Supermicro CSE-825MTQ-R700LPB
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3. SUPERO SC825M Chassis Series 85880500 SUPERMICRO HEBHEBEBSHEEHHHEEHEEEEEBESDBHBDBEGEUE D DODOUODOOQOOODOCOUDOOODODODOODODOOOOGUUQOUQUL aatetta atatea taataa tata atatt tatata 0000000000000000000000000000000000000 0000000000 2830222022522255225222 5222522 5322523555 OG amp goOOOOOGaoaaooooOoODoOoooooOOoOOOGOQOOOOgOODODODODOQUOOGOQDQUUOUD SC825MTQ R700LPB SC825MS R700LPB SC825MTQ R700UB USER S MANUAL 1 0a SC825M Chassis Manual 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 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 IN NO EVENT WILL SUPERMICRO BE LIABLE FOR DIRECT INDIRECT SPECIAL INCIDENTAL SPECULATIVE OR CONSEQUENTIAL
4. Secure the rail with one screw 8 Repeat these steps for the other inner rail 6 4 Chapter 6 Rack Installation Secure to the Front of the Rack Secure to the Rear of the Rack Attach Outer Racks together Figure 6 1 Assembling the Outer Rails Outer Rack Rails Outer rails attach to the server rack and hold the server in place The outer rails for the SC825M chassis extend between 26 inches and 33 5 inches Another set of rails can be ordered that will fit a rack between 19 and 26 deep To order the second set of rails call or email customer support The contact information can be found in Chapter One of this manual Installing 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 Also both bracket ends must face the same direction 2 Adjust both the short and long brackets to the proper distance so that the rail fits snugly into the rack 3 Secure the long bracket to the front side of the outer rail with two M5 screws and the short bracket to the rear side of the outer rail with three M5 screws 4 Repeat steps 1 4 for the left outer rail 6 5 SC825M Chassis Manual Figure 6 2 Installing the Rack Rails Installing the Chassis into a Rack 1 Confirm that chassis includes the inner rails and rail extensions Also confirm that the outer rails are installed on the rack Line chassis rails with the front of the
5. are generally sufficient to protect your equipment from ESD Use a grounded wrist strap designed to prevent static discharge Touch a grounded metal object before removing a component from the antistatic bag Handle the RAID card by its edges only do not touch its components peripheral chips memory modules or gold contacts When handling chips or modules avoid touching their pins Put the card and peripherals back into their antistatic bags when not in use General Safety Guidelines Always disconnect power cables before installing or removing any components from the computer including the backplane Disconnect the power cable before installing or removing any cables from the backplane Make sure that the backplane is securely and properly installed on the mother board to prevent damage to the system due to power shortage An Important Note to Users All images and layouts shown in this user s guide are based upon the latest PCB Revision available at the time of publishing The card you have received may or may not look exactly the same as the graphics shown in this manual C 1 SC825M Chassis Manual C 4 Front Connectors and Jumpers Front View 90090 Front Connectors JP10 Backplane Main PWR 4 Pin JP51 Sideband Connector JP44 1 C Connector JP26 ACT IN
6. J9 and J10 CD ROM Floppy Drive 4 Pin PWR Connector AMI MG9071 Chip J8 SAS Port 0 J7 SAS Port 1 J6 SAS Port 2 OAN DA AON C 2 Appendix C Backplane Specifications C 5 Front Connector and Pin Definitions 1 Backplane Main Power Connector The 4 pin connector designated JP10 provides power to the backplane See the table on the right for pin definitions 2 Sideband Connector The sideband connector is designated JP51 For SES 2 to work properly you must connect an 8 pin sideband cable to JP51 See the table to the right for pin definitions 3 PC Connector The I C Connector designated JP44 is used to monitor HDD activity and status See the table on the right for pin definitions 4 Activity LED Header The activity LED header designated JP26 is used to indicate the activity status of each hard drive The Activity LED Header is located on the rear of the front panel For the Activity LED Header to work properly connect using a 10 pin LED cable C 3 Backplane Main Power 4 Pin Connector 4 4 Pin Definition 2 and 3 Ground Sideband Connector JP51 Pin Definition Definition 2 Backplane Controller Addressing ID SB6 SB5 4 Reset SB4 3 GND SB2 6 GND SB3 SDA SB1 8 Backplane SCL SB0 ID SB7 10 No Connec No Connec tion tion PC Connector Pin Definitions JP44 Pin Definition 1 Dat
7. SAS SATA HHD 1 SAS 2 SAS SATA HHD 2 Rear LED Indicators jedem Hard Drive Activity and Failure LEDs D12 SCA O0 Activity LED Connected to HDD D13 SCA 1 Activity LED Connected to HDD D14 SCA 2 Activity LED Connected to HDD D5 SAS 0 Failure LED Connected to HDD D6 SASI Failure LED Connected to HDD D7 SAS 2 Failure LED Connected to HDD C 7
