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1. Figure D 2 Jumpers Explanation of Jumpers eH Connector To modify the operation of the backplane deis EIE jumpers can be used to choose between optional settings Jumpers create shorts between two pins to change the function Jumper of the connector Pin 1 is identified with a square solder pad on the printed circuit m Note On two pin jumpers Closed means the jumper is on and Open means the jumper is off the pins General Jumper Settings Jumper Jumper Settings Note JP35 Open Default 9072 Chip Reset 1 Closed Reset JP50 Open Default 9072 Chip Reset 2 Closed Reset D 7 SC836 Chassis Manual Fan Jumper Settings The SAS 836TQ backplane can use up to four fans To utilize each fan you must configure both jumpers as instructed below Fan Jumper Settings Jumper Jumper Settings Note Closed With Fan default Fan 1 Enable Disable JP61 2 Open No Fan JP54 Fan 1 Connector Closed With Fan default Fan 2 Enable Disable JP62 Open No Fan JP56 Fan 2 Connector Closed With Fan default Fan 3 Enable Disable JP63 Open No Fan JP58 Fan 3 Connector Closed With Fan default Fan 4 Enable Disable JP64 Open No Fan JP60 Fan 4 Connector JP97 1 2 With Fan default Fan 1 Selection for MG907X 2 3 No Fan Monitor JP98 1 2 With Fan default Fan 2 Selection for MG907X 2 3 No Fan Monitor JP99 1 2 With Fan def
2. To HBA or Higher To HBA or Higher Backplane Backplane Port B Port A Secondary Ports Primary Ports Expander 2 Expander 1 fme umm sop n J2p Jio gem a From Lower From Lower ___ Backplanein Backplane in Cascaded System Cascaded System 6 2 Chapter 6 Advanced Setup 6 3 Failover Failover is the ability to automatically switch to a redundant path when a primary path fails or becomes unavailable Failover is automatic and requires no action on the part of the administrator The SAS 836EL2 backplane has two expanders which allow effective failover and recovery This feature is not supported by the SAS 836EL1 backplane SAS HBA Single Host Bus Adapter In a single host bus configuration the backplane connects to one Host Bus Adapter HBA me 9 H Iz PortB JO PortA JO Expander 2 Expander 1 Single Host Bus Adapter Failover SAS HBA If the eExpander or data path in Port A fails the system will automatically fail e ES over to Port B H PA ER Port B Port A Expander 2 Expander 1 6 3 SC836 Chassis Manual Dual Host Bus Adapter SAS HBA In a dual host bus configuration the SAS HBA backplane connects to two HBAs Lj Og fs 8 E Port B ET Port A A Expander 2 Expander 1 Dual Host Bus A
3. Port B Expander Port A Expander l p F Port B Expander l Figure C 24 Simple Cascaded Configuration C 22 Appendix C SAS 836EL Backplane Specifications Server System with Single SAS HBA The expanders allow horizontal branching This configuration also applies to dual ports 6 Port A Expander 1 BE SF LI Cable 0167L pee e f7s internal cable L 4 Single Port Cable Assembly d GB i Tm i 5 j6 8 Port A Expander 1 Port A Expander 1 Port A Expander Figure C 25 Cascaded Configuration with Horizontal Branching C 23 SC836 Chassis Manual Dual SAS HBA and Cascaded Configuration B Port A Ex 1 Dual Port Cable Assembly Cable 0168L Internal cable Cable 0166L External cables ZU Port A Expander Port B Expander 2 Port A Expander l l l l l l l 4 1 l l l l l l l le dJ leenen L Ww Figure C 26 Dual SAS HBA with Cascaded Configuration C 24 Appendix C SAS 836EL Backplane Specifications Dual SAS HBA with Cascaded Configuration
4. I O Port Panel Expansion Card Slots Figure 5 4 SC836 Chassis Rear Expansion Card Slots and I O Ports Installing an I O Port Panel Installing the I O Panel 1 Remove the chassis cover 2 Locate the I O port panel 3 Depending on your motherboard you must remove the existing port shield and replace with the new one or use the existing the shield to slide the ports through 4 Connect the port panel to the motherboard following the motherboard docu mentation Parallel Port PS 2 Ports z USB Ports VGA or Serial LAN Video Port COM Ports Port Figure 5 5 SC836 Chassis Port Panel 5 7 SC836 Chassis Manual Installing an Expansion Card Installing Expansion Cards 1 Remove the chassis cover Locate the motherboard port aligned with the card slot you want to install Each slot is secured by one screw located on the top inside the chassis Remove this screw Remove the add on expansion slot cover Gently slide the expansion card into the correct motherboard slot If the expansion card requires a riser card install it at this time If necessary slide the card into the PCI card guide and lock Never force a component into a motherboard or the chassis Secure the expansion card with the screw from the I O panel Chapter 5 Chassis Setup and Maintenance 5 6 Installing the Air Shroud Rear Fan and Checking Air Flow Figure 5 6 Place the Air
5. 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 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 between the power supply the case the mounting fasteners and the serverboard 2 4 Chapter 3 Chassis Components Chapter 3 Chassis Components 3 1 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 and Chassis Bays Chassis may include one optional slim CD ROM or DVD ROM one front port panel and 16 hard drive bays Hard drives must be purchased separately For the latest shipping lists visit our Web site at http Awww supermicro com Backplane
6. 2 12V Since the system will use the power card 3 Tachometer instead of a motherboard two fans provide sufficient cooling for the server 2 Main Power Connector The 12 pin connector provides power to the card to be distributed to the chassis compo nents 3 Power Fault Connector MCU Power On Power Fault Gonnecior Switch MCU Power On Switch 7 Pin Definition In normal operating mode power is governed P a 1 Power Fault 1 by the MCU Micro Controller Unit As a ser r 2 Power Fault 2 curity measure the switch must be depressed 3 Power Fault 3 for at least four seconds to power down the 4 Reserved system In the case of an unexpeceted loss of power the MCU will return the system to the power state it was in at the time when power was lost 4 LED and Switch Connector LED and Switch Connector The LED Header and Switch Connector 5 Pin Definition Pin Definition designated JF1 is cabled directly to the front r 1 Power 2 Ground panel This allows the front panel to display 3 Reset 4 Ground system status 5 Vcc 6 Power Fail LED 7 Vec 8 OH Fan Fail LED 9 Vec 10 NIC2 11 Vcc 12 NIC1 13 Vec 14 HDD LED 15 Vec 16 Power LED dit x Key 18 x Key 19 NMI 20 Ground Appendix F Power Control Card Specifications F 6 Front Jumper Locations and Pin Definitions ms Ly A JP22 JP23 g JP24 o o o o o o o
7. Chapter 1 Introduction 1 1 Overview Supermicro s SC836 storage chassis supports up to sixteen hot swappable 3 5 SAS SATA hard drive bays the industry s highest storage density for a 3U system The SC836 includse 100 cooling redundancy and high efficiency 1 1 redundant 710W 800W or 1200W 93 Gold Level power supplies with PM BUS functionality for enhanced power management The SC836 is optimized for the next generation dual processor Intel Xeon 5500 series and AMD Opteron platforms Direct attached HDD backplane TQ version multilane backplane A version and ex panders backplane E1 E2 versions are available for application specific solution optimization Heavy duty palletized packaging is available to ensure secure system reliability during shipping and tool less roller rail designs for easy installation and maintenance are standard with each system SC836 Chassis Series Model CPU HDD I O Slots Power Supply 1200W SC836A R1200B DP UP 16x SAS SATA 7x FF Redundant Gold Level SC836TQ R800V 16x SAS SATA R800W SC836TQ R800B DP UP ORE Redundant SC836TQ R710B DP UP 16x SAS SATA 7x FF TION DE Redundant SC836S2 R800V 16x U320 SCSI 800W SC836S2 R800B DP UP Dual Channel ert Redundant 16x SAS SATA SC836E1 R800V Bays 1x R800W SC836E1 R800B DP UP 28 Port SAS hae Redundant Expander 16x SAS SATA SC836E2 R800V Bays 2x 800W SC836E2 R800B DPIUP 58 Port SAS cary Redun
8. State Specification On Failure in Fan 1 On Failure in Fan 2 On Failure in Fan 3 On Failure in Fan 4 On Overheat fan failure drive failure in Chan nel 1 Overheat fan failure drive failure in Chan On nel 2 Off Backplane power failure Light is on dur ing normal operation Off Backplane power failure Light is on dur ing normal operation D 10 Appendix D SAS 836TQ Backplane Specifications D 8 Rear Connectors and LED Indicators 2s D24y iB D87 amp D29 PSAs TI Sas die Das b amm bas 1 J19 Rear SAS SATA Connectors Rear SAS Drive Rear SAS Drive Connector Number Connector Number SAS 0 SAS SATA HHD 0 SAS 8 SAS SATA HHD 8 SAS 1 SAS SATA HHD 1 SAS 9 SAS SATA HHD 9 SAS 2 SAS SATA HHD 22 SAS 10 SAS SATA HHD 10 SAS 3 SAS SATA HHD 3 SAS 11 SAS SATA HHD 11 SAS 4 SAS SATA HHD 4 SAS 12 SAS SATA HHD 12 SAS 5 SAS SATA HHD 5 SAS 13 SAS SATA HHD 13 SAS 6 SAS SATA HHD 6 SAS 14 SAS SATA HHD 14 SAS 7 SAS SATA HHD 7 SAS 15 SAS SATA HHD 15 Rear LED Indicators Rear LED Hard Drive Activity Failure LED SAS 0 D12 D5 SAS 1 D13 D6 SAS 2 D14 D7 SAS 3 D15 D8 SAS 4 D18 D19 SAS 5 D21 D20 SAS 6 D22 D23 SAS 7 D24 D29 SAS 8 D25 D30 SAS 9 D26 D31 SAS 10 D27 D32 SAS 11 D28 D33 SAS 12 D40 D37 SAS 13 D41 D38 SAS 14 D42 D39 SAS 15 D87 D88 SC836 Chassis Manual Notes D 12
