Supermicro SuperChassis 936A-R900B
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1. 4 5 SC936A Chassis Manual Installing the Motherboard A Review the documentation that came with your motherboard Become familiar with component placement requirements precautions and cable connec tions Open the chassis cover As required by your motherboard install standoffs in any areas that do not have a permanent standoff To do this A Place a hexagonal standoff screw through the bottom the chassis B Secure the screw with the hexagon nut rounded side up Lay the motherboard on the chassis aligning the permanent and optional standoffs Secure the motherboard to the chassis using the rounded Phillips head screws Secure the CPU s heatsinks and other components to the motherboard as described in the motherboard documentation Connect the cables between the motherboard backplane chassis front pan el and power supply as needed Also the fans may be temporarily removed to allow access to the backplane ports Add on Card Expansion Slot Setup SC936A chassis include I O slots for add on cards and expansion cards It provides seven low profile add on card slots Installing Add on and Expansion Cards A Disconnect the power supply lay the chassis on a flat surface and open the chassis cover Remove the screw holding the cover in place for each low profile add on ex pansion card slot you want to use Keep this screw for later use Connect the add on cards and or expansion cards to2. 7 8 and 9 Fan Connectors an Connectors The 3 pin or 4 pin connectors designated rotam eand amS JP54 JP56 and JP58 provide power to the aii m fans See the table on the right for pin defini L Ground tions 2 HIN 3 Tachometer 4 No Connection 10 13 SAS IN Ports Sideband included The SAS ports are used to connect the SAS drive cables The four SAS IN ports are des ignated JSM1 JSM4 Each port is also compatible with SATA drives Note SGPIO is the default setting for this Sideband Definitions backplane JSM1 JSM4 Pin Definition Pin Definition A11 SGPIO B11 Controller ID SDIN SB6 PC Backplane Addressing SB5 A12 SGPIO B10 GND SB2 SDOUT PC Reset SB4 A9 GND SB3 B9 SGPIO SLOAD PC SDA SB1 A8 Backplane B8 SGPIO ID SB7 SCLOCK PC SCL SBO C 4 Safety Information and Technical Specifications C 6 Front Jumper Locations and Pin Definitions Explanation of Jumpers 32d Connector To modify the operation of the backplane Kung pag 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 board Note On two pin jumpers Closed means the jumper is on and Open means the jumper is off the pins 3 2 1 oupa RoHS 3000 8 At E T Figure C 2 Jumper Locations
3. The SC936A Chassis includes a set of rail assemblies including mounting brackets and mounting screws you will need to install the system into a rack Please read this manual in its entirety before you begin the installation procedure 2 4 Electrical Safety Precautions Basic electrical safety precautions should be followed to protect yourself from harm and the SC936A from damage e 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 disconnect the power from the system 2 1 SC936A Chassis Manual e Do not work alone when working with high voltage components e Power should always be disconnected from the system when removing or in stalling main system components such as the motherboard memory modules DVD ROM and floppy drives not necessary for hot swappable drives When disconnecting power you should first power down the system with the operating system and then unplug the power cords from all the power supply modules in the system e 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 e Use only one hand when working with powered on electrical equipment This is to avoid making a complete circuit which will cause electrical shock Use extreme ca
4. and system safety It recommended that you thoroughly familiarize yourself installing and servicing this chassis safety pre cautions Chapter 3 System Interface Refer here for details on this chassis model including the control panel buttons LEDs and drives Chapter 4 Chassis Setup and Maintenance Follow the procedures given in this chapter when installing removing or reconfiguring your chassis Chapter 5 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 Appendices 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 Preface Table of Contents Chapter 1 Introduction 1 1 QVEIVICW ki ii k benefis kew k a is ea rai ae aka eee kwen oka z s as iaaii 1 2 Shipping List 1 3 Where to get Replacement Componentts ccccccceeeeeeeeeeeeseneeeeeeeteeees 1 2 124 Contacting SUPCMMICKO ek de ket dan n so pa ak kk ik n ek loan tanp dik eki 1 3 Chapter 2 System Safety 2 1 OVONMIOW i wii ata awa kew adwat pwe y oo ka a epa ee tease enonse pave 2 1 2 2 Warnings and Precautions cccccceeeceeeeneeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaaeeeeeescateeeeeeeeees 2 1 253 Prep
