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1. Figure C 1 SAS 933EL2 Backplane Front Connectors 1 Primary and secondary 2 connec 7 SAS connectors tors optional 8 SAS connectors A1 2 Primary and secondary flash chip 9 SAS connectors PRI A2 3 Primary and secondary expander chip 10 SAS connectors B3 not avail 4 Power connectors PWRO PWR1 able in EL1 single port backplane PWR2 and PWR3 11 SAS connectors SEC_B1 not avail 5 EPP connectors J15 and J16 able in EL1 single port backplane 6 Fan connectors Fan1 Fan2 Fan3 12 SAS connectors SEC_B2 not avail and Fan4 able in EL1 single port backplane SUPERG ssa K pog A CE m 65940 Figure 2 5 5 933 11 3 5 933 Chassis Manual 1 Primary and Secondary Connectors The connectors are used to monitor the power supply and to control the fans See the table on the right for pin definitions There are two connectors one primary and one Secondary These connectors are optional and should only be used by qualified technicians 2 Primary and Secondary Flash Chips The primary and secondary flash chips en hance the backplane memory 3 Primary and S2. E DUIS 2 3 Chapter 3 System Interface 3 1 3 1 3 2 Control Panel Buttons 3 2 3 39 Control Panel LEDS Lu u uuu uu three reor ru 3 2 9 4 J DrveGarrerEBEDsi ssi em eer eA TRO PER n ON x 3 4 SAS D V M 3 4 3 4 Chapter 4 Chassis Setup and Maintenance 4 1 e cobs 4 1 Installation Procedures 4 1 4 2 Removing the Chassis testo C tue 4 2 4 3 Installing Hard 4 3 4 4 mnstalling the Motherboard iret rettet 4 5 M 4 5 Permanent and Optional 4 5 4 5 Installing the Air Shroud 4 6 Installing System False a nus neta nope stre pe 4 7 Replacing the Power Supply riii h ennt peu piene dd 4 11 4 8 Changing the Power Distributor sesinin iseasi 4 13 5 933 Chassis Manual Chapter 5 Rack Installation 5 1 IU taykayusyaas 5 1 5 2 Unpacking the System 2 9 1 5 2 Preparing for wasasapa metes Arr erecto Apmis 5 1 Choosing a Setup iibri tent cose p LER ERR denies 5 1 Rack 8 ett kx eo e EE 5 2 General Se
3. From SAS 933EL1 Single Port 22 SUPERG sem e A2 FE CC Lower Backplane Cascaded System SAS 933EL2 Dual Port Backplane From HBA or From HBA or Higher Backplane Higher Backplane eu z To Lower Backplane in cascaded system Figure C 6 Single and Dual Port Backplanes C 11 5 933 Chassis Manual C 10 Failover The SAS 933EL2 backplane has two expanders which allow effective failover and recovery Single Host Bus Adapter In a single host bus configuration the backplane connects to one Host Bus pter m Y m Y E BAB HB Port B Port Expander 2 Expander 1 w k 1 d Single Host Bus Adapter If the expander or data path in Port A fails the system will automatically switch over to Port B E Port B Port A Expander 2 Expander 1 xf LS k LP d Figure C 7 Failover with a Single HBA C 12 Appendix SAS 933EL Backplane Specifications C 11 Failover with RAID Cards and Multiple HBAs The SAS 933EL backplane may be configured for failover with multiple HBAs using either RAID controllers or HBAs to acheive failover protect
4. sas 13 Jasas 14 15 15 Figure 5 Rear Connectors and LEDs Rear SAS Connectors Connector SAS Drive Connector SAS Drive Connector SAS Drive SAS 0 SAS HDD 0 SAS 5 SAS HDD 5 SAS 10 SAS HDD 10 SAS 1 SAS HDD 1 SAS 6 SAS HDD 6 SAS 11 SAS HDD 11 SAS 2 2 SAS 7 SAS HDD 7 SAS 12 SAS HDD 12 SAS 3 SAS HDD 3 SAS 8 SAS HDD 8 SAS 13 SAS HDD 13 SAS 4 SASHDD 4 SAS 9 SAS HDD 9 SAS 14 SAS HDD 14 9 5 933 Chassis Manual Rear LED Indicators Rear LED Hard Drive Activity Failure LED SAS 0 ACT 1 FAIL 1 SAS 1 ACT 2 FAIL 2 SAS 2 ACT 3 FAIL 3 SAS ACT 4 FAIL 4 SAS 4 ACT 5 FAIL 5 SAS 5 ACT 6 FAIL 6 SAS 6 ACT 7 FAIL 7 SAS 7 ACT 8 FAIL 8 SAS 8 ACT 9 FAIL 9 SAS 9 ACT 10 FAIL 10 SAS 10 ACT 11 FAIL 11 SAS 1 ACT 12 FAIL 12 SAS 12 ACT 13 FAIL 13 SAS 13 ACT 14 FAIL 14 SAS 14 ACT 3115 FAIL 15 Appendix SAS 933EL Backplane Specifications C 9 Single and Dual Port Expanders Single Ports SAS 933EL1 backplanes have a single port expander that access all fifteen drives and supports cascading Dual Ports SAS 933EL2 backplanes have dual port expanders that access all fifteen drives These dual port expanders support cascading failover and recovery
5. 18 cm 7 inches Description This cable has an iPass SFF 8087 Mini SAS connector 36 pin at each end It connects from the HBA to the 933 EL backplane 5 933 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 allows a JBOD Just a Bunch Of Drives configuration from an existing system L Single External Host Bus Adapter CBL 0200L External HBA Cable HBA Power cara L Dual External Host Bus Adapter CBL 0200L External HBA Cables Figure C 13 Connecting an External HBA IMPORTANT See Section C 11 of this manual Failover with RAID Cards and Multiple HBAs for important information on supported configurations C 18 Appendix SAS 933EL Backplane Specifications Supported External HBA to Backplane Cable Use the following cable if your external HBA has an InfiniBand connector Figure C 14 SAS InfiniBand to Mini SAS 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 5 933 Chassis Manual Connecting Multiple Backplanes in a Single Channe