9. A fan may be connected to Fan1 however 3 Tachometer connector Fan1 is not fully supported by the backplane Any fan connected to Fan1 will not be monitored See the table on the right for pin definitions 9 14 SAS Ports This backplane supports SAS drives only Note that the Primary and Secondary sets of SAS ports are in different order From right to left the ports are Primary 0 1 2 and Second ary 1 0 2 C 5 SC836 Chassis Manual C 6 Front Jumper Locations and Pin Definitions 558p 555 Re mm UU EL atit m Ros O SURS ama C j Explanation of Jumpers To modify the operation of the backplane jumpers can be used to choose between optional settings Jumpers create shorts between two pins to change the function of the connector Pin 1 is identified with a square solder pad on the printed circuit board Note On two pin jumpers Closed means the jumper is on and Open means the jumper is off the pins Modes PRI_Mode5 piers iss i A Fan Alert Enable EC PRI_Mode4 Remote Fan Fail Figure C 3 Backplane Jumper Settings Pins Jumper General Jumper Settings Jumper Jumper Settings Note PRI_MODE4 4 2 Factory setting
10. 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 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 Most SC836 models have two buttons on the chassis a control panel a reset button and an on off switch This chapter explains the meanings of all LED indicators and the appropriate response you may need to take 668606 OO S A o o AIAADS a iat 19050000 Figure 4 1 SC836 Front Panel 4 1 SC836 Chassis Manual 4 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 Turning off system power with this button removes the main power but keeps standby power supplied to the system Therefore you must unplug system before servicing 4 3 Control Panel LEDs The control panel located on the front of the SC836 chassis has 6 LEDs These LEDs provide you with critical information related to different parts of the system This section explai
11. Appendix E SAS 836A Backplane Specifications Appendix E SAS 836A Backplane Specifications To avoid personal injury and property damage carefully follow all the safety steps listed 1 1 below when accessing your system or handling the components ESD Safety Guidelines Electrostatic Discharge ESD can damage electronic components To prevent damage to your system it is important to handle the backplane very carefully The following measures 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 backplane 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 this backplane Disconnect the power cable before installing or removing any cables from the backplane Make sure that the backplane is installed properly and securely on the mother board to prevent damage to the system due to power shortage E 1 SC836 Chassis Manual 1 3 An Important Note to Users Allimages and layouts shown in this user s guide are based upon the l
12. Each SC836 chassis comes with a 3U backplane Depending upon your order your backplane will accept SAS SATA drives SAS only or SCSI drives For more information regarding compatible backplanes view the appendices found at the end of this manual In addition visit our Web site for the latest information http www supermicro com Fans The SC836 chassis accepts five system fans System fans for SC836 chassis are powered from the serverboard These fans are 3U compatible and are powered by 3 pin connectors Mounting Rails The SC836 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 3 1 SC836 Chassis Manual Power Supply Each SC836 chassis model includes redundant high efficiency hot swappable power supply rated at 710 800 or 1200 Watts In the unlikely event power supply fails in one power supply you can remove and replace the faulty power supply without powering down the system 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
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14. H Do not change PRI MODE5 2 8 Factory setting a Do not change SEC MODEA 1 2 Factory setting E Do not change SEC MODE5 2 3 Factory setting E Do not change C 6 Appendix C SAS 836EL Backplane Specifications General Jumper Settings Jumper Jumper Settings Description BUZZER_ENB1 FAN_ALERT_ENI Open Disable Closed Enable Open Disable Closed Enable Buzzer enable Enable fan alert Socket Settings Socket Socket Setting Description REMOTE FAN FAIL SOCKET Connected Front panel fan fail indicator Optional The buzzer sound indicates that a condition requiring immediate attention has occurred The buzzer alarm is triggered by the following conditions 1 Hard drive failure 2 Fan failure 3 System temperature over 45 Celsius C 7 SC836 Chassis Manual Front LED Indicators FOES m FE ien Pen os j Overheat Fan Fail LEDs Fan Failure Power Failure LED LEDs Figure C 4 Backplane LED Indicators Backplane LEDs LED State Specification OVERHEATFAIL1 On Overheat or drive failure FANFAIL1 On Failure in system fans 5V Off Backplane power failure Light is on during normal operation 12V Off Back
15. Hard Drive Carrier Use a hard stable surface when installing the hard drive Figure 5 3 Installing a SAS or SATA Drive to Hard Drive Carrier 2 Place the hard drive carrier on a flat stable surface such as a desk table or work bench 3 Slide the hard drive into the carruer with the printed circuit board side facing down 4 Carefully align the mounting holes in the hard drive and the carrier Make sure the bottom of the hard drive and bottom of the hard drive carrier are flush 5 Secure the hard drive using all six 6 screws 6 Replace the drive tray into the chassis Make sure to close the drive carrier using the drive carrier handle Warning Enterprise level hard disk drives are recommended for use in Supermicro chassis and servers For information on rec ommended HDDs visit the Supermicro Web site at http www supermicro com products nfo files storage SAS 1 CompList 110909 pdf 5 4 Chapter 5 Chassis Setup and Maintenance 5 5 Installing the Motherboard Permanent and Optional Standoffs Standoffs prevent short circuits by securing space between the motherboard and the chassis surface The SC836 chassis includes permanent standoffs in locations used by most motherboards These standoffs accept the rounded Phillips head screws included in the SC836 accessories packaging Some motherboard require additional screws for heatsinks general components and or non standard security Optional standoffs are in
16. motherboard For more information see the manual for your backplane in the appendix 5 15 SC836 Chassis Manual Notes 5 16 Chapter 6 Advanced Setup Chapter 6 Advanced Setup 6 1 Overview This chapter covers the steps required to take advantage of the dual port failover and cascading features available with the SAS 836EL series backplanes If you are not using a SAS 836EL series backplane or you do not want to take advantage of the advanced features you may skip this chapter Specific examples and cascading instructions can be found in the backplane ap pendices of this manual 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 6 1 SC836 Chassis Manual 6 2 Dual Port and Expanders Single Ports SAS 836EL1 backplanes have a single port expander that access all sixteen drives and supports cascading Dual Ports SAS 836EL2 backplanes have dual port expanders that access all 16 drives These dual port expanders supports cascading failover and recovery Note Both 836EL series backplanes support SAS drives only To HBA or higher SAS 836E2 Single Port Backplane backplane Port A Primary Ports TE mnm J2p 4 Ji m From Lower Backplane in Cascaded System LN NN SAS 836E2 Dual Port Backplane
17. HDD 8 SAS 1 SAS SATA HDD 1 SAS 9 SAS SATA HDD 9 SAS 2 SAS SATA HDD 22 SAS 10 SAS SATA HDD 10 SAS 3 SAS SATA HDD 3 SAS 11 SAS SATA HDD 11 SAS 4 SAS SATA HDD 4 SAS 12 SAS SATA HDD 12 SAS 5 SAS SATA HDD 5 SAS 13 SAS SATA HDD 13 SAS 6 SAS SATA HDD 26 SAS 14 SAS SATA HDD 14 SAS 7 SAS SATA HDD 7 SAS 15 SAS SATA HDD 15 Rear LED Indicators Rear LED Hard Drive Activity Failure LED SAS 0 D12 D5 SAS 1 D13 D6 SAS 2 D14 D7 SAS 3 D15 D8 SAS 4 D18 D19 SAS 5 D21 D20 SAS 6 D22 D23 SAS 7 D24 D29 SAS 8 D25 D30 SAS 9 D26 D31 SAS 10 D27 D32 SAS 11 D28 D33 SAS 12 D40 D37 SAS 13 D41 D38 SAS 14 D42 D39 SAS 15 D87 D88 E 9 SC836 Chassis Manual Notes E 10 Appendix F Power Control Card Specifications Appendix F PCC JBPWR2 and CSE PTJBOD CB1 Power Control Card Specifications To avoid personal injury and property damage carefully follow all the safety steps listed below when accessing your system or handling the components F 1 ESD Safety Guidelines Electrostatic Discharge ESD can damage electronic components To prevent dam age to your system it is important to handle it very carefully The following measures 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 e Ha
18. Shroud Air shrouds concentrate airflow to maximize fan efficiency The SC836 chassis air shroud does not require screws to set up Installing the Air Shroud Air Shroud Installation 1 Remove the chassis cover If necessary remove the rear fans 2 Place the air shroud in the chassis as illustrated The shroud aligns with the fan holders and covers two of the front fans with two of the rear fans Make sure the air shroud aligns completely with the chassis 5 9 SC836 Chassis Manual Installing Rear System Fans The SC836 chassis includes three front fans and two rear fans The front fans are pre installed The rear fans must be installed after motherboard and air shroud setup Figure 5 7 Install the Rear Fan Installing Rear Fans 1 Confirm that the air shroud is correctly placed 2 Slide the rear fan into the slot as illustrated The fan release tab should be on the side closest to the power supply 3 Make sure that the fan is secure in the fan housing and the housing is cor rectly connected to the power supply Chapter 5 Chassis Setup and Maintenance Checking the Server s Air Flow Checking the Air Flow 1 Make sure there are no objects to obstruct airflow in and out of the server If necessary route the cables through the cable rack 2 Do not operate the server without drives or drive trays in the drive bays 3 Use only recommended server parts 4 Make sure no wires or foreign objects obs
