937R-E2JB User's Manual 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.
  • Page 13: Chapter 2 Server Installation

    Unpacking the System You should inspect the box the SBB 937R-E2JB was shipped in and note if it was damaged in any way. If the server itself shows damage you should fi le a damage claim with the carrier who delivered it.
  • Page 14: Rack Precautions

    SBB 937R-E2JB User's Manual • This product is not suitable for use with visual display work place devices acccording to §2 of the the German Ordinance for Work with Visual Display Units. Warnings and Precautions! Rack Precautions • Ensure that the leveling jacks on the bottom of the rack are fully extended to the fl...
  • Page 15: Rack Mounting Considerations

    Chapter 2: Server 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 16: Installing The System Into A Rack

    SBB 937R-E2JB User's Manual Installing the System into a Rack This section provides information on installing the SC937 chassis into a rack unit with the quick-release 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 17: Installing The Outer Rack Rails

    Chapter 2: Server Installation Installing the Outer Rack Rails Outer rails attach to the server rack and hold the server in place. The outer rails for the SC937 chassis extend between 30 inches and 33 inches. Installing the Outer Rails Attach the right outer rail to the rack by inserting the hooks included on the rails into the holes provided on the rack.
  • Page 18: Installing The Chassis Into A Rack

    SBB 937R-E2JB User's Manual Figure 2-3. Installing the Chassis into the Rack Installing the Chassis into a Rack Installing into a Rack Confi rm that the inner and outer rails are properly installed. Line up the inner (chassis) rails with the front of the outer (rack) rails.
  • Page 19: Checking The Serverboard Setup

    Chapter 2: Server Installation Checking the Serverboard Setup After you install the 937R-E2JB in the rack, you will need to open the unit to make sure the serverboard is properly installed and all the connections have been made. Accessing the Inside of the System (Figure 2-4) Remove the two screws that secure the top cover of the chassis.
  • Page 20: Checking The Drive Bay Setup

    SBB 937R-E2JB User's Manual Checking the Drive Bay Setup Next, you should check to make sure the peripheral drives and the SAS drives have been properly installed and all connections have been made. Checking the Drives The hard drives can be installed and removed from the front of the chassis without removing the top chassis cover.
  • Page 21: Chapter 3 System Interface

    Chapter 3: System Interface Chapter 3 System Interface Overview There are several LEDs on two control panels 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...
  • Page 22: Overheat/Fan Fail

    SBB 937R-E2JB User's Manual Overheat/Fan Fail: When this LED fl ashes, it indicates a fan failure. When on continuously it indicates an overheat condition, which may be caused by cables obstructing the airfl ow in the system or the ambient room temperature being too warm. Check the routing of the cables and make sure all fans are present and operating normally.
  • Page 23: Power

    Chapter 3: System Interface Power Indicates power is being supplied to the system's power supply units. This LED should normally be illuminated when the system is operating. Drive Carrier LEDs Each drive carrier has two LEDs: • Green: When illuminated, the green LED on the drive carrier indicates the drive is powered on.
  • Page 24 SBB 937R-E2JB User's Manual Notes...
  • Page 25: Chapter 4 System Safety

    System Safety Electrical Safety Precautions Basic electrical safety precautions should be followed to protect yourself from harm and the SBB 937R-E2JB 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 electrical outlet.
  • Page 26: General Safety Precautions

    SBB 937R-E2JB User's Manual • This product may be connected to an IT power system. In all cases, make sure that the unit is also reliably connected to Earth (ground). • DVD-ROM Laser: CAUTION - this server may have come equipped with a DVD-ROM drive.
  • Page 27: Esd Precautions

    Chapter 4: System Safety ESD Precautions Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) is generated by two objects with different electrical charges coming into contact with each other. An electrical discharge is created to neutralize this difference, which can damage electronic com ponents and printed circuit boards.
  • Page 28: Operating Precautions

