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1. OVERHEATFAIL1 FANFAILT i is OVERHEAT La m A FAN FAIL LEDS Po ud mm UO FAN FAILURE POWER LED Backplane LEDs Backplane power failure Light is on 12V during normal operation LED STATE SPECIFICATION OVERHEATFAIL1 ON Overheat or Drive Failure FANFAIL1 ON Failure in System Fans 5V OFF Backplane power failure Light is on during normal operation 2 7 SUPERO Backplane User s Guide 2 4 Rear Connectors and LED Indicators ACT 7 8 ACT11 ACT 12D FAIL 7 i gt FAIL 11 15 cme e immesso 5 irum Eau rere TT E T ACTHG M e ACTIO 345 i a FAILHGD E FAL Tiram SAS Hob cem AS 14 mess ACT 5p J10 P ACTHO de J14 P ACTHIS p FAIL 5 gt p pee FAIL 9 f FAIL 13 7 g mam cscs 9 SAS 9 d ICE ceeerres E SAS 13 g an TIM gt oo 0008 EODENEN CEA Aa Amm womens gu 3 PITT Ar lk z B rame wd aM m 7 SAS 0 SAS 1 SAS 2 SAS 3 SAS 4 SAS 5 SAS 6 SAS 7 Connector SAS Drive Number SAS HDD 0 SAS HDD 1 SAS HDD 2 SAS HDD 3 SAS HDD 4 SAS HDD 5 SAS HDD 6 SAS HDD 7 Rear SAS Connectors Rear SAS 8 SAS 9 SAS 10 SAS 11 SAS 12 SAS 13 SAS 14 SAS 15 Connector SAS Dri
2. LL SUPER sss BG E E H v poSsooscossss oh joo0090009099 Bed Br D o aa ee O ao PRI_Mode4 Buzzer Enable Tm i SEC Mode4 DERqSEC Modes PRI_Mode5 ibo i 4 P Remote Fan Bq Fan Alert Enable i Explanation of Jumpers a oe a 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 Connector Pins Jumper mi Setting General Jumper Settings cog Jumper Settings PRI_MODE4 PRI MODES5 Factory Setting Do not change Factory Setting Do not change SEC MODE4 Factory Setting Do not change SEC MODE5 Open Disable Closed Enable Open Disable Closed Enable BUZZER ENB1 FAN ALERT ENI 2 5 Factory Setting Do not change Buzzer Enable Fan Alert Enable SUPERO Backplane User s Guide Socket Settings Socket Socket Setting REMOTE FAN FAIL Connected Front Panel Fan Fail indicator SOCKET Optional 2 6 Safety Information and Technical Specifications
3. Em l L 3 Port B Expander 2 Port A Expander l E S L Other Considerations Cascading supports up to 122 hard drives Use the same cables for all single port configurations 3 12 Safety Information and Technical Specifications Server System with Single SAS HBA The exanders allow horizontal branching This configuration also applies to dual ports Cable 0167L M mm ofl internal cable b y Single Port Cable Assembly tj Bn i Port A Expander 1 i Port A Expander 1 l l l l l l 4 Cable 0166L y L o Port A Expander 1 Port A Expander 1 pee L gt m 3 13 SUPERO Backplane User s Guide Server System with Dual SAS HBA and Cascading Configuration EF Port A Expander 1 HBA Host Bus Adapter Dual Port Cable Assembly HBA Host Bus Adapter Cable 0168L internal cable Cable 0166L external cables l l l Port B Expander 2 Por
4. 1 1 SUPER SAS 836TQ Backplane User s Guide Notes 1 2 Safety Information and Technical Specifications Chapter 2 Jumper Settings and Pin Definitions 2 1 Front Connectors and Jumpers Front Connectors 1 ACT IN JP26 and JP47 15 SAS Port 0 J5 2 CD ROM Floppy Drive Power 16 SAS Port 1 J6 JP105 and JP106 17 SAS Port 2 J7 3 Chip MG 9072 18 SAS Port 3 J8 4 Fan Connectors JP54 JP56 19 SAS Port 4 J10 JP58 and JP60 20 SAS Port 5 J12 5 C Connector 1 JP37 21 SAS Port 6 J14 6 PC Connector 2 JP95 22 SAS Port 7 J16 7 C Connector 3 JP52 23 SAS Port 8 J22 8 C Connector 4 JP96 24 SAS Port 9 J23 9 Power Connectors 4 pin JP10 25 SAS Port 10 J24 JP13 JP46 and JP48 26 SAS Port 11 J25 10 SideBand Connector 1 JP66 27 SAS Port 12 J26 11 SideBand Connector 2 JP68 28 SAS Port 13 J29 12 SideBand Connector 3 JP75 29 SAS Port 14 J30 13 SideBand Connector 4 JP77 30 SAS Port 15 J32 14 Upgrade Connectors JP69 and JP78 SAS Ports wn amp I i P4 e ag 5g 8 SUPERO SAS 836TQ Backplane User s Guide 2 2 Front Connector and Pin Definitions 1 Activity LED Header SAS Activity LED Header Pin Definitions JP26 The activity LED header designated JP26 and JP47 is used to indicate the activity status of each SAS drive The Activity L
5. Remove Hard Drive Trays from the Chassis B Install a Hard Drive to the Hard Drive Tray Step 3 Install the Motherboard includes Power Supply and I O Slot Setup Step 4 Install Air Shroud Rear Fans and Check Airflow A Install Air Shroud B Install Rear Fan C Check Airflow Note The SC836E1 and SC836E2 chassis support SAS drives only For more information review the SAS 836 EL Series Back plane Manual located in the appendices of this document Review the warnings and precautions listed in the manual be fore setting up or servicing this chassis These include infor mation in Chapter 2 System Safety and the warning precau tions listed in the setup instructions 5 1 SC836 Chassis Manual 5 3 Installation Step 1 Remove the Chassis Cover Release Tab Remove this screw if necessary Figure 5 1 Removing the Chassis Cover To remove the chassis cover 1 Press the release tabs to remove the cover from the locked position Press both tabs at the same time If necessary you may need to remove the chassis cover screw 2 Once the top cover is released from the locked position slide the cover toward the rear of the chassis and lift the cover off the unit Warning Except for short periods of time do NOT operate the server without the cover in place The chassis cover must be in place to allow proper airflow and prevent overheating 5 2 Chapter 5 Chassis Setup 5 4 Installation Step 2 Insta
6. SC836 Chassis Manual 4 2 Control Panel Buttons There are two push buttons located on the front of the chassis These are in order from left to right a reset button and a power on off button e Power The main power switch is used to apply or remove power from the power supply to the server system Turning off system power with this but ton removes the main power but keeps standby power supplied to the system Therefore you must unplug system before servicing 4 3 Control Panel LEDs The control panel located on the front of the SC836 chassis has 6 LEDs These LEDs provide you with critical information related to different parts of the system This section explains what each LED indicates when illuminated and any corrective action you may need to take ba y X EN e e Power Failure When this LED flashes it indicates a power failure in the power supply 4 2 Chapter 4 System Interface n e Overheat Fan Fail When this LED flashes it indicates a fan failure When continuously on not flashing it indicates an overheat condition which may be caused by cables obstructing the airflow in the system or the ambient room tem perature being too warm Check the routing of the cables and make sure all fans are present and operating normally You should also check to make sure that the chassis covers are installed Finally verify that the heatsinks are installed properly This LED will remain flashing or on as long