8. connected to a comport USB tray Both must be removed and replaced as a unit Removing the DVD ROM Drive Unit 1 Locate and remove the screw holding the DVD ROM in place 2 If necessary disconnect any cables to the DVD ROM and Comport tray 3 Slide the DVD ROM and comport tray toward the rear of the chassis sliding the tray out of the slotted holes on the bottom of the chassis 4 Liftthe DVD ROM and comport free from the chassis Remove this Screw Figure 5 9 DVD ROM Drive Removal 5 8 Chapter 5 Chassis Setup and Maintenance Permanent and Optional Standoffs Standoffs prevent short circuits by securing space between the motherboard and the chassis surface The SC825M chassis includes permanent standoffs in locations used by most motherboards Some motherboards require additional screws for certain CPUs heatsinks and other components Optional standoffs are included for these motherboards To use an optional standoff screw the standoff into the chassis in the use the optional standoff in the same manner as the permanent standoffs COD m F Pan head M B standoff M B CPU standoff 6 32x 5 mm 6 32 to 6 32 M5 to 6 32 0 197 Figure 5 10 Motherboard Standoffs and Motherboard Pan Head Screw Installing the Motherboard 1 Review the documentation that came with your motherboard Become familiar with component placement requirements precautions and cable connec tions 2 Open the chassis cover 3 As r
9. e ds ere kaa kade 5 16 Replacing the Power Distributor nnrenennannenanennnanannannana 5 18 5 11 Other COmbpoOFIBIVs ccce reru ones ee aal Eee reete e a A nah sere at 5 19 DVD ROM Brive and USB Comwlport 222 eese ere ues 5 19 Installing an Optional Floppy or Hard Disk Drive ssssesssess 5 20 5 12 Optional Front Bezel aidis eer reote Se eric ted 5 21 Chapter 6 Rack Installation 6 1 QUI 6 1 6 2 Unpackirig the SySlelm ueniret reto AA taala ue ecu a 6 1 6 3 Preparing for Setup rtp epe recep sd ce AR ADE 6 1 Choosing a Setup Location oie tate k e dhat 6 1 Rack Precautions MR 6 2 General Server Precautions eterne EATERS 6 2 Rack Mounting Considerations cient it kd AU ida dal taedas 6 3 Ambient Operating Temperature isiende iaiaaeaia 6 3 Reduced AIM OW Aaa E E aE 6 3 Mechanical LOadiNG ta iicis lt scssea coii osito cocer cite tega pakane lade 6 3 Circuit Overloading iier beue pner mda v ka EADE 6 3 Reliable Ground e 6 3 6 4 Rack Mounting Instructions nnrresnnrennrrennennest 6 4 Identifying the Sections of the Rack Rails sesssssseeees 6 4 Outer Rack IRallS read raibe maker minnakse Eno IRE DU castes 6 5 Appendix ASC825M Chassis Cables Appendix BSC825M Power Supply Specifications Appendix C B
10. supply modules to cool before touch ing them Always keep the rack s front door and all panels and components on the servers closed when not servicing to maintain proper cooling 6 2 Chapter 6 Rack 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 Reduced Airflow Equipment should be mounted into a rack so that the amount of airflow 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 Circuit Overloading Consideration should be given to the connection of the equipment to the power supply circuitry and the effect that any possible overloading of circuits might have on overcurrent protection and power supply wiring Appropriate consideration of equipment nameplate ratings should be used when addressing this concern Reliable Ground A reliable ground must be maintained at all times To ensure this the rack itself should be grounded Particular attention should be given to power supply connec tions other than the direct connections to t
11. the heatsinks are installed properly 4 If the chassis cover is not aligned correctly the airflow may be disrupted This leads to overheating Confirm that the chassis cover is placed correctly This LED will remain active as long as the overheat condition exists E NIC2 Indicates network activity on GLAN2 when flashing A NIC1 Indicates network activity on GLAN1 when flashing 4 3 SC825M Chassis Manual z HDD Indicates IDE channel activity SAS SATA drive SCSI drive and or DVD ROM drive activity when flashing V N Ed Power Indicates power is being supplied to the system s power supply units This LED should normally be illuminated when the system is operating 4 4 Drive Carrier LEDs Your chassis uses SAS SATA or SCSI drives but not both SAS SATA Drives Each SAS SATA drive carrier has two LEDs Green Each Serial ATA drive carrier has a green LED When illuminated this green LED on the front of the SATA drive carrier indicates drive activity A connection to the SATA backplane enables this LED to blink on and off when that particular drive is being accessed Red Thered LED to indicate an SAS SATA drive failure If one of the SAS SATA drives fail you should be notified by your system management software SCSI Drives This chassis does not support SCSI drives at this time 4 4 Chapter 5 Chassis Setup and Maintenance 5 1 Chapter 5 Chassis Setup and Maintenance Overv
12. 0000 000000500000000060000000000000000000000 000000000000000200000000000000000000000000000000000 0800200909000000000000000000000000000000000000000000 Figure 4 1 Front Panel and LEDS 4 1 SC825M Chassis Manual Reset The reset button is used to reboot the system Power The main power switch is used to activate or deactivate power to the server system Turning off system power with this button removes the main power but keeps standby power Therefore you must unplug system before servicing 4 3 Control Panel LEDs The control panel located on the front of the SC825M chassis has five LEDs These LEDs provide you with critical information related to different parts of the System This section explains what each LED indicates when illuminated and any corrective action you may need to take e Power Failure When this LED flashes it indicates a power failure in the power supply 4 2 Chapter 4 System Interface Overheat Fan Fail When Flashing This LED indicates a fan failure When Continuously On not flashing This LED indicates an overheat condi tion caused by cables obstructing the airflow in the system or the ambient room temperature being too warm To correct this condition do the following Correcting an Overheat Condition 1 Check the routing of the cables and move any cables the restrict airflow 2 Confirm that all fans are operating normally 3 Verify that