6. 9 ACT IN 7 a N Ground 10 Empty 6 20 SATA Ports The SAS ports are used to connect the SAS drive cables The eight ports are designated 0 14 Each port is also compatible with SATA drives D 5 5 933 Chassis Manual D 6 Front Jumper Locations and Pin Definitions JP18 T ppan rom ans ma mmm gm 1 gg gt pea gl DIA OG OOD 635 e ER pgs 7 251 s 4 Figure 0 3 Front Jumpers Socket Settings Socket Socket Setting Note Buzzer Reset JP18 Connected to front panel Press once to disable buzzer Press twice to enable buzzer Fan Jumper Settings This backplane supports up to four fans To utilize each fan you must configure both jumpers as instructed below Fan Jumper Settings Jumper Jumper Settings Fan Number wor i mee 2 2 23 Off Disable FAN 2 23 Off Disable FAN 4 Explanation of Jumpers Connector To modify the operation of the backplane ve cag jumpers can be used to choose between optional settings Jumpers create shorts 2 between two pins to change function Jumper of the connector Pin 1 is identified with a square solder pad on the printed circuit board Note On two jumpers Closed L BA g means the jumper is on
7. 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 14 Appendix SAS 933EL Backplane Specifications Connecting an Internal Host Bus Adapter to the Backplane The following section lists the most common cables used to connect the HBA to the backplane Single Internal Host Bus Adapter Dual Internal Host Bus Adapter Figure C 10 Single and Dual HBAs IMPORTANT See Section C 11 of this manual Failover with RAID Cards and Multiple HBAs for important information on supported configurations 5 933 Chassis Manual Supported Internal HBA to Backplane Cables Use the following listed cables to create connections between the internal HBA and backplane The cables required depend on the HBA connector Figure C 11 iPass to 4 lane Cable CBL 0117 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 pin at the other This cable connects from the HBA to the SAS 933EL backplane C 16 Appendix SAS 933EL Backplane Specifications Figure C 12 iPass Mini SAS to iPass Mini SAS CBL 0110L 2 Cable Name iPass Mini SAS to iPass Mini SAS Part 4 CBL 0108L 02 Length 39 cm 15 inches Part 4 CBL 0109L 02 Length 22 cm 9 inches Part 4 CBL 0110L 02 Length
8. Celsius C 7 5 933 Chassis Manual Front LED Indicators 18 c mm ToS Overheat Fan Fail Power Fallur ww 7 5VLED 125 LIED R658 c OVERHEATFAIL1 x R659 Dn Fan Failure LED uuuuuuuuuuuuuul Figure C 4 Front LED Indicators Backplane LEDs LED State Specification OVERHEATFAIL1 On Overheat or drive failure FANFAIL1 On Failure in system fans Off Backplane power failure Light is on during normal operation 42V Off Backplane power failure Light is on during normal operation C 8 Appendix SAS 933EL Specifications C 8 Rear Connectors and LED Indicators 1 1 2 i ACT 2 FAIL 3 6 FAIL 4 l 4 5 5 6 ACT 6 P FAIL 7 ACT 7 IT a FAIL 8 ACT 8 FAIL 9 ACT 9 5 5 89 FAIL 10 AcT HoRy 1 1 3 Essi sas 10 FAIL 11 11 11 FAIL 12 rir ACT H12 P 13 ME ACT H13P 14 14 455 12
9. brackets and the mounting screws you will need to install the System into the rack Please read this section in its entirety before you begin the installation procedure outlined in the sections that follow Choosing a Setup Location Leave enough clearance in front of the rack to enable you to open the front door completely 25 inches Leave approximately 30 inches of clearance in the back of the rack to allow for sufficient airflow and ease in servicing 5 1 5 933 Chassis Manual This product is for installation only in a Restricted Access Location dedicated equipment rooms service closets and similar environments 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 Ina single rack installation stabilizers should be attached to the rack n multiple rack installations the racks should be coupled together Always make sure the rack is stable before extending a component from the rack You should extend only one component at a time Extending two or more simul 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 heavie
10. 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 motherboard 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 motherboard 3 1 Chapter 3 System Interface Chapter 3 System Interface 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 5 933 models have three buttons on the chassis control panel a power on off button a reset button and a mute but ton This chapter explains the meanings of all buttons and LED indicators and the appropriate responses you may need to take E In NO Q mur TT Low TT IT D 81 t ama p L i z mmm mM NEM A Ln m a a a 5 5 n Power Button Reset Button Mute Button Power LED P addi NIC LED Power Failure LED 3 1 5 9
11. 16 SATA Port 8 J22 SATA Port 9 J23 SATA Port 10 J24 SATA Port 1 J25 SATA Port 12 J26 SATA Port 13 J29 SATA Port 14 J30 Figure D 2 SATA Ports D 4 Appendix D 5 933 Backplane Specifications D 5 Front Connector and Pin Definitions 1 2 OH Temperature Connector OH JP25 and OH 2 JP45 Open 45 degrees Celcius 1 2 50 degrees Celcius 2 3 55 degrees Celcius 3 Backplane Main Power Connectors Backplane Main The 4 pin connectors designated JP10 BI CORO qos JP10 JP13 JP13 JP46 and JP48 provide power to JP46 and JP48 backplane See the table on the right for pin BIB definitions 1 12V 2and3 Ground 4 5V 4 Fan Connectors Fan Connectors The 3 pin connectors designated JP54 JP56 k ied JP58 JP60 provide power to the fans See Pin Definition the table on the right for pin definitions 1 Ground 2 12V 3 Tachometer 5 Activity LED Connector SAS Activity LED Header Pin Definitions JP26 and JP47 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 Header to work properly connect to it using a 10 pin LED cable Pin Definition Pin Definition 1 ACT INZO 6 ACT IN 4 ACT IN 1 7 ACT IN 5 ACT IN 2 8 ACT IN 6 ACT IN 3
