Supermicro SuperChassis 733T-350, Beige
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1. 4 2 4 3 Installing Hard Drives in the SC733i Model 4 3 4 4 Installing Hard Drives in the SC733T and 5 73 4 5 I 4 6 Installing the Floppy Drive 4 7 Installing the Motherboard I O Shield and Standoffs 4 10 2 33 _ lt 23 4 10 Permanent and Optional StandoffS teni aa latt 4 11 4 12 4 8 Installing Add on and Expansion 4 13 Add on Card Expansion Slot Setup 4 9 Removing the Fan Duct and System 4 14 4 10 Checking the Server s Air 4 15 4 11 Power Supply 2 2 detecte oe rtp Decet tenete 4 16 vi Preface Appendix A Cables Screws and other Accessories Appendix B SC733 Power Supply Specifications Appendix SAS 733TQ Backplane Specifications vii SC733 Chassis Manual Notes viii Chapter 1 Introduction Chapter 1 Introduction 1 1 Overview Supermicro s SC733 10 chassis features a unigue and highly optimized design The chassis is eguipped with high efficiency power supply High performance fans provide ample optimized cooling for FB DIMM memory modules and four hot swap drive bays offer maximum storage capacity 1 22. SC733TQ 645 B SC733TQ 465 B SC733T 465 B SC733i 465B SC733T 450 Part Type Length Description CBL 0049L Cable eu Front Panel Cable 16 pin to 16 pin CBL 0084 Cable e Split Converter Cable SC733T 350 Part Type Length Description CBL 0051 Cable 23 6 Floppy Cable A 1 5 733 Chassis Manual A 3 Compatible Cables These cables are compatible with the SC733 Chassis Alternate SAS SATA Cables Some compatible motherboards have different connectors II your motherboard has only one SAS connector that the SAS SATA cables must share use one ofthe following cables These cables must be purchased separately Cable Name SAS Cable Auantity 1 Part CBL 0175L Alt Name Big Four Description This cable has one SFF 8484 32 pin connector on one end and 4 SAS connectors 7 pins each at the other This cable connects from the Host motherboard or other controller to the backplane SAS hard drive port Cable Name SAS Cable Quantity 1 Part CBL 0116 Alt Name iPass or Small Four Description This cable has one ipass SFF 8087 mini sas connector 36 pins at one end and 4 SAS connectors on one end This cable connects from the Host motherboard or other controller to the backplane SAS hard drive port A 2 Appendix A Chassis Cables Extending Power Cables Although Super Micro chassis are designed with to be efficient and cost effective some compati
3. 5 This LED will remain active as long as the overheat condition exists 3 3 5 733 Chassis Manual Notes 3 4 Chapter 4 Chassis Setup and Maintenance Chapter 4 Chassis Setup and Maintenance 4 1 Overview This chapter covers the steps reguired to install components and perform mainte nance the chassis The only tool you will need to install components and perform maintenance is a Phillips screwdriver Print this chapter 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 5C733 Chassis Manual 4 2 6 Remove Screws Removing the Chassis Cover Figure 4 1 Removing the Chassis Cover Removing the Chassis Cover 1 Disconnect the chassis from any power source On the rear of the chassis remove the two screws holding the cover in place Slide the cover back toward the rear of the chassis 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 4 3 Installing Hard Drives in the SC733i Model Chassis Remove Screws Figure 4
4. Dummy Drive Drive Tray Figure 4 5 Chassis Drive Tray 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 Figure 4 6 Removing Dummy Drive from Tray Installing the Hard Drive into the SC733T and 5 733 Hard Drive Trays 1 Remove the two screws securing the dummy drive to the drive tray and remove the dummy drive Place the hard drive tray on a flat surface such as a desk table or work bench 4 6 Chapter 4 Chassis Setup and Maintenance SAS SATA or SCSI Hard Drive Drive Tray Figure 4 7 Removing Hard Drive 2 Slide the hard drive into the tray with the printed circuit board side facing down 3 Carefully align the mounting holes in both the drive tray and the hard drive 4 Secure the hard drive to the tray using six screws 5 Replace the drive tray into the chassis Make sure to close the drive tray handle to lock the drive tray into place Figure 4 8 Replacing Hard Drive in the SC733T and SC733TQ Chassis 4 7 5 733 Chassis Manual 4 5 Installing the CD ROM 5 733 chassis models may include a CD ROM or floppy drive The CD ROM is usually pre installed In the unlikely event that it becomes necessary to replace the CD ROM use the fol
