Supermicro 812L-600UB
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1. 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 familiar 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 ventilated Avoid areas where heat electrical noise and electromagnetic fields are generated You will also need it placed near at least one grounded power outlet 2 3 Preparing for Setup The SC812L 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 followed to protect yourself from harm and the SC812L from damage Be aware of the locations of the power on off switch on the chassis as well as the room s emergency p2. Cables Screws and Other Accessories AT nn LR e nn eee aie A 1 A 2 Cables Included with SC812L nn A 1 A 3 Compatible Cables A 2 Alternate SAS SATA Cables A 2 Extending Power Cables A 3 Preface Front Panel to the Motherboard sisi A 3 A 4 Chassis SCr WS Es he eut nn AN A palace ead tiated bdo nan A 4 SC812L Chassis Manual Notes Chapter 1 Introduction Chapter 1 Introduction 1 1 Overview Supermicro s SC812L chassis features a unique and highly optimized design The chassis is equipped with high efficiency power supply High performance fans provide ample optimized cooling for FB DIMM memory modules and four hot swap drive bays offer maximum storage capacity 1 2 Shipping List Part Numbers Please visit the following link for the latest shipping lists and part numbers for your particular chassis model http www supermicro com SC812L Chassis Model CPU HDD I O Slots DP Dual core 3 Fixed 1x FF 1xLP Xeon Hard Drives DP Dual core 3 Fixed SC812L 420C TREO Hard Drives ne SC812L 420 DP Dual core 3 Fixed 1x FF 1x LP Xeon Hard Drives DP Dual core 3 Fixed 1x FF 1x LP Xeon Hard Drives DP Dual core 3 Fixed 1x FF Xeon Hard Drives DP Dual core 3 Fixed 2x FF 1x LP Xeon Hard Drives DP Dual core 3 Fixed 2x FF 1x LP Xeon Hard Drives SC812L 410 SC812L 520 SC812L 520C SC812L 520U SC812LS 280U 1 1 SC812L Ch
3. telco racks require a different installation process Outer Rails Rail Brackets Figure 5 4 Installing the Server into a Telco Rack To install the chassis into a Telco rack This chassis requires both the inner and outer rails for Telco rack installation You must reverse the brackets to accommodate two posts instead of four 1 Install the inner rails to the chassis as described in this chapter 2 Attach the short and long brackets to the outer rails as illustrated For the short brackets use one M4 screw placed in the oval screw mount For the long brackets use the two M4 screws placed in the two middle oval screw mounts Tighten the screws loosely 3 Optional Attach the chassis mounts if you will want to lock the chassis into place once the chassis is installed 4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 for the second outer rail 5 9 SC812L Chassis Manual Figure 5 6 Installing the Server into a Telco Rack 5 Place one outer rail in the Telco rack as illustrated 6 Slide the brackets until each snugly fits against the Telco rack post 7 Secure the brackets to the Telco rack with two M5 screws for each bracket 8 Tighten the M4 screws that secure each bracket to the outer rail 9 Repeat steps 5 9 using the second outer rail 10 Line the inner chassis rails A with the front of the outer rails C see Figure 5 3 11 Slide the chassis rails into the rack rails keeping
4. IN NO EVENT WILL SUPERMICRO COMPUTER BE LIABLE FOR DIRECT INDIRECT SPECIAL INCIDENTAL SPECULATIVE OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING FROM THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THIS PRODUCT OR DOCUMENTATION EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES IN PARTICULAR THE VENDOR SHALL NOT HAVE LIABILITY FOR ANY HARDWARE SOFTWARE OR DATA STORED OR USED WITH THE PRODUCT INCLUDING THE COSTS OF REPAIRING REPLACING INTEGRATING INSTALLING OR RECOVERING SUCH HARDWARE SOFTWARE OR DATA Any disputes arising between manufacturer and customer shall be governed by the laws of Santa 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 Manual Revision 1 0 Release Date May 7 2007 Unless you request and receive written permission from SUPER MICRO COMPUTER 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 2007 by SUPER MICRO COMPUTER INC All rights reserved Printed in the United States of America Preface Preface About This Manual This manual is written for professional system integrators and PC technicians It provides info