7. The vendor assumes no responsibility for any inaccuracies that may be contained in this document makes no commitment to update or to keep current the information in this manual or to notify any person or organization of the updates Please Note For the most up to date version of this manual please see our web site at www supermicro com SUPERMICRO COMPUTER reserves the right to make changes to the product described in this manual at any time and without notice This product including software if any and documenta tion may not in whole or in part be copied photocopied reproduced translated or reduced to any medium or machine without prior written consent IN NO EVENT WILL SUPERMICRO COMPUTER BE LIABLE FOR DIRECT INDIRECT SPECIAL INCIDENTAL SPECULATIVE OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING FROM THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THIS PRODUCT OR DOCUMENTATION EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES IN PARTICULAR THE VENDOR SHALL NOT HAVE LIABILITY FOR ANY HARDWARE SOFTWARE OR DATA STORED OR USED WITH THE PRODUCT INCLUDING THE COSTS OF REPAIRING REPLACING INTEGRATING INSTALLING OR RECOVERING SUCH HARDWARE SOFTWARE OR DATA Any disputes arising between manufacturer and customer shall be governed by the laws of Santa Clara County in the State of California USA The State of California County of Santa Clara shall be the exclusive venue for the resolution of any such disputes Supermicro s total liability for all claims will not
8. remove them 5 If required by your motherboard install standoffs in any areas that do not have a permanent standoff To do this tighten a hexagonal optional standoff into the chassis 6 Lay the motherboard on the chassis aligning the permanent and optional standoffs 7 Secure the motherboard to the chassis using the rounded Phillips head Screws 8 Secure the CPU s and heatsinks to the motherboard 5 6 Chapter 5 Chassis Setup Power Supply Connections Connect each of the following cables as required by your motherboard manufac turer In some instances some cables may not need to be connected Power Supply Cable Connects m to Description 20 pin or 24 pin power cable provides mother electricity to the motherboard Has 20 board 24 yellow black gray red orange green and blue wires Each cable has 3 connectors two Hard Drive HDD and one Floppy Drive FDD Attach the HDD connectors backplane to the backplane If you are using a SuperMicro backplane the FDD con nector does not need to be attached 20 pin or 24 pin power cable HDD Hard Drive power cable 4 pin mother board cable mellis Provides power to PCI expansion card This cable has 2 black and 2 yellow board wires mother Allows the SM System Management board Bus to monitor power supply Intrusion detection cable allows the sys mother tem to log when the server chassis has board been opened 5
9. HHD 5 SAS SATA HHD 6 SAS SATA HHD 7 SAS 8 SAS 9 SAS 10 SAS 11 SAS 12 SAS 13 SAS 14 SAS 15 Rear Connector Rear SAS SATA Connectors SAS Drive Number SAS SATA HHD 8 SAS SATA HHD 9 SAS SATA HHD 10 SAS SATA HHD 11 SAS SATA HHD 12 SAS SATA HHD 13 SAS SATA HHD 14 SAS SATA HHD 15 Rear LED Indicators Hard Drive Activity Rear LED SAS 0 SAS 1 SAS 2 SAS 3 SAS 4 SAS 5 SAS 6 SAS 7 SAS 8 SAS 9 SAS 10 SAS 11 SAS 12 SAS 13 SAS 14 SAS 15 D12 D13 D14 D15 D18 D21 D22 D24 D25 D26 D27 D28 D40 D41 D42 D87 Failure LED D5 D6 D7 D8 D19 D20 D23 D29 D30 D31 D32 D33 D37 D38 D39 D88 2 11 SUPERO SAS 836TQ Backplane User s Guide Notes 2 12 e m o o o o o o o o o o o e oooo0oo0oo0o000000 SUPER JBPWR2 revo Q7 oS 6000000000 c e os 0000000000 noe Power Control Cards PCC JBPWR2 CSE PTJBOD CB1 USER S GUIDE Rev 1 0 SUPERO Power Control Card User s Guide 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 mo
10. Host Bus Configuration the backplane connects to two Host Bus SAS HBA Adapters HBA RA Port B Port A Expander 2 Expander 1 Dual Host Bus Adapter Failover If the Expander or data path in Port A fails the system will automatically fail over to Port B This maintains a full connection to all drives HB BER Port B Port A Expander 2 Expander 1 z 6 4 Cascading Backplanes The SC 836 chassis supports cascading when coupled with an 836EL series backplane or other Supermicro backplane with Expander capabilities Power Control Card In a cascaded configuration backplanes can be linked to create Just a Bunch of Drives or JBOD The primary server requires a Host Bus Adapter or motherboard The other servers require a Control Card or Power Card 6 4 Chapter 7 Rack Installation Chapter 7 Rack Installation 7 1 Overview This chapter provides a quick setup checklist to get your chassis up and running Following these steps in the order given should enable you to have the system operational within a minimum amount of time 7 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 w
11. To Lower Backplane in To Lower Backplane in cascaded system cascaded system 3 1 SUPERO Backplane User s Guide 3 2 Failover The SC836EL2 Backplane has two expanders which allow effective failover and recovery Single Host Bus Adapter SAS HBA In a single host bus configuration the backplane connects to one Host Bus Adapter HBA Single Host Bus Adapter Failover If the Expander or data path in Port A fails the system will automatically fail over to Port B Dual Host Bus Adapter In a Dual Host Bus Configuration the backplane connects to two Host Bus Adapters HBA Dual Host Bus Adapter Failover If the Expander or data path in Port A fails the system will automatically fail over to Port B This maintains a full connection to all drives 3 2 Safety Information and Technical Specifications 3 3 Cables and Chassis Power Card Chassis Power Card In a cascaded configuration the first chassis includes a motherboard and at least one Host Bus Adapter HBA Other servers in this enclosed system include a power card This section describes the supported power card for the 836 backlplane system For more information see the PCC JBPWR2 power card manual This manual a can be found at the http www supermicro com or as an appendix in the SC836 chassis manual Oo ie ie O O Oo Oo Oo Oo Oo Oo Oo SUPERO JBPWR2 sevice Part Nu
12. from the power supply to the motherboard backplane and other components Also remove both power supplies Locate the power distributor between the power supply and the fan row Remove the three screws securing the power supply Gently pull the power distributor from the chassis Make the guide all the cables through the power distributor housing Slide the new power distributor module into the power distributor housing Make that you slide the cables through the bottom of the housing Reconnect all the power cables replace the power supply and insert the plug into the wall Figure 5 9 Removing the Power Distributor 5 15 SC836 Chassis Manual Replacing the DVD ROM Front Panel and Floppy Drive SC836 chassis models include a slim DVD ROM slim Floppy Drive and Front Port Panel Use the instructions in this section in the unlikely event that you must replace any of these components The DVD ROM goes into the right slot The Floppy Drive goes into the left slot The Front Panel goes into the center slot Figure 5 10 Install the DVD ROM Front Panel and Floppy Drive 5 16 Chapter 5 Chassis Setup To replace or install the DVD drive 1 Power down and unplug the system 2 Remove the chassis cover 3 If you are not installing a new front port panel Remove the mini bezel grate from the drive bay The mini bezel is the small grating that covers the drive bay Remove this by simpl