5. 0 197 RAIL Flat head Round head Flat head M4 x 4 mm M4 x 4 mm 0 157 0 157 Maela MMO TA Washer for M5 M B STANDOFFS DS 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 SC733 Power Supply Specifications Appendix B This appendix lists power supply specifications for your chassis system SC733 645W 465W 450W 350W 300W Mae PWS 0060 PWS 465 PQ PWS 450 B PWS 0059 PWS 0041 Rated 100 240V 100 240V 100 240V 100 240V 100 240V AC 50 60Hz 50 60Hz 50 60Hz 50 60Hz 50 60Hz Voltage 11 5Amp 6 3Amp 10 Amp 8 Amp 10 5 Amp SV 33Vs 9375 BV 33V s DC 5V 3 3V lt N A 160W 12V 5V 180W Output 160W 5V 3 3V lt 012 gt 3 3V lt 430W 334W 3 3V lt 300W 5V standby 4 Amp 3 Amp 2 Amp 2 Amp 2 Amp 12V 46 Amp 35 Amp 30 Amp 24 Amp 15 Amp 5V 30 Amp 20 Amp 26 Amp 2 Amp 30 Amp 3 3V 30 Amp 15 Amp 30 Amp 25 Amp 28 Amp 12V 0 6 Amp 0 5 Amp 1 Amp 0 5 Amp 0 8 Amp B 1 733 Chassis Manual Notes B 2 Safety Information and Technical Specifications Appendix C SAS 733TA Backplane Specifications Safety Information and Technical Specifications C 1 Safety Guidelines To avoid personal injury and property damage please carefully follow all the safety steps listed below when acce
6. 12 t III 1 63 9 2 8 omm e l g vL C SUPER SAS733TQ ww 00 G ee s 1 1 FF ERE 326 Figure C 1 SAS 733TA Front View Front Panel Connectors 1 JP10 JP13 Backplane Main PWR Connectors 2 JP44 12C Connector 3 JP51 Sideband Header 4 SAS 0 3 Connectors 5 5 0 J5 1 6 SAS 2 27 SAS43 J8 5 JP26 Activity LED Header 6 JP22 Fan Header C 3 SC733 Chassis Manual C 5 Front Panel Connector Pin Definitions 1 Backplane Main Power Connectors JP10 JP13 Pin Definitions You must use the 4 pin power con nectors JP10 and JP13 to provide adequate power to the Backplane See the table on the right for pin definitions 2 Sideband Header JP51 The Sideband Header is located at JP51 on the front panel For SAS II to work properly please connect an 8 pin Sideband cable to JP51 as shown on the right See the table for pin definitions Backplane Main PWR 4 pin Connector Pins Definition 1 12 V 283 Ground 4 5V Add cesi Controller ID Reset SB4 SB2 GND GND sas 6 581 SDA Backplane ID ser 8 5 0 SCL 10 9 No Connection Sideband Pin Definitions JP51 No Connection 3 Activity LED Header JP26 Pin Definitions The Activity LED Header located at JP26 on the front panel transmits signals to indicate the activity status of each SAS slot For the Activity LED Header to
7. 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 1 0b Release Date March 31 2008 Unless you request and receive written permission from SUPER MICRO COMPUTER you may not copy any part of this document Information in this document is subject to change without notice Other products and companies referred to herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies or mark holders Copyright 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 IL provides information for the installation and use of the SC733 chassis Installation and maintenance should be performed by experienced technicians only Supermicro s SC733 chassis features a unigue and hig
8. removes the main power but keeps standby power supplied to the system Therefore you must unplug system before servicing 33 Control Panel LEDs The control panel located on the front of the SC733 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 4 A Power Indicates power is being supplied to the system s power supply units This LED should normally be illuminated when the system is operating 3 2 Chapter 3 System Interface HDD Indicates IDE channel activity SAS SATA drive SCSI drive and or DVD ROM drive activity when flashing NIC1 Indicates network activity on GLAN1 when flashing Overheat Fan Fail When Flashing This LED indicates a fan failure When Continuously On not flashing This LED indicates an overheat condi tion caused by cables obstructing the airflow in the system or the ambient room temperature being too warm Correcting an Overheat Fan Fail Condition 1 Check the routing of the cables and move any cables the restrict airflow 2 Confirm that all fans are operating normally 3 Verify that the heatsinks are installed properly 4 lf the chassis cover is not aligned correctly the airflow may be disrupted This leads to overheating Confirm that the chassis cover is placed correctly