5. mp EE M B standoff M B CPU Thumb screw 1 U M B standoff 6 32 to 6 32 standoff 6 32 x 5 mm 6 32 x 5 mm M5 to 6 32 0 197 0 197 A 4 Appendix B Power Supply Specifications Appendix B Power Supply Specifications This appendix lists power supply specifications for your chassis system SC936A R900B Redundant 900W MFR Part PWS 902 1R 100 240V AC Voltage 50 60Hz 13 4 Amp 5V 30 Amp 5V standby 4 Amp 12V 75 Amp 12V 0 6 Amp 3 3V 24 Amp B 1 SC936A Chassis Manual Notes Safety Information and Technical Specifications Appendix C Backplane Specifications To avoid personal injury and property damage carefully follow all the safety steps listed below when accessing your system or handling the components C 1 ESD Safety Guidelines Electric Static Discharge ESD can damage electronic components To prevent damage to your system it is important to handle it very carefully The following measures are generally sufficient to protect your equipment from ESD e Use a grounded wrist strap designed to prevent static discharge Touch a grounded metal object before removing a component from the antistatic bag Handle the RAID card by its edges only do not touch its components peripheral chips memory modules or gold contacts When handling chips or modules avoid touching their pins Put the card and peripherals back into their antistatic bags when not in us
6. 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 PARTICULAR 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 Manual Revision 2 0 Release Date February 4 2008 Unless you request and receive written permission from SUPER MICRO COMPUTER y
7. 40 ose aed de a a ap sp fa a a ian 4 7 Power Supply Chapter 5 Rack Installation 5 1 OVEIVIGW fete b an so saa ka coscenevecenssdeveve eks sasa bn ak rab woo OVANA TANEET EFT 5 1 5 2 Unpacking the SYST M ss aie devwa aiaiai 5 1 5 3 Preparing TON SOU N eee se dels whe deve boat dasha 5 1 Choosmo a Setup LOCAUG MN kiwo epaye E E tenses de pea k taa E AL Bas Z 5 1 Rack Precautii S wii erasso edi snescpacnsaactucsacesqccnstecurssicecesecodus chaceasaetereantuqsnateseasos 5 2 SC936A Chassis Manual 5 4 General Server Pr GAautiONS sssrinin E Rack Mounting Considerations seiniin anaandaa aai Rack Mountind IMSUCUON Sisidae e a a Identifying the Sections of the Rack RailS cccececeeeeseeeeeeeeteeeteeeteeeees Inner Rail EXtenSiOM i icsccscssevccecisesvecoccscoseunevseveesineesavesasccesscerseisvaubeensed cvnenseneee Appendix A Cables Screws and Other Accessories Appendix B Power Supply Specifications Appendix C Backplane Specifications vi Chapter 1 Introduction Chapter 1 Introduction 1 1 Overview Supermicro s SC936A 3U chassis features a unique and highly optimized design The chassis is equipped with high efficiency redundant power supplies High per formance fans provide ample optimized cooling for FB DIMM memory modules and four hot swappable drive bays offer maximum storage capacity 1 2 Shipping List Part Numbers Please visit the following link for the latest shipping lists and p
8. 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 Do not use mats designed to decrease electrostatic discharge as protection from electrical shock Instead use rubber mats that have been specifically designed as electrical insulators Use a grounded wrist strap designed to prevent static discharge Keep all components and printed circuit boards PCBs in their antistatic bags until ready for use Touch a grounded metal object before removing any board from its antistatic bag Do not let components or PCBs come into contact with your clothing which may retain a charge even if you are wearing a wrist strap 2 3 SC936A Chassis Manual e Handle a board by its edges
9. be given to installing the equipment in an environment compatible with the manufacturer s maximum rated ambient tempera ture Tmra Reduced Airflow Equipment should be mounted into a rack so that the amount of airflow required for safe operation is not compromised Mechanical Loading Equipment should be mounted into a rack so that a hazardous condition does not arise due to uneven mechanical loading Circuit Overloading Consideration should be given to the connection of the equipment to the power supply circuitry and the effect that any possible overloading of circuits might have on overcurrent protection and power supply wiring Appropriate consideration of equipment nameplate ratings should be used when addressing this concern Reliable Ground A reliable ground must be maintained at all times To ensure this the rack itself should be grounded Particular attention should be given to power supply connec tions other than the direct connections to the branch circuit i e the use of power strips etc 5 3 SC936A Chassis Manual 5 4 Rack Mounting Instructions This section provides information on installing the SC936A chassis into a rack unit with the rails provided There are a variety of rack units on the market which may mean the assembly procedure will differ slightly You should also refer to the instal lation instructions that came with the rack unit you are using NOTE This rail will fit a rack between 26