13. simultaneously may cause the rack to become unstable General Server Precautions Review the electrical and general safety precautions that came with the compo nents you are adding to your chassis Determine the placement of each component in the rack before you install the rails nstall the heaviest server components on the bottom of the rack first and then work up Use a regulating uninterruptible power supply UPS to protect the server from power surges voltage spikes and to keep your system operating in case of a power failure Allow the hot plug hard drives and power supply modules to cool before touch ing them Always keep the rack s front door and all panels and components on the servers closed when not servicing to maintain proper cooling Rack Mounting Considerations Ambient Operating Temperature If installed in a closed or multi unit rack assembly the ambient operating tem perature 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 temperature 7 2 Chapter 7 Rack Installation 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 uneve
14. the SC836 3U chassis Installa tion and maintenance should be performed by experienced technicians only Supermicro s SC836 3U chassis features a unique and highly optimized design for dual core Xeon platforms The chassis is equipped with a redundant 800W high efficiency power supply High performance fans provide ample optimized cooling for FB DIMM memory modules and 16 hot swap drive bays offers maximum storage capacity in a 3U form factor This document lists compatible parts available when this document was published Always refer to the our Web site for updates on supported parts and configura tions SC836 Chassis Manual Notes Preface Manual Organization Chapter 1 Introduction The first chapter provides a checklist of the main components included with this chassis and describes the main features of the SC836 chassis This chapter also includes contact information Chapter 2 System Safety This chapter lists warnings precautions and system safety You should thoroughly familiarize yourself with this chapter for a general overview of safety precautions that should be followed before installing and servicing this chassis Chapter 3 Chassis Components Refer here for details on this chassis model including the fans bays airflow shields and other components Chapter 4 System Interface Refer to this chapter for details on the system interface which includes the functions and information provided by the cont
15. 12V instead of a motherboard two fans provide sufficient cooling for the server Tachometer 2 Main Power Connector The 12 pin connector provides power to the card to be distributed to the chassis components 3 Power Fault Connector MCU Power On Switch Power Fault Connector MCU Power On Switch i Pin Definition In normal operating mode power is gov 1 Dat erned by the MCU Micro Controller Unit x As a sercurity measure the switch must Clock be depressed for at least four seconds to power down the system Ground A 0 N No Connection In the case of an unexpeceted loss of power the MCU will return the system to the power state it was in at the time when power was lost 4 LED and Switch Connector The LED Header and Switch Connector designated JF1 is cabled directly to the front panel This allows the front panel to display system status LED and Switch Connectors JF1 Definition Pin Definition Power Ground Reset Ground Power Fail LED OH Fan Fail LED NIC2 NIC1 HDD LED Power LED x Key Ground 2 2 Safety Information and Technical Specifications 2 3 Front Jumper Locations and Pin Definitions a JP22 JP23 Oo Oo Oo 0 Oo O O Oo Oo Oo Oo O SUPER JBPWR2 vio Explanation of Jumpers sad c To modify the operation of the backplane pg ej u jumpers can be used to choose between optional settings Jumpers cr
16. ED Header is located on the front panel For the Activity LED Header to work properly connect using a 10 pin LED cable Pin Definition Pin Definition ACT IN 0 6 ACT IN 4 ACT IN 1 7 ACT IN 5 ACT IN 2 8 ACT IN 6 ACT IN 3 9 ACT IN 7 Ground Empty SAS Activity LED Header Pin Definitions JP47 Definition Pin Definition ACT INZ8 le ACT IN 12 ACT IN 9 7 ACT IN 13 ACT IN 10 8 ACT IN 14 ACT IN 11 9 ACT IN 15 Empty 2 CD ROM Floppy 4 Pin Connectors CD ROM The 4 pin connectors designated JP105 PE d and JP106 provide power to the CD ROM P105 and JP106 and floppy drives See the table on the right for pin definitions Pin Definition 1 5V 2 and 3 Ground 3 MG9072 Chip The MG9072 is an enclosure management chip that supports the SES 2 controller and SES 2 protocols 2 2 Safety Information and Technical Specifications 4 Fan Connectors Fan Connectors JP54 JP56 JP58 The 3 pin connectors designated JP54 i and JP60 JP56 JP58 and JP60 provide power to Pin Definition the fans See the table on the right for pin 4 d definitions 2 12V 3 Tachometer 5 6 7 8 FC Connectors FC Connector Pin Definitions The C Connectors designated JP37 JP52 JP37 JP52 JP95 JP95 and JP96 are used to monitor HDD and JP96 activity and status See the table on the right tne Definition for pin definitions Data Ground Clock No Connec
17. Expander 2 Port A Expander l CBL 0166L l external cable 3 8 Safety Information and Technical Specifications Single HBA Configuration Cables Single Port Cable Assembly 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 Cable Name SAS EL2 EL1 Cascading Cable External 68cm Part CBL 0166L SFF 8088 1x to SFF 8088 x1 Ports Single or Dual Placement External cable Description External cascading cable Connects ports between servers With most connectors use one cable for single port connections and two cables for dual port connections 3 9 SUPERO Backplane User s Guide 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 And Port B Expander 2 Port A Expander 1 Cable 0168L l with Single Port Assembly internal cable HBA Host Bus Adapter HBA Host Bus Adapter 1 I l A i ET l Port B Expander 2 Port A Exp
18. LIABLE FOR DIRECT INDIRECT SPECIAL INCIDENTAL SPECULATIVE OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING FROM THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THIS PRODUCT OR DOCUMENTATION EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES IN PARTICULAR THE VENDOR SHALL NOT HAVE LIABILITY FOR ANY HARDWARE SOFTWARE OR DATA STORED OR USED WITH THE PRODUCT INCLUDING THE COSTS OF REPAIRING REPLACING INTEGRATING INSTALLING OR RECOVERING SUCH HARDWARE SOFTWARE OR DATA Any disputes arising between manufacturer and customer shall be governed by the laws of Santa Clara County in the State of California USA The State of California County of Santa Clara shall be the exclusive venue for the resolution of any such disputes Supermicro s total liability for all claims will not exceed the price paid for the hardware product Manual Revision 1 0d Release Date May 15 2007 Unless you request and receive written permission from SUPER MICRO COMPUTER you may not copy any part of this document Information in this document is subject to change without notice Other products and companies referred to herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies or mark holders Copyright 2007 by SUPER MICRO COMPUTER INC All rights reserved Printed in the United States of America Preface Preface About This Manual This manual is written for professional system integrators and PC technicians It provides information for the installation and use of