9. operating New units can be ordered directly from Supermicro see contact information in the Preface 4 16 Chapter 4 Chassis Setup and Maintenance Figure 4 15 Removing the Power Supply Changing the Power Supply 1 Disconnect the chassis from any power source Remove the screws securing the power supply to the chassis which are located on the rear of the chassis Pull the power supply out of the chassis Change the failed power module with the same model Push the new power supply module into the power bay until you hear a click Plug the AC power cord back into the module and power up the server 5 733 Chassis Manual Notes Appendix A Chassis Cables Appendix A Cables Screws and other Accessories A 1 Overview This appendix lists supported cables for your chassis system It only includes the most commonly used components and configurations For more compatible cables refer to the manufacturer of the motherboard you are using and our Web site at www supermicro com A 2 Cables Included with SC733 Chassis SC733TQ 645 B SC733i 645 B Part Type Length Description CBL 0049 Cable 21 Front Panel Cable 16 pin to 16 pin CBL 0051 Cable 23 6 Floppy Cable CBL 0084 Cable 6 Split Converter Cable SC733T 645 B SC733TQ 465 B Part Type Length Description CBL 0049 Cable enu Front Panel Cable 16 pin to 16 pin CBL 0051 Cable 23 6 Floppy Cable
10. the fan duct into two pieces remove the fan 7 Add a new fan of the same type 4 14 Chapter 4 Chassis Setup and Maintenance 4 10 Checking the Server s Air Flow Checking the Server s Air flow 1 Make sure there are no objects to obstruct airflow in and out of the server In addition if you are using a front bezel make sure the bezel s filter is replaced periodically 2 Do notoperate the server without drives or drive trays in the drive bays Use only recommended server parts 3 Make sure no wires or foreign objects obstruct air flow through the chassis Pull all excess cabling out of the airflow path or use shorter cables The control panel LEDs inform you of system status See Chapter 3 System Interface for details on the LEDs and the control panel buttons 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 SC733 Chassis Manual 4 11 Power Supply Depending on your chassis model the SC733 Chassis has a 300 350 450 or 465 Watt power supply This power supply is auto switching capable This enables it to automatically sense and operate at a 100v to 240v input voltage An amber light will be illuminated on the power supply when the power is off An illuminated green light indicates that the power supply is
11. work properly please connect a 4 pin LED cable to Pin 1 to Pin 4 of JP26 as shown on the right See the table in Section A 5 for pin definitions JP26 SAS Activity LED Pin Pind Act In 0 Act In 1 Act In 2 Act I 3 Note 2 Connect a 4 pin LED cable to Pin1 Pin 4 of JP26 only 4 3 pin Fan Header JP22 Pin Definitions The 3 pin Fan Header is located at JP22 onthe front panel To prevent Overheat please connectan 3 pin fan cable to JP22 See the table for pin definitions Notes 1 The Fan Headeruses DC power 2 Default Fan Disabled Fan Header Pin Definitions Pin Number Definition 1 Ground black 2 12V red 3 Tachometer Caution Fan headers are DC power C 4 Safety Information and Technical Specifications 5 Front Overheat Drive Failure LED Indicators D3 D4 Front LED State Specification D3 Front On Overheat Drive Failure or Fan Failure D4 Front On Fan Failure Only 6 Front Panel Jumper Settings and Pin Definitions Jumper Description Definition JP18 Open Default Normal Short Buzzer Reset JP26 Open Default Act 0 3 In 1 Act In 0 2 Act In 1 3 Act In 2 4 Act In 3 JP29 Open Default Normal Short MG9071 Reset JP33 1 2 2 Controller ID SGPIO 2 3 Default Controller ID JP34 1 2 Default Backplane ID ID 0 2 3 Backplane ID ID 1 JP