19. 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 SC836 Chassis SAS SATA SC836TQ 800 Part Type Length Description CBL 0087 Ribbon 20 16 pin to 16 pin ribbon cable for Round control panel CBL 0179L Cable 70mm SATA cable Cable 6 Regional power cord CBL 0180L 01 SATA waHeus SStfor 4 SATA cables length varied to minimize airflow interference CBL 0139L Wire 45cm IDE 80 wire cable for DVD ROM SC836S 800 Part Type Length Description CBL 033L U320 Cable 9j 9 2 drop U320 SCSI cable CBL 0063L Cable 20 20 SCSI cable CBL 0139L Wire 45cm IDE 80 wire cable for DVD ROM CBL 0160L Cord Power cord A 1 SC836 Chassis Manual SC836E 800 Part Type Length Description CBL 0087 Ribbon 20 16 pin to 16 pin ribbon cable for Round control panel CBL 0179L Cable 70mm SATA cable Cable 6 Regional power cord CBL 0139L Wire 45cm IDE 80 wire cable for DVD ROM SC836A 1200 Part Type Length Description CBL 0087 Ribbon 20 16 pin to 16 pin ribbon cable for Round control panel A 2 Appendix A Chassis Cables A 4 Compatible Cables This section lists cables included with the SC836 chassis packages Alternate SAS Cables Some compatible mot
20. circuit board Setting Note On two pin jumpers Closed means the jumper is on and Open means the jumper is off the pins Jumper _ General Jumper Settings Jumper Jumper Settings Note Open Default MG9072 chip reset 1 JP35 a Closed Reset Open Default MG9072 chip reset 2 JP50 Closed Reset E 6 Appendix E SAS 836A Backplane Specifications Fan Jumper Settings The SAS 836A backplane can use up to four fans To utilize each fan both jumpers must be configured as instructed below Fan Jumper Settings Jumper Jumper Settings Note Closed With fan default Fan 1 enable disable JP61 Open No fan JP54 Fan 1 connector Closed With fan default Fan 2 enable disable JP62 E Open No fan JP56 Fan 2 connector Closed With fan default Fan 3 enable disable JP63 Open No fan JP58 Fan 3 connector Closed With fan default Fan 4 enable disable JP64 j Open No fan JP60 Fan 4 connector JP97 1 2 With fan default Fan 1 selection for MG907X 2 3 No fan Monitor JP99 1 2 With fan default Fan 2 selection for MG907X 2 3 No fan Monitor 1 2 With fan default Fan 3 selection for MG907X JP100 2 3 No fan Monitor JP100 1 2 With fan default Fan 4 selection for MG907X 2 3 No fan Monitor PC and SGPIO Modes and Jumper Settings This backplane can utilize C or SGPIO SGPIO is the default mode and can be used wi
21. 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 7 3 SC836 Chassis Manual 7 6 Rack Mounting Instructions This section provides information on installing the chassis into a rack unit with the rails provided There are a variety of rack units on the market which may mean that the assembly procedure will differ slightly from the instructions provided You should also refer to the installation instructions that came with the rack unit you are using NOTE This rail will fit a rack between 26 5 and 36 4 deep Identifying the Sections of the Rack Rails The chassis package includes two rail assemblies in the rack mounting kit Each assembly consists of three sections An inner chassis rail which secures directly to the chassis an outer rail that secures to the rack and a middle rail which extends from the outer rail These assembli
22. plug into the wall Figure 5 9 Removing the Power Distributor 5 14 Chapter 5 Chassis Setup and Maintenance Replacing the Front Panel SC836 chassis models include a slim DVD ROM optional floppy drive and front port panel Use the instructions in this section in the unlikely event that you must replace any of these components The front panel goes into the center slot f e UUUUUC RIAADT Ve pBaaanaa O00000 DOQQQ0Q00000000 CEEEEEEEREEEEES 3 n 3 E mammam eT jum l ed D EY 2 C a T 2 EY e Figure 5 10 Installing the DVD ROM Optional Floppy Drive and Front Panel Replacing or Installing the Front Port Panel Installing the Front Panel 1 Power down and unplug the system Remove the chassis cover If you are not installing a new front port panel Remove the mini bezel grate from the drive bay The mini bezel is the small grating that covers the drive bay Remove this by simply pulling it out of the bay If you are installing a new front port panel Remove the old front port panel by depressing the release tab then pulling the front port panel out of the chassis Insert the new unit in the slot until the tab locks into place Connect the data and power cables to the backplane and if necessary
23. when not in use General Safety Guidelines Always disconnect power cables before installing or removing any components from the computer including this backplane Disconnect the power cable before installing or removing any cables from this backplane Make sure that the this backplane is securely and properly installed on the motherboard to prevent damage to the system due to power shortage D 1 SC836 Chassis Manual D 3 An Important Note to Users Allimages 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 D 4 Introduction to the SAS 836TQ Backplane The SAS 836TQ backplane has been designed to utilize the most up to date technology available providing your system with reliable high quality perfor mance This manual reflects SAS 836TQ Revision 3 2 the most current release avail able at the time of publication Always refer to the Supermicro Web site at www supermicro com for the latest updates compatible parts and supported configurations D 2 Appendix D SAS 836TQ Backplane Specifications D 5 Front Connectors and Jumpers Figure D 1 Front Components Front Connectors 1 ACT_IN 0 15 JP26 and JP47 2 DVD ROM Drive Power JP105 1
24. 5 SAS Port 0 J5 and JP106 16 SAS Port 1 J6 3 Chip MG9072 17 SAS Port 2 J7 4 Fan Connectors JP54 JP56 18 SAS Port 3 J8 JP58 and JP60 19 SAS Port 4 J10 5 IPC Connector 1 JP37 20 SAS Port 5 J12 6 IC Connector 2 JP95 21 SAS Port 6 J14 7 PC Connector 3 JP52 22 SAS Port 7 J16 8 IC Connector 4 JP96 23 SAS Port 8 J22 9 Power Connectors 4 pin JP10 24 SAS Port 9 J23 JP13 JP46 and JP48 25 SAS Port 10 J24 10 SideBand Connector 1 JP66 26 SAS Port 11 J25 11 SideBand Connector 2 JP68 27 SAS Port 12 J26 12 SideBand Connector 3 JP75 28 SAS Port 13 J29 13 SideBand Connector 4 JP77 29 SAS Port 14 J30 14 Upgrade Connectors JP69 and 30 SAS Port 15 J32 JP78 SAS Ports Ks eae ng j a Figure D 2 SAS Ports D 3 SC836 Chassis Manual D 6 Front Connector and Pin Definitions 1 Activity LED Header SAS Activity LED Header Pin Definitions The activity LED headers designated JP26 and JP47 are used to indicate the activity status of each SAS drive These activity LED Pin Definition Pin Definition il ACT INZO 6 ACT IN 4 headers are used by the host controller for ACTING T otis the SATA drives that previously had no activ 3 ACUINGZ 2 ACTINKG ity status output If using a SAS drive and 3 DTI AINE for most SATA drives these ac
25. AR SUPERMICRO 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 Super Micro s total liability for all claims will not exceed the price paid for the hardware product California Best Management Practices Regulations for Perchlorate 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 2 0c Release Date February 4 2010 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 2010 by Super Micro Comp
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27. JP37 JP52 Pin Definitions JP95 and JP96 are for enclosure manage Pin Definition ment of the 1C mode connection See the 1 Data table on the right for pin definitions 2 Ground 3 Clock 4 No Connection 9 Backplane Main Power Connectors Backplane Main Power The 4 pin connectors designated JP10 4 Pin Connector JP13 JP46 and JP48 provide power to the Pin Definition backplane See the table on the right for pin 1 12V definitions All four of these connectors must 2and3 Ground be used at the same time 4 5V 10 Upgrade Connectors The upgrade connectors are designated JP69 for U19 and JP78 for U40 Upgrade connec tors are for manufacturing use only E 5 SC836 Chassis Manual 2 3 Front Jumper Locations and Pin Definitions CY aeg m KB i A ai i lap H E JP100 amp E a JP99 D a E ot i i JP63 cia racc D ca D m Figure 2 2 Front Jumpers Explanation of Jumpers Connector To modify the operation of the backplane Tue EE jumpers can be used to choose between optional settings Jumpers create shorts between two pins to change the function of the connector Pin 1 is identified with a square solder pad on the printed
28. NDS 5 9 Installing Rear System Faris ipee Ec dpt trud e pce 5 10 Checking the Server s Air FIOW c ccccceeseeeeeeeeeceeeeeteeeeeeeeeeaeeeeseeneeeeteeaes 5 11 Chassis Mainteriatice 5 rre hero o cie rae coriis 5 12 Replacing a System Fans retenti tue nie det Rene Eia 5 12 Replacing the Power Supply iet teet ge a 5 13 Replacing the Power Distributor essessssseeeeeeerennnen 5 14 Replacing the Front Patiel 5 nire trice bre er rires 5 15 Replacing or Installing the Front Port Panel sssssseese 5 15 Chapter 6 Advanced Setup I M 6 1 Dual Prt and Expande Sreda tori pr perta AATE 6 2 iile ador C 6 2 Wal dor eM 6 2 gl m 6 3 Single Host Bus Adapter sssssssssssssssesseeeeeeen nennen tenes 6 3 Single Host Bus Adapter Failover ennemis 6 3 Dual Host Bus Adapler c tetto teen eee ta cepa ue Mess 6 4 Dual Host Bus Adapter Failover cene dicet cederet edges 6 4 Cascading Backplane S asesmen rero Pap eS oepet ra HEX Est pa a eu Paese n 6 4 Power Control Gard rrt etn dr reo ra e aoro ae kg o caa n 6 4 Chapter 7 Rack Installation OVERVIEW cts cbia rcr uiia aa co hts e medic iens tren idein 7 1 Unpacking thie SyStel ooo en ete Dp pee te eles 7 1 Preparing Io EST IU o 7 1 7 3 vii SC836 Chassis Ma