12. 33 Chassis Manual 3 2 Control Panel Buttons There are three push buttons located on the front of the chassis These are in order from top to bottom a power on off button reset button and a mute 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 It is necessary to unplug the system before servicing Reset The reset button is used to reboot the system Mute Mute The mute button allows the system alarm to be silenced quickly 3 3 Control Panel LEDs The control panel located on the front of the SC933 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 3 2 Chapter 3 System Interface Power Indicates power is being supplied to the system s power supply units This LED should normally be illuminated when the system is operating Fail When this LED flashes it indicates fan failure When continu ously 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
13. 5 933 Chassis Manual C 13 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 but not a motherboard and HBA together Single Port Cable Assembly Cable 0167L Internal cable Cable 0166L External cable Port B Expander 2 x 2 LS Figure C 21 Supported Cascading Configurations Other Considerations Cascading supports up to one hundred twenty two hard drives Use the same cables for all single port configurations 24 Appendix SAS 933EL Backplane Specifications Server System with Single SAS HBA The exanders allow horizontal branching This configuration also applies to dual ports Port A Expander 1 Cable 0167L Internal cable Single Port Cable Assembly Port A Exp J 1 Cable 0166 External cable b o T 2 9 Port A Expander 1 1 V J Figure C 22 Se
14. 97 RAIL Flat head Round head Flat head M4 x 4 mm M4 x 4 mm 0 157 0 157 Washer for 5 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 5 to 6 32 0 197 0 197 Appendix B Power Supply Specifications Appendix B 5 933 Power Supply Specifications This appendix lists power supply specifications for your chassis system 760W Power Supply Part PWS 0065 100 240V AC Voltage 50 60Hz 14 8 Amp DC Ouput 5V 3 3V lt 200W 5V 36 0 Amp 5V standby 3 5 Amp 12V 50 0 Amp combined 12 1 0 AAmp 3 3V 36 0 Amp B 1 5 933 Chassis Manual Notes B 2 Appendix SAS 933EL Backplane Specifications Appendix C SAS 933EL 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 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 i
15. ATA 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 0b Release Date December 12 2011 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 O 2011 by Super Micro Computer Inc rights reserved Printed in the United States of Ameri
16. CPU DP Xeon UP P4 DP Xeon UP P4 DP Xeon UP P4 DP Xeon DP Xeon UP P4 HDD 15x SAS Bays 2x 28 Port SAS Expander 15x SAS Bays 1x 28 Port SAS Expander 7 7 U320 SCSI 14x U320 SCSI 15x SAS Slots Six expansion slots Six expansion slots Six expansion slots Six expansion slots Six expansion slots Power Supply 760W Redundant 760W Redundant 760W Redundant 760W Redundant 760W Redundant Legend DP Dual Processor Support FF Full height Full length P4 Pentium 4 CPU UP Single Processor Support 1 1 5 933 Chassis Manual 1 3 Where to get Replacement Components Although not frequently you may need replacement parts for your system To ensure 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 NOTE Customers requiring support for SCSI backplanes may contact Supermicro s Technical Support department directly 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 Em
17. DD 1 SATA 2 SATA HDD 72 SATA SATA HDD 3 SATA 4 SATA HDD 4 SATA 5 SATA HDD 5 SATA 6 SATA HDD 76 SATA 7 SATA HDD 7 SATA 8 SATA HDD 8 SATA 9 SATA HDD 9 SATA 10 SATA HDD 10 SATA 11 SATA HDD 11 SATA 12 SATA HDD 12 SATA 13 SATA HDD 13 SATA 14 SATA HDD 14 D 8 Appendix D SATA 933 Backplane Specifications E393 EL pF fy E LR R RHA se D12 D5 014 07 018 019 D22 D23 025 030 027 032 040 037 042 039 L a ww D4 in du FAIL 1 FAIL 3 FAIL FAIL 7 49 SATA 11 13 D13 D6 015 08 021 020 024 029 D26 D31 028 033 041 038 Figure 0 6 Rear LEDs Rear LED Indicators Rear LED Hard Drive Activity Failure LED FAIL 0 D12 D5 FAIL 1 D13 D6 FAIL 2 D14 D7 FAIL 3 D15 D8 FAIL 4 D18 D19 FAIL 5 D21 D20 FAIL 6 D22 D23 FAIL 7 D24 D29 FAIL 8 D25 D30 FAIL 9 D26 D31 FAIL 10 D27 D32 FAIL 11 D28 D33 FAIL 12 40 037 13 041 038 FAIL 14 042 039 0 9 5 933 Chassis Manual Disclaimer cont The products sold by Supermicro are not intended for and will not be used in life sup port systems medical equipment nuclear facilities or systems aircraft aircraft devices communication devices or other critical systems whose failure to per form be reasonably expected to result in significant injury or loss of life or catastrophic property da
18. SUPER SC933 Chassis Series Ul m J 5 5 D D cs aa b 5 93351 760 5 93352 760 5 933 760 5 933 1 760 5 933 2 760 USER S MANUAL 2 0b 5 933 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 and documentation is the property of Supermicro and or its licensors and is supplied only under a license Any use or reproduction of this product is not allowed except as expressly permitted by the terms of said license 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 PARTICULAR SUPERMICRO SHALL NOT HAVE LIABILITY FOR ANY HARDWARE SOFTWARE OR D
19. The extension should almost touch the side of the chassis Slide the air shroud into the chassis The air shroud connects to the air shroud extension two of the front fans and the two rear exhaust fans 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 Install the rear fans by sliding each fan into the fan housing on the chassis 4 7 5 933 Chassis Manual 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 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 airflow 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 5 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 Chapter 4 Chassis Setup and Maintenance 4 6 Insta