19. NTAL SPECULATIVE OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING FROM THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THIS PRODUCT OR DOCUMENTATION EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES IN PARTICULAR THE VENDOR SHALL NOT HAVE LIABILITY FOR ANY HARDWARE SOFTWARE OR DATA STORED OR USED WITH THE PRODUCT INCLUDING THE COSTS OF REPAIRING REPLACING INTEGRATING INSTALLING OR RECOVERING SUCH HARDWARE SOFTWARE OR DATA Any disputes arising between manufacturer and customer shall be governed by the laws of Santa Clara County in the State of California USA The State of California County of Santa Clara shall be the exclusive venue for the resolution of any such disputes Supermicro s total liability for all claims will not exceed the price paid for the hardware product Manual Revision 1 0e Release Date May 15 2007 Unless you request and receive written permission from SUPER MICRO COMPUTER you may not copy or otherwise reproduce distribute any part of this document Information in this document is subject to change without notice Other products and companies referred to herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies or mark holders Copyright 2007 by SUPER MICRO COMPUTER INC All rights reserved Printed in the United States of America Safety Information and Technical Specifications Table of Contents SAS 836EL SERIES BACKPLANE Contacting SuperMicro sasssa iaa aa aR EEEa aa E CaTa aiana iaa EEan Ed ENa iv Chapt
20. SUPERO SC836 CHASSIS Series ae 7B A ei lo 2 AAe IL aisant SC836TQ R800V B SC836E1 R800V B SC836E2 R800V B USER S MANUAL 1 0d SC836 Chassis Manual The information in this User s Manual has been carefully reviewed and is believed to be accurate The vendor assumes no responsibility for any inaccuracies that may be contained in this document makes no commitment to update or to keep current the information in this manual or to notify any person or organization of the updates Please Note For the most up to date version of this manual please see our web site at www supermicro com SUPERMICRO COMPUTER reserves the right to make changes to the product described in this manual at any time and without notice This product including software if any and documenta tion may not in whole or in part be copied photocopied reproduced translated or reduced to any medium or machine without prior written consent IN NO EVENT WILL SUPERMICRO COMPUTER BE
21. ander l i l Cable 0166L I I external cable Power Card l l l i d p gt 3 10 Safety Information and Technical Specifications Dual HBA Conguration Cables Dual Port Cable Assembly Cable Name SAS Dual port Cable Assembly 68 76cm Part 4 CBL 0168L Placement Internal cable Ports Dual Description Internal cascading cable Connects the backplane to the Host Bus Adapter HBA or external port Used in Dual port environments Cable Name SAS EL2 EL1 Cascading Cable External 68cm Part CBL 0166L Placement External cable Ports Single or Dual Description External cascading cable Connects ports between servers Use one cable for single port connections and two cables for dual port connections 3 11 SUPERO Backplane User s Guide 3 4 Supported Cascading Configuration 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 not a motherboard and HBA For more infor mation see the SC836 Chassis Manual o B amp B D T Port B Expander 2 Port A Expander 1 l Single Port Cable Assembly HBA Host Bus Adapter Cable 0167L internal Cable 0166L 4 external cable Port B Expander 2 Port A Expander 1j
22. as the overheat condition exists A e NIC2 Indicates network activity on LAN2 when flashing E e NIC1 Indicates network activity on LAN1 when flashing u e HDD Indicates IDE channel activity SAS SATA drive SCSI drive and or DVD ROM drive activity when flashing xia e Power Indicates power is being supplied to the system s power supply units This LED should normally be illuminated when the system is operating 4 3 SC836 Chassis Manual 4 4 Drive Carrier LEDs Each SAS drive carrier has two LEDs e Blue When illuminated this blue LED on the front of the drive carrier indicates drive activity A connection to the SAS backplane enables this LED to blink on and off when that particular drive is being accessed e Red The red LED to indicate a drive failure If one of the SAS drives fail you should be refer to your system management software 4 4 Chapter 5 Chassis Setup Chapter 5 Basic Chassis Setup and Maintenance 5 1 Overview This chapter details the basic steps required to install components to the chassis The only tool you will is a Phillips screwdriver Print this page to use as a reference while setting up your chassis When coupled with an 836E series backplane this chassis is capable of failover and cascading Review Chapter 6 and the 836E Series Backplane Manual for setup instructions 5 2 Installation Steps Step 1 Remove Chassis Cover Step 2 Install Hard Drives A
23. covery Note Both 836EL series backplanes support SAS drives only To HBA or high SC 836E2 Single Port Backplane TED Port A Primary Ports From Lower Backplane in cascaded system SC 836E2 Dual Port Backplane To HBA or higher To HBA or higher backplane backplane Port B Port A Secondary Ports Primary Ports Expander 2 Expander 1 2 JOD n 32D From Lower Backplane From Lower Backplane in cascaded system in cascaded system 6 2 Chapter 6 Chassis Setup and Maintenance 6 3 Failover Failover is the ability to automatically switch to a redundant path when a primary path fails or becomes unavailable Failover is automatic and requires no action on the part of the Administrator The SC 836EL2 backplane has two expanders which allow effective failover and recovery This feature is not supported by the SC 836EL 1 backplane Single Host Bus Adapter In a single host bus configuration the SAS HBA backplane connects to one Host Bus Adapter HBA H gau BBs Port B Port A Expander 2 Expander 1 Single Host Bus Adapter Failover SAS HBA If the Expander or data path in Port A fails the system will automatically fail over to Port B zi EB A A z Port B Port A Expander 2 Expander 1 6 3 SC836 Chassis Manual Dual Host Bus Adapter SAS HBA In a Dual
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25. e 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 HBA Host Bus Adapter Power Card xr Single External Host Bus Adapter CBL 0200L External HBA Cable HBA Host Bus Adapter Host Bus Adapte in ee 7 t s 9 Dual External Host Bus Adapter Te CBL 0200L External HBA Cables 3 6 Safety Information and Technical Specifications Supported External HBA to Backplane Cable Use the following cable if your external HBA has an Infiniband connector 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 3 7 SUPERO Backplane User s Guide Connecting Multiple Backplanes in a Single Channel Environment This section describes the cables used when cascading from a single HBA These connections use CBL 0167L internal cables and CBL 0166L external cables Single HBA Conguration CBL 0167L with Single Port Assembly internal cable Port B Expander 2 Port A Expander 1 HBA Host Bus Adapter p Pe Port B