5. If you need to install blowers continue to the Systems Blower section of this chapter If the chassis will be installed into a rack continue to the next chapter for rack installa tion instructions 4 11 SC812L Chassis Manual 4 9 Power Supply Depending on your chassis model the SC812L Chassis has a 280 410 420 or 520 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 New units can be ordered directly from Supermicro see contact information in the Preface Remove these rear screws Figure 4 10 Chassis Power Supply To change the power supply 1 Power down the server and unplug the power cord 2 Remove power cord from the rear of the chassis and disconnect the power supply for the motherboard and other chassis components 3 In the front the power supply is held to the chassis by two L brackets Re move the two screws that secure the L bracket to the chassis 4 In the rear the power supply is secured by two screws 5 Lift the power supply from the chassis 6 Replace the power supply with a new one Secure all four screws 4 12 Chapter 5 Rack Installation Chapter 5 Rack Installation 5 1 Overview This chapter provides simple instructions for installing this chassis into a rack 5 2 Unpacking the System You should inspect the box the chassis was shipped in and note if it was damaged in
6. 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 from 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 anti static bag Do not let components or PCBs come into contact with your clothing which may retain a charge even if you are wearing a wrist strap Handle a board by its edges only do not touch its components peripheral chips memory modules or contacts 2 3 SC812L Chassis Manual 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 excel lent conductivity between the power supply the case the mounting fasten ers and the serverboard 2 4 Chapter 3 System Interface Chapter 3 System Interface 3 1 Overview There are sever
7. packaging Some motherboard require additional screws for heatsinks general components and or non standard security Optional standoffs are included to these mother boards To use an optional standoff you must place the hexagonal screw through the bottom the chassis and secure the screw with the hexagon nut rounded side up Riser Card SC812L chassis include permanent riser cards that allow the chassis to utilize a variety of add on cards Before installing the motherboard you must remove the riser card To do so simply remove the two screws holding the riser card and lift the riser card from the chassis 4 4 Chapter 4 Chassis Setup and Maintenance To install the motherboard Review the documentation that came with your motherboard Become familiar with component placement requirements precautions and cable connections Open the chassis cover Remove the riser card bracket As required by your motherboard install standoffs in any areas that do not have a permanent standoff To do this A Place a hexagonal standoff screw through the bottom the chassis B Secure the screw with the hexagon nut rounded side up Lay the motherboard on the chassis aligning the permanent and optional standoffs Secure the motherboard to the chassis using the rounded Phillips head screws Secure the CPU s heatsinks and other components to the motherboard as described in the motherboard documentation Connec
8. the air shroud 4 10 To check the server air flow 4 10 Installation Complete ie 4 11 Power Supply 22 24 21 ce ri ees a lin nt 4 12 To change the power supply 4 12 Chapter 5 Rack Installation 5 1 Overview galliano darai 5 1 52 Unpacking the System see 5 1 5 3 Preparing for Setup ai ia de A ee 5 1 Choosing a Setup Location 5 1 Rack Precautions ss iaia 5 2 General Server Precautions es 5 2 Rack Mounting Considerations 5 2 Ambient Operating Temperature 5 2 Reduced Aitlow norne a tetes ri 5 3 Mechanical Loading Sn 5 3 Gircuit Overloading 1 aragonese sage ia liete 5 3 Reliable Ground roende tiiin aid ii 5 3 54 Rack Mounting Instructions 5 4 Identifying the Sections of the Rack Rails 5 4 To remove the fixed chassis rail 5 4 To install the inner rail to the chassis eneren nnen 5 5 To install the outer rails to the rack 5 7 To install the chassis into a rack 5 7 TOGO RACK rire dre a ela dialer 5 8 Appendices Appendix A
9. the cover toward the rear of the chassis 3 Lift the cover off the chassis 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 4 2 Chapter 4 Chassis Setup and Maintenance 44 Installation Step 2 Install Hard Drives Figure 4 2 Remove the Hard Drive To install a hard drive to the chassis 1 Locate the hard drive bracket 2 Remove the screw securing the bracket to the chassis and slide the bracket toward the rear of the chassis 3 Connect a standard hard drive to the bracket and secure the connection with the four screws connected to the bracket NOTE The bracket includes four screws and four rubber feet Always use the rubber feet with installing the hard drive 4 Carefully slide replace the bracket in the chassis and secure the hard drive with the screw that was previously removed Figure 4 3 Install the Hard Drive and Bracket 4 3 SC812L Chassis Manual 4 5 Installation Step 3 Installing the Motherboard Riser Bracket Card Figure 4 4 Riser Card Bracket Permanent and Optional Standoffs Standoffs prevent short circuits by securing space between the motherboard and the chassis surface The SC812L chassis includes permanent standoffs in locations used by most motherboards These standoffs accept the rounded Phillips head screws included in the SC812L accessories