13. Chassis Setup and Maintenance 5 4 Installing the Hard Drives Figure 5 2 Removing Hard Drive Removing the Hard Drive Trays from the Chassis 1 Press the release button on the drive tray This extends the drive tray handle 2 Use the handle to pull the drive out of the chassis 5 3 SC825M 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 airflow for the drive bays Warning Except for short periods of time swapping hard drives do not operate the server with the hard drives empty The hard drive tray must have a hard drive or dummy drive installed Figure 5 4 Removing Dummy Drive from Tray Installing a Hard Drive to the Hard Drive Tray 1 Remove the two screws holding connecting the drive tray the carrier 2 Remove the tray from the carrier 5 4 Chapter 5 Chassis Setup and Maintenance SASISATA or SCSI 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 Secure the hard drive by tightening all six screws 5 Replace the drive tray into the chassis Make sure the close the drive tray handle 6 Repeat these steps for each hard drive you want to install
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15. a 2 Ground 3 Clock 4 No Connection SAS Activity LED Header Pin Definitions JP26 Pin Definition Definition 1 ACT INZO ACT IN 4 2 ACT IN 1 ACT IN 5 S ACT INZ2 ACT IN 6 4 ACT IN 3 ACT IN 7 5 Ground Empty SC825M Chassis Manual 5 CD ROM Floppy 4 Pin Connectors The 4 pin connectors designated J9 and J10 provide power to the CD ROM and floppy drives See the table on the right for pin definitions 6 MG9072 Chip The MG9072 is an enclosure management chip used in the 818 TQ backplane 7 9 SAS Ports The SAS ports are used to connect the SAS drive cables The 3 ports are des ignated 0 2 and are compatible with SATA drives C 4 CD ROM FDD Power 4 Pin Connector J9 and J10 Pin Definition 1 12V 2 and 3 Ground 4 5V Appendix C Backplane Specifications C 6 Front Jumper Locations and Pin Definitions Explanation of Jumpers E c t To modify the operation of the backplane j 5 e o jumpers can be used to choose between optional settings Jumpers create shorts between two pins to change the function 7 of the connector Pin 1 is identified with abd a square solder pad on the printed circuit board 3 2 1 Note On two pin jumpers Closed means the jumper is on and Open means the
16. ack unit with the retention screws after ensuring that all connections have been made System Safety 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 components and printed circuit boards The following measures are generally sufficient to neutralize this difference before contact is made to protect your equipment frfSom ESD Do not use mats designed to decrease electrostatic discharge as protection from electrical shock Instead use rubber mats that have been specifically designed as electrical insulators Use a grounded wrist strap designed to prevent static 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 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 2 3 SC825M Chassis Manual Handle a board by its edges only do not touch its components peripheral chips memory modules or contacts When handling chips or modules avoid touching their pins Put the serverboard and peripherals back into their antistatic bags when not in use For grounding purposes make sure your computer chassis provides excellent conductivity bet
17. ackplane Specifications vii Chapter 1 Introduction Chapter 1 Introduction 1 1 Overview Supermicro s SC825M 2U chassis features a unique and highly optimized design The chassis is equipped with a high efficiency power supply High performance fans provide ample optimized cooling for the chassis 1 2 Shipping List Part Numbers Please visit the following link for the latest shiping lists and part numbers for your par ticular chassis model http www supermicro com products chassis 2U chs 825M SC825M Chassis Model CPU HDD 1 0 Slots Power Supply SC825MTQ DP Dual core 3x SAS TXUE 700W R700LP B Xeon SATA Redundant DP Dual core 3x SAS 4x FF 700W aenea ue Xeon SATA 3x LP Redundant SC825MS R700LP B DP Dual core SX SESI TXE 700W Xeon Redundant 1 1 SC825M Chassis Manual 1 3 Contacting Supermicro Headquarters Address Tel Fax Email Web Site Europe Address Tel Fax Email Asia Pacific Address Tel Fax Web Site Technical Support Email Tel Super Micro Computer Inc 980 Rock Ave San Jose CA 95131 U S A 1 408 503 8000 1 408 503 8008 marketing supermicro com General Information support supermicro com Technical Support www supermicro com Super Micro Computer B V Het Sterrenbeeld 28 5215 ML s Hertogenbosch The Netherlands 31 0 73 6400390 31 0 73 6416525 sales supermicro nl General Informat
18. backplane SAS hard drive port Cable Name SAS Cable Quantity 1 Part CBL 0116 Alt Name iPass or Small Four Description This cable has one ipass SFF 8087 mini sas connector 36 pins at one end and 4 SAS connectors on one end This cable connects from the Host motherboard or other controller to the backplane SAS hard drive port A 2 Appendix A Chassis Cables Extending Power Cables Although Super Micro chassis are designed with to be efficient 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 To do this use the following chart as a guide Power Cable Extenders Number of Pins Cable Part Length 24 pin CBL 0042 7 9 20 CM 20 pin CBL 0059 7 9 20 CM 8 pin CBL 0062 7 9 20 CM 4 pin CBL 0060 7 9 20 CM Front Panel to the Motherboard The SC825M chassis includes a cable to connect the chassis front panel to the motherboard If your motherboard uses a different connector use the following list to find a compatible cable Front Panel to Motherboard Cable Ribbon Cable ear ete cable Part 16 pin 16 pin CBL 0049 16 pin 20 pin CBL 0048 20 pin 20 pin CBL 0047 16 pin various CBL 0068 20 pin various CBL 0067 Split Cables Use these cable if your motherboard requires several different con nections from the fron