    SBB 937R-E2JB User's Manual Operating Precautions Care must be taken to assure that the chassis cover is in place when the 937R- E2JB is operating to assure proper cooling. Out of warranty damage to the system can occur if this practice is not strictly followed.
  • Page 29: Chapter 5 Advanced Chassis Setup

    Chapter 5: Advanced Chassis Setup Chapter 5 Advanced Chassis Setup This chapter covers the steps required to install components and perform mainte- nance on the SC937 chassis. For component installation, follow the steps in the order given to eliminate the most common problems encountered. If some steps are unnecessary, skip ahead to the step that follows.
  • Page 30: Control Panel

    SBB 937R-E2JB User's Manual Figure 5-1. Front and Rear Chassis Views Control Panel Control Panel Removeable Drives (16) Power Supply Power Supply Fan Assembly Fan Assembly Control Panel The LEDs on the control panels are associated with the node on the same side of the chassis.
  • Page 31: System Fans

    Chapter 5: Advanced Chassis Setup System Fans System cooling is provided by three sets of counter-rotating fans at the front of each expander. Each fan assembly (one for each node) consists of three sets of counter-rotating fans. The counter-rotating action helps dampen vibration levels while generating exceptional airfl...
  • Page 32 SBB 937R-E2JB User's Manual Figure 5-2. Replacing a Fan Figure 5-3. Exploded View of Fan Assembly...
  • Page 33: Drive Bay Installation/Removal

    Chapter 5: Advanced Chassis Setup Drive Bay Installation/Removal Accessing the Drive Bays SAS Drives: You do not need to access the inside of the chassis or remove power to replace or swap SAS drives. Proceed to the next step for instructions. You must use standard 3.5"...
  • Page 34 SBB 937R-E2JB User's Manual Figure 5-4. Removing a HDD Carrier from the Chassis Release Button Enterprise level hard disk drives are recommended for use in Supermicro chassis and servers. For information on recommended HDDs, visit the Supermicro Web site at http://www.supermicro.com/products/nfo/fi les/ storage/SAS-1-CompList-110909.pdf...
  • Page 35 Chapter 5: Advanced Chassis Setup Secure the hard drive to the tray using the screws provided. Insert the drive carrier into the chassis. Make sure to close the carrier handle to lock the carrier into place. Figure 5-5. Removing the Dummy Drive from the Carrier Dummy Drive Drive Carrier Figure 5-6.
  • Page 36: Midplane

    SBB 937R-E2JB User's Manual Midplane The midplane supplies power and logic to the hard drives as well as other parts of the system. See Figure 5-7 below for a list of connections to the midplane. Figure 5-7. Midplane Connections Item...
  • Page 37: Power Supply

    Chapter 5: Advanced Chassis Setup Power Supply The SBB 937R-E2JB has a 700 watt redundant power supply consisting of two separate power modules. Each power supply module has an auto-switching capa- bility, which enables it to automatically sense and operate at a 100V - 240V input voltage.
  • Page 38 SBB 937R-E2JB User's Manual Notes 5-10...
  • Page 39: Appendix A System Specifi Cations

    Sixteen hot-swap drive bays to house 16 3.5" SAS drives (or SATA drives with interposer) Chassis SBB 937R-E2JB (3U rackmount) Dimensions: (WxHxD) 17.2 x 5.2 x 24.2 in. (437 x 132 x 615 mm) Weight (Net): 56 lbs. (25.5 kg.) Weight Gross (Bare Bone): 75 lbs.
  • Page 40 SBB 937R-E2JB User's Manual Electromagnetic Immunity: EN 55024/CISPR 24, (EN 61000-4-2, EN 61000-4-3, EN 61000-4-4, EN 61000-4-5, EN 61000-4-6, EN 61000-4-8, EN 61000-4-11) Safety: CSA/EN/IEC/UL 60950-1 Compliant, UL or CSA Listed (USA and Canada), CE Marking (Europe) California Best Management Practices Regulations for Perchlorate Materials: This Perchlorate warning applies only to products containing CR (Manganese Dioxide) Lithium coin cells.

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