10. 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 5 10 Chapter 5 Rack Installation 12 Optional If you installed the front chassis mount you can insert thumb screws through the chassis ears and chassis mounts The chassis cannot be pulled from the rack unless the thumbscrews are removed 5 11 SC812L Chassis Manual Notes 5 12 Appendices Appendices Appendix A Compatible Cables SC812L Chassis Manual Notes Appendix A Chassis Cables Appendix A Cables Screws and Other Accessories A 1 Overview 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 Included with SC812L CBL 036 re IDE ATA100 66 3 DROPS CABLE gt W LOW PROFILE CONNECTORS 16 pin to 16 pin ribbon cable for control panel CBL 0087 20 6 Regional power cord A 1 SC812L Chassis Manual A 3 Compatible Cables Alternate SAS SATA Cables Some compatible motherboards may 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 sepa
11. 2 5 General Safety Precautions 2 2 2 6 System Safety iena iaia lola 2 3 Chapter 3 System Interface 3 1 OVERVIEW sica tie 3 1 3 2 Control Panel BUON Sienna a ee 3 2 3 3 Control Panel LEDS a a r a a as a aia 3 2 Chapter 4 Chassis Setup and Maintenance 4 1 QVEIVICW asninn sn na a aa a Aa CALORE te 4 1 4 2 Installation Steps sierici iaia enana eieaa ne E EEan E ir 4 1 43 Installation Step 1 Remove the Chassis Cover 4 2 To remove the chassis cover ss 4 2 4 4 Installation Step 2 Install Hard Drives 4 3 To install a hard drive to the chassis 4 3 45 Installation Step 3 Installing the Motherboard 4 4 Permanent and Optional Standoff 4 4 Riser Card unipolari tement tone nat 4 4 To install the motherboard 4 5 Add on Card Expansion Slot Setup 4 6 To install an add on card 4 6 vii SC812L Chassis Manual 4 6 4 7 4 9 Installation Step 4 System Blowers 4 8 System Blower General Information 4 8 Blower Default Position 4 9 Blower Secondary Position ss 4 9 Installation Step 5 Installing the Air Shroud 4 10 To install
12. Bracket Riser Card Figure 4 6 SC812L Riser Card and Bracket 4 Confirm that each add on card you want use has an L bracket and connect each add on card to the riser card embedded in the riser card bracket 5 Re connect the riser card with add on cards to the motherboard 6 Secure each card to the chassis using the card s L bracket and close the add on card shield clip 7 Some SC812L U models may require the add on card be secured to the chassis with screw If so secure the add on card at this time 8 Replace the chassis cover and continue setup according to the add on card instructions 4 7 SC812L Chassis Manual 4 6 Installation Step 4 System Blowers Two heavy duty blowers provide cooling for the chassis These blowers circulate air through the chassis as a means of lowering the chassis internal temperature System Blower 7 l Blower Rack Blower Post Figure 4 17 Un assembled System Blowers System Blower General Information When using the SC812L chassis be aware of the following e The blower rack for the SC812L can be adjusted into two different positions Left and Right e The blower rack for the SC812L U series chassis can be configured in to four positions The only positions needed are the two positio
13. Ds located throughout the system Chapter 5 Chassis Setup and Installation Follow the procedures given in this chapter when installing removing or reconfiguring 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 SC812L Chassis Manual Compatible Backplanes This section 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 vi Preface Table of Contents Preface About This Manual ca siii ela iaia iii Manual Organization is Chapter 1 Introduction 1 1 OVEriew rileva dore a NOT as rarely 1 1 152 Shipping Listes Mat dae tiens 1 1 Part Numbers 2025 5 2 ceaczcenst mien een alates 1 1 1 3 Where to get Replacement Components 1 2 1 4 Contacting SuperMicro 1 3 Chapter 2 System Safety 2 1 OVERVIGW Rens ns ne Re aie rere dee eae ee i 2 1 2 2 Warnings and PrecautionS ie 2 1 2 3 Preparing for Setup 2 1 2 4 Electrical Safety Precautions nn 2 1
14. SUPER 5C812L CHASSIS SERIES in VOC 2 812 SC812L 520U SC812L 280U SC812L 520 SC812L 420 SC812L 520C SC812L 420C SC812L 410 USER S MANUAL 1 0 SC812L 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 SUPERMICRO COMPUTER 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 documenta tion may not in whole or in part be copied photocopied reproduced translated or reduced to any medium or machine without prior written consent