19. bracket and the screw previously removed 5 10 Chapter 5 Chassis Setup and Maintenance 5 6 Installing the Air Shroud Air Shroud Perforations hala Laja Figure 5 14 Air Shroud for SC825M Chassis Air shrouds concentrate airflow to maximize fan efficiency The SC825M chassis air shroud does not require screws to set up Installing the Air Shroud 1 Each air shroud includes perforations that can be removed to accommodate motherboard components To ensure maximum cooling remove only the perforations that are required 2 Place air shroud in the chassis The air shroud covers the four fan slots near est to the DVD ROM drive 5 11 SC825M Chassis Manual 5 7 Checking the System Air Flow Proper airflow allows the chassis to keep the server components cooled and prevent damage Use the following steps to check airflow after setup and in the unlikely event the chassis needs to be serviced Checking the Server s Air Flow 1 Make sure no cables or foreign objects obstruct air flow through the chassis Pull all excess cabling out of the airflow path or use shorter cables For the 825M chassis it is recommended that cables run beside the power supply as much as possible 2 Make sure there are no objects to obstruct airflow in and out of the server 3 Do not operate the server without hard drives or dummy drives in the hard drive trays 4 Use recommended server parts only 5 The control panel LEDs inform
20. ducts During the warranty period contact your distributor first for any product problems 1 3 SC825M Chassis Manual Notes 1 4 Chapter 2 System Safety Chapter 2 System Safety 2 1 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 2 2 Warnings and Precautions You should inspect the box the chassis was shipped in and note if it was damaged in any way If the chassis itself shows damage file a damage claim with carrier who delivered your system Decide on a suitable location for the rack unit that will hold that chassis It should be situated in a clean dust free area that is well venilated Avoid areas where heat electrical noise and eletromagnetic fields are generated You will also need it placed near at least two grounded power outlets to take ad vantage of redundant power features 2 3 Preparing for Setup The SC825M Chassis includes a set of rail assemblies including mounting brackets and mounting screws you will need to install the systems into the rack Please read this manual in its entirety before you begin the installation procedure 2 4 Electrical Safety Precautions Basic electrical safety precautions should be f
21. equired by your motherboard install standoffs in any areas that do not have a permanent standoff 4 Lay the motherboard on the chassis aligning the permanent and optional standoffs In addition make sure the motherboard aligns with the I O shield 5 Secure the motherboard to the chassis using the rounded Phillips head screws 6 Secure the CPU s heatsinks and other components to the motherboard as described in the motherboard documentation 7 Connect the cables between the motherboard backplane chassis front pan el and power supply as needed Also the fans may be temporarily removed to allow access to the backplane ports 5 9 SC825M Chassis Manual Add on Card Expansion Slot Setup Add on Expansion Card Slots N SURE Figure 5 11 Remove the Add on Card Slot screw SC825M chassis include seven slots for add on cards and expansion cards Installing an Add on or Expansion Card 1 Confirm that each add on card you are installing includes a standard L bracket Disconnect the power supply and lay the chassis on a flat surface If you have not done so open the chassis cover Remove the screw holding the slot cover in place for each low profile add on expansion card slot you want to use Keep this screw for later use Connect the add on cards and or expansion cards to the mother board Fol low add on card manufacturer s instructions Secure each card to the chassis using the card s L
22. er 5 Chassis Setup and Maintenance Note The 825M Chassis includes four pre installed fans An extra slot is included for an optional fifth fan Figure 5 14 Placing the System Fan Place the new fan into the vacant space in the housing while making sure the arrows on the top of the fan indicating air direction point in the same direc tion as the arrows on the other fans Each fan includes rubber feet to reduce vibrations Always use all four feet when placing a system fan Connect the new fan to the motherboard Replace the DVD ROM drive unit and hard drive fan tray Power up the system to check the new fan performance Close the chassis cover securely SC825M Chassis Manual 5 10 Power Supply The 825M chassis has a 700 watt 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 An illuminated green light indicates that the power supply is operating Power Supply Replacement The 825M chassis models include a redundant power supply Power supplies can be replaced without powering down the system Replacement units can be ordered directly from Supermicro see contact information in the Preface Release Tab Figure 5 15 Removing the Power Supply The 825M chassis includes a redundant power supply It is not necessary to power down the server to rep