10. hard drive to the tray using the screws provided 6 Replace the drive tray into the chassis Make sure to close the drive tray handle to lock the drive tray into place SAS or SCSI Hard Drive Figure 4 3 Installing the Hard Drive 4 4 Chapter 4 Chassis Setup and Maintenance 4 4 Installing the Motherboard W O Shield The I O shield holds the motherboard ports in place Install the I O shield before you install the motherboard Installing the I O Shield 1 Review the documentation that came with your motherboard Become familiar with component placement requirements and precautions 2 Open the chassis cover 3 With the illustrations facing the outside of the chassis place the shield into the space provided 4 Once installed the motherboard will hold the I O shield in place Permanent and Optional Standoffs Standoffs prevent short circuits by securing space between the motherboard and the chassis surface The SC936A chassis includes permanent standoffs in locations used by most motherboards These standoffs accept the rounded Phillips head screws included in the SC936A accessories packaging Some motherboards require additional screws for heatsinks general components and or non standard security Optional standoffs are included to these mother boards To use an optional standoff you must place the hexagonal screw through the bottom the chassis and secure the screw with the hexagon nut rounded side up
11. that particular drive is being accessed e Red The red LED to indicate an SAS drive failure If one of the SAS drives fail you should be notified by your system management software SCSI Drives Each SCSI drive carrier has two LEDS e Green When illuminated the green LED on the front of the SCSI drive carrier indicates drive activity A connection to the SCSI SCA backplane enables this LED to blink on and off when that particular drive is being accessed e Red The SAF TE compliant backplane activates the red LED to indicate a drive failure If one of the SCSI drives fail you should be notified by your system management software 3 4 Chapter 4 Chassis Setup and Maintenance Chapter 4 Chassis Setup and Maintenance 4 1 Overview This chapter covers the steps required to install components and perform mainte nance on the chassis The only tool you will need to install components and perform maintenance is a Phillips screwdriver Print this page to use as a reference while setting up your chassis Review the warnings and precautions listed in the manual be fore setting up or servicing this chassis These include infor mation in Chapter 2 System Safety and the warning precau tions listed in the setup instructions 4 1 SC936A Chassis Manual 4 2 Removing the Chassis Cover Release Tab Figure 4 1 Removing the Chassis Cover Removing the Chassis Cover 1 Press the release tabs to remove the cover from t
12. 0108L 02 Cable 39cm IPASS to IPASS cable CBL 0169L Cable 55cm 2U DVD cable CBL 0166L Cable 87cm SAS 933EL2 EL1 BP cascading cable CBL 0168L Cable 62cm SAS 933EL2 BP 2 port INT cascad ing cable A 1 SC936A Chassis Manual A 3 Compatible Cables These cables are compatible with the SC936A Chassis Alternate SAS Cables Some compatible motherboards 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 4 SAS connectors 7 pins each at the other This cable connects from the Host motherboard or other controller to the backplane SAS hard drive port Cable Name SAS Cable Quantity 1 Part CBL 0116 Alt Name iPass or Small Four Description This cable has one ipass SFF 8087 mini sas connector 36 pins at one end and 4 SAS connectors on one end This cable connects from the Host motherboard or other controller to the backplane SAS hard drive port Extending Power Cables Although Supermicro 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 u
13. 6 Plug the AC power cord back into the module and power up the server Chapter 4 Chassis Setup and Maintenance Figure 4 7 Changing the Power Distributor Server chassis that are 2U or higher require a power distributor The power distribu tor provides failover and power supply redundancy In the unlikely event you must change the power distributor do following Changing the Power Distributor 1 Power down the server and remove the plug from the wall socket or power strip Remove all cable connections to the power supply from 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 Gently 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 plug into the wall 4 11 SC936A Chassis Manual Notes 4 12 Chapter 5 Rack Installation Chapter 5 Rack Installation 5 1 Overview This chapter provides a quick setup checklist to get your chassis up and running Following these steps in the order given should enable you to have the system operational within a minimum amount of time 5 2 Unpacki