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21. alled on the mother board to prevent damage to the system due to power shortage D 1 5 933 Chassis Manual D 3 An Important Note to Users All images and layouts shown in this user s guide are based upon the latest PCB Revision available at the time of publishing The card you have received may or may not look exactly the same as the graphics shown in this manual This manual reflects SATA 933 Revision 3 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 confgurations D 2 Appendix D 5 933 Backplane Specifications D 4 Front Connectors and Jumpers Tunc m SUM nis mi _ EL EL 2424022 4 Figure D 1 Front Connectors Jumpers Front Connectors 1 OH 1 JP25 2 2 JP45 3 Power Connectors 4 pin JP10 JP13 JP46 and JP48 4 Fan Connectors JP54 JP56 JP58 and JP60 5 ACT_IN 0 7 JP26 and ACT_IN 8 14 JP47 6 SATA Port 0 J5 7 SATA Port 1 J6 8 SATA Port 2 J7 9 SATA Port 3 J8 10 SATA Port 4 J10 D 3 5 933 Chassis Manual pira 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 SATA Port 5 J12 SATA Port 6 J14 SATA Port 7 J
22. and Open means the jumper is off the pins Appendix D 5 933 Backplane Specifications Front LED Indicators FAN FAIL 1 2 3 LEDs 5V 12 LEDs LED LED petty 1 L3 L3 LJ Burm ums gm ety E e e e e e e e e ee EJ E Figure D 4 Front Jumpers Front Panel LEDs LED Fan 1 Fail Fan 2 Fail Fan 3 Fail Fan 4 Fail Alarm 1 Alarm 2 5 12V Normal State Off Off Off Off Off Off On On Specification Failure in Fan 1 Failure in Fan 2 Failure in Fan 43 Failure in Fan 4 Overheat Fan Failure Overheat Fan Failure Backplane power failure Light is on during normal operation Backplane power failure Light is on during normal operation D 7 5 933 Chassis Manual D 7 Rear Connectors and LED Indicators SATARO 5 2 4 SATA 6_ SATA 8 SATA 10 SATA 12 SATA 14 J1 J3 J9 J13 J17 J19 J21 J28 ny T J11 J15 J18 J20 J27 Figure D 5 Rear Connectors Rear SATA Connectors Rear SATA Drive Connector Number SATA 0 SATA HDD 0 SATA 1 SATA H
23. ble 210 mm 4 pin to 3 pin fan power cable Cable e Regional power cord A 1 5 933 Chassis Manual 4 Cables Included with SC933E Series Chassis SC933E1 R760 and SC933E2 R760 Part Type Length Description CBL 0180L 02 SAS 39 cm iPass to iPass SAS cable CBL 0209L Cable 210 mm 4 pin to 3 pin fan power cable Cable 6 Two regional power cords A 5 Compatible Cables These cables are compatible with the SC933 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 four SAS connectors 7 pin on the other This cable connects from the host mother board 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 pin at one end and four SAS connectors on the other 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 an
24. ca 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 SC933 chassis Installation and maintenance should be performed by experienced technicians only Supermicro s SC933 chassis provides high capacity storage in a 3U form factor The design features fifteen hot swappable 3 5 hard drive bays with triple redundant power supplies and dual redundant cooling fans while optimizing rack mounting space 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 5 933 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 SC933 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 here for descriptions of the LEDs which provide information on system health and activity and the responses that you may need to take Chapter 4 Chassis Setup and Maintenance Follow the procedures given in this chapter when installing and removing
25. can be changed without powering down the system In the unlikely event of a power failure a new unit can be ordered directly from Supermicro see the contact information in the Preface 4 11 5 933 Chassis Manual Release Tab Figure 4 7 Removing the Power Supply Changing the Power Supply 1 This chassis includes triple redundant power supplies which allow the server to remain running while one or two power supplies are removed 2 Push the release tab on the back of 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 6 Plug the AC power cord back into the module and power up the server 4 12 4 8 Chapter 4 Chassis Setup and Maintenance Figure 4 8 Changing the Power Distributor Changing the Power Distributor Server chassis that are 2U and higher require a power distributor The power dis tributor 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 th
26. compo nents 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 NOTE Customers requiring support for SCSI backplanes may contact Supermicro s Technical Support department directly Table of Contents Chapter 1 Introduction 1 1 KI 1 1 1 2 Shipping List 1 1 Part UmIDerSi u n 1 1 1 3 Where to get Replacement 1 2 1 4 Gontactimg SUD TI0Ier6 u Adee 1 3 1 5 Returning Merchandise for 1 4 Chapter 2 System Safety 2 1 GU 2 1 2 2 Warnings and Precautions 22 1 2 9 Preparing fot Setups qua ee tee C tee tacent ed 2 1 2 4 Electrical Safety 6 2 2 2 5 General Safety Precautions 2 ite ctr de ees 2 3 256 System ced ee EI
27. d 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 SC933 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 12 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 3 5 933 Chassis Manual A 6 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 e Pan head Flat head 6 32x 5 mm 6 32x 5 mm 0 197 0 197 DVD ROM CD ROM and FLOPPY DRIVE em Flat head Round head Round head 6 32 x 5 mm 6 32x 5 mm M3x5mm M2 6 x 5 mm 0 197 0 197 0 197 0 1