23. he branch circuit i e the use of power strips etc 6 3 SC825M Chassis Manual 6 4 Rack Mounting Instructions This section provides information on installing the 825M 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 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 fixed chassis rail that secures directly to the server chassis and an outer fixed rack rail that secures directly to the rack itself Inner Rails The inner rails come pre installed on the chassis The chassis can be used normally with or with out a rack Use the following instruction in the unlikely event you must change the inner rails Replacing the Inner Rails 1 Power down and unplug the chassis It is also recommended that you remove the power plug from the chassis 2 Ona solid stable surface lay the chassis on its side 3 The inner rail is held in place by one screw near the rear of the chassis Remove this screw 4 Remove the inner rail by sliding the rail toward the rear of the chassis 5 Place the new rail on the chassis aligning the chassis hooks with the rails 6 Slide the rail toward the front of the chassis 7
24. iew This chapter covers the steps required to install components and perform main tenance on the chassis The only tools you will need to install components and perform maintenance is a Phillips screwdriver and under certain circumstances a hex wrench Print this page to use as a reference while setting up your chassis 5 2 Installation List Removing the Chassis Cover Installing Hard Drives A Remove Hard Drive Trays from the Chassis B Install a Hard Drive to the Hard Drive Tray Installing the Motherboard includes I O Shield and Add on Card Slot Setup Installing the Air Shroud Checking the System Airflow General Maintenance Systems Fans Replace Power Supply Other Components Review the warnings and precautions listed in the manual before setting up or servicing this chassis These include information in Chapter 2 System Safety and the warning precautions listed in the setup instructions 5 1 SC825M Chassis Manual 5 3 Removing the Chassis Cover Remove this Screw Remove this Screw Figure 5 1 Removing the Chassis Cover Removing the Chassis Cover 1 Remove the two screws holding the chassis in place 2 Slide the cover toward the rear of the chassis and lift the cover from the unit Warning Except for short periods of time do NOT operate the server without the cover in place The chassis cover must be in place to allow proper airflow and prevent overheating 5 2 Chapter 5
25. ion support supermicro nl Technical Support rma gsupermicro nl Customer Support Super Micro Computer Inc 4F No 232 1 Liancheng Rd Chung Ho 235 Taipei County Taiwan R O C 886 2 8226 3990 886 2 8226 3991 www supermicro com tw support supermicro com tw 886 2 8226 1900 1 2 Chapter 1 Introduction 1 4 Returning Merchandise for Service A receipt or copy of your invoice marked with the date of purchase is required be fore any warranty service will be rendered You can obtain service by calling your vendor for a Returned Merchandise Authorization RMA number When returning to the manufacturer the RMA number should be prominently displayed on the outside of the shipping carton and mailed prepaid or hand carried Shipping and handling charges will be applied for all orders that must be mailed when service is complete For faster service RMA authorizations may be requested online 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 This warranty only covers normal consumer use and does not cover damages in curred in shipping or from failure due to the alteration misuse abuse or improper maintenance of pro
26. jumper is off the pins Jumper Settings Jumper Jumper Settings Note Open Enabled Default Buzzer RESET Closed Disabled Open Default Chip RESET Closed Chip Diagnostic JP18 JP29 C 5 SC825M Chassis Manual PC and SGPIO Modes and Jumper Settings This backplane can utilize IPC or SGPIO 12C is the default mode and can be used without making changes to your jumpers The following information details which jumpers must be configured to use SGPIO mode or restore your backplane to 12C mode lC Mode Default Jumper Jumper Setting Note 1233 2 3 Controller ID 1 1 2 ID 0 JP34 2 3 ID 1 Backplane ID 1 JP40 Open lC Reset SDOUTZ1 JP42 2 3 IC Backplane ID _SDIN 1 JP50 Closed C Reset 1 SGPIO Mode Only Jumper Jumper Setting Note PES 1 2 Controller ID 1 1 2 ID 0 JP34 2 3 ID 1 Backplane ID 1 JP40 Closed lC Reset SDOUT 1 JP42 1 2 lC Backplane ID _SDIN 1 JP50 Open lC Reset 1 Backplane Front LED SAS 818S Front LED Jumper Description Overheat Drive Failure LED Indicator D4 Front Red light flashing Buzzer On C 6 Appendix C Backplane Specifications C 7 Rear Connectors and LED Indicators Rear Connector Locations D12 ag sarcooe D13 D5 Pz D SAS io om Rear Connector LED Indicator Descriptions Rear SAS Connectors o SAS Drive Number SAS 0 SAS SATA HHD 0 SAS 1
27. lace a power supply Replacing the Power Supply 1 Push the release tab on the back of the power supply as illustrated 2 Pull the power supply out using the handle provided 5 16 Chapter 5 Chassis Setup and Maintenance 3 Replace the failed power module with a new unit To do this push the new power supply module into the power bay until you hear a click 4 Plug the AC power cord back into the module and power up the server 5 17 SC825M Chassis Manual Replacing the Power Distributor The power distributor provides failover and power supply redundancy In the unlikely event you must replace the power distributor do following Replacing the Power Distributor 1 Power down the server and remove the plug from the wall socket or power strip 2 Remove all cable connections to the power supply from the motherboard backplane and other components Also remove both power supplies 3 Locate the power distributor between the power supply and the fan row 4 Remove the three screws securing the power supply 5 Pull the power distributor from the chassis Gently guide all the cables through the power distributor housing 6 Slide the new power distributor module into the power distributor housing Make sure that you slide the cables through the bottom of the housing 7 Reconnect all the power cables replace the power supply and insert the plugs into the wall 5 18 Chapter 5 Chassis Setup and Mainte