15. al 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 This chapter explains the meanings of all LED indicators and the appropriate response you may need to take OO U U of O Figure 3 2 812 Front Panel 3 1 SC812L Chassis Manual 3 2 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 Power The main power switch is used to apply or remove power from the power supply to the server system T
16. 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 Precautions in the next section 5 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 front 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 This product is for installation only in a Restricted Access Location dedicated equipment rooms service closets and the like Rack Precautions 5 1 SC812L Chassis Manual Warnings and 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 In single rack installation stabilizers shoul
17. ard 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 DVD ROM Laser CAUTION this server may have come equipped with a DVD ROM drive To prevent direct exposure to the laser beam and hazard ous radiation exposure do not open the enclosure or use the unit in any unconventional way 2 5 General Safety Precautions Keep the area around the chassis clean and free of clutter 2 2 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 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 rack unit with the retention screws after ensuring that all connections have been made 2 6 System Safety Electrostatic discharge ESD is generated by two objects with different electrical
18. assis Manual 1 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 Sys tem Integrators Reseller can be found at http www supermicro com Click the Where to Buy link 1 2 Chapter 1 Introduction 1 4 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 SuperMicro 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 SuperMicro Computer B V Het Sterrenbeeld 28 5215 ML s Hertogenbosch The Netherlands 31 0 73 6400390 31 0 73 6416525 sales supermicro nl General Information support supermicro nl Technical Support rma supermicro nl Customer Support SuperMicro Taiwan AF 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 8228 1366 ext 132 or 139 1 3 SC812L Chassis Manual
19. d be attached to the rack In 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 simultaneously may cause the rack to become unstable General Server Precautions Review the electrical and general safety precautions that came with the compo nents 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 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 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 shou
20. e Number of Pins Number of Pins Front Panel Motherboard Cable Part f6pn 16pin CBL 0049 16pin 6 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 connections from the front panel SC812L Chassis Manual A 4 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 M B HARD DRIVE e Pan head Flat head 6 32 x 5 mm 6 32 x 5 mm 0 197 0 197 DVD ROM CD ROM and FLOPPY DRIVE Pan head Flat head Round head Round head 6 32 x 5mm 6 32 x 5mm M3 x 5 mm M2 6 x 5 mm 0 197 0 197 0 197 0 197 RAIL G gt Flat head Round head MA Yani ME M5 nee 472 0 157 0 157 Washer for M5 SS M B standoff M B CPU Thumb screw 1 U M B standoff 6 32 to 6 32 standoff 6 32 x 5 mm 6 32 x 5 mm M5 to 6 32 0 197 0 197 M B STANDOFFS A 4
21. e short brackets to the front of the outer rails with two M4 screws 4 Secure the long brackets to the outer rails using two M4 screws Tighten the screws loosely so the bracket can slide back and forth 5 Position the outer rail and brackets in the rack at the desired level 6 Secure the front of the rail to the rack using two M5 rack screws 7 Slide the rear bracket so that it snugly fits into the rack Secure the rear bracket to the rack using two M5 screws 8 Tighten the screws that secure the rear bracket to the rail 9 Repeat these steps with the other chassis rail 5 6 Chapter 5 Rack Installation Rail Bracket Figure 5 3 Mounting the Chassis 5 SC812L Chassis Manual To install the chassis into a rack 1 Confirm that the chassis includes the inner rails A and that the outer rails B are installed on the rack See Figure 5 3 2 Align the chassis rails A with the front of the rack rails C 3 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 4 Optional Insert and tightening the thumbscrews that hold the front of the server to the rack 5 8 Chapter 5 Rack Installation Telco Two Post Racks Telco racks utilize two posts instead of four Because of this