28. e 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 sure 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 13 5 933 Chassis Manual Notes 4 14 Chapter 5 Rack Installation Chapter 5 Rack Installation 5 1 Overview This chapter provides instructions for installing your chassis into a rack Following these steps in the order given should enable you to have the chassis installed within a minimum amount of time 5 2 Unpacking the System You should inspect the box the chassis was shipped in and note if it was damaged in any way If the chassis itself shows damage you should file a damage claim with the carrier who delivered it Decide on a suitable location for the rack unit that will hold your chassis It should be situated in a clean dust free area that is well ventilated Avoid areas where heat electrical noise and electromagnetic fields are generated You will also need it placed near a grounded power outlet Be sure to read the Rack and Server Pre cautions in the next section 5 3 Preparing for Setup The box your chassis was shipped in should include two sets of rail assemblies two rail mounting
29. e recommended for use in Supermicro chassis 4 4 Chapter 4 Chassis Setup and Maintenance 4 4 Installing the Motherboard The shield holds the motherboard ports in place Install the shield before installing the motherboard shield Installing the 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 1 shield in place Permanent and Optional Standoffs Standoffs prevent short circuits by creating space between the motherboard and the chassis surface The SC933 chassis includes permanent standoffs in locations used by most motherboards Installing Standoffs 1 Compare the mounting holes in the motherboard to those in the chassis 2 Add or removed standoffs as needed 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 Installing the Motherboard 3 Lay the motherboard on the chassis aligning the permanent and optional standoffs 4 Secure the motherboard to the chassis using the rounded Phillips head screws Do not exceed eight pounds of torque when tightening down the motherboard 4 5 5 933 Chassis Manual 5 Secure the CPU s
30. econdary Expander Chips This primary and secondary expander chips allow the backplane to support dual ports cascading and failover 4 Backplane Main Power Connectors The 4 pin connectors designated PWRO PWR1 PWR2 and PWR3 provide power to the backplane See the table on the right for pin definitions 5 EPP Ports The EPP ports are used for manufacturer diagnostic purposes only 4 6 Front Connector and Pin Definitions Connector Pin Definitions Pin Definition 1 Data 2 Ground 2 Clock 4 No Connection Backplane Main Power 4 Pin Connector PWRO PWR1 PWR2 and PWR3 Pin Definition 1 12V 2 and 3 Ground 4 5V Appendix SAS 933EL Backplane Specifications 6 Fan Connectors Fan Connectors The 3 pin connectors designated Fan1 Fan2 Meme Fan3 and Fan4 provide power to the system Ping Definition fans See the table on the right for pin defini 1 Ground tions 2 12V 3 Tachometer 7 12 SAS Ports Note that the primary and secondary sets of SAS ports are in different order From right to left the ports are Primary A3 A1 and A2 and Secondary B3 B1 and B2 5 5 933 Chassis Manual C 7 Front Jumper Locations and Pin Definitions Buzzer Enable X 2 E 5 E PRI PRI_M
31. er rails are installed on the rack 2 Line chassis rails with the front of the rack rails 3 Slide the chassis rails into the rack rails keeping the pressure even on both sides you may have to depress the locking tabs when inserting When the server has been pushed completely into the rack the locking tabs will click into the locked position 4 Optional Insert and tightening the thumbscrews that hold the front of the server to the rack 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 SC933T Chassis SAS SC933T R760 Part Type Length Description CBL 0044L Cable 2 SATA cable CBL 0209L Cable 210 mm 4 pin to 3 pin fan power cable Cable 6 2 Regional power cords A 3 Cables Included with SC933S Chassis SCSI 5 93351 760 Part Length Description CBL 063L Cable 30 2 drop SCSI cable CBL 0209L Cable 210 mm 4 pin to 3 pin fan power cable Cable 6 Regional power cord SC933S2 R760 Part Type Length Description CBL 028 Cable 30 Ultra 320 SCSI cable CBL 033L U320 Ribbon 9 23 cm ULTRA 320 PB FREE CBL 0209L Ca
32. fail you should be notified by your system management software If your system supports more drives than are currently being utilized the LEDs which are designated for unused drives will remain unlit 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 Installation Procedures Overview Removing the Chassis Cover Installing the TQ Backplane Installing Hard Drives Installing the Motherboard I O Shield Standoffs Add on Expansion Setup Installing the Air Shroud Installing System Fans Replacing the Power Supply 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 5 933 Chassis Manual 4 2 Removing the Chassis Cover Release Tab Figure 4 1 Removing the Chassis Cover Removing the Chassis Cover 1 Press both tabs simultaneously 2 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 serve