28. le parts available when this document was published Always refer to the our Web site for updates on supported parts and configura tions SC825M Chassis Manual Manual Organization Chapter 1 Introduction The first chapter provides a checklist of the main components included with this chassis and describes the main features of the SC825M chassis This chapter also includes contact information Chapter 2 System Safety This chapter lists warnings precautions and system safety You should thoroughly familiarize yourself with this chapter for a general overview of safety precautions that should be followed before installing and servicing this chassis Chapter 3 Chassis Components Refer here for details on this chassis model including the fans bays airflow shields and other components Chapter 4 System Interface Refer to this chapter for details on the system interface which includes the functions and information provided by the control panel on the chassis as well as other LEDs located throughout the system Chapter 5 Chassis Setup and Maintenance Follow the procedures given in this chapter when setting up or maintaining your chassis Chapter 6 Rack Installation Refer to this chapter for detailed information on chassis rack installation You should follow the procedures given in this chapter when installing removing or reconfiguring your chassis into a rack environment Preface Appendices This sectio
29. lorate Materials This Perchlorate warning applies only to products containing CR Manganese Dioxide Lithium coin cells Perchlorate Material special handling may apply See www dtsc ca gov hazardouswaste perchlorate WARNING Handling of lead solder materials used in this product may expose you to lead a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects and other reproductive harm Manual Revision 1 0a Release Date March 24 2008 Unless you request and receive written permission from Super Micro Computer Inc you may not copy any part of this document Information in this document is subject to change without notice Other products and companies referred to herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies or mark holders Copyright 2008 by Super Micro Computer Inc All rights reserved Printed in the United States of America Preface Preface This manual is written for professional system integrators and PC technicians It provides information for the installation and use of the SC825M 2U chassis Instal lation and maintenance should be performed by experienced technicians only Supermicro s SC825M 2U chassis is a short depth chassis with a unique and highly optimized design The chassis is equipped with a redundant 700W high efficiency power supply for superb power savings High performance fans provide ample optimized cooling for the chassis This document lists compatib
30. n lists compatible cables power supply specifications 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 Specifications Appendix C Backplane Specifications SC825M Chassis Manual Table of Contents Chapter 1 Introduction 1 1 OVGIVICW N 1 1 1 2 Shipping List 1 1 1 9 Coritactirig SUpermlCtQ coco deter irr rect Ec irc tpe Cep madu 1 2 1 4 Returning Merchandise for Service ssssssssssssseeeene 1 3 Chapter 2 System Safety 2 1 D a 1 2 2 Warnings and Precautions wmeennnnnenenennnanneennnnananennnanannannnna 1 2 8 Preparing fOr Seltpis i eene rto eerte cres e deca a arent 1 2 4 Electrical Safety Precautions a 2 5 General Safety Precautloris cede e esee rite ze aa 3 2 0 SV SUSI SAIS UY ssh tee osito taat va a M esaar DEUS 3 Chapter 3 Chassis Components 3 1 OVGIVIGW E jaa daa dU ta MAAJA Maat E 3 1 9 2 Components neto rr enne S nan tan ad aeda uere ERE dR 3 1 GHASSIS CES 3 1 Backplane 3 1 HE f E 3 1 Mounting RAIS eme 3 2 PoWet SUPPLY csse pe ll elama adr eee ibt ended nes tp ctl b neut 3 2 MAM SOU Gf REP 3 2 3 3 Where to get Replacement Components
31. nance 5 11 Other Components DVD ROM Drive and USB Comport The 825M chassis models include a slim DVD ROM and USB Comport drive In the unlikely event you must change the DVD ROM drive do the following Replacing the DVD ROM and USB Comport 1 Follow the instruction for removing the DVD ROM unit found in the section of this manual titled Removing the DVD ROM Drive Unit 2 Remove the bracket attaching the DVD ROM to the USB Comport 3 Replace the DVD ROM USB Comport or both and replace the bracket 4 Reinstall the unit to the chassis and reconnect the cables to the motherboard and or backplane 5 19 SC825M Chassis Manual Installing an Optional Floppy or Hard Disk Drive The SC825M chassis models include two open slots for an optional floppy drive and or hard disk drive s To utilize these slots the dummy drive and the slot cover must be removed Removing the Dummy Drive Floppy Drive or Hard Disk Drive 1 Press the release tab 2 Push against the back of the dummy drive sliding the dummy drive and slot cover forward out through the front of the chassis 3 Insert the drive into rear of the open slot and connect the wiring Release Tabs Figure 5 17 Removing the Dummy Drive and Slot Cover 5 20 Chapter 5 Chassis Setup and Maintenance 5 12 Optional Front Bezel The SC825M chassis supports an optional full face locking front bezel for added se curity The front bezel is not included with