22. ed when the system is operating 3 3 SC812L Chassis Manual Notes 3 4 Chapter 4 Chassis Setup and Maintenance Chapter 4 Chassis Setup and Maintenance 4 1 Overview This chapter covers the steps required to install components and perform maintenance on the chassis The only tool you will need to install components and perform maintenance is a Phillips screwdriver Print this page to use as a reference while setting up your chassis 4 2 Installation Steps 4 3 Installation Step 1 Remove the Chassis Cover 4 2 44 Installation Step 2 Install Hard Drives 4 3 45 Installation Step 3 Installing the Motherboard 4 4 46 Installation Step 4 System Blowers 4 8 4 7 Installation Step 5 Installing the Air Shroud 4 10 4 8 Installation Complete sie 4 11 Review the warnings and precautions listed in the manual be fore setting up or servicing this chassis These include infor mation in Chapter 2 System Safety and the warning precau tions listed in the setup instructions 4 1 SC812L Chassis Manual 4 3 Installation Step 1 Remove the Chassis Cover Release Tab Figure 4 1 Removing the Chassis Cover To remove the chassis cover 1 Press the release tabs to remove the cover from the locked position Press both tabs at the same time 2 Once the top cover is released from the locked position slide
23. ld be mounted into a rack so that the amount of airflow required 5 2 Chapter 5 Rack Installation 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 the branch circuit i e the use of power strips etc 5 3 SC812L Chassis Manual 5 4 Rack Mounting Instructions This section provides information on installing the SC812L 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 instal lation instructions that came with the rack unit you are using NOTE The rails will fit a rack between 29 and 35 25 deep Identifying the Sections of the Rails The chassis package includes two rail assemblies in the rack mounting ki
24. ns furthest to the right e Blowers can be removed from the blower rack and rotated by 15 degrees e The chassis includes foam barriers that regulate the air stream to the rear of the chassis If you move the system blowers from right to left use the second set of foam barriers located in the accessory box IMPORTANT Do not run the system without the foam barriers installed properly 4 8 Chapter 4 Chassis Setup and Maintenance The Left Blower is turned toward the rear of the chassis Foam Barrier Foam Barrier The Right Blower is angled to the side Figure 4 8 System Blowers in default position Blower Default Position With most compatible SuperMicro motherboards the blowers remain in the default position The default position is the tray in the furthest right position The left blower is directed toward the rear of the chassis The right blower is turned to the left Blower Secondary Position The following only applies to non U brand chassis When using a SuperMicro motherboard with an AMD CPU do the following 1 Disconnect the blowers from the motherboard and remove the foam barrier from the chassis 2 Move the rack one position to the left 3 Remove the right blower and turn it so that it points directly toward the rear of the chassis 4 Confirm that the first blower is also turned towa
25. ower off switch disconnection switch or electri cal outlet If an electrical accident occurs you can then quickly remove power from the system 2 1 SC812L Chassis Manual 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 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 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 The power supply power cord must include a grounding plug and must be plugged into grounded electrical outlets Serverboard Battery CAUTION There is a danger of explosion if the onbo
26. rately 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 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 209 CBL 059 7 9 20 CM Brin cBL 0062 1 9 20 CM 4 cBL 0060 7 9 20 CM Front Panel to the Motherboard The SC812L 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 Cabl
27. rd the rear of the chassis 5 Replace the foam barrier using the foam from the accessory box This foam is especially measured for the secondary blower position 4 9 SC812L Chassis Manual 4 7 Installation Step 5 Installing the Air Shroud Figure 4 9 Air Shroud for SC812L Chassis Air shrouds concentrate airflow to maximize blower efficiency The SC812L ac cessory package includes the air shroud used by most motherboards Alternate air shrouds are available for purchase Check the motherboard documentation for more information To install the air shroud Place the air shroud in the chassis The air shroud fits behind the two blowers closest to the power supply To check the server air flow 1 Make sure there are no objects to obstruct airflow in and out of the server In addition if you are using a front bezel make sure the bezel s filter is replaced periodically 2 Do not operate the server without drives or drive trays in the drive bays Use only recommended server parts 3 Make sure no wires or foreign objects obstruct air flow through the chassis Pull all excess cabling out of the airflow path or use shorter cables The control panel LEDs inform you of system status See Chapter 3 System Interface for details on the LEDs and the control panel buttons 4 10 Chapter 4 Chassis Setup and Maintenance 4 8 Installation Complete In most cases the chassis power supply and blowers are pre installed