33. hassis Manual Connecting Multiple Backplanes in a Dual Channel Environment This section describes the cables used when cascading from a single HBA These connections use CBL 0168L internal cables and CBL 0166L external cables Cable 0168L with Single Port Assembly Internal cable E l i Port B Expander 2 2 Cable 01661 External cable 1 4 d gt gt Figure 18 Multiple Backplanes Dual Channel Environment IMPORTANT See Section C 11 of this manual Failover with RAID Cards and Multiple HBAs for important information on supported configurations C 22 Appendix SAS 933EL Backplane Specifications Dual HBA Conguration Cables Dual Port Cable Assembly Figure C 19 SAS Cascading Cable Internal CBL 0168L Cable Name SAS Dual Port Cable Assembly 68 76 cm Part CBL 0168L Placement Internal cable Ports Dual Description Internal cascading cable This cable connects the backplane to the HBA or external port Used in dual port environments Figure C 20 SAS Cascading Cable External CBL 0166L Cable Name SAS EL2 EL1 Cascading Cable External 68 cm Part CBL 0166L Placement External cable Ports Single or Dual Description External cascading cable This cable connects ports between servers Use one cable for single port connections and two cables for dual port connections 23
34. he 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 4 Chapter 2 System Safety Chapter 2 System Safety 2 1 Overview This chapter provides a quick setup checklist to get your chassis up and running Following the steps in order given should enable you to have your chassis set up and operational within a minimal amount of time This quick setup 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 The chassis must be placed near at least one grounded power outlet When con figured the SC933 chassi
35. heatsinks and other components to the motherboard as described in the motherboard documentation 6 Connect the cables between the motherboard backplane chassis front panel and power supply The fans may be temporarily removed to allow ac cess to the backplane ports Expansion Slot Setup The SC933 chassis includes six full height full length PCI slots for expansion cards Installing Expansion Cards 1 Disconnect the power supply lay the chassis on a flat surface and open the chassis cover 2 Remove the screw holding the cover in place for each PCI slot you want to use Keep this screw for later use 3 Secure each card to the chassis by sliding the card s L bracket into the PCI slot 4 Insert the card into the motherboard 4 6 Chapter 4 Chassis Setup and Maintenance 4 5 Installing the Air Shroud 4 amp Rear Fans Air Shroud Air Shroud Extension Figure 4 4 Air Shroud for SC933 Chassis Air shrouds concentrate airflow to maximize fan efficiency The SC933 chassis air shroud does not require tools to set it up Installing the Air Shroud 1 If necessary remove the rear fans by pressing the fan release tab and pulling the fan from the chassis Move the cables from the power supply and power distributor to the bottom of the chassis You may have to bind the cables together Slide the air shroud extension into the groove behind the fan closest to the power supply
36. ion RAID Controllers If RAID controllers are used then the failover is accomplished through port failover on the same RAID card HBAs If multiple HBAs are used to achieve failover protection and load balancing Linux MPIO software must be installed and correctly configured to perform the load balancing and failover tasks Dual Host Bus Adapter SAS HBA In a dual host bus configuration the backplane connects to two Host Bus SAS HBA Adapters HE PotB PotA Expander 2 Expander 1 y Dual Host Bus Adapter SAS HBA Failover If the expander or data path in Port A SAS HBA fails the system will automatically fail over to Port B This maintains a full Ys connection to all drives Port B Expander 2 Expander 1 NU LS LS Figure C 8 Failover with Dual HBAs IMPORTANT For RAID controllers redundancy is achieved through port failover For multiple HBAs MPIO software is required to achieve failover protection C 13 5 933 Chassis Manual C 12 Cables and Chassis Power Card Chassis Power Card In a cascaded configuration the first chassis includes a motherboard and at least one HBA Other servers in this enclosed system include a power card This section describes the supported power card for the SAS 933 backlplane system o o o o o o o o JEPWRZ sev 1 00 Figure 9 Power Card Power
37. ipment This is to avoid making a complete circuit which will cause electrical shock Use extreme caution when using metal tools which can easily damage any electrical components or circuit boards they come into contact with Donotuse mats designed to decrease electrostatic discharge as protection from electrical shock Instead use rubber mats that have been specifically designed as electrical insulators The power supply power cord must include a grounding plug and must be plugged into grounded electrical outlets Motherboard 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 Chapter 2 System Safety 2 6 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 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 shi
38. l 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 Single HBA Conguration 2 m c E CBL 0167L L with Single Port Assembly Port B Expander 2 Port A Expander 1 Internal cable xternal cable LS LS l Port B Expander 2 4 CBL 0166L U E Lo L gt Figure 15 Multiple Backplanes a Single Channel Environment 20 Appendix SAS 933EL Specifications Single HBA Configuration Cables Single Port Cable Assembly 77 FigureC 16 SAS Internal Backplane Cable CBL 0167L Cable Name SAS EL2 EL1 Backplane Cable Internal w 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 17 SAS Cascading Cable External CBL 0166L Cable Name SAS EL2 EL1 Cascading Cable External 68 cm 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 21 5 933 C