14. AS 1 D13 SAS 2 D14 SAS 3 D15 SAS 4 D18 SAS 5 D21 SAS 6 D22 SAS 7 D24 SAS 8 D25 SAS 9 D26 SAS 10 D27 SAS 11 D28 SAS 12 D40 SAS 13 D41 SAS 14 D42 SAS 15 D87 Failure LED D5 D6 D7 D8 D19 D20 D23 D29 D30 D31 D32 D33 D37 D38 D39 D88
15. D36 ON Alarm 2 Overheat Drive Failure in Chan nels 8 15 D53 OFF 5V Backplane power failure Light is on during normal operation D54 OFF 12V Backplane power failure Light is on during normal operation C 8 Safety Information and Technical Specifications C 7 Rear Connectors and LED Indicators mou 23 aw 2 la 0 me l al ol m k w a OF es HE E i Yi w a n O FB m ki di m p m A hi eS N o vt L g kr g E k ERE n a aaa HH HH Hn N 8 ee ae a Rear SAS SATA Connectors Rear SAS Drive Rear SAS Drive Connector Number Connector Number SAS 0 SAS SATA HDD 0 SAS 12 SAS SATA HDD 12 SAS 1 SAS SATA HDD 1 SAS 13 SAS SATA HDD 13 SAS 2 SAS SATA HDD 2 SAS 14 SAS SATA HDD 14 SAS 3 SAS SATA HDD 3 SAS 15 SAS SATA HDD 15 SAS 4 SAS SATA HDD 4 SAS 16 SAS SATA HDD 16 SAS 5 SAS SATA HDD 5 SAS 17 SAS SATA HDD 17 SAS 6 SAS SATA HDD 6 SAS 18 SAS SATA HDD 18 SAS 7 SAS SATA HDD 7 SAS 19 SAS SATA HDD 19 SAS 8 SAS SATA HDD 8 SAS 20 SAS SATA HDD 20 SAS 9 SAS SATA HDD 9 SAS 21 SAS SATA HDD 21 SAS 10 SAS SATA HDD 10 SAS 22 SAS SATA HDD 22 SAS 11 SAS SATA HDD 11 SAS 23 SAS SATA HDD 23 C 9 SC936A Chassis Manual Rear LED Indicators Rear LED Hard Drive Activity SAS 0 D12 S
16. Jumper Settings Jumper Jumper Settings Note 1 2 Reset MG9072 Chip Reset 1 pee 2 3 Default 1 2 Reset MG9072 Chip Reset 2 aeg 2 3 Default C 5 SC936A Chassis Manual Same gen RoHS R 3 i SR eee F A DI JPOZN VJP99 JPI NA gt AJP62 Bg ea SER pect Ges Og z Aa a JP61 JP63 Figure C 3 Fan Jumper Locations Fan Jumper Settings This 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 ena a n on e Eza jan JP98 se Default FAN 2 le j n JP99 berate a Default FAN 3 C 6 Safety Information and Technical Specifications 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 jumper The following information details which jumper must be configured to use SGPIO mode or restore your backplane to C mode SGPIO Setting Default Jumper Jumper Setting Note JP84 1 2 SGPIO Mode Setting PC Setting Jumper Jumper Setting Note JP84 2 3 I2C Setting C 7 SC936A Chassis Manual Front LED Indicators E pigi E Front Panel LEDs LED STATE SPECIFICATION D45 ON Failure in Fan 1 D47 ON Failure in Fan 2 D49 ON Failure in Fan 3 Alarm 1 Overheat Drive Failure Fan Fail Be ON ure in Channels 0 7
17. NL am REDDDDDODOD GODD00DDDDDDDD EE eee ee IOODDODODOD BoOUDLLODLLLDDDLDOL Swan lDODDDDDDDDD DOODO em BEDDDODDDOD EY DOULDLODOGOUD bODUDLLULLLOD Ti l IDDODDODODOD G6DDADDDOAO6DOD San Jij ji E EF ase PRDDDODONON IDODDDODODOD MOODIVOD000000 IDDDDDDDODOD ES 555DDoDGDGD MOOD00DD0D0D00 Swan Se JSOODS050000 J mn DOODLDODDNNDN ji DODLOBLOBGDODOO 3 1 SC936A Chassis Manual 3 2 Control Panel Buttons There are two push buttons located on the front ofthe chassis These are in order from left to right a reset button and a power on off button e 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 e Reset The reset button is used to reboot the system 3 3 Control Panel LEDs The control panel located on the front of the SC936A chassis has five LEDs These LEDs provide you with critical information related to different parts of the system This section explains what each LED indicates when illuminated and any corrective action you may need to take N ie vA a e Power Indic
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19. ailed fan from the chassis and pull it com pletely from the chassis Place the new fan into the vacant space in the housing while making sure the arrows on the top of the fan indicating air direction point in the same direction as the arrows on the other fans Power up the system and check that the fan is working properly before replac ing the chassis cover 4 9 SC936A Chassis Manual 4 7 Power Supply The SC936A Chassis has an auto switching power supply This enables it to automatically sense and operate at a 100v to 240v input voltage An amber light illuminates on the power supply when the power is off An illuminated green light indicates that the power supply is operating The SC936A chassis includes a redundant power supply that can be changed without powering down the system In the unlikely event that one is necessary a new unit can be ordered directly from Supermicro see contact information in the Preface oa N e Release Tab Figure 4 6 Removing the Power Supply Changing the Power Supply 1 This chassis includes a redundant power supply which allows the server to remain running and one power supply to be removed 2 Push the release tab on the power supply as illustrated 3 Pull the power supply out using the handle provided 4 Change the failed power module with the same model 5 Push the new power supply module into the power bay until you hear a click