29. UPER SC836 Chassis Series 88 J88 188 H SC836A R1200B SC836E1 R800V SC836E2 R800V SC836S2 R800V SC836TQ R800B SC836E1 R800B SC836E2 R800B SC836S2 R800B SC836TQ R710B SC836TQ R800V User s Manual 2 0c SC836 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 DAMAGES ARISING FROM THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THIS PRODUCT OR DOCUMENTATION EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES IN PARTICUL
30. ailover Dual Host Bus Adapter In a dual host bus configuration the SAS HBA backplane connects to two Host Bus Adapters HBA PIN B8 Bm EP Port B Port A Expander 2 Expander 1 Figure C 10 Dual HBA Dual Host Bus Adapter SAS HBA Failover SAS HBA If the expander or data path in Port A fails the system automatically switches e S to Port B This maintains a full connec x EB B 5 tion to all drives Port B Port A Expander 2 Expander 1 Figure C 11 Dual HBA Failover C 12 Appendix C SAS 836EL Backplane Specifications C 10 Cables and Chassis Power Card Chassis Power Card In a cascaded configuration the first chassis includes a motherboard and at least one Host Bus Adapter HBA Other servers in this enclosed system include a power card This section describes the supported power card for the SAS 836 series backplane For more information see the PCC JBPWR2 power card manual This manual a can be found at the http www supermicro com or as an appendix in the SAS 836EL chassis manual o o o o o o o o o o o o SUPERG JBPWIO ue Figure C 12 Chassis Power Card Sold Separately Power Card Part Number Part Type Where Used Allows the chassis to be in a CSE PTJBOD CB1 Power Card JBOD Just a Bunch of Drives system SC836 Chassis Manual Connecting an Intern
31. ails on this chassis model including the fans bays airflow shields and other components Chapter 4 System Interface This chapter provides 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 Refer to this chapter for detailed information on this chassis You should follow the procedures given in this chapter when installing removing or reconfiguring your chassis Chapter 6 Advanced Setup This chapter includes detailed instructions for advanced setup configurations includ ing multiple chassis connections Chapter 7 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 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 SC836 Chassis Cables Appendix B SC836 Power Supply Specifications Appendix C SAS 836EL Series Backplane Specifications Appendix D SAS 836TQ Backplane Specifications Appendix E SAS 836A Backplane Specifications Appendix F PCC JBWR2 and CSE PTJBOD CB1 Power Control Card Spec
32. al Host Bus Adapter to the Backplane The following section lists the most common cables used to connect the HBA to the backplane HBA Host Bus Adapter Figure C 13 Single Internal Host Bus Adapter HBA Host Bus Adapter HBA Host Bus Adapter Figure C 14 Dual Internal Host Bus Adapter Supported Internal HBA to Backplane Cables Use the following listed cables to create connections between the internal HBA and SAS 836EL backplane The cables required depend on the HBA connector Cable Name iPass TO 4 LANE Part CBL 0117 Length 46 cm 18 inches Description This cable has one SFF 8484 32 pin connector on one end and iPass SFF 8087 Mini SAS connector 36 pins at the other This cable connects from the HBA to the SAS 836EL backplane C 14 Appendix C SAS 836EL Backplane Specifications Cable Name iPass Mini SAS TO iPass Mini SAS Part CBL 0108L 02 Length 39 cm 15 inches Part CBL 0109L 02 Length 22 cm 9 inches Part CBL 0110L 02 Length 18 cm 7 inches Description This cable has an iPass SFF 8087 Mini SAS connector 36 pins at each end It connects from the HBA to the SAS 836EL backplane C 15 SC836 Chassis Manual Connecting an External Host Bus Adapter to the Backplane This backplane supports external Host Bus Adapters In this configuration the HBA and the backplane are in different physical chassis This
33. al 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 rack 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 from ESD Donotuse mats designed to decrease electrostatic discharge as protection from electrical shock Instead use rubber mats that have been specifically designed as electrical insulators 2 3 SC836 Chassis Manual
34. allows a JBOD Just a Bunch Of Drives configuration from an existing system HBA Host Bus Adapter iii eld CBL 0200L External HBA Cable Figure C 15 Single External Host Adapter HBA Host Bus Adapter HBA Host Bus Adapter Lo wu LL eme ee Dual External Host Bus Adapter e CBL 0200L External HBA Cables Figure C 16 Dual External Host Bus Adapter C 16 Appendix C SAS 836EL Backplane Specifications Supported External HBA to Backplane Cable Use the following cable if your external HBA has an InfiniBand connector Figure C 17 SAS InfiniBand Cable CBL 0200L Cable Name SAS InfiniBand to Mini SAS X4 1M cable PBF Part CBL 0200L Length 1 meter Description This cable has an InfiniBand connector SFF 8470 on one end and an SFF 8088 1X 26 pins at the other end SC836 Chassis Manual Connecting Multiple Backplanes in a Single Channel Environment This section describes the cables used when cascading from a single HBA These connections use CBL 0167L internal cables and CBL 0166L external cables CBL 0167L with Single Port Assembly B Internal cable Port B Expander 2 I CBL 0166L External cable a va Port B Expander 2 Port A Expander l l I b om gt Figure C 18 S
35. and 4 Pin DUE JP106 provide power to the CD ROM drive JP105 and JP106 See the table on the right for pin definitions Pin Definition 1 5V 2 and 3 Ground 4 12V 2 and 3 Primary and Secondary lC Con PC Connector nectors Pin Definitions Pin Definiti The I C Connectors are used to monitor hard on 1 Dat drive activity and status through LED See the ed 2 Ground table on the right for pin definitions There are ek four total connectors two primary and two ZEE secondary 4 No Connection Note These connectors are optional and should only be used by qualified technicians 4 Backplane Main Power Connectors Backplane Main Power The 4 pin connectors designated PWRO 4 Pin Connector PWR1 PWR2 and PWR3 provide power to Pin Definition the backplane See the table on the right for 1 412V pin definitions 2 and 3 Ground 4 5V 5 Primary and Secondary Expander Chips This Primary and Secondary Expander Chips allow the backplane to support dual ports cascading and failover C 4 Appendix C SAS 836EL Backplane Specifications 6 Primary and Secondary Flash Chips The Primary and Secondary Flash Chips en hance the backplane memory 7 EPP Ports The EPP ports are used for manufacturer diagnostic purposes only 8 Fan Connectors Fan Connectors The 3 pin connectors designated Fan2 Fan3 Pin Definition and Fan4 provide power to the fans 1 Ground 2 12V
36. and Branching 8 E B 1 d Port A Ex 1 t mBEC BIS Port B Ex 2 Port A Ex 1 Hog Wm BH Port B Ex 2 Port A Ex 1 edge ak Port B Ex 2 Port A Ex Power Card Cable 0166L External cable Port B Ex 2 Power Card Figure C 27 Dual SAS HBA with Cascaded Configuration and Branching C 25 SC836 Chassis Manual Notes C 26 Appendix D SAS 836TQ Backplane Specifications Appendix D SAS 836TQ 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 D 1 ESD Safety Guidelines Electrostatic Discharge ESD can damage electronic components To prevent dam age to your system it is important to handle it very carefully The following measures 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 backplane 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
37. arge Touch a grounded metal object before removing a component from the antistatic bag Handle the backplane 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 C 1 SC836 Chassis Manual C 3 An Important Note to Users e 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 4 Introduction to the SAS 836EL Backplane The SAS 836EL backplane has been designed to utilize the most up to date technol ogy available providing your system with reliable high quality performance This manual reflects SAS 836EL Revision 1 01 the most current release available at the time of publication Always refer to the Supermicro Web site at www supermicro com for the latest updates compatible parts and supported configur
38. atest 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 1 4 Introduction to the SAS 836A Backplane The SAS 836A backplane has been designed to utilize the most up to date technol ogy available providing your system with reliable high quality performance This manual reflects SAS 836A Revision 1 00 the most current release available at the time of publication Always refer to the Supermicro Web site at www supermicro com for the latest updates compatible parts and supported configurations E 2 Appendix E SAS 836A Backplane Specifications 2 1 Front Connectors and Jumpers Figure 2 1 Front Connectors Front Connectors 1 Activity LED Header ACT_IN 0 7 JP26 2 Activity LED Header ACT_IN 8 15 JP47 3 Chip MG9072 4 Fan Connectors JP54 JP56 JP58 and JP60 5 IC Connector 1 JP37 6 IC Connector 2 JP95 E 3 7 PC Connector 3 JP52 8 IC Connector 4 JP96 9 Power Connectors 4 pin JP10 JP13 JP46 and JP48 10 Upgrade Connectors JP69 and JP78 11 IPASS Connectors JSM1 JSM2 JSM3 and JSM4 SC836 Chassis Manual 2 2 Front Connector and Pin Definitions 1 2 Activity LED Header The activity LED headers designa
