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Supermicro Supero SC842TQ-865B User Manual

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SC842 Chassis
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SC842TQ-865B
SC842TQ-665B
SC842i-500B
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  • Page 1 UPER ® SC842 Chassis Series SC842TQ-865B SC842TQ-665B SC842i-500B USER’S MANUAL 1.0b...
  • Page 2 This product, including software and documentation, is the property of Supermicro and/or its licensors, and is supplied only under a license. Any use or reproduction of this product is not allowed, except as expressly permitted by the terms of said license.

  • Page 3: About This Manual

    SC842 chassis. Installation and maintenance should be performed by experienced technicians only. Supermicro’s SC842 4U chassis features a unique and highly-optimized design for single and dual Intel/AMD processors. The chassis is equipped with a 500, 665 or 865 Watt high-efficiency power supply.
  • Page 4 SC842 Chassis Manual Manual Organization Chapter 1: Introduction The first chapter provides a checklist of the main components included with this chassis and describes the primary features of the SC842 chassis. This chapter also includes contact information. Chapter 2: System Safety This chapter lists warnings, precautions, and system safety.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Hot-Swappable Hard Drives................1-2 Internal 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 ......................2-1 Warnings and Precautions ................2-1 Preparing for Setup ..................2-1 Electrical Safety Precautions ................
  • Page 6 SC842 Chassis Manual Chapter 5 Chassis Setup and Maintenance Overview ......................5-1 Removing the Chassis Cover ................. 5-2 Installing and Removing Hard Drives ............. 5-3 Removing Hard Drive Carriers (SC842TQ Models) ........5-3 Installing a Drive into the Drive Carrier (SC842TQ Models) ......5-4 Installing Hard Drive Carriers (SC842TQ Models) .........
  • Page 7 SC842 Chassis Manual Appendix A SC842 Chassis Cables Appendix B SC842 Power Supply Specifications Appendix C SAS-842TQ Backplane Specifications...
  • Page 8 SC842 Chassis Manual Notes viii...

  • Page 9: Introduction

    Up to five 3.5" drives provide maximum storage capacity in a 4U form factor. Shipping List Part Numbers Please visit the Supermicro Web site for the latest shipping lists and part numbers for your particular chassis model: http://www.supermicro.com/products/chassis/4U/?chs=842 SC842 Chassis Series...

  • Page 10: Chassis Features

    The SC842 chassis supports single and dual Intel/AMD processors. Please refer to the motherboard specifications pages on our Web site for updates on supported processors for this chassis, at www.supermicro.com. Hot-Swappable Hard Drives The SC842TQ model chassis features hard drive bays which support up to five hot-swappable 3.5"...

  • Page 11: Contacting Supermicro

    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...
  • Page 12 SC842 Chassis Manual Notes...

  • Page 13: Chapter 2 System Safety

    (two-post) rack. Optional mounting rails are available for installation of the chassis into a four-post rack. Part numbers for these mounting rails may be found on the Supermicro Web site at http://www.supermicro.com/products/ chassis/4U/?chs=842. Please read this manual in its entirety before beginning the...

  • Page 14: Electrical Safety Precautions

    SC842 Chassis Manual Electrical Safety Precautions Basic electrical safety precautions should be followed to protect yourself from harm and the SC842 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 15: General Safety Precautions

    SC842 Chassis Manual • Please handle used batteries carefully. Do not damage the battery in any way; a damaged battery may release hazardous materials into the environment. Do not discard a used battery in the garbage or a public landfill. Please comply with the regulations set up by your local hazardous waste management agency to dispose of your used battery properly.
  • Page 16 SC842 Chassis Manual • Use a grounded wrist strap designed to prevent electrostatic discharge. • Keep all components and printed circuit boards (PCBs) in their antistatic bags until ready for use. • Touch a grounded metal object before removing any board from its antistatic bag.

  • Page 17: Chapter 3 Chassis Components

    DVD-ROM drive and up to three 5-1/4" hard drives. For the latest shipping list, visit our Web site at: http://www. supermicro.com. Fans The SC842 chassis supports one 9 cm front cooling fan and two 8 cm rear exhaust fans.

  • Page 18: Where To Get Replacement Components

    Supermicro Authorized Distributors/ System Integrators/Resellers. A list of Supermicro Authorized Distributors/System Integrators/Reseller can be found at: http://www.supermicro.com. Click the Where to Buy link.