20. and 33 5 deep Identifying the Sections of the Rack Rails The chassis package includes two rack rail assemblies an inner fixed chassis rail that secures directly to the server chassis and an outer fixed rack rail that secures directly to the rack itself Inner Rail Extension The SC936A chassis includes a set of inner rails in two sections inner rails and inner rail extensions The inner rails are preattached and do not interfere with normal use of the chassis if you decide not to use a server rack Attach the inner rail extension to stabilize the chassis within the rack Installing the Inner Rails 1 Place the inner rack extensions on the side of the chassis aligning the hooks of the chassis with the rail extension holes Make sure the extension faces outward just like the pre attached inner rail 2 Slide the extension toward the front of the chassis 3 Secure the chassis with screws as illustrated 4 Repeat steps 1 3 for the other inner rail extension Figure 5 1 Identifying the Sections of the Rack Rails 5 4 Chapter 5 Rack Installation Installing the Outer Rails to the Rack 1 Attach the short bracket to the outside of the long bracket You must align the pins with the slides Also both bracket ends must face the same direction Adjust both the short and long brackets to the proper distance so that the rail fits snugly into the rack Secure the long bracket to the front side of the outer rail with two
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22. art numbers for your particular chassis model http www supermicro com SC936A Chassis Model CPU HDD WO Slots Intel AMD mmer E EP UE SAS e EF an Bays sion Slots Processor Legend DP Dual Processor Support FF Full height Full length UP Single Processor Support 1 1 Power Supply 900W Redundant SC936A Chassis Manual 1 3 Where to get Replacement Components Though not frequently you may need replacement parts for your system To en sure the highest level of professional service and technical support we strongly recommend purchasing exclusively from our Supermicro Authorized Distributors System Integrators Resellers A list of Supermicro Authorized Distributors System Integrators Reseller can be found at http www supermicro com Click the Where to Buy link 1 2 Chapter 1 Introduction 1 4 Contacting Supermicro Headquarters Address Tel Fax Email Web Site Europe Address Tel Fax Email Asia Pacific Address Tel Fax Web Site Technical Support Email Tel Super Micro Computer Inc 980 Rock Ave San Jose CA 95131 U S A 1 408 503 8000 1 408 503 8008 marketing supermicro com General Information support supermicro com Technical Support www supermicro com Super Micro Computer B V Het Sterrenbeeld 28 5215 ML s Hertogenbosch The Netherlands 31 0 73 6400390 31 0 73 6416525 sales supermi
23. ates power is being supplied to the system s power supply units This LED should normally be illuminated when the system is operating D e HDD Indicates IDE channel activity SAS drive SCSI drive and or DVD ROM drive activity when flashing 3 2 Chapter 3 System Interface a e NIC2 Indicates network activity on GLAN2 when flashing A e NIC1 Indicates network activity on GLAN1 when flashing a e Overheat Fan Fail When this LED flashes it indicates a fan failure When continuously on not flashing it indicates an overheat condition which may be caused by cables obstructing the airflow in the system or the ambient room 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 e Power Failure When this LED flashes it indicates a power failure in the power supply 3 3 SC936A Chassis Manual 3 4 Drive Carrier LEDs Your chassis uses SAS or SCSI drives but not both SAS Drives Each SAS drive carrier has two LEDS e Green Each serial SAS drive carrier has a green LED When illuminated this green LED on the front of the SAS drive carrier indicates drive activity A connection to the SAS backplane enables this LED to blink on and off when
24. cro nl General Information support supermicro nl Technical Support rma supermicro nl Customer Support Super Micro Computer Taiwan 4F No 232 1 Liancheng Rd Chung Ho 235 Taipei County Taiwan R O C 886 2 8226 3990 886 2 8226 3991 www supermicro com tw support supermicro com tw 886 2 8228 1366 ext 132 or 139 1 3 SC936A Chassis Manual Notes Chapter 2 System Safety Chapter 2 System Safety 2 1 Overview This chapter provides a quick setup checklist to get your chassis up and running Following the steps in order given should enable you to have your chassis setup and operational within a minimal amount of time This quick set up assumes that you are an experienced technician famailiar with common concepts and terminology 2 2 Warnings and Precautions You should inspect the box the chassis was shipped in and note if it was damaged in any way If the chassis itself shows damage file a damage claim with carrier who delivered your system Decide on a suitable location for the rack unit that will hold that chassis It should be situated in a clean dust free area that is well venilated Avoid areas where heat electrical noise and eletromagnetic fields are generated You will also need it placed near at least one grounded power outlet When con figured the SC936A chassis includes two power supplies R models a redundant power supply and require two grounded outlets 2 3 Preparing for Setup