39. ations C 2 Appendix C SAS 836EL Backplane Specifications Jumper Settings and Pin Definitions C 4 Front Connectors and Jumpers o 9 o 9 pO mmt SO pe d Q9 CODE 2 Nc ie o o Figure C 1 SAS 836EL2 Backplane Front Connectors 1 CD ROM Drive Power JP105 and Fan4 Fan1 is not used JP106 9 SAS Connectors PRI JO 2 and 3 Primary and Secondary 2c 10 SAS Connectors PRI J1 connectors optional 4 Power Connectors PWRO PWR1 PWR2 and PWR3 12 SAS Connectors SEC_J1 not avail able in EL1 single port backplanes 11 SAS Connectors PRI_J2 5 Primary and Secondary Expander Chip 13 SAS Connectors SEC JO not avail able in EL1 single port backplanes 14 SAS Connectors SEC J2 not avail able in EL1 single port backplanes 6 Primary and Secondary Flash Chip 7 EPP Connectors J16 and J17 8 Fan Connectors Fan2 Fan3 and A y i EC su Ox m l Co cs D So 6 3335 LI SUPER manson SUM STE co 740 os O o Figure C 2 SAS 836EL1 Backplane C 3 SC836 Chassis Manual C 5 Front Connector and Pin Definitions 1 CD ROM4 Pin Connectors CD ROM FDDP The 4 pin connectors designated JP105
40. ault Fan 3 Selection for MG907X 2 3 No Fan Monitor JP100 1 2 With Fan default Fan 4 Selection for MG907X 2 3 No Fan Monitor PC and SGPIO Modes and Jumper Settings This backplane can utilize C or SGPIO SGPIO 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 IC mode SGPIO I2C Settings Jumper SGPIO Setting PC Setting JP84 1 2 default 2 3 D 8 Appendix D SAS 836TQ Backplane Specifications SAS Port Connections in C and SGPIO Settings Use the following chart when connecting this backplane If you connect the SAS ports out of order you will not able to easily identify drives using the LED func tion SAS Port Connections in PC and SGPIO Settings Port PC SGPIO 0 3 PC 1 Sideband 1 4 7 PC 2 Sideband 2 8 11 PC 3 Sideband 3 12 15 PC 4 Sideband 4 D 9 SC836 Chassis Manual Front LED Indicators 7 MS Win usua ung 3 S m mm nms ma aam aam 35V 12 firm LEDs 7z UU o Figure D 3 Front LEDs Front Pane LEDs LED Fan 1 Fail Fan 2 Fail Fan 3 Fail Fan 4 Fail Alarm 1 Alarm 2 5V 12V
41. cluded to these mother boards To use an optional standoff you must secure a hexagonal post by screwing it into the necessary spot Standoffs Labeling Standoff locations are labeled on the bottom of the SC836 chassis with the letters P D and A P Most compatible motherboards have a processor or CPU located here If neces sary place standoffs here for the CPU s heatsink D Place optional standoffs here if your motherboard requires additional posts to hold the unit in place A A number of older motherboards have processors or CPUs located in areas designated A Place standoffs here for the CPU s heatsink 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 3 Open the chassis cover 5 5 SC836 Chassis Manual 4 Remove any packaging from the chassis If the rear fans set of two fans nearest the I O slots or the air shroud is in place remove them 5 If required by your motherboard install standoffs in any areas that do not have a permanent standoff To do this tighten a hexagonal optional standoff into the chassis 6 Lay the motherboard on the chassis aligning the permanent and optional standoffs 7 Secure the motherboard to the chassis using the rounded Phillips head scre
42. d 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 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 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 2 2 Chapter 2 System Safety 2 5 2 6 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 DVD ROM laser CAUTION 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 Gener
43. dant Expander 1 1 SC836 Chassis Manual 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 Awww supermicro com products chassis 3U chs 836 1 2 Chapter 1 Introduction 1 3 Chassis Features The SC836 3U high performance chassis includes the following features CPU Support The SC836 chassis supports a DP Dual core Xeon processor Please refer to the motherboard specifications pages on our Web site for updates on supported pro cessors for this chassis Hard Drives The SC836 chassis features sixteen slots for U320 SCSI or SAS SATA drives These drives are hot swappable Meaning thtat once set up correctly these drives may be removed without powering down the server In addition these drives support SAF TE SCSI and SES2 SAS SATA I O Expansion slots Each version of the SC836 chassis includes seven full I O expansion slots Peripheral Drives Each SC836 chassis supports one slim DVD ROM drive optional These drives allow you to quickly install or save data Other Features Other onboard features are included to promote system health These include various five cooling fans a convenient power switch reset button and LED indica tors 1 3 SC836 Chassis Manual 1 4 Contacting Supermicro Headquarters Address Super Micro Computer Inc 980 Rock Ave San Jose CA 95131 U S A Tel 1 408 503 8000
44. dapter SAS HBA Failover SAS HBA If the expander or data path in Port A fails the system will automatically fail over to Port B This maintains a full 8 WO m 8 eS Port B Port A Expander 2 Expander 1 connection to all drives 6 4 Cascading Backplanes The SC836 chassis supports cascading when coupled with a SAS 836EL series backplane or other Supermicro backplane with expander capabilities Power Control Card In a cascaded configuration backplanes can be linked to create Just a Bunch of Drives or JBOD The primary server requires a host bus adapter or motherboard The other servers require a control card or power card 6 4 Chapter 7 Rack Installation Chapter 7 Rack Installation 7T 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 minimal amount of time 7 2 Unpacking the System You should inspect the box which 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 The system needs to be placed
45. des two redundant power supplies which require two grounded out lets 2 3 Preparing for Setup The SC836 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 1 SC836 Chassis Manual 2 4 Electrical Safety Precautions Basic electrical safety precautions should be followed to protect yourself from harm and the SC836 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 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 not necessary for hot swappable drives When discon necting 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 avoi
46. e table on the right for pin definitions Clock 4 No Connection 9 Backplane Main Power Connectors Backplane Main Power The 4 pin connectors designated JP10 4 Pin Connector JP13 JP46 and JP48 provide power to the backplane See the table on the right for pin definitions All four of these connectors must Pin Definition 1 12V 2and3 Ground be used at the same time 4 5V 10 11 12 13 Sideband Sideband Headers Headers i Pin Definition Pin Definition The sideband headers are desig 2 SGPIO 1 Controller ID SB6 nated JP66 JP68 JP75 and JP77 SDIN are for enclosure management EG of the SGPIO mode connection ae See the table to the right for pin SBS definitions 4 SGPIO 3 GND SB2 SDOUT PC Reset SB4 6 GND SB3 5 SGPIO SLOAD PC SDA SB1 8 Backplane 7 SGPIO SCLOCK ID SB7 FC SCL SBO 10 No Connec 9 No Connection tion SC836 Chassis Manual 14 Upgrade Connectors The upgrade connectors are designated JP69 for U19 and JP78 for U40 Upgrade connec tors are for manufacturing use only 15 30 SAS Ports The SAS ports are used to connect the SAS drive cables The 16 ports are designated 0 15 Each port is also compatible with SATA drives D 6 Appendix D SAS 836TQ Backplane Specifications D 7 Front Jumper Locations and Pin Definitions
47. eeeees 3 2 Chapter 4 System Interface 4 1 Overview 4 2 GControl Panel BUUONS tix ioci ctt rcc etie goce ek or eve aed 4 2 4 3 Control Panel WEDS oiii tee e eee a Ee REIS Soa E bea ER pecu 4 2 4 4 Dive Carrier LEDS rainart ox tard ete rrr deoa e tut 4 4 Chapter 5 Basic Chassis Setup and Maintenance 5 1 OV OIC Ws Scc tires occu ea eee ce ree pace sete cepa DTE EIER IM CE LC SEDE 5 1 EM nir Uo DERE CE 5 1 Preface 5 3 5 4 5 5 5 6 5 7 6 1 6 2 6 3 6 4 7 1 7 2 Removing the Chassis Covers anie diit e Db er pe added eds 5 2 Installing the Hard DFIVes icit tetto did enero ie nee rhon aaa 5 3 Removing Hard Drive Carriers from the Chassis sssssssssss 5 3 Installing a Hard Drive to the Hard Drive Carrier sssssssssss 5 3 Installing the MothierbOard iiti criteria cutis 5 5 Permanent and Optional Standoffs sss 5 5 Standoffs Labeling 2t rae treten ue 5 5 Motherboard Installatiori ere ener n rtr o tere nere hnnc up rns 5 5 Power Supply GOnFRBclionis o here teer oco bebo tr recedet reduc ever reales 5 6 VO Shield and Expansion Card Setup sssssseeeenee 5 7 Installing an W O Port Panel eee te ades 5 7 lastalling amjExpatnsionm Gal coeant nanni aE 5 8 Installing the Air Shroud Rear Fan and Checking Air Flow 5 9 Installing the Air Shroud srs etn eiie ier er Era E
48. environments Ne Cable Name SAS Cable Quantity varies by setup Part CBL 0166L Placement External cable Ports Single or Dual Description External cascading cable Connects ports between servers With most connectors use one cable for single port connections and two cables for dual port connections A 4 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 SC836 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 S 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 front panel A 5 SC836 Chassis Ma
49. er running if you remove only one power supply at a time 2 Unplug the power supply that you will replace 3 Push the release tab on the back of the power supply as illustrated 4 Pull the power supply out using the handle provided 5 Replace the failed power module with the same model 6 Push the new power supply module into the power bay until you hear a click 7 Plug the AC power cord back into the module and power up the server 5 13 SC836 Chassis Manual Replacing the Power Distributor Redundant server chassis that are 2U or more in height require a power distributor The power distributor provides failover and power supply redundancy In the unlikely event you must replace the power distributor do following Power Distributor Replacement 1 Power down the server and remove the plug from the wall socket or power strip Remove all cable connections from the power supply to the motherboard backplane and other components Also remove both power supplies Locate the power distributor between the power supply and the fan row Remove the three screws securing the power supply Gently pull the power distributor from the chassis Make the guide all the cables through the power distributor housing Slide the new power distributor module into the power distributor housing Make that you slide the cables through the bottom of the housing Reconnect all the power cables replace the power supply and insert the