12. 2 Removing the Hard Drive Tray The SC733i chassis must be powered down before hard drives can be removed from the hard drive trays Replacing Hard Drives in the SC733i Chassis 1 Disconnect the chassis from any power source 4 3 5 733 Chassis Manual Remove Screws s Screws Figure 4 3 Removing Drives from the SC733i Hard Drive Tray 2 Remove the two screws securing the hard drive tray to the chassis 3 Gently slide the hard drive tray out of the chassis 4 Remove the 4 screws securing each of the hard drives 5 Slide the drive or dummy drive out of the hard drive tray 6 Insert the replacement drive into the hard drive tray 7 Slide the hard drive tray back into the chassis 4 4 Chapter 4 Chassis Setup and Maintenance 4 4 Installing Hard Drives in the SC733T SC733TQ 6 Release Button Figure 4 4 Removing the Hard Drive Tray from the Chassis The SC733T and SC733TQ models feature hot swappable hard drives which permit the exchange of hard drives without powering down the system Removing Hard Drive Trays in the SC733T and SC733TQ Chassis 1 Unlock the front bezel panel of the chassis and swing the panel to the left to open it as shown above 2 Press the release button on the front of th drive tray This will cause the drive tray handle to pop outward 3 Using the drive tray handle gently pull the drive tray out of the chassis 4 5 SC733 Chassis Manual
13. 40 Short Reset SGPIO Open Default FC Reset JP42 1 2 Backplane ID SGPIO 2 3 Default Backplane ID JP50 Open Reset SGPIO Short Default Reset On JP51 Open Default SideBand Header 7 Fan Enable Disable Fan pesi 1662 Fan Enabled Fan Disabled C 5 SC733 Chassis Manual C 6 Rear Connectors and LED Indicators Rear connector and LED locations oop EEG E gt 99 SAS 2 0 013 Ed x D6 D12 x D5 J1 __ Figure C 2 Rear View Rear Connectors Rear Connector Specification J1 Rear SAS 0 HDD Connected to HDD J2 Rear SAS 1 HDD Connected to HDD J3 Rear SAS 2 HDD Connected to HDD J4 Rear SAS 3 HDD Connected to HDD C 6 Safety Information and Technical Specifications Rear Connectors and LED Indicators Rear LED Indicators 212 Rear D13 Roar D14 Roar DIS Rea D5 Rea DG Rear D7 Rear De Rear Figure C 3 Rear LED Indicator Descriptions C 7 5 733 Chassis Manual Notes C 8 Appendix A Chassis Cables Appendix D SATA 733 Backplane Specifications A 1 Overview Important Use extreme caution when working aroud the Serial ATA SATA backplane Do not touch the backplane with any metal objects and make sure that no ribbon cables touch the backplane or obstruck the airflow holes in the SATA backplane All SAT
14. A drive carriers must remain in the drive bays to promoste proper airflow The SATA backplane supports four SATA drives The SATA drive s LED connec tor on the SATA backplane is JP26 There are also two power connectors on the backplane and both connectors should be connected Do not cascade the SATA backplane Refer to the following table for jumper settings D 1 5 733 Chassis Manual 38 3 3 83 8 8 5 LEE RN Og me Lc Prise n pis a 9 833568 3 x 10 10505 os TTD du B 2 85 Er a am a HE scr mi e TID mmm 8 WEZ DR ME iig bes RE 1 mw le 8 Y t ma 43 5 115 5 z aeg 4 4 zn E sop az qn 2 Bui EA Z 5 9 8 a 52 33 NE ON 2 zar SUPER SATA7 s 8 a 8 eod 2 22 2 2 35 2 28 2 9353 358 Figure D 1 SATA 733 Backplane No Jumper Description Settin
15. Backplane Overview The SAS733TQ Backplane is a highly efficient highly compatible and easy to use SES 2 backplane that offers the most advanced functionality provided by the Serial Attached Serial Link Industry in a slim package With the built in AMI MG 9071 chip the SAS733TQ Backplane allows the user to configure RAID 0 RAID 1 and RAID 5 maximizing data storage capability and data transferring reliability Additionally the 5 5733 supports SATA up to 3Gbps and SAS up to 3Gbps with SES 2 SCSI Enclosure Services 2 capabilities providing complete Serial Attached Services and Serial Link Solutions to the market Refer to the section below Backplane Features The SAS733TQ Backplane supports the following features when it is installed on a motherboard that has an onboard SAS controller 1 Compatible with SATA drives 2 Supporting SAS drives with a transfer rate of 3Gbps 3 Supporting Interface to communicate with SAS SATA Host Bus Adaptors HBA 4 Minimizing the need for cables and connectors uncluttering server space and providing a trouble free installation environment for the user 5 Supporting SES 2 SCSI Enclosure Services 2 protocol providing the follow ing features Drive activity and drive failure indication for each drive slot Overheat drive failure alarm via a buzzer installed on the backplane An overheat drive failure LED Indicator built in Temperature Monitoring via a 2 wire t