28. rmation for the installation and use of the SC812L chassis Installation and maintenance should be performed by experienced technicians only Supermicro s SC812L 1U chassis features a unique and highly optimized design for dual core Xeon platforms The chassis is equipped with a high efficiency power supply for superb power savings High performance cooling blowers provide ample optimized cooling This document lists compatible parts available when this document was published Always refer to the our Web site for updates on supported parts and configura tions SC812L Chassis Manual Notes Preface 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 SC812L 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 LE
29. t Each assembly consists of two sections an inner fixed chassis rail that secures directly to the server chassis and an outer rack rail that secures directly to the rack itself Rail Brackets The chassis package includes four rail brackets and two chassis mounts The rail brackets have long ovals used to adjust the length of the rails when mounting The chassis mounts both short have one square hole 5 4 Chapter 5 Rack Installation Figure 5 1 Inner and Outer Rails To separate the inner and outer rails 1 Pull the inner rail A from the outer rail B as far as possible 2 Depress the locking tab C to pull the inner rail completely out 3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 for the other rail Inner Chassis Rail Figure 5 2 Rail Installation To install the inner rail to the chassis 1 Align the chassis rail with the side of the chassis 2 Secure the rail to the chassis using six M5 flat head screws 3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 for the other chassis 5 5 SC812L Chassis Manual Outer Rails Figure 5 3 Rack Brackets To install the outer rails to the rack 1 Confirm that the inner rails have been separated from the outer rails 2 Locate the rail brackets in the accessories box The chassis package includes four rail brackets and two chassis mounts The rail brackets have long ovals used to adjust the position of the rails when mounting The chassis mounts both short have one square hole 3 Secure th
30. t the cables between the motherboard backplane chassis front panel and power supply as needed Also the blowers may be temporarily removed to allow access to the backplane ports Replace the riser card bracket If you are installing an add on card skip for ward in this manual for add on card installation instructions 4 5 SC812L Chassis Manual Add on Card Expansion Slot Setup SC812L chassis includes I O slots for add on cards and expansion cards The number of cards you can use depends on your chassis model SC812L chassis includes one full length full height and one low profile add on card slot SC812L models C models include one full length full height slot SC812L models include two full height full length add on card slots and one low profile slot Full Length Full Height Add on Card Slot Riser Card Bracket Low Profile Add on Card Slot Add on Card Shield Figure 4 5 SC812L Add on Card To install an add on card 1 Disconnect the power supply lay the chassis on a flat surface and open the chassis cover 2 In the rear of the chassis pull open the add on card clip and remove the add on card shield 3 If you have not already done so remove the Riser Card Bracket To do so simple remove the screws and life the Riser Card Bracket straight up De pending on your chassis model you must remove two or three screws 4 6 Chapter 4 Chassis Setup and Maintenance Riser Card
31. urning off system power with this but ton removes the main power but keeps standby power supplied to the system Therefore you must unplug system before servicing 3 3 Control Panel LEDs The control panel located on the front of the SC812L 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 sh e 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 tem perature being too warm Check the routing of the cables and make sure all fans are present and operating normally You should also check to make sure that the chassis covers are installed Finally verify that the heatsinks are installed properly This LED will remain flashing or on as long as the overheat condition exists 3 2 Chapter 3 System Interface d NIC2 Indicates network activity GLAN2 when flashing d J NIC1 Indicates network activity on GLAN1 when flashing O J HDD Indicates IDE channel activity SAS SATA drive SCSI drive and or DVD ROM drive activity when flashing N 11 Power Indicates power is being supplied to the system s power supply units This LED should normally be illuminat
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