50. es are specifically designed for the left and right side of the chassis Rail Assembly Shown with Rails Retracted Outer Rail Middle Rail Locking Tab This Side Faces Outward Inner Rail Figure 7 1 Identifying the Outer Rail Middle Rail and Inner Rails Left Rail Assembly Shown 7 4 Chapter 7 Rack Installation Locking Tabs Each inner rail has a locking tab This tab locks the chassis into place when installed and pushed fully into the rack These tabs also lock the chassis in place when fully extended from the rack This prevents the server from coming completely out of the rack when when the chassis is pulled out for servicing Releasing the Inner Rail Releasing Inner Rail from the Outer Rails 1 Identify the left and right outer rail assemblies as described on page 5 4 2 Pull the inner rail out of the outer rail until it is fully extended as illustrated below 3 Press the locking tab down to release the inner rail 4 Repeat steps 1 3 for the second outer rail Figure 7 2 Extending and Releasing the Inner Rail 7 5 SC836 Chassis Manual Inner Rails Figure 7 3 Installing the Inner Rails Figure 7 4 Inner Rails Installed on the Chassis The chassis above are an example only Actual chassis may differ slightly Installing The Inner Rails on the Chassis Installing the Inner Rails 1 Confirm that the left and right inner rails have been correctly identified Place t
51. gle and Dual Port Expanders Single Ports SAS 836EL1 backplanes have a single port expander that access all sixteen drives and supports cascading Dual Ports SAS 836EL2 backplanes have dual port expanders that access all sixteen drives These dual port expanders support cascading failover and recovery From HBA or higher From HBA or higher backplane backplane Port B Port A Secondary Ports Primary Ports Expander 2 Expander 1 du sap To lower backplane in To lower backplane in cascaded system cascaded system nm Figure C 6 SAS 836EL2 Dual Port Configuration From HBA or higher backplane Port A Primary Ports To lower backplane in LUN y Na cascaded system _ __J Figure C 7 SAS 836EL1 Single Port Configuration C 11 SC836 Chassis Manual C 9 Failover The SAS 836EL2 backplane has two expanders which allow effective failover and recovery Single Host Bus Adapter SAS HBA In a single host bus configuration the backplane connects to one Host Bus 5 v m En jg Adapter HBA BB Port B Port A Expander 2 Expander 1 Figure C 8 Single HBA Single Host Bus Adapter Failover SAS HBA If the expander or data path in Port A mae ae AF fails the system automatically switches to Port B Port B Port A Expander 2 Expander 1 Figure C 9 Single HBA F
52. hassis Cover Release Tab Remove this screw if necessary Figure 5 1 Removing the Chassis Cover Removing the Cover 1 Press the release tabs to remove the cover from the locked position Press both tabs at the same time If necessary you may need to remove the chas sis cover screw 2 Once the top cover is released from the locked position slide the cover toward the rear of the chassis and lift the cover off 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 Chassis Setup and Maintenance 5 4 Installing the Hard Drives The drives are mounted in drive trays to simplify their installation and removal from the chassis Removing Hard Drive Carriers from the Chassis Removing HDD Carriers 1 Press the release button on the drive carrier This extends the drive carrier handle 2 Use the handle to pull the drive out of the chassis When replacing the car rier use the handle to lock the tray into place Dummy Drive Drive Carrier Release Button Figure 5 2 Removing Dummy Drive from Carrier Installing a Hard Drive to the Hard Drive Carrier Installing an HDD into a Carrier 1 Remove the screws 2 securing the dummy drive to the drive tray and sepa rate the dummy drive 5 3 SC836 Chassis Manual SAS SATA or SCSI Hard Drive
53. he inner rail firmly against the side of the chassis aligning the hooks on the side of the chassis with the holes in the inner rail Slide the inner rail forward toward the front of the chassis until the rail clicks into the locked position which secures the inner rail to the chassis Secure the inner rail to the chassis with the screws provided Repeat steps 1 through 4 above for the other inner rail 7 6 Chapter 7 Rack Installation Deuces Figure 7 5 Extending and Releasing the Outer Rails Installing the Outer Rails on the Rack Installing the Outer Rails 1 Press upward on the locking tab at the rear end of the middle rail 2 Push the middle rail back into the outer rail 3 Hang the hooks of the front of the outer rail onto the slots on the front of the rack If necessary use screws to secure the outer rails to the rack as illustrated above 4 Pull out the rear of the outer rail adjusting the length until it fits within the posts of the rack 5 Hang the hooks of the rear portion of the outer rail onto the slots on the rear of the rack If necessary use screws to secure the rear of the outer rail to the rear of the rack 6 Repeat steps 1 5 for the remaining outer rail 7 7 SC836 Chassis Manual Ball Bearing Shuttle Figure 7 6 Installing into a Rack Standard Chassis Installation Installing the Chassis into a Rack 1 Confirm that the inner rails are proper
54. herboards have different connectors If your motherboard has only one SAS connector that the SAS 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 four 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 four SAS connectors on one end This cable connects from the host motherboard or other controller to the backplane SAS hard drive port Cascading JBOD SAS Cables Use the following cables when setting up a cascading or JBOD system m T eee es m Cable Name SAS Cable Quantity varies by setup Part CBL 0167L Placement Internal cable Ports Single Description Internal cable Connects the backplane to the Host Bus Adapter HBA or external port Used in single port environments A 3 SC836 Chassis Manual Cable Name SAS Cable Quantity varies by setup Part CBL 0168L Placement Internal cable Ports Dual Description Internal cascading cable Connects the backplane to the Host Bus Adapter HBA or external port Used in dual port
55. ifications SC836 Chassis Manual Table of Contents Chapter 1 Introduction 1 1 GI U 1 1 1 2 Shipping List 1 2 xcd ge 1 2 159 CASSIS Fealules coe rotae iq esset a ta En Er fecal dRo Du EN 1 3 GPU SUPPOR EE 1 3 WO EXPANSION SI OCS yaaa ene omae E E eer ten dcc eee 1 3 Peripheral DAVE EE 1 3 Other Features 1 3 1 4 Contacting SUPSrMI CTO i c ci dence Che ec eei pras 1 4 1 5 Returning Merchandise for Service sssssssssssseeeeee 1 5 Chapter 2 System Safety 2 1 VU 2 1 2 2 MWarnings arnd Precautions drerit in eren deeds 2 1 2 3 Preparing for Setup cette PE eee t c een 2 1 2 4 Electrical Safety Precautions 2 2 2 5 G neral Satety Precautions hanes ct ert tet o Rei gezielte 2 3 2 0 System SATS ly areas exes ste costar tee Aaa dus iude TS 2 3 Chapter 3 Chassis Components 3 1 GUI U 3 1 9 2 AGOMPOMSIUS errosteorena teneur rece EROPE e E I EREESUHR End SE PR sn Reb SERA EE seca Son QR ER UN UE ndn 3 1 Chassis and Chassis Bays oi itid pa arc ceni ecbe na deca de T ORER 3 1 Backplane wi 9 1 FANS e X 3 1 PIU OT lass eR TERRE 3 1 POWOF SUP Pl EET 3 2 PME S MOU ber E 3 2 3 3 Where to get Replacement Components cccecceeeeeteeeeeeeeeeeteeeeee
56. ing 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 products During the warranty period contact your distributor first for any product problems 1 5 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 These instructions assume 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 the carrier who delivered your system Decide on a suitable location for the rack unit that will hold the 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 two grounded power outlets The SC836 chassis inclu
57. ingle HBA Configuration C 18 Appendix C SAS 836EL Backplane Specifications Single HBA Configuration Cables Single Port Cable Assembly Figure C 19 Single Port Internal Cable CBL 167L Cable Name SAS EL2 EL1 Backplane Cable Internal with 2 port Cascading Cable 68 cm Part CBL 0167L SFF 8087 to SFF 8088 x1 Ports Single Placement Internal cable Description Internal cable Connects the backplane to the Host Bus Adapter HBA or external port Used in single port environments Figure C 20 External Cable CBL 166L Cable Name SAS EL2 EL1 Cascading Cable External 68cm Part CBL 0166L SFF 8088 1x to SFF 8088 x1 Ports Single or Dual Placement External cable Description External cascading cable Connects ports between servers With most connectors use one cable for single port connections and two cables for dual port connections C 19 SC836 Chassis Manual Connecting Multiple Backplanes in a Dual Channel Environment This section describes the cables used when cascading from dual HBAs These connections use CBL 0168L internal cables and CBL 0166L external cables Port B Expander Port A Expande l Cable 0168L with Single Port Assembly Internal cable HBA Host Bus Adapter HBA Host Bus Adapter 4 Cable 0166L l l External cable l j l Port A Expander l l l l l l l I E ofl p gt Figure C 21 D