25. ded to the floor with the full weight of the rack resting on them e In single rack installation stabilizers should be attached to the rack e In multiple rack installations the racks should be coupled together e Always make sure the rack is stable before extending a component from the rack e You should extend only one component at a time extending two or more si multaneously may cause the rack to become unstable General Server Precautions e Review the electrical and general safety precautions that came with the com ponents you are adding to your chassis e Determine the placement of each component in the rack before you install the rails e Install the heaviest server components on the bottom of the rack first and then work up e 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 e Allow the hot plug hard drives and power supply modules to cool before touch ing them e Always keep the rack s front door and all panels and components on the servers closed when not servicing to maintain proper cooling 5 2 Chapter 5 Rack Installation Rack Mounting Considerations Ambient Operating Temperature If installed in a closed or multi unit rack assembly the ambient operating tempera ture of the rack environment may be greater than the ambient temperature of the room Therefore consideration should
26. e 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 SC936A Chassis Manual C 3 A 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 Jumper Settings and Pin Definitions C 4 Front Connectors and Jumpers Jen ma Figure C 1 Front Connectors Front Connectors 1 Chip MG9072 7 Fan Connector Fan 1 JP54 2 Upgrade Connectors JP69 and 8 Fan Connector Fan 2 JP56 JP78 9 Fan Connector Fan 3 JP58 3 ACT IN JP26 and JP47 10 SAS IN 1 JSM1 4 IPC Connector 1 JP37 and 2 11 SAS IN 2 JSM2 JP95 12 SAS IN 3 JSM3 5 IC Connector 3 JP52 and 4 13 SAS IN 4 JSM4 JP96 6 Power Connectors 4 pin JP10 JP13 JP46 and JP48 C 2 Safety Information and Technical Specifications 1 MG9072 Chip The MG9072 is an enclosure management chip that supports the SES 2 controller and SES 2 protocols 2 Upgrade Connectors The upgrade connectors are designated JP69 and JP78 are used for manufactu
27. he locked position Press both tabs at the same time 2 Once the top cover is released from the locked position slide the cover back toward the rear of the chassis 3 Lift the cover off the chassis Warning Except for short periods of time do NOT operate the server without the cover in place The chassis cover must be in place to allow proper airflow and prevent overheating 4 2 Chapter 4 Chassis Setup and Maintenance Release Button Removing Hard Drive Trays from the Chassis 1 Press the release button on the drive tray This extends the drive tray handle 2 Use the handle to pull the drive out of the chassis The drives are mounted in drive trays to simplify their installation and removal from the chassis These trays also help promote proper airflow for the drive bays Warning Except for short periods of time swapping hard drives do not operate the server with the hard drives empty 4 3 SC936A Chassis Manual 4 3 Installing Hard Drives Installing a Hard Drive to the Hard Drive Tray 1 Remove the screws securing the dummy drive to the drive tray 2 Remove the dummy drive Place the hard drive tray on a flat surface such as a desk table or work bench Dummy Drive Figure 4 2 Removing the Dummy Drive from Tray 3 Slide the hard drive into the tray with the printed circuit board side facing down 4 Carefully align the mounting holes in both the drive tray and the hard drive 5 Secure the
28. ition if you are using a front bezel make sure the bezel s filter is replaced periodically 2 Do not operate the server without drives or drive trays in the drive bays Use only recommended server parts 3 Make sure no wires or foreign objects obstruct air flow through the chassis Pull all excess cabling out of the airflow path or use shorter cables 4 The control panel LEDs inform you of system status See Chapter 3 System Interface for details on the LEDs and the control panel buttons In most cases the chassis power supply and fans are pre installed If you need to install fans continue to the Systems Fan section of this chapter If the chassis will be installed into a rack continue to the next chapter for rack installation instructions 4 6 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 Release Tab Figure 4 16 System Fan 4 8 Chapter 4 Chassis Setup and Maintenance WY Figure 4 5 Placing the System Fan Replacing a System Fan f If necessary open the chassis while the power is running to determine which fan has failed Never run the server for an extended period of time with the chassis open Turn off the power to the system and unplug the system from the outlet Remove the failed fan s power cord from the motherboard Press the fan release tab to lift the f