39. lling System Fans Six 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 Replacing a System Fan 1 If necessary open chassis while 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 failed fan from the housing and pull it up and out 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 direc tion as the arrows on the other fans Power up the system and check that the fan is working properly before re placing the chassis cover 4 9 5 933 Chassis Manual Figure 4 6 Replacing the System Fans 4 10 Chapter 4 Chassis Setup and Maintenance 4 7 Replacing the Power Supply The SC933 features auto switching power supplies 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 SC933 chassis includes three redundant power suppies that
40. lling the Inner Rail Extensions 1 Place the inner rail 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 one screw 4 Repeat steps 1 3 for the other inner rail extension 5 5 5 933 Chassis Manual Front Side ba Figure 5 3 Assembling the Outer Rails Installing the Outer Rails to the Rack 1 Attach the shorter outer rail bracket to the outside of the longer outer rail bracket You must align the pins with the slides Also both bracket ends must face the same direction 2 Adjust both the shorter and longer brackets to the proper distance so that the rail fits snugly into the rack 3 Secure the long bracket to the front side of the outer rail with two M5 screws and the short bracket to the rear side of the outer rail with three M5 screws 4 Repeat steps 1 3 for the remaining outer rail 5 6 Chapter 5 Rack Installation Figure 5 4 Installing the Outer Rails to the Server Rack 5 933 Chassis Manual Figure 5 5 Installing the Chassis Installing the Chassis into a Rack 1 Confirm that chassis inner rails and out
41. mage Accordingly Supermicro disclaims any and all liability and should buyer use or sell such products for use in such ultra hazardous applications it does so entirely at its own risk Furthermore buyer agrees to fully indemnify defend and hold Supermicro harmless for and against any and all claims demands actions litigation and proceedings of any kind arising out of or related to such ultra hazardous use or sale
42. ode4 Modes SEC_ Mode4 2 o Fan Alert Enable1 Figure C 3 Front Jumpers Socket Settings Socket Socket Setting Notes REMOTE FAN G nnactad Front panel fan fail indicator SOCKET Optional Appendix SAS 933EL Backplane Specifications General Jumper Settings Jumper Jumper Settings Note PRI 4 1 2 Factory setting B Do not change PRI MODE5 2x8 Factory setting Do not change Factory setting E EM Do not change SEC 4 1 2 Factory setting Do not change Factory setting SEC MODES5 2 3 Do not change 5 Factory setting Do change Open Disable Closed Enable Buzzer enable FANCAUERU ENI CU V Fan alert enable Closed Enable 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 Pins Jumper Y 3 2 1 buzzer sound indicates that 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
43. plate 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 5 933 Chassis Manual 5 4 Rack Mounting Instructions This section provides information on installing the SC933 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 28 and 33 67 deep Identifying the Sections of the Rack Rails The chassis package includes two rail assemblies a fixed inner rail that secures directly to the chassis and an outer rail that secures directly to the rack itself Figure 5 1 Identifying the Inner Rail Extensions Inner Rail Extension The 5 933 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 5 4 Chapter 5 Rack Installation Figure 5 2 Installing the Inner Rails Insta
44. 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 NIC1 Indicates network activity on GLAN1 when flashing HDD Indicates IDE channel activity in the SAS drive SCSI drive and or DVD ROM drive activity when flashing Power Fail Indicates a power failure to the system s power supply units 3 3 5 933 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 Green Each 5 5 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 that particular drive is being accessed Red red LED indicates a 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 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 Red The SAF TE compliant backplane activates the red LED to indicate a drive failure If one of the SCSI drives
45. previous diagrams external cables are represented with two differ CBL 0166L ent line patterns These cables are both external cable CBL 0166L external cables Different lines help you determine the cable routing C 28 Appendix D 5 933 Backplane Specifications Appendix D SATA 933 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 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 inst
46. r 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 Figure 4 2 Removing Hard Drive Carriers Hard drives are mounted in drive carriers to simplify their installation and removal from the chassis These carriers also help promote proper airflow within the drive bays Removing Hard Drive Trays from the Chassis 1 Press the release button on the drive tray This extends the drive bay handle 2 Use the handle to pull the drive out of the chassis Warning Except for short periods of time swapping hard drives do not operate the server with the hard drive bays empty 5 933 Chassis Manual CER E SAS or SCSI rive Carrier Hard Drive Figure 4 3 Removing Hard Drive Installing a Hard Drive to the Hard Drive Tray 1 Remove the two screws securing the dummy drive to the drive tray and remove the dummy drive 2 Place the hard drive tray on a flat surface such as a desk table or work bench 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 hard drive to the tray using four screws 6 Replace the drive tray into the chassis Make sure to close the drive tray handle to lock the drive tray into place Warning Only enterprise level hard drives ar