26. eate 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 Setting Jumper wo N the jumper is off the pins Jumper Settings Jumper Settings Closed Enabled Open Disabled Closed Enabled Open Disabled Closed Enabled Open Disabled 2 3 SUPERO Power Control Card User s Guide 2 4 LED Indicators Fan1 Fail Fan2 Fail x9 Power LED o C o e l5 oooo0oo0oo0o000000 eooooooooooodu Front Pane LEDs LED STATE SPECIFICATION 2 5 Power Card Placement Secure the Board to these four holes O Front Processor Locations 2 4
27. ell ventilated Avoid areas where heat electrical noise and electromagnetic fields are generated You will also need it placed near a grounded power outlet Be sure to read the Rack and Server Precautions in the next section 7 3 Preparing for Setup The box your chassis was shipped in includes one set of rail assemblies two in ner and 2 outer and the mounting screws you will need to install the system into the rack Please read this section in its entirety before you begin the installation procedure outlined in the sections that follow Choosing a Setup Location Leave enough clearance in front of the rack to enable you to open the front door completely 25 inches Leave approximately 30 inches of clearance in the back of the rack to allow for sufficient airflow and ease in servicing This product is for installation only in a Restricted Access Location dedicated equipment rooms service closets and the like 7 1 SC836 Chassis Manual Warnings and Precautions Rack Precautions Ensure that the leveling jacks on the bottom of the rack are fully extended to the floor with the full weight of the rack resting on them n single rack 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
28. en accessing your system or handling the components 1 1 ESD Safety Guidelines Electric Static 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 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 Putthe card and peripherals back into their antistatic bags when not in use 1 2 General Safety Guidelines Always disconnect power cables before installing or removing any components from the computer Disconnect the power cable before installing or removing any cables from the card Make sure that the card is securely and properly installed on the motherboard to prevent damage to the system due to power shortage 1 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 1 1 SUPERO Power Control Card User s Guide 1 4 Contacting SuperMicro Headquarters Address SuperMicro Com
29. er 1 Safety Guidelines 1 1 ESD Safety Guidelines rete ete e temer nei Pata ERE ead agi 1 1 1 2 General Safety Guidelines sssssssssseseeeeeeeenenennnn 1 1 1 3 An Important Note to Users 1 1 Chapter 2 Jumper Settings and Pin Definitions 2 1 Front Connectors and Jumpers ssssssssssssssssseeeeeeeee nennen 2 1 Front Connectors ete 2 1 2 2 Front Connector and Pin Definitions sssssssssssssseseeeeeeeeenee 2 2 2 3 Front Jumper Locations and Pin Definitions eeen 2 5 Chapter 3 Dual Port and Cascading Configurations 3 1 Single and Dual Port Expanders sssssseennen 3 1 3 2 S lld e 3 2 Single Host Bus Adapter ssssssssssssseseeeeeeene nennen 3 2 Single Host Bus Adapter Failover eeesssssssssssssssssseeeeeee 3 2 Dual Host Bus Adapter o0 ccccccccecccecenccececeeecececeneneeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 3 2 3 3 Cables and Chassis Power Card sse 3 3 3 4 Supported Cascading Configuration sesesssssssssssssseseeseeeeee 3 12 SUPERO Backplane User s Guide Contacting SuperMicro Headquarters Address SuperMicro Computer Inc 980 Rock Ave San Jose CA 95131 U S A Tel 1 408 503 8000 Fax 1 408 503 8008 Email marketing supermicro com General Information support supermicro com Technical Support Web Site www supermicro com Euro
30. esessssessseeeeeeeeeeeeneee To remove hard drive trays from the chassis sssssssssuss vii SC836 Chassis Manual To install a hard drive to the hard drive tray ssuesusussssssss 5 3 5 5 Installation Step 3 Installing the Motherboard eeeeeeseeeeess 5 5 Permanent and Optional Standoffs ssssssssssssee enn 5 5 Stand Off Labeling 2 1 interiecto tee Eee oL bee nt est 5 5 To install the motherboard ssssssseeen 5 5 Power Supply Connections ssssssesee eee 5 7 V O Slot Setup uie Tee ete ende ls Wea delete tenet ts 5 8 To install the Add On or Expansion Card sss 5 8 To install the I O panel ssssssssssssssseseeeeenenen nnn 5 9 5 6 Installations Step 4 Installing the Air Shroud Rear Fan Checking Air Flow 5 10 To install the air shroud sssssssssseenenenenennnnnn 5 10 Rear System Faris ibi enne erkene eean eead iaat 5 11 Installing the rear system fans ssssss 5 11 To check the server s air flow 5 12 5 7 Chassis Maintenance sss enne 5 13 SyStem Earis cairn ean eee sho co oec coe PEEL I Deed 5 13 Replacing a system fan ssssssssssseseee eee 5 13 Power S pply epe ede p eee et RR REEF ete ute FOE nd eade eoa 5 14 Replacing the Power Supply ssesseRRHHHHeHeHe 5 14 Replacing the Power Distrib
31. est shipping lists and part numbers for your particular chassis model http www supermicro com products chassis 3U chs 836 SC836 Chassis Series 1 0 Slots SC836TQ R800V B d E pua R800W SC836E1 R800V B DP Dual 16x SAS 7x FF R800W core Xeon SC836E2 700CV B DP Dual 16x SAS 7X FF R800W core Xeon 1 1 SC836 Chassis Manual 1 3 Chassis Features The SC836 3U high performance chassis includes the following features CPU Support The SC836 Chassis supports a DP Dual core Xeon processor Please refer to the motherboard specifications pages on our Web site for updates on supported processors for this chassis Hard Drives The SC836 Chassis features 16 slots for U320 SCSI or SAS SATA drives These drives are hot swappable In other words once setup correctly these drives can be removed without powering down the server In addition these drives support SAF TE SCSI and SES2 SAS SATA I O Expansion slots Each version of the SC836 Chassis includes 7 full I O expansion slots Peripheral Drives Each SC836 Chassis supports one slim DVD ROM Drive included and one slim Floppy Drive optional These drives allow you to quickly install or save data Other Features Other onboard features are included to promote system health These include various five cooling fans a convenient power switch reset button and LED indica tors 1 2 Chapter 1 Introduction Contacting SuperMicro Headquarters Add