29. ng the System You should inspect the box the chassis was shipped in and note if it was damaged in any way If the chassis itself shows damage you should file a damage claim with the carrier who delivered it Decide on a suitable location for the rack unit that will hold your chassis It should be situated in a clean dust free area that is well ventilated Avoid areas where heat electrical noise and electromagnetic fields are generated You will also need it placed near a grounded power outlet Be sure to read the Rack and Server Pre cautions in the next section 5 3 Preparing for Setup The box your chassis was shipped in should include two sets of rail assemblies two rail mounting brackets and the mounting screws you will need to install the system into the rack Please read this section in its entirety before you begin the installation procedure which is outlined in the sections that follow Choosing a Setup Location e Leave enough clearance in front of the rack to enable you to open the front door completely 25 inches e Leave approximately 30 inches of clearance in the back of the rack to allow for sufficient airflow and ease in servicing e This product is for installation only in a Restricted Access Location dedicated equipment rooms service closets and others 5 1 SC936A Chassis Manual Warnings and Precautions Rack Precautions e Ensure that the leveling jacks on the bottom of the rack are fully exten
30. only do not touch its components peripheral chips memory modules or contacts e When handling chips or modules avoid touching their pins e Put the motherboard and peripherals back into their antistatic bags when not in use e For grounding purposes make sure your computer chassis provides excellent conductivity between the power supply the case the mounting fasteners and the motherboard 2 4 Chapter 3 System Interface Chapter 3 System Interface Overview 3 1 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 SC936A models are two buttons on the chassis control panel a reset button and an on off switch This chapter ex plains the meanings of all LED indicators and the appropriate response you may need to take Sormemicact IDDODDODODED ES opgronn ODDDO0DDSBDODDOD Swan fam REDDDDDONND Se DoDDDDDDDDD MOOOQODD000000 Swen IDDODDODODOD Erm JpooDoDDDD6D BO6DLODLOLDODOD TI KI sm REDDDDDODND r Ip90pD000090 MODDODDDOUDDDOD ET ire PODDOnDOnOD C DoODDODDDDDOD GOGDODDDODODOD ee BERERESS ES B6DLLDLLLDLDOL awa RODDDODDDON DODLDODDBDOLD B6dDDDDDDODLDOD ere REDDDNNODON es D90DD000000 OOUOVVODO00000 IDOODSODODOD LAJ Si L A
31. ou may not copy any part of this document Information in this document is subject to change without notice Other products and companies referred to herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies or mark holders Copyright 2008 by SUPER MICRO COMPUTER INC All rights reserved Printed in the United States of America Preface Preface About This Manual This manual is written for professional system integrators and PC technicians lt provides information for the installation and use of the SC936A chassis Installation and maintenance should be performed by experienced technicians only This Supermicro SC936A chassis features a unique and highly optimized design with Intel AMD based DP UP processors The chassis is equipped with a 900W high efficiency power supply High performance fans provide ample optimized cool ing for FB DIMM memory modules and hot swappable drive bays offer maximum storage capacity 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 SC936A Chassis Manual Manual Organization Chapter 1 Introduction The first chapter provides a checklist of the main components included with this chassis and describes the main features of the SC936A chassis This chapter also includes contact information Chapter 2 System Safety This chapter lists warnings precautions
32. rer s diagnos tic purposes only 3 ACT_IN The activity LED connectors designated JP26 and JP47 are used to indicate the activity status of each SAS drive The Activity LED connector is located on the front panel For the Activity LED connector to work properly connect using a 10 pin LED cable This is only used when the Activity LED is not supported by the hard drive 4 and 5 PC Connectors The PC Connectors designated JP37 JP95 JP52 and JP96 are used to monitor HDD activity and status See the table on the right for pin definitions C 3 C 5 Front Connector and Pin Definitions SAS Activity LED Header Pin Definitions JP26 Pin Definition Pin Definition 1 ACT IN 0 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 JP47 Pin Definition Pin Definition 1 ACT IN 8 6 ACT IN 12 2 ACT IN 9 r ACT IN 13 3 ACT IN 10 8 ACT IN 14 4 ACT IN 11 9 ACT IN 15 5 Ground 10 Empty PC Connector Pin Definitions JP37 JP95 JP52 and JP96 Pin Definition WOW N SC936A Chassis Manual 6 Backplane Main Power Connectors Backplane Main P The 4 pin connectors designated JP10 ipin Connector JP13 JP46 and JP48 provide power to the aN n backplane See the table on the right for pin min Delinin definitions 1 12V 2 and 3 Ground 4 5V