16. SUPERG SC733 CHASSIS SERIES SS E SC733TQ 645 B SC733T 645 B SC733i 645 B SC733TQ 465 B SC733T 465 B SC7331 465 B SC733T 450 B SC7331 450 B 2 USER S MANUAL 1 0b 5C733 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
17. Shipping List Please visit the following link for the latest shiping lists and part numbers for your particular chassis model http www supermicro com SC733 Chassis Model CPU HDD Slots coe 7x FF 645W 200 DP Xeon 4x SATA 7X FF 645W ia bomen DP Xeon 4x Fixed 7x FF 645W SC733TQ 465B 5 4x SATA 4690 5 733 465 4 ee SC733i 465B pe 4x SATA 7x FF Pid pron 4x SATA 7x FF 450W 5753 4508 DP Xeon axFbed Omer 450W SC7337 350B UP P4 4x SATA 7x FF 350W 5 UP P4 4x Fixed 7X FF 350W 1 1 5 733 Chassis Manual 1 3 Where to get Replacement Components Though not freguently 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 supermic
18. andling 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 System Interface Chapter 3 System Interface 3 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 SC733 models are two buttons on the chassis control panel a reset button and a power on off switch This chapter explains the meanings of all LED indicators and the appropriate response you may need to take ower LED Po NIC LED LED Figure 3 1 Front Chassis Panels 3 1 5C733 Chassis Manual 3 2 Control Panel Buttons There are two push buttons located on the front of the chassis These are in order from left to right a reset button and a power on off button Power The main power switch is used to apply or remove power from the power supply to the server system Turning off system power with this button
19. ble 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 8 pin CBL 0062 7 9 20 CM 4 pin CBL 0060 7 9 20 Front Panel to the Motherboard The SC733 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 a ass l 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 reguires several different con nections from the front panel A 3 SC733 Chassis Manual A 4 Chassis Screws Theaccessory 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 em Pan head Flat head Round head Round head 6 32 x 5 mm 6 32 x 5 mm M3 x 5 mm M2 6 x 5 mm 0 197 0 197 0 197
20. emperature sensor in the MG 9071 chip C 2 Safety Information and Technical Specifications C 4 Jumper Settings and Pin Definitions Front Jumpers Connector Locations 0 GA X34 eek EEE EEE nig 9 Ss 8 m 5 slm Th o SUA 4 M __ 8 8 EE ie 1 ERE 5 2 85 OL der tL jm 855 380 89 a AD 8 Baag B soo i go igo 8 pc Bye a z na Re MATINAS Ja I n c 5 M Ul a NDS Am a 8 JP34BP D az fen 8 1200 BM 231081 BS o as je 65 XX 292959071 RESET ag ja a Bo kad E JEL 8 8 ONSEPI OFEDC 899 foe nt te a Ai je Wa LI ELL MEUM ae BE ELE FEN no sac a ip LAME EMS 62 8 B on
21. g UM JP18 Alarm Reset Header JP25 Overheat Tem Open 45 C perature Pins 1 2 50 C Default Pins 2 3 55 JP26 Drive Activ Drive Activity JP28 ES Sense Pins 1 2 Enable Pins 2 3 Diable Default
22. hly optimized design for dual core Xeon platforms The chassis is eguipped with a 300W 350W 450W 465W or 645W high efficiency power supply for superb power savings 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 5 733 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 SC733 chassis This chapter also includes contact information Chapter 2 System Safety This chapter lists warnings precautions and system safety It recommended that you thoroughly familiarize yourself installing and servicing this chassis safety pre cautions Chapter 3 System Interface Refer to this chapter for details on the system interface which includes the functions and information provided by the control panel on the chassis as well as other LEDs located throughout the system Chapter 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 list