32. ettings SGPIO Sideband 1 Sideband 2 Sideband 3 Sideband 4 2 9 SUPERO SAS 836TQ Backplane User s Guide FRONT LED INDICATORS ee E e xi Wwe D pn E T aa Em A n ET iol in d POWER LEDS o FAN 1 FANE2 FANE3 FAN 4 ALARME ALARME2 45V V FAIL FAIL FAIL Oooo 000A oo UPGRADE T oo FAN FAILURE LEDS ALARM LEDS mw LED SPECIFICATION Fan 1 Fail Failure in Fan 1 Fan 2 Fail Failure in Fan 2 Fan 3 Fail Failure in Fan 3 Fan 4 Fail Failure in Fan 4 Alarm 1 Overheat in Channel 1 Alarm 2 Overheat in Channel 2 Backplane power failure Light is on during 5V normal operation Backplane power failure Light is on during 12V normal operation 2 10 Safety Information and Technical Specifications 2 4 Rear Connectors and LED Indicators PRG CMM ML EC SAS M zy SAS 7 D E SAS Md ETE E cz lhe mp ant SAS 6 a Sas Fall at SAS fiber xs gt SAS 1 ae sept SAS 9 Ed SAS 13 D3 aspro ad SAS 8 p omui SAS 12 SAS 0 SAS 1 SAS 2 SAS 3 SAS 4 SAS 5 SAS 6 SAS 7 Connector SAS Drive Number SAS SATA HHD 0 SAS SATA HHD 1 SAS SATA HHD 2 SAS SATA HHD 3 SAS SATA HHD 4 SAS SATA
33. exceed the price paid for the hardware product Manual Revision 1 0b Release Date May 4 2007 Unless you request and receive written permission from SUPER MICRO COMPUTER you may not copy or otherwise reproduce distribute 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 2006 by SUPER MICRO COMPUTER INC All rights reserved Printed in the United States of America Safety Information and Technical Specifications Table of Contents Chapter 1 Safety Guidelines 1 1 ESD Safety Guidelines sssssseeeeneenennnnnnnen nennen 1 1 1 2 General Safety Guidelines sssssssssssssssssesseeeeeennnne 1 1 1 3 An Important Note to Users sssssssseneeenenenennnnennnnnn 1 1 Chapter 2 Jumper Settings and Pin Definitions 2 1 Front Connectors and Jumpers ssssssssssssssseeeeeneeennnnnnnnnnnnn 2 1 2 2 Front Connector Pin Definitions ssssssssssseeee 2 2 2 3 Front Jumper Locations and Pin Definitions esssssssssssssss 2 5 2 4 Rear Connectors and LED Indicators sssssssssssssssssss 2 11 SUPER SAS 836TQ Backplane User s Guide Notes Safety Information and Technical Specifications Chapter 1 Safety Guidelines To avoid personal
34. he bay If you are installing a new front port panel Remove the old front port panel by depressing the release tab then pulling the front port panel out of the chassis 4 Insert the new unit in the slot until the tab locks into place 5 Connect the data and power cables to the backplane and if necessary motherboard For more information see the manual for your backplane in the appendix 5 18 Chapter 6 Chassis Setup and Maintenance Chapter 6 Advanced Setup 6 1 Overview This chapter covers the steps required to take advantage of the dual port failover and cascading features available with the 836EL series backplanes If you are not using an 836EL series backplane or you do not want to take advantage of the advanced features you can skip this chapter Specific examples and cascading instructions can be found in the SC836 Backplane Manual located in the Appendix section Review the warnings and precautions listed in the manual be fore setting up or servicing this chassis These include infor mation in Chapter 2 System Safety and the warning precau tions listed in the setup instructions 6 1 SC836 Chassis Manual 6 2 Dual Port and Expanders Single Ports SC 836EL 1 backplanes have a single port expander that access all 16 drives and supports cascading Dual Ports SC 836EL2 backplanes have dual port expanders that access all 16 drives These dual port expanders supports cascading failover and re
35. hroud is correctly placed 2 Slide the rear fan into the slot as illustrated The fan release tab should be on the side closest to the power supply 3 Make sure that the fan is secure in the fan housing and the housing is cor rectly connected to the power supply 5 11 SC836 Chassis Manual To check the server s air flow 1 Make sure there are no objects to obstruct airflow in and out of the server If necessary route the cables through the cable rack 2 Do not operate the server without drives or drive trays in the drive bays 3 Use only recommended server parts 4 Make sure no wires or foreign objects obstruct air flow through the chassis Pull all excess cabling out of the airflow path or use shorter cables 5 Do not operate the server for extended periods of time without the air shroud in the proper place 5 12 Chapter 5 Chassis Setup 5 7 Chassis Maintenance System Fans Five heavy duty fans provide cooling for the chassis These fans circulate air through the chassis as a means of lowering the chassis internal temperature The SC836 Chassis includes three front fans and two rear fans SC 836 chassis fans are fully hotswappable In other words fans may be removed and replaced without having to power down the server Fan Release Tab Fan Release Tab Front Fan 3 total Rear Fan 2 total Figure 5 8 Chassis Fans Replacing a system fan 1 Open the chassis and locate the faulty fan Never run
36. ically designed as electrical insulators Use a grounded wrist strap designed to prevent static discharge Keep all components and printed circuit boards PCBs in their antistatic bags until ready for use Touch a grounded metal object before removing any board from its anti static bag Do not let components or PCBs come into contact with your clothing which may retain a charge even if you are wearing a wrist strap Handle a board by its edges only do not touch its components peripheral chips memory modules or contacts 2 3 SC836 Chassis Manual e When handling chips or modules avoid touching their pins e Put the serverboard and peripherals back into their antistatic bags when not in use e For grounding purposes make sure your computer chassis provides excel lent conductivity between the power supply the case the mounting fasten ers and the serverboard 2 4 Chapter 3 Chassis Components Chapter 3 Chassis Components 3 1 Overview This chapter describes the most common components included with your chassis Some components listed may not be included or compatible with your particular chassis model For more information see the installation instructions detailed later in this manual 3 2 Components Chassis and Chassis Bays Chassis include one slim CD ROM bay one slim floppy disc drive bay one front port panel and 16 hard drive bays Most chassis models include a DVD ROM Floppy disc dri
37. ings 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 Iu jumper is off the pins General Jumper Settings Jumper Jumper Settings Note JP35 Open Default 9072 Chip Reset 1 Closed Reset Open Default 9072 Chip Reset 2 JPS0 Closed Reset 2 5 SUPERO SAS 836TQ Backplane User s Guide Fan Jumper Settings This backplane can use up to four fans To utilize each fan you must configure both jumpers as instructed below Fan Jumper Settings Jumper Settings Closed With Fan Open No Fan 1 2 With Fan 2 3 No Fan Closed With Fan Open No Fan 1 2 With Fan 2 3 No Fan Closed With Fan Open No Fan 1 2 With Fan 2 3 No Fan Closed With Fan Open No Fan 1 2 With Fan 2 3 No Fan 2 6 Safety Information and Technical Specifications IC and SGPIO Modes and Jumper Settings This backplane can utilize IPC or SGPIO I C is the default mode and can be used without making changes to your jumpers The following information details which jumpers must be configured to use SGPIO mode or restore your backplane to IC mode lC Setting Default Jumper Setting Note 2 3 Backplane ID SDIN 1 2 3 Backplane ID SDIN 2 2 3 Backplane ID SDIN 3 2 3 Backplane ID SDIN 4 C