32. nt your power supply fails replacement is simple and can be done without tools The power supplies are redundant and hot swappable Air Shroud Air shrouds are shields usually plastic that funnel air directly to where it is needed Always use the air shroud included with your chassis 3 3 Where to get Replacement Components Though not frequently you may need replacement parts for your system To en sure the highest level of professional service and technical support we strongly recommend purchasing exclusively from our 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 3 2 Chapter 4 System Interface Chapter 4 System Interface 4 1 Overview This chasis includes LEDs on the control panel and drive carriers that indicate the activity and health of specific components 4 2 Control Panel Buttons There are two buttons located on the front of the chassis a reset button and a power on off button DER ORE OOOOOO SUPERMICRO STARTS MODDOOODCOOGOOD HH 1000000 80000500 21 1900000 38000000 0000009 SUPERMICKO lt NE 28888928892922288228888980000000000 p d 000000000000200000800000000000000000 b E3E3 00005500000000000060000000000000000
33. ollowed to protect yourself from harm and the SC825M from damage 2 1 SC825M Chassis Manual 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 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 in stalling main system components such as the serverboard memory modules and the DVD ROM and floppy drives not necessary for hot swappable drives When disconnecting power you should first power down the system with the operating system and then unplug the power cords from all the power supply modules in the system When working around exposed electrical circuits another person who is fa miliar with the power off controls should be nearby to switch off the power if necessary Use only one hand when working with powered on electrical equipment This is to avoid making a complete circuit which will cause electrical shock Use extreme caution when using metal tools which can easily damage any electrical components or circuit boards they come into contact with Donotuse mats designed to decrease electrostatic discharge as protection from electrical shock Instead use rubber mats that have been specifically designed as electrical insulators The powe
34. r supply power cord must include a grounding plug and must be plugged into grounded electrical outlets e CAUTION Serverboard Battery There is a danger of explosion if the onboard battery is installed upside down which will reverse its polarities This battery must be replaced only with the same or an equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer s instructions CAUTION DVD ROM Laser This server may have come equipped with a DVD ROM drive To prevent direct exposure to the laser beam and hazardous radiation exposure do not open the enclosure or use the unit in any uncon ventional way 2 2 Chapter 2 System Safety 2 5 2 6 General Safety Precautions Keep the area around the chassis clean and free of clutter Place the chassis top cover and any system components that have been re moved 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 Remove any jewelry or metal objects from your body which are excellent metal conductors that can create short circuits and harm you if they come into contact with printed circuit boards or areas where power is present After accessing the inside of the system close the system back up and secure it to the r
35. rack rails Slide the chassis rails into the rack rails keeping the pressure even on both Sides you may have to depress the locking tabs when inserting When the server has been pushed completely into the rack you should hear the locking tabs click Optional Insert and tightening the thumb screws that hold the front of the server to the rack 6 6 Chapter 6 Rack Installation Figure 6 3 Installing the Rack Rails SC825M Chassis Manual Notes 6 8 Appendix A Chassis Cables Appendix A SC825M Chassis Cables A 1 Overview A variety of cables are supported for your chassis system In order to obtain the most up to date information on compatible cables compoments and configurations refer to the manufacturer of the motherboard you are using and to our Web site at www supermicro com A 1 SC825M Chassis Manual A 3 Compatible Cables These cables are compatible with the SC825M 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 These cables must be purchased separately Cable Name SAS Cable Quantity 1 Part CBL 0175L Alt Name Big Four Description This cable has one SFF 8484 32 pin connector on one end and 4 SAS connectors 7 pins each at the other This cable connects from the Host motherboard or other controller to the
36. t of the rack to enable you to open the front door completely 25 inches Leave approximately 30 inches of clearance in the back of the rack to allow for sufficient airflow and ease in servicing 6 1 SC825M Chassis Manual This product is for installation only in a Restricted Access Location dedicated equipment rooms service closets and the like 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 n single rack installation stabilizers should be attached to the rack n multiple rack installations the racks should be coupled together Always make sure the rack is stable before extending a component from the rack You should extend only one component at a time extending two or more si multaneously may cause the rack to become unstable General Server Precautions Review the electrical and general safety precautions that came with the com ponents you are adding to your chassis Determine the placement of each component in the rack before you install the rails Install the heaviest server components on the bottom of the rack first and then work up Use a regulating uninterruptible power supply UPS to protect the server from power surges voltage spikes and to keep your system operating in case of a power failure Allow the hot plug hard drives and power