  • Page 19: Chapter 4 System Interface

    SC842 Chassis Manual 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 specific components.

  • Page 20: Control Panel Buttons

    SC842 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. •...
  • Page 21 SC842 Chassis Manual • Overheat/Fan Fail: When this LED flashes it indicates a fan failure. When continuously on (not flashing) it indicates an overheat condition, which may be caused by cables obstructing the airflow in the system or the ambient room temperature being too warm.

  • Page 22: Drive Carrier Leds

    SC842 Chassis Manual Drive Carrier LEDs Each hard drive carrier has two LEDs. • Blue: When illuminated, this blue LED (on the front of the drive carrier) indi- cates drive activity. A connection to the backplane enables this LED to blink on and off when that particular drive is being accessed.

  • Page 23: Chapter 5 Chassis Setup And Maintenance

    SC842 Chassis Manual Chapter 5 Chassis Setup and Maintenance Overview This chapter details the basic steps required to install components to the SC842 chassis. The only tool you will need is a Phillips head screwdriver. Print this chapter to use as a reference while setting up your chassis. Review the warnings and precautions listed in the manual before setting up or servicing this chassis.

  • Page 24: Removing The Chassis Cover

    SC842 Chassis Manual Removing the Chassis Cover Figure 5-1: Removing the Chassis Cover Removing the Chassis Cover 1. Remove the screw at the rear of the chassis and set it aside for later use. 2. Remove the two screws on the sides of the cover and set them aside. 3.

  • Page 25: Installing And Removing Hard Drives

    SC842 Chassis Manual Installing and Removing Hard Drives The drives are mounted in drive carriers to simplify their installation and removal from the chassis. The SC842 chassis supports up to five 3.5" hard drives. Removing Hard Drive Carriers (SC842TQ Series) Removing the Hard Drive and Hard Drive Carriers 1.

  • Page 26: Installing A Drive Into The Drive Carrier (Sc842Tq Models)

    Drive Carrier Release Button Figure 5-3: Removing the Dummy Drive from the Carrier Warning! 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 www. supermicro.com.

  • Page 27: Installing Hard Drive Carriers (Sc842Tq Models)

    SC842 Chassis Manual SAS/SATA Hard Drive Hard Drive Carrier Use a hard, stable surface when installing the hard drive Figure 5-4: Installing a Drive into a Hard Drive Carrier Installing Hard Drive Carriers (SC842TQ Series) Installing the Hard Drive Carriers 1.

  • Page 28: Removing The Hard Drive Cage (Sc842I Models)

    SC842 Chassis Manual Removing the Hard Drive Cage (SC842i Series) Removing the Hard Drive Cage 1. Power-down the system and disconnect the chassis from any source of power. 2. Remove the four screws securing the internal hard drive cage and bracket to the chassis as illustrated below and set them aside for later use.

  • Page 29: Installing Hard Drives Into The Cage (Sc842I Models)

    SC842 Chassis Manual Insert Drive Secure with Two Screws in the Top of the Drive Secure with Two Screws in the Corresponding Holes in the Bottom of the Drive Figure 5-6: Installing Hard Drives into the Internal Hard Drive Cage Installing Hard Drives into the Cage (SC842i Series) Installing Drives into the Internal Hard Drive Cage 1.

  • Page 30: Installing The Hard Drive Cage (Sc842I Models)

    SC842 Chassis Manual Installing the Hard Drive Cage (SC842i Series) Installing the Hard Drive Cage 1. Insert the hard drive cage through the front of the chassis. 2. Reinstall the four screws which were previously set aside to secure the hard drive cage and bracket to the chassis as illustrated below.

  • Page 31: Installing An I/O Shield

    SC842 Chassis Manual Installing an I/O Shield Installing an I/O Shield I/O shields help to hold the motherboard ports in place. Install the I/O shield that came with your motherboard before installing the motherboard. 1. Remove the chassis cover and disconnect the chassis from any power source.