38. injury and property damage carefully follow all the safety steps listed below when accessing your system or handling the components 1 1 ESD Safety Guidelines Electric Static 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 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 Putthe card and peripherals back into their antistatic bags when not in use 1 2 General Safety Guidelines Always disconnect power cables before installing or removing any components from the computer including this backplane Disconnect the power cable before installing or removing any cables from this backplane Make sure that the this backplane is securely and properly installed on the motherboard to prevent damage to the system due to power shortage 1 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
39. ir antistatic bags when not in use 1 2 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 1 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 1 1 SUPERO Backplane User s Guide Notes 1 2 Safety Information and Technical Specifications Chapter 2 Jumper Settings and Pin Definitions 2 1 Front Connectors and Jumpers EN 8 Fan1 is not used Front Connectors 1 CD ROM Floppy Drive Power JP105 and JP106 2 and 3 Primary and Secondary 2c connectors optional 4 Power Connectors PWRO PWR1 PWR2 and PWR3 5 Primary and Secondary Expander Chip 6 Primary and Secondary Flash Chip 7 EPP Connectors J16 and J17 8 Fan Connectors Fan2 Fan3 and OU o LL SUPERG usc 2 Fan1 is not used oE 2 e
40. its by securing space between the motherboard and the chassis surface The SC836 chassis includes permanent standoffs in locations used by most motherboards These standoffs accept the rounded Phillips head screws included in the SC836 accessories packaging Some motherboard require additional screws for heatsinks general components and or non standard security Optional standoffs are included to these mother boards To use an optional standoff you must secure a hexagonal post by screwing it into the necessary spot Standoffs Labeling Standoff locations are labeled on the bottom of the SC836 chassis with the letters P D and A P Most compatible motherboards have a processor or CPU located here If necessary place standoffs here for the CPU s heatsink D Place optional standoffs here if your motherboard requires additional posts to hold the unit in place A A number of older motherboards have processors or CPUs located in areas designated A Place standoffs here for the CPU s heatsink To install the motherboard 1 Review the documentation that came with your motherboard Become familiar with component placement requirements and precautions 2 Confirm that the power supply is disconnected and lay the chassis on a flat surface 3 Open the chassis cover 5 5 SC836 Chassis Manual 4 Remove any packaging from the chassis If the rear fans set of two fans nearest the I O slots or the air shroud is in place
41. ll Hard Drives The drives are mounted in drive trays to simplify their installation and removal from the chassis To remove 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 When replacing the tray use the handle to lock the tray into place Dummy Drive Drive Tray Figure 5 2 Removing Dummy Drive from Tray To install a hard drive to the hard drive tray 1 Remove the screws 2 securing the dummy drive to the drive tray and separate the dummy drive 5 3 SC836 Chassis Manual SAS SATA or SCSI Hard Drive Hard Drive Tray Use a Hard Stable Surface when installing the Hard Drive Figure 5 3 Install SAS or SATA Drive to Hard Drive Tray 2 Place the hard drive tray on a flat stable 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 the hard drive and the tray Make sure the bottom of the hard drive and bottom of the hard drive tray are flush 5 Secure the hard drive using all six 6 screws 6 Replace the drive tray into the chassis Make sure to close the drive tray using the drive tray handle 5 4 Chapter 5 Chassis Setup 5 5 Installation Step 3 Installing the Motherboard Permanent and Optional Standoffs Standoffs prevent short circu
42. losed PC Reset 1 2 3 Controller ID 1 1 2 ID 0 Backplane ID 1 Closed IC Reset 2 IC Reset SDOUT 2 Closed I2C Reset 3 2 3 Controller ID 3 1 2 ID 0 Backplane ID 3 Closed PC Reset 4 Open Open PC Reset SDOUT 1 IC Reset SDOUT 3 Open IC Reset SDOUT 4 2 3 Controller ID 2 2 3 1D 1 Backplane ID 2 2 3 Controller ID 4 Backplane ID 4 Open 2 7 SUPERO SAS 836TQ Backplane User s Guide SGPIO Setting Jumper Jumper Setting Note JP65 E Blackplane ID SDIN 1 JP67 1 2 Blackplane ID SDIN 2 JP74 pe Blackplane ID SDIN 3 JP76 1 2 Blackplane ID SDIN 4 JP83 Open PC Reset 1 JP84 1 2 Controller ID 1 JP85 ie Backplane ID 1 JP86 Open lC Reset 2 JP87 Closed PC Reset SDOUT 1 JP88 Closed FC Reset SDOUT 2 JP89 Open PC Reset 3 JP90 12 Controller ID 3 JP91 1 2 Backplane ID 3 JP92 Open PC Reset 4 JP93 Closed CRST_SDOUT 3 JP94 Closed CRST_SDOUT 4 JP101 12 Controller ID 2 JP102 12 Backplane ID 2 JP103 1 2 Controller ID 4 JP104 1 2 Backplane ID 4 2 8 Safety Information and Technical Specifications SAS Port Connections in IC and SGPIO Settings Use the following chart when connecting this backplane If you connect the SAS ports out of order you will not able to easily identify drives using the LED func tion SAS Port Connections in C and SGPIO S
43. mber Part Type Where Used Allows the chassis to be in a CSE PTJBOD CB1 Power Card JBOD Just a Bunch of Drives system 3 3 SUPERO Backplane User s Guide 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 HBA Host Bus Adapter Single Internal Host Bus Adapter HBA Host Bus Adapter Dual Internal Host Bus Adapter 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 Cable Name IPASS TO 4 LANE Part CBL 0117 Length 46 cm 18 inches Description This cable has one SFF 8484 32 pin connector on one end and ipass SFF 8087 mini sas connector 36 pins at the other This cable connects from the HBA to the 836 EL backplane 3 4 Safety Information and Technical Specifications Cable Name IPASS mini SAS TO IPASS mini SAS Part CBL 0108L 02 Length 39 cm 15 inches Part CBL 0109L 02 Length 22 cm 9 inches Part CBL 0110L 02 Length 18 cm 7 inches Description This cable has an ipass SFF 8087 mini sas connector 36 pins at each end It connects from the HBA to the 836 EL backplane 3 5 SUPERO Backplane User s Guide Connecting an External Host Bus Adapter to the Backplane This backplan
44. n disconnecting power you should first power down the system with the operating system and then unplug the power cords from all the power supply modules in the system e When working around exposed electrical circuits another person who is fa miliar with the power off controls should be nearby to switch off the power if necessary e Use only one hand when working with powered on electrical equipment This is to avoid making a complete circuit which will cause electrical shock Use extreme caution when using metal tools which can easily damage any electrical components or circuit boards they come into contact with e Do not use mats designed to decrease electrostatic discharge as protection from electrical shock Instead use rubber mats that have been specifically designed as electrical insulators e The power supply power cord must include a grounding plug and must be plugged into grounded electrical outlets e 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 e DVD ROM Laser CAUTION this server may have come equipped with a DVD ROM drive To prevent direct exposure to the laser beam and hazard ous radiation exposure do not open the enclosure or use the unit in a