37. t panel A 3 SC825M Chassis Manual A 5 Chassis Screws The accessory box includes 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 M B HARD DRIVE e Pan head Flat head 6 32x 5 mm 6 32x 5 mm 0 197 0 197 DVD ROM CD ROM FLOPPY DRIVE em Pan head Flat head Round head Round head 6 32 x 5 mm 6 32x 5 mm 3x5mm 2 6 x 5 mm 0 197 0 197 0 197 0 197 RAIL Flat head Round head Flat head M4 x 4 mm M4 x 4 mm 0 157 0 157 Maela MMO Washer for M5 M B STANDOFFS 0 8 M B standoff M B CPU standoff Thumb screw 6 32 to 6 32 M5 to 6 32 6 32 x 5 mm 0 197 m A 4 Appendix B Power Supply Specifications Appendix B SC825M Power Supply Specifications SC825M 700W Redundant MFR Part PWS 0065 100 240V Rated AC Voltage 50 60Hz 9 5 4 5 Amp 5V standby 4 Amp 12V 58 Amp B 1 SC825M Chassis Manual Notes B 2 Appendix C Backplane Specifications Appendix C 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 Electric Static Discharge ESD can damage electronic components To prevent dam age to your system it is important to handle it very carefully The following measures
38. the SC825M chassis but can be ordered seperately by visiting the Supermicro Web site at www supermicro com clicking on the Where to Buy link and referencing part number MCP 210 82503 0B 5 21 Chapter 6 Rack Installation Chapter 6 Rack Installation 6 1 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 6 2 Unpacking the System You should inspect the box the chassis was shipped in and note if it was damaged in any way If the chassis itself shows damage you should file a damage claim with the carrier who delivered it Decide on a suitable location for the rack unit that will hold your chassis It should be situated in a clean dust free area that is well ventilated Avoid areas where heat electrical noise and electromagnetic fields are generated You will also need it placed near a grounded power outlet Be sure to read the Rack and Server Pre cautions in the next section 6 3 Preparing for Setup The box your chassis was shipped in should include two sets of rail assemblies two rail mounting brackets and the mounting screws you will need to install the System into the rack Please read this section in its entirety before you begin the installation procedure outlined in the sections that follow Choosing a Setup Location Leave enough clearance in fron
39. ween the power supply the case the mounting fasteners and the serverboard 2 4 Chapter 3 Chassis Components 3 1 Chapter 3 Chassis Components Overview This chapter describes the most common components included with your chassis Some components listed may not be included or compatible with your particular chassis model For more information see the installation instructions detailed later in this manual 3 2 Components Chassis Chassis include one slim DVD ROM or CD ROM one slim comport USB tray and three hard drive bays For the latest shipping lists visit our Web site at http www supermicro com Backplane Each SC825M chassis comes with a 1U backplane Depending on our order you backplane will accept SAS SATA or SCSI For more information regarding compat ible 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 Fans The SC825M chassis accepts four system fans System fans for SC825M chassis are powered from the serverboard These fans are 1U high and are powered by 3 pin connectors 3 1 SC825M Chassis Manual Mounting Rails The SC825M can be placed in a rack for secure storage and use To setup your rack follow the step by step instructions included in this manual Power Supply Each SC825M chassis model includes a high efficiency power supply rated between at 700 Watts In the unlikely eve
40. you of system status See Chapter 3 System Interface for details on the LEDs and the control panel buttons 5 12 Chapter 5 Chassis Setup and Maintenance 5 8 Completing the Installation Once you the air shroud is properly installed you must do the following Completing the Installation 1 Replace the DVD ROM drive unit and connect the DVD ROM drive to the motherboard 2 Replace the hard drive tray The hard drive tray includes a SAS SATA or SCSI backplane Connect the backplane to the motherboard 3 Securely close the chassis cover If the chassis will be installed into a rack continue to the next chapter for rack installation instructions 5 13 SC825M Chassis Manual 5 9 System Fans The 825M chassis includes four fans for cooling and air circulation A dummy fan is included as a place holder System Fans Rubber Fan Feet Dummy Fan Figure 5 13 System Fan and Dummy Fan in Fan Tray Replacing a System Fan 1 If necessary open the chassis while the power is running to determine which fan needs replacing Never run the server for an extended period of time with the chassis open 2 Turn off the power to the system and unplug the system from the outlet 3 Remove the hard drive tray and DVD ROM drive For instructions on doing this see the section of this chapter on Installing the motherboard 4 Disconnect the system fan from the motherboard and lift the fan from the fan tray Chapt
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