  • Page 32: Installing The Motherboard

    SC842 Chassis Manual Installing the Motherboard Permanent and Optional Standoffs Standoffs prevent short circuits by creating space between the motherboard and the chassis floor. The SC842 chassis includes permanent and optional remove- able standoffs in locations used by most motherboards. These standoffs accept the rounded Phillips head screws included in the SC842 accessories packaging.
  • Page 33 SC842 Chassis Manual Figure 5-10: Installing the Motherboard Motherboard Installation Installing the Motherboard 1. Review the documentation that came with your motherboard. Become familiar with component placement, requirements, and precautions. 2. Confirm that the power supply is disconnected and lay the chassis on a flat surface.
  • Page 34 SC842 Chassis Manual Expansion Card Setup The SC842 chassis features seven PCI slots which support up to seven expansion cards. PCI Slots for Expansion Cards Figure 5-11: PCI Slots Installing Expansion Cards 1. Remove the chassis cover and disconnect the chassis from any power source.

  • Page 35: Installing The Rear System Fans

    SC842 Chassis Manual Rear System Fans The SC842 chassis includes up to two rear exhaust fans. Fan Release Tab Figure 5-12: Installing the Rear Fan Installing the Rear System Fans Installing the Rear System Fans 1. Slide the rear fan into the slot as illustrated. The fan release tab is located just above the edge of the fan housing.

  • Page 36: Checking The Server's Air Flow

    SC842 Chassis Manual Checking the Server's Air Flow Checking the Air Flow 1. Make sure there are no objects to obstruct the airflow in and out of the server. If necessary, route and organize the cables appropriately. 2. Do not operate the chassis without drive carriers in the drive bays. 5-14...

  • Page 37: Power Supply

    SC842 Chassis Manual Power Supply The SC842 chassis includes either a 500, 665 or 865 Watt power supply. In the unlikely event of a power supply failure the system must be powered-down and the power supply removed using a Phillips head screw driver. Replacing the Power Supply Replacing the Power Supply 1.

  • Page 38: Installing The Dvd-Rom Or Peripheral Drive

    SC842 Chassis Manual Installing the DVD-ROM and Peripheral Drive SC842 chassis models supports a slim DVD-ROM and up to three 5-1/4" periph- eral drives. Release Tab Guide Screws Figure 5-14: Installing the Peripheral Drive Installing a Peripheral Drive 1. Disconnect the chassis from any power source and remove the cover. 2.

  • Page 39: Chapter 6 Rack Installation

    Rail assemblies (two inner rails, two outer rails and the mounting screws you will need to install the system into a four-post rack) are optional features on the SC842 chassis and can be purchased separately. Refer to the Supermicro Web site at www.supermicro.com for the rail model number and ordering information. Please read this section in its entirety before beginning the installation procedure outlined in the sections that follow.

  • Page 40: Rack Precautions

    SC842 Chassis Manual • This product is for installation only in a Restricted Access Location (dedicated equipment rooms, service closets and similar environments). 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.

  • Page 41: Rack Mounting Considerations

    SC842 Chassis Manual • Always keep the rack's front door and all panels and components on the servers closed when not servicing to maintain proper cooling. Rack Mounting Considerations Ambient Operating Temperature If installed in a closed or multi-unit rack assembly, the ambient operating tem- perature of the rack environment may be greater than the ambient temperature of the room.

  • Page 42: Rack Mounting

    SC842 Chassis Manual Rack Mounting Rack Mounting Overview This section provides information on installing the SC842 chassis into an open rack. 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: Rack Mounting With The Optional Rail System

    SC842 Chassis Manual Rack Mounting with the Optional Rail System Rail System Overview This section provides information on installing the SC842 chassis into a four-post rack unit with the optional quick-release rails. There are a variety of rack units on the market, which may mean the assembly procedure will differ slightly.

  • Page 44: Installing The Inner Rails

    SC842 Chassis Manual Figure 6-3: Installing the Inner Rails Installing the Inner Rails Installing the Inner Rails 1. Place the inner rails on the side of the chassis aligning the hooks of the chas- sis with the rail holes. Make sure the rail faces "outward". 2.