58. ly installed on the chassis Confirm that the outer rails are correctly installed on the rack Pull the middle rail out from the front of the outer rail and make sure that the ball bearing shuttle is at the front locking position of the middle rail Align the chassis inner rails with the front of the middle rails Slide the inner rails on the chassis into the middle rails keeping the pressure even on both sides until the locking tab of the inner rail clicks into the front of the middle rail locking the chassis into the fully extended position Depress the locking tabs of both sides at the same time and push the chassis all the way into the rear of the rack If necessary for security purposes use screws to secure the chassis handles to the front of the rack 7 8 Chapter 7 Rack Installation Optional Quick Installation Method The following quick installation method may be used to install the chassis onto a rack Installing the Chassis into a Rack 1 Install the whole rail assembly onto the rack as described on page 7 7 2 Release the inner rail without retracting the middle rail 3 Install the inner rails on the chassis as previously described on page 7 6 4 Install the chassis onto the middle rail as described in the previous section 7 9 SC836 Chassis Manual Notes 7 10 Appendix A Chassis Cables Appendix A SC836 Chassis Cables A 1 Overview This appendix lists supported cables for your
59. ndle the 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 Putthe card and peripherals back into their antistatic bags when not in use F 1 SC836 Chassis Manual F 2 General Safety Guidelines Always disconnect power cables before installing or removing any components from the computer e Disconnect the power cable before installing or removing any cables from the card Make sure that the card is securely and properly installed on the motherboard to prevent damage to the system due to power shortage F 3 An Important Note to Users Allimages 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 F 2 Appendix F Power Control Card Specifications F 4 Front Connectors Li o o o o o o o o o o o o oooo0000000 0000000000 Figure F 1 Front Connectors Front Connectors 1 Fan1 and Fan2 connectors 2 Power connector 3 Power fault connector MCU power on switch F 3 SC836 Chassis Manual F 5 Front Connector and Pin Definitions 1 Fan Connectors Fan Connectors The 3 pin connectors designated Fan1 and Fan2 provide power to the fans Pin Definition 1 Ground
60. near a grounded power outlet Be sure to read the Rack and Server Precautions in the next section 7 3 Preparing for Setup The box your chassis was shipped in should include two sets of rail assemblies and the mounting screws needed for installing the system into the rack Also included is an optional square hole to round hole converter bracket for use in racks with round mounting holes 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 7 1 SC836 Chassis Manual Warning 7 4 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 installations stabilizers should be attached to the rack n multiple rack installations the racks should be coupled together Always make sure that 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 mul
61. ns what each LED indicates when illuminated and any corrective action you may need to take 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 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 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 NIC2 Indicates network activity on LAN2 when flashing B e NIC1 Indicates network activity on LAN1 when flashing HDD Indicates IDE channel activity SAS SATA drive SCSI drive and or DVD ROM drive activity when flashing Se Power Indicates power is being supplied to the system s power supply units This LED should normally be illuminated when the system is operating V4 4 3 SC836 Chassis Manual 4 4 Drive Carrier LEDs Each SAS drive carrier has two LEDs Blue When illuminated this blue LED on the front of the drive carrier indicates drive activity A connection to the SAS backplane enables this LED to blink on and off when tha
62. nual 7 4 7 5 7 6 Choosing a Setup EoOCatlOrc ioi hdc epe rn needa ctiee Warnings and Precautions iiis i coii cree tense tpa oer er exon RENE Eii Rack Precautions eere erri er t Dee een o n RR Rea een General Server Precautions Rack Mounting Considerations crois rin rei tette irure t 7 3 Ambient Operating Temperature ssssssessssseeeeeeneeee rennen 7 3 Reduced AIIIOW nion eret betreten en e e Boa oerte da 7 3 Mechanical Eoadirig 2 eer epe etri eo Ernte ese EARNE 7 3 Gircuit Overloadirig roc reiecit chr Ere roa ata cedet DE AYER RE 7 3 Reliable GrOUFIdis ate prf teneo ig E Pod ie n tea 7 3 Rack Mounting Instr ctioris oca teen aeaa 7 4 Identifying the Sections of the Rack Rails 7 4 Locking Tabs Releasing the Inner Rall 2 eerie ner teen titt pn TE Rode 7 5 Installing The Inner Rails on the Chassis 7 6 Installing the Outer Rails on the Rack ssssssmme 7 7 Standard Chassis Installation sirisser raain eas 7 8 Optional Quick Installation Method 0 0 0 0 eee eee cess eeeneeceeeeeeneeeenaeeeee 7 9 Appendix A SC836 Chassis Cables Appendix B SC836 Power Supply Specifications Appendix C SAS 836EL Backplane Specifications Appendix D SAS 836TQ Backplane Specifications Appendix E SAS 836A Backplane Specifications Appendix F PCC JBPWR2 and CSE PTJBOD CB1 Power Control Card Specifications viii Chapter 1 Introduction
63. nual Notes A 6 Appendix B Power Supply Specifications Appendix B SC836 Power Supply Specifications This appendix lists power supply specifications for your chassis system 1200W Redundant UE 100 440V 50 60Hz 8 11 5 Amp P 180 240V 50 60Hz 5 5 8 Amp 1000W 83 Amp 100 140V E 1200W 100 Amp 180 240V 5Vsb 4A 5V 50 Amp EE 3 3V 30 Amp 12V 0 6 Amp 800W Redundant MFR Part PWS 801 1R 100 240V Rated AC Voltage 50 60Hz 10A 4 Amp 5V standby 4 Amp 12V 66 Amp 5V 25 Amp 3 3V 12 Amp 12V 0 5 Amp B 1 SC836 Chassis Manual MFR Part Rated DC Input Voltage 5V standby 12V 5V 3 3V 12V 710W Redundant PWS 711 1R Voltage Range 36 to 75V 24A 11A Nominal Voltage 48V 4 Amp 58 Amp 24 Amp 21 Amp 0 6 Amp B 2 Appendix C SAS 836EL Backplane Specifications Appendix C SAS 836EL Backplane Specifications To avoid personal injury and property damage carefully follow all the safety steps listed C 1 below when accessing your system or handling the components ESD Safety Guidelines Electrostatic Discharge ESD can damage electronic components To prevent dam age to your system it is important to handle it very carefully The following measures are generally sufficient to protect your equipment from ESD Use a grounded wrist strap designed to prevent static disch
64. o o o o o eooooooooooone SUPERG JBPWR2 ure Figure F 2 Front Jumpers Explanation of Jumpers Connector Pins To modify the operation of the backplane jumpers can be used to choose between optional settings Jumpers create shorts cu between two pins to change the function a of the connector Pin 1 is identified with Jumper a square solder pad on the printed circuit board Note On two pin jumpers Closed 3 2 1 means the jumper is on and Open means Setting gt BE the jumper is off the pins Jumper Settings Jumper Jumper Settings Note CENE BEBE Sn NRI HE The buzzer sound indicates that a condition requiring immediate attention has occurred The buzzer alarm is triggered by the following conditions 1 Hard drive failure 2 Fan failure 3 System temperature over 45 Celsius F 5 SC836 Chassis Manual F 7 LED Indicators Fan1 Fail i Fan2 Fail _ Power LED Bd ma da B4 d o00oooooooooo tH eo0ooooooooootne SUPERO JBPWR2 uua Figure F 3 LEDs Front LEDs LED State Specification Power LED ON Activity in Power Control Board Fan1 Fail ON Failure in Fan 1 Fan2 Fail ON Failure in Fan 2 E 8 Power Card Placement Secure the board to these four holes O O Figure F 4 Fastening the Power Card F 6 Appendix F Power Control Card Specifications Notes F 7 SC836
65. plane power failure Light is on during normal operation C 8 Appendix C SAS 836EL Backplane Specifications C 7 Rear Connectors and LED Indicators LEP came CT S ACTH TR a FAIL 3 PAL PR FAIL 11 MN m 2E sas 3 A AS SA ssp ACT HO ACT H14 FAILAOD A FALHA SAsuto pei SAS 14 ACTIH 2 Lig 2 Figure C 5 Rear Connectors and LED Indicators Rear SAS Connectors Rear SAS Drive Rear SAS Drive Connector Number Connector Number SAS 0 SAS HDD 0 SAS 8 SAS HDD 8 SAS 1 SAS HDD 1 SAS 9 SAS HDD 9 SAS 2 SAS HDD 2 SAS 10 SAS HDD 10 SAS 3 SAS HDD 3 SAS 11 SAS HDD 11 SAS 4 SAS HDD 4 SAS 12 SAS HDD 12 SAS 5 SAS HDD 5 SAS 13 SAS HDD 13 SAS 6 SAS HDD 6 SAS 14 SAS HDD 14 SAS 7 SAS HDD 7 SAS 15 SAS HDD 15 Rear LED Indicators Rear LED Hard Drive Activity Failure LED SAS 0 ACT 0 FAIL 0 SAS 1 ACT 1 FAIL 1 SAS 2 ACT 2 FAIL 2 SAS 3 ACT 3 FAIL 3 SAS 4 ACT 4 FAIL 4 SAS 5 ACT 5 FAIL 5 SAS 6 ACT 6 FAIL 6 SAS 7 ACT 7 FAIL 7 SAS 8 ACT 8 FAIL 8 SAS 9 ACT 9 FAIL 9 SAS 10 ACT 10 FAIL 10 C 9 SC836 Chassis Manual Rear LED Indicators SAS 11 ACT 11 FAIL 11 SAS 12 ACT 12 FAIL 12 SAS 13 ACT 13 FAIL 13 SAS 14 ACT 14 FAIL 14 SAS 15 ACT 15 FAIL 15 Appendix C SAS 836EL Backplane Specifications Dual Port and Cascading Configurations C 8 Sin