47. rt 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 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 2 3 5 933 Chassis Manual Touch a grounded metal object before removing any board from its antistatic bag Do let components or PCBs come into contact with your clothing which may
48. rver Precautions ener carcere 5 2 Rack Mounting Considerations arenis ees ten cet nti preter 5 3 Ambient Operating Temperature 5 3 Mechanical Loading oret E pe ge 5 3 Circuit Overloadirig 5 eo edd eco eset 5 3 Reliable Gro nd 5 3 5 4 Rack Mounting 5 4 Identifying the Sections of the Rack 5 4 Inner Rail Extension Appendix A Cables Screws and other Accessories Appendix B SC933 Power Supply Specifications Appendix C SAS 933EL Backplane Specifications Appendix D SATA 933 Backplane Specifications vi Chapter 1 Introduction 1 1 Overview Chapter 1 Introduction Supermicro s SC933 chassis features a unique and highly optimized design The chassis is equipped with high efficiency power supplies while high performance fans provide ample optimized cooling for the system Fifteen hot swappable drive bays offer maximum storage capacity in a 3U form factor 1 2 Shipping List Part Numbers Please visit the following link for the latest shipping lists and part numbers for your particular chassis model http www supermicro com 5 933 Chassis Model SC933E2 R760 B SC933E1 R760 B SC933S2 R760 B 55 93351 760 SC933T R760 B
49. rver System with Single SAS HBA C 25 5 933 Chassis Manual Server System with Dual SAS HBA and Cascading Configuration yi Port A Expander 1 J Dual Port Cable Assembly Cable 0168L 2 internal cable 1 I 1 01661 External cables B Expander 2 PortAExpandbr1 1 7 df I I I li S 13 Phe E o Pdrt B Expander 2 Port A Exp nder 1 l ef ts 4 i Figure 23 Server System with Dual SAS and Cascading Configuration IMPORTANT See Section C 11 of this manual Failover with RAID Cards and Multiple HBAs for important information on supported configurations C 26 Appendix SAS 933EL Backplane Specifications Server R with Dual SAS HBA pe Fr B EE 2 Port 1 1 ET 1 m 7 Cable 01661 external cable Port B Ex 2 Port A Ex 1 T J Port B Ex 2 Port A Ex 1 Power Card b rums m Figure C 24 Server System with Dual SAS HBA IMPORTANT See Section C 11 of this manual Failover with RAID Cards and Multiple HBAs for important information on supported configurations C 27 5 933 Chassis Manual Dual Cable Routing External Cables In the
50. s includes three redundant power supplies and requires three grounded outlets 2 3 Preparing for Setup The SC933 chassis includes a set of rail assemblies including mounting brackets and mounting screws you will need to install the system into the rack Please read this manual in its entirety before beginning the installation procedure 2 1 5 933 Chassis Manual 2 4 Electrical Safety Precautions Basic electrical safety precautions should be followed to protect yourself from harm and the SC933 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 motherboard 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 equ
51. st server components on the bottom of the rack first and then work up Use a regulating uninterruptible power supply UPS to protect the server from power surges voltage spikes and to keep your system operating in case of a power failure Allow the hot swappable hard drives and power supply modules to cool before touching them Chapter 5 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 Rack Mounting Considerations Ambient Operating Temperature If installed in a closed or multi unit rack assembly the ambient operating tempera ture of the rack environment may be greater than the ambient temperature of the room Therefore consideration should be given to installing the equipment in an environment compatible with the manufacturer s maximum rated ambient tempera ture Tmra Reduced Airflow Equipment should be mounted into a rack so that the amount of airflow required for safe operation is not compromised Mechanical Loading Equipment should be mounted into a rack so that a hazardous condition does not arise due to uneven mechanical loading Circuit Overloading Consideration should be given to the connection of the equipment to the power supply circuitry and the effect that any possible overloading of circuits might have on overcurrent protection and power supply wiring Appropriate consideration of equipment name
52. ts 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 5 933 Chassis Manual C 3 An Important Note to Users All images and layouts shown in this user s guide are based upon the latest PCB Revision available at the time of publishing The card you have received may or may not look exactly the same as the graphics shown in this manual 4 Introduction to the SAS 933EL Backplane The SAS 933EL backplane has been designed to utilize the most up to date tech nology available providing your system with reliable high quality performance This manual reflects SAS 933EL Revision 1 12 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 2 Appendix SAS 933EL Backplane Specifications C 5 Front Connectors and Jumpers
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