  • Page 45: Outer Rack Rails

    SC842 Chassis Manual SCREW screw the handles t outer rails for secur purpose if necessar Figure 6-4: Assembling the Outer Rails Outer Rack Rails Outer rails attach to the rack and hold the chassis in place. Installing the Outer Rails to the Rack 1.
  • Page 46 SC842 Chassis Manual SCREW Figure 6-5: Installing the Chassis into a Rack Installing the Chassis into a Rack 1. Extend the outer rails as illustrated above. 2. Align the inner rails of the chassis with the outer rails on the rack. 3.
  • Page 47 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. A-2 Cables List SC842TQ-865B, SC842TQ-665B...
  • Page 48 SC842 Chassis Manual Notes...
  • Page 49 SC842 Chassis Manual Appendix B SC842 Power Supply Specifications This appendix lists power supply specifications for your chassis system. SC842i-500B 500W MFR Part # PWS-502-PQ 100 - 240V Rated AC Voltage 50-60Hz 7-3.5 Amp +5V standby 3 Amp +12V1 17 Amp +12V2 17 Amp +12V3 17 Amp +12V4 18 Amp...
  • Page 50 SC842 Chassis Manual SC842TQ-665B 665W MFR Part # PWS-665-PQ 100 - 240V Rated AC Voltage 50 - 60Hz 10 -5 Amp +5V standby 6 Amp +12V 54 Amp +5V 30 Amp +3.3V 24 Amp -12V 0.5 Amp SC842TQ-865B 865W MFR Part # PWS-865-PQ 100 - 240V Rated AC Voltage...
  • Page 51 Appendix C SAS-842TQ Backplane Specifications Appendix C SAS-842TQ 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 52 This manual reflects SAS-842TQ Revision 1.01, the most current release available at the time of publication. Always refer to the Supermicro Web site at www.supermi- cro.com for the latest updates, compatible parts and supported configurations.
  • Page 53 R R R R R R R R R R UNLESS OTHERWISE PRIMARY-SIDE SPECIFIED DIMENSIONS Front Connectors and Jumpers ARE IN INCHES DESINGER: Erni TOLERANCES DESIGNED BY SUPERMICRO U.S.A. DECIMAL ANGLE www.supermicro.com DATE: 08/11/2010 REV: 1.01 MACH FINISH SAN JOSE,CA 95131 .010...
  • Page 54 SC842 Chassis Manual C-6 Front Connector and Pin Definitions #1. Backplane Main Power Connectors Backplane Main Power These 4-pin connectors designated JP10 and 4-Pin Connector JP13 provide power to the backplane. See the Pin# Definition table on the right for pin definitions. +12V 2 and 3 Ground...
  • Page 55 Appendix C SAS-842TQ Backplane Specifications #6 and #7. I C Connectors C Connector Pin Definitions The I C connectors, designated JP44 and Pin# Definition JP45, are used to monitor HDD activity and Data status. See the table on the right for pin Ground definitions.
  • Page 56 UPER R R R R R R R R R R UNLESS OTHERWISE PRIMARY-SIDE SPECIFIED DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES DESINGER: Erni TOLERANCES DESIGNED BY SUPERMICRO U.S.A. DECIMAL ANGLE www.supermicro.com DATE: 08/11/2010 REV: 1.01 MACH FINISH SAN JOSE,CA 95131 PROJECT NAME: SAS842TQ .010...
  • Page 57 R R R R R R R R R R UNLESS OTHERWISE PRIMARY-SIDE SPECIFIED DIMENSIONS Front LEDs ARE IN INCHES DESINGER: Erni TOLERANCES DESIGNED BY SUPERMICRO U.S.A. DECIMAL ANGLE www.supermicro.com DATE: 08/11/2010 REV: 1.01 MACH FINISH SAN JOSE,CA 95131 PROJECT NAME: SAS842TQ .010...
  • Page 58 SC842 Chassis Manual C-8 Rear Connectors and LED Indicators FAIL#4 FAIL#3 ACT#1 ACT#3 FAIL#0 ACT#0 FAIL#1 ACT#2 FAIL#2 ACT#4 Figure C-4: Rear Connectors SILKSCREEN R R R R R R R R R R I F I SECONDARY-SIDE Rear SAS/SATA Connectors o .
  • Page 59 Appendix C SAS-842TQ Backplane Specifications FAIL#4 ACT#1 FAIL#3 ACT#3 FAIL#0 ACT#0 FAIL#1 ACT#2 FAIL#2 ACT#4 ACT #0 ACT #4 ACT #1 ACT #2 ACT #3 FAIL #0 FAIL #4 FAIL #1 FAIL #2 FAIL #3 Figure C-5: Rear LEDs SILKSCREEN R R R R R R R R R R I F I SECONDARY-SIDE...
  • Page 60 SC842 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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