23. ing screws that you will need to install the systems into the rack Read this manual in its entirety before you begin the installation procedure 2 1 SC733 Chassis Manual 24 Electrical Safety Precautions Basic electrical safety precautions should be followed to protect yourself from harm and the SC733 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 and floppy drives not necessary for hot swappable drives When disconnecting power you should first power down the system with the operating system and then unplug the power cords from all the power supply modules in the system When working around exposed electrical circuits another person who is fa miliar with the power off controls should be nearby to switch off the power if necessary Use only one hand when working with powered on electrical equipment This is to avoid making a complete circuit which will cause electrical shock Use extreme caution when using metal tools which can easily damage any electrical components or circuit boards
24. ling Add on and Expansion Cards Add on Expansion Remove Screws Card Slots Figure 4 13 Installing Add on or Expansion Cards Add on Card Expansion Slot Setup SC733 chassis include slots for add on cards and expansion cards The number of cards you can use depends on your chassis model and motherboard model Installing Add on and Expansion Cards 1 Disconnect the power supply set the chassis on flat surface and open the chassis cover Remove the screws holding the cover in place for each add on expansion card slot you want to use Keep this screw for later use Connect the add on cards and or expansion cards to the mother board Secure each card to the chassis using the card s L bracket and the screw previously removed 4 13 5 733 Chassis Manual 4 9 Removing the Fan Duct and System Fan Release Tabs 0 Q Figure 4 14 Replacing the Fan shroud The fan duct concentrates airflow to maximize fan efficiency Removing the Fan Duct and System Fan 1 Disconnect the chassis from any power source 2 Release the clips that secure the fan duct to the chassis 3 Remove the screw securing the fan duct to the chassis 4 Press down the release tabs on the fan duct as shown and pull the fan duct out from its location in the chassis 5 Remove the four screws at the front of the fan duct that hold the fan in place Then release the two fasteners along the side of the fan duct 6 Separate
25. lowing procedure Adding or Replacing a CD ROM T Disconnect the chassis from any power source Remove the chassis cover Unplug the power and data cables from the motherboard and or backplane If you are adding a new CD ROM drive Remove the mini bezel grate from the drive bay The bezel can be removed by pulling out the hard drive beneath the CD ROM drive bay then pulling the mini bezel forward If you are replacing a CD ROM drive Locate the locking tab at the rear left hand side when viewed from the front of the CD ROM or floppy drive Push the tab toward the drive and push the drive unit out the front of the chassis Push the new drive unit into the slot until the tab locks into place Reconnect the data and power cables Replace the chassis cover reconnect the power source and power up the System Figure 4 9 Installing the CD ROM 4 8 Chapter 4 Chassis Setup and Maintenance 4 6 Installing the Floppy Drive SC733 chassis models may include a CD ROM or floppy drive The CD ROM is usually pre installed In the unlikely event that it becomes necessary to replace the CD ROM use the following procedure Adding or Replacing a Floppy Drive 1 Disconnect the chassis from any power source 2 Remove the chassis cover 3 Unplug the power and data cables from the motherboard and or backplane 4 Remove the mini bezel grate from the drive bay The bezel can be removed by pulling out the hard drive above the fl
26. onductors 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 eguipment from ESD Do notuse 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 2 3 SC733 Chassis Manual 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 h
27. oppy drive bay then pulling the mini bezel forward 5 Insert the new drive unit in the slot until the tab locks into place 6 Reconnect the data and power cables 7 Replace the chassis cover reconnect the power source and power up the system Figure 4 10 Installing the Floppy Drive 4 9 SC733 Chassis Manual 4 7 Installing the Motherboard I O Shield and Standoffs I O Shield Figure 4 11 I O Shield Placement IC Shield An I O shield holds the motherboard ports in place Install the I O shield before you install the motherboard Motherboards are sold separately from the SC733 chassis and come with I O shields specific to 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 Chapter 4 Chassis Setup and Maintenance Permanent and Optional Standoffs Standoffs prevent short circuits by securing space between the motherboard and the chassis surface The SC733 chassis includes permanent standoffs in locations used by most motherboards These standoffs accept the rounded Phillips head screws included in the SC733 accessories packaging Some motherboards reguire additional sc