33. screws and the short bracket to the rear side of the outer rail with three screws Repeat steps 1 4 for the left outer rail Figure 5 2 Outer Rails Installing the Chassis Into a Rack 4 Confirm that chassis inner rails and outer rails are installed on the rack Line chassis rails with the front of the rack rails Slide the chassis rails into the rack rails keeping the pressure even on both sides it may be necessary to depress the locking tabs when inserting When the server has been pushed completely into the rack you should hear the locking tabs click into position Optional Insert and tightening the thumbscrews that hold the front of the server to the rack 5 5 SC936A Chassis Manual Figure 5 3 Installing the Outer Rails to the Server Rack Figure 5 4 Installing the Rack Rails 5 6 Appendix A Chassis Cables A 1 Overview Appendix A Cables Screws and Other Accessories This appendix lists supported cables for your chassis system It only includes the most commonly used components and configurations For more compatible cables refer to the manufacturer of the motherboard you are using and our Web site at www supermicro com A 2 Cables Included with SC936A Chassis SC936A R900B Part Type Length Description CBL 0117L 01 Cable 75cm IPASS to 4 lane SAS cable CBL
34. se 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 A 2 Appendix A Chassis Cables Front Panel to the Motherboard The SC936A 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 oe wees 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 3 SC936A Chassis Manual A 4 Chassis Screws The accessory box includes all the screws needed to setup your chassis This section lists and describes the most common screws used Your chassis may not require all the parts listed M B HARD DRIVE 2 Pan head Flat head 6 32 x 5mm 6 32 x 5mm 0 197 0 197 DVD ROM CD ROM and FLOPPY DRIVE lt g Pan head Flat head Round head Round head 6 32 x5 mm 6 32 x5 mm M3 x 5 mm M2 6 x 5 mm 0 197 0 197 0 197 0 197 RAIL Flat head Round head Flat head M4 x 4 mm M4 x 4 mm 0 157 0 157 ai MMO Washer for M5 M B STANDOFFS D Q
35. the mother board Secure each card to the chassis using the card s L bracket and the screw previously removed 4 6 Chapter 4 Chassis Setup and Maintenance 4 5 Installing the Air Shroud Air Shroud Extension Air Shroud KG J Figure 4 4 Air Shroud for SC936A Chassis Air shrouds concentrate airflow to maximize fan efficiency The SC936A chassis air shroud is designed to fit snuggly within the chassis and does not require tools for setup Installing the Air Shroud 1 If necessary remove the rear fan by pressing the fan release tab and pulling the fan from the chassis 2 Move the cables from the power supply and power distributor to the bottom of the chassis You may have to bind the cables together 3 Slide the air shroud extension into the groove behind the fan closest to the power supply The extension should almost touch the side of the chassis 4 Slide the air shroud into the chassis The air shroud connects to the air shroud extension the two front fans and two rear fans 4 7 SC936A Chassis Manual 5 The air shroud includes perforations on the bottom These perforations can be removed if motherboard components interfere with the air shroud placement Do not remove more perforations than necessary 6 Install the rear fans by sliding each fan into the fan housing on the chassis Checking the Server s Air Flow 1 Make sure there are no objects to obstruct airflow in and out of the server In add
36. ution when using metal tools which can easily damage any electrical components or circuit boards they come into contact with e Do not use mats designed to decrease electrostatic discharge as protection from electrical shock Instead use rubber mats that have been specifically designed as electrical insulators e The power supply power cord must include a grounding plug and must be plugged into grounded electrical outlets e Motherboard Battery CAUTION There is a danger of explosion if the on board 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 e 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 2 2 Chapter 2 System Safety 2 5 2 6 General Safety Precautions Keep the area around the chassis clean and free of clutter Place the chassis top cover and any system components that have been re moved away from the system or on a table so that they won t accidentally be stepped on While working on the system do not wear loose clothing such as neckties and unbuttoned shirt sleeves which can come into contact with electrical circuits or be pulled into
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