66. t particular drive is being accessed Red The red LED to indicate a drive failure If one of the SAS drives fail you should be refer to your system management software 4 4 Chapter 5 Chassis Setup and Maintenance Chapter 5 Basic Chassis Setup and Maintenance 5 1 Overview This chapter details the basic steps required to install components to the chassis The only tool you will is a Phillips screwdriver Print this page to use as a reference while setting up your chassis When coupled with an 836E series backplane this chassis is capable of failover and cascading Review Chapter 6 and the SAS 836EL appendix in this manual for setup instructions 5 2 Installation Removing the Chassis Cover Installing Hard Drives Installing the Motherboard Includes standoffs I O shield and exapansion card installation Installing the Air Shroud Rear Fan and Checking the Airflow Chassis Maintenance Includes replacing the system fans power supply power distributor and front panel Note The SC836E1 and SC836E2 chassis support SAS drives only For more information review the SAS 836EL Backplane Specifications located in the appendices of this document 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 5 1 SC836 Chassis Manual 5 3 Removing the C
67. taneously 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 upwards 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 7 2 Chapter 7 Rack Installation Always keep the rack s front door and all panels and components on the servers closed when not servicing to maintain proper cooling 7 5 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
68. ted JP26 and JP47 are used to indicate the activity status of each SAS drive These activity LED headers are used by the host controller for the SATA drives that previously had no activ ity status output If using a SAS drive and for most SATA drives these activity headers are not required The Activity LED Header is located on the front panel For the Activity LED Header to work properly connect using a 10 pin LED cable 3 MG9072 Chips The MG9072 chips are enclosure management chips that support the SES 2 controller and SES 2 protocols 4 Fan Connectors The 4 pin connectors designated JP54 JP56 JP58 and JP60 provide power to the fans See the table on the right for pin definitions These 4 pin connectors are compatible with 3 pin and 4 pin fans E 4 SAS Activity LED Header Pin Definitions Pin Definition Pin Definition il ACT INZO 6 ACT IN 4 2 ACT IN 1 7 ACT IN 5 3 ACT IN 2 8 ACT IN 6 4 ACT IN 3 9 ACT IN 7 5 Ground 10 Empty SAS Activity LED Header Pin Definitions Pin Definition Pin Definition 1 ACT IN 8 6 ACT IN 12 2 ACT IN 9 7 ACT IN 13 3 ACT IN 10 8 ACT IN 14 4 ACT IN 11 9 ACT IN 15 5 Ground 10 Empty Fan Connectors 1 e O N Pin Definition Ground 12V Tachometer No connection Appendix E SAS 836A Backplane Specifications 5 6 7 8 PC Connectors PC Y Cable Connector The I C connectors designated
69. thout making changes to your jumpers The following information details which jumpers must be configured to use SGPIO mode or restore your backplane to IC mode SGPIO FC Setting Jumper JP84 SGPIO Jumper Setting 1 2 default 2 3 PC Jumper Setting E 7 SC836 Chassis Manual Front LED Indicators cee POWER LED 299 bg Dez DBI L3 Des aW u 2 a ius EDGE GE agam FAN FAILURE LEDS Xe ALARM LEDS loo Des Figure 2 3 Front LEDs Front LEDs LED State Specification Fan 1 Fail On Fan 1 failure Fan 2 Fail On Fan 2 failure Fan 3 Fail On Fan 3 failure Fan 4 Fail On Fan 4 failure Alarm 1 On Overheat fan failure drive failure in Channel 1 Alarm 2 On Overheat fan failure drive failure in Channel 2 5V Off Backplane power failure Light is on during normal operation 442V Off Backplane power failure Light is on during normal operation E 8 Appendix E SAS 836A Backplane Specifications 2 4 Rear Connectors and LED Indicators 8 D28 hnn D87 Figure 2 4 Rear Connectors and LEDs Rear SAS SATA Connectors Rear SAS Drive Rear SAS Drive Connector Number Connector Number SAS 0 SAS SATA HDD 0 SAS 8 SAS SATA
70. tivity headers Ground OERA are not required The Activity LED Header is located on the front panel For the Activity SAS Reig LED teaser LED Header to work properly connect using a Pin Definitions 10 pin LED cable Pin Definition Pin Definition 1 ACT IN 8 6 ACT IN 12 2 ACT IN 9 7 ACT IN 13 3 ACT IN 10 8 ACT IN 14 4 ACT IN 11 9 ACT IN 15 5 Ground 10 Empty 2 CD ROM 4 Pin Connectors CD ROM The 4 pin connectors designated JP105 and Pii JP106 provide power to the CD ROM drives See the table on the right for pin definitions Pinf Definition 1 5V 2and3 Ground 4 12V 3 MG9072 Chip The MG9072 is an enclosure management chip that supports the SES 2 controller and SES 2 protocols D 4 Appendix D SAS 836TQ Backplane Specifications 4 Fan Connectors Fan Connectors The 4 pin connectors designated JP54 JP56 JP58 and JP60 provide power to the fans See ea the table on the right for pin definitions These grouga 4 pin connectors are compatible with 3 pin and E TN 4 pin fans se Tachometer 4 No connection 5 6 7 8 C Y Cable Connectors PC Y Cable Connector The lC Y cable connectors designated JP37 Pin Definitions JP52 JP95 and JP96 are for enclosure Pin Definition management of the IC mode connection 1 D These connectors are used only if the I C is 2s not embedded into the sideband connectors rons See th
71. truct air flow through the chassis Pull all excess cabling out of the airflow path or use shorter cables 5 Do not operate the server for extended periods of time without the air shroud in the proper place 5 11 SC836 Chassis Manual 5 7 Chassis Maintenance Replacing a System Fans Five heavy duty fans provide cooling for the chassis These fans circulate air through the chassis as a means of lowering the chassis internal temperature The SC836 Chassis includes three front fans and two rear fans SC836 chassis fans are fully hotswappable In other words fans may be removed and replaced without having to power down the server Fan Release Tab Fan Release Tab Front Fan 3 total Rear Fan 2 total Figure 5 8 Chassis Fans Replacing Fans 1 Open the chassis and locate the faulty fan Never run the server for an ex tended period of time with the chassis open 2 Press the release tab on the fan and pull the fan upward 3 Slide the new fan into the fan housing Make sure the power connectors are correctly aligned The new fan will be immediately active 5 12 Chapter 5 Chassis Setup and Maintenance Replacing the Power Supply The power supply for the SC836 Chassis is redundant and hot swappable meaning the power supply can be changed without powering down the system Replacing a Power Supply Module 1 The SC836 chassis includes a redundant power supply at least two power modules you can leave the serv
72. ual HBA Configuration C 20 Appendix C SAS 836EL Backplane Specifications Dual HBA Configuration Cables Dual Port Cable Assembly Figure C 22 Dual Port Internal Cable CBL 168L Cable Name SAS Dual port Cable Assembly 68 76cm Part CBL 0168L Placement Internal cable Ports Dual Description Internal cascading cable Connects the backplane to the Host Bus Adapter HBA or external port Used in dual port environments Figure C 23 External Cable CBL 166L Cable Name SAS EL2 EL1 Cascading Cable External 68cm Part CBL 0166L Placement External cable Ports Single or dual Description External cascading cable Connects ports between servers Use one cable for single port connections and two cables for dual port connections C 21 SC836 Chassis Manual C 11 Supported Cascading Configurations Cascading allows the system to access data at a faster rate by allowing several backplanes to share resources to reduce latency time The first backplane in a cascaded system requires a motherboard and HBA Other servers require a power control card with no motherboard and no HBA For more information see the SC836 Chassis Manual available at www supermicro com T p B8 BED Port B Expander 2 Port A Expander I Single Port Cable Assembly HBA Host Bus Adapter Cable 0167L internal cable Cable 0166L External cable
73. uter 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 information for the installation and use of the SC836 3U chassis Installa tion and maintenance should be performed by experienced technicians only Supermicro s SC836 3U chassis features a unique and highly optimized design for dual core Xeon platforms The chassis is equipped with a redundant 710W 800W or 1200W high efficiency power supply High performance fans provide ample op timized cooling for FB DIMM memory modules and 16 hot swap drive bays offers maximum storage capacity in a 3U form factor 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 SC836 Chassis Manual Manual Organization Chapter 1 Introduction The first chapter provides a checklist of the main components included with the SC836 chassis and describes the main features of the 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 det
74. ws Do not exceed eight pounds of torque per square inch when tighten ing down the motherboard 8 Secure the CPU s and heatsinks to the motherboard Power Supply Connections Connect each of the following cables as required by your motherboard manufac turer In some instances some cables may not need to be connected Power Supply Cables Name Number edid Description 20 pin or 24 pin power cable provides 20 pin or 24 pin Mother electricity to the motherboard Has 20 1 power cable board 24 yellow black gray red orange green and blue wires HDD Hard Each cable has 3 connectors two Hard Drive power 3 Backplane Drive HDD Attach the HDD connectors cable to the backplane Provides power to the motherboard CPU Spin Moule 1 Mother This cable has 2 black and 2 yellow board cable board wires F Provides power to PCI expansion card poner 1 Mother This cable has 2 black and 2 yellow board cable board wires SABES Mother Allows the SM System Management powencabe 1 board Bus to monitor power suppl small p pply Nether Intrusion detection cable allows the sys 2 pin INT cable 1 tem to log when the server chassis has board been opened 5 6 Chapter 5 Chassis Setup and Maintenance I O Shield and Expansion Card Setup The SC836 chassis includes space for an I O shield and up to seven add on expansion cards 9 OCIO ertt C D

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