28. rews 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 Note that motherboards are purchased separately from the chassis Motherboard 4 11 5 733 Chassis Manual Motherboard Installation Installing the Motherboard 1 Review the documentation that came with your motherboard Become familiar with component placement reguirements precautions and cable connec tions Open the chassis cover As reguired 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 Figure 4 12 Installing the Motherboard 4 12 Chapter 4 Chassis Setup and Maintenance 4 8 Instal
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30. s 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 Appendix A Chassis Cables Appendix B Power Supply Specifications Appendix SAS 733TQ Backplane Specifications Appendix D SATA 733 Backplane Specifications 5 733 Chassis Manual Table of Contents Chapter 1 Introduction 1 1 1 2 Shipping List 1 3 Where to get Replacement 0 4 00 1 2 1 4 Contacting SUPEIMIGFO 1 3 1 5 Returning Merchandise for 0 8 1 4 Chapter 2 System Safety 2 1 _ lt _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 2 1 2 2 Wamings and Precautions 6 5 2 1 2 3 Preparing for Setup 2 4 Electrical Safety Precautions uocum ettet 2 2 2 55 General Safety 2 3 26 System 2 3 Chapter 3 System Interface 3 1 EM coo tate decane ise isamaa A N 3 1 8 2 Control Panel BUttOns teo edere ee eee Pa ds 3 2 3 3 Control Panel LEDs Chapter 4 Chassis Setup and Maintenance 4 1 4 1 4 2 Removing the Chassis
31. sis 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 4 Chapter 2 System Safety Chapter 2 System Safety 2 1 Overview This chapter provides a guick 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 guick 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 config ured the SC733 chassis includes one power supply 23 Preparing for Setup The SC733 Chassis includes a set of rail assemblies including mounting brackets and mount
32. ssing your system or handling the components 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 eguipment from ESD Use a grounded wrist strap designed to prevent static discharge Touch a grounded metal object before removing a component from the antistatic bag Handle the RAID card by its edges only do not touch its components peripheral chips memory modules or gold contacts When handling chips or modules avoid touching their pins e 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 SAS733TQ Backplane e Disconnect the power cable before installing or removing any cable from the 5 5733 Backplane Make sure that the SAS733TQ Backplane is securely and properly installed on the motherboard to prevent damage to the system due to power shortage C 1 5 733 Chassis Manual C 2 An Important Note to the User 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 ve received may or may not look exactly the same as the graphics shown in this manual C 3 Introduction to the SAS 733TQ
33. 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 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 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 2 2 Chapter 2 System Safety 2 5 2 6 radiation exposure do not open the enclosure or use the unit in any uncon ventional way General Safety Precautions Keep the area around the chassis clean and free of clutter Place the chassis top cover and any system components that have been re moved away from the system or on a table so that they won t accidentally be stepped on While working on the system do not wear loose clothing such as neckties and unbuttoned shirt sleeves which can come into contact with electrical circuits or be pulled into a cooling fan Remove any jewelry or metal objects from your body which are excellent metal c
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