45. n mechanical loading Circuit Overloading Consideration should be given to the connection of the equipment to the power supply circuitry and the effect that any possible overloading of circuits might have on overcurrent protection and power supply wiring Appropriate consideration of equipment nameplate ratings should be used when addressing this concern Reliable Ground A reliable ground must be maintained at all times To ensure this the rack itself should be grounded Particular attention should be given to power supply connec tions other than the direct connections to the branch circuit i e the use of power strips etc 7 3 SC836 Chassis Manual 7 4 Rack Mounting Instructions This section provides information on installing the SC836 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 installation instructions that came with the rack unit you are using Figure 7 1 Inner Rack Rails 7 4 Chapter 7 Rack Installation Locking Tabs Figure 7 2 Installing the Inner Rack Rails To install the rack rails 1 Place the inner rack extensions on the side of the chassis aligning the hooks of the chassis with the rail extension holes 2 Slide the extension toward the front of the chassis 3 Secure the chassis with 4 screws as illustrated 4 Repeat steps 1 3 for the other inne
46. ns eitis sete tete ERE d eere de ERE e ade dd ned 7 2 General Server Precautions sssssssssssssssssssssseeeeeeenrererenrnnne 7 2 Rack Mounting Considerations sssessRRRRRHHHHHHe 7 2 7 4 Rack Mounting Instructions sssssssssssssssssssseseeeeere rennen nnns 7 4 To install the rack tralls 5 2 rito eiie eh la eee 7 5 Outer Rack Rails rice eee case ete e Ee HERR Pee RR LER E Pea aaa 7 6 To install the outer rack rails ssssse 7 6 Installing the chassis into a rack ssseeeeenenn 7 7 Appendices Appendix A SC836 Chassis Cables sssssssseemenn A 1 Appendix B SC836 Power Supply Specifications esssssssssssss B 1 Appendix C SAS 836EL Series Backplane sssss C 1 Appendix D SAS 836TQ Backplane sss D 1 Appendix E Power Control Card CSE PTJBOD CB1 sssssssssssssse E 1 SC836 Chassis Manual Notes Chapter 1 Introduction Chapter 1 Introduction 1 1 Overview Supermicro s SC836 3U chassis features a unique and highly optimized design The chassis is equipped with a redundant high efficiency power supply High per formance fans provide ample optimized cooling for FB DIMM memory modules and 16 hot swap drive bays offer maximum storage capacity in a 3U form factor 1 2 Shipping List Part Numbers Please visit the following link for the lat
47. ny unconventional way 2 5 General Safety Precautions e Keep the area around the chassis clean and free of clutter 2 2 Chapter 2 System Safety Place the chassis top cover and any system components that have been removed away from the system or on a table so that they won t accidentally be stepped on While working on the system do not wear loose clothing such as neckties and unbuttoned shirt sleeves which can come into contact with electrical circuits or be pulled into a cooling fan Remove any jewelry or metal objects from your body which are excellent metal conductors that can create short circuits and harm you if they come into contact with printed circuit boards or areas where power is present After accessing the inside of the system close the system back up and secure it to the rack unit with the retention screws after ensuring that all connections have been made 2 6 System Safety Electrostatic discharge ESD is generated by two objects with different electrical 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 specif
48. ofessional service and technical support we strongly recommend purchasing exclusively from our Supermicro Authorized Distributors System Integrators Resellers A list of Supermicro Authorized Distributors Sys tem Integrators Reseller can be found at http www supermicro com Click the Where to Buy link 3 2 Chapter 4 System Interface Chapter 4 System Interface 4 1 Overview There are several LEDs on the control panel as well as others on the drive carriers to keep you constantly informed of the overall status of the system as well as the activity and health of specific components Most SC836 models are two buttons on the chassis a control panel a reset button and an on off switch This chapter explains the meanings of all LED indicators and the appropriate response you may need to take XE ew D XE QOOOOOQO RESET o JUUUUU i ALAS DUO O00000 Figure 4 1 SC836 Front Panel 4 1
49. ows damage file a damage claim with the carrier who delivered your system Decide on a suitable location for the rack unit that will hold the chassis It should be situated in a clean dust free area that is well ventilated Avoid areas where heat electrical noise and electromagnetic fields are generated You will also need it placed near at least two grounded power outlets The SC836 chassis includes two redundant power supplies which require two grounded out lets 2 3 Preparing for Setup The SC836 Chassis includes a set of rail assemblies including mounting brackets and mounting screws you will need to install the systems into the rack Please read this manual in its entirety before you begin the installation procedure 2 4 Electrical Safety Precautions Basic electrical safety precautions should be followed to protect yourself from harm and the SC836 from damage e Be aware of the locations of the power on off switch on the chassis as well as the room s emergency power off switch disconnection switch or electri 2 1 SC836 Chassis Manual cal outlet If an electrical accident occurs you can then quickly remove power from the system e Do not work alone when working with high voltage components e Power should always be disconnected from the system when removing or installing main system components such as the serverboard memory mod ules and the DVD ROM and floppy drives not necessary for hot swappable drives Whe
50. patible motherboards have different connectors If your motherboard has only one SAS connector that the SAS cables must share use one of the following cables These cables must be purchased separately Cable Name SAS Cable Quantity 1 Part CBL 0175L Alt Name Big Four Description This cable has one SFF 8484 32 pin connector on one end and 4 SAS connectors 7 pins each at the other This cable connects from the Host motherboard or other controller to the backplane SAS hard drive port Cable Name SAS Cable Quantity 1 Part CBL 0116 Alt Name iPass or Small Four Description This cable has one ipass SFF 8087 mini sas connector 36 pins at one end and 4 SAS connectors on one end This cable connects from the Host motherboard or other controller to the backplane SAS hard drive port A 3 SC836 Chassis Manual Cascading JBOD SAS Cables Use the following cables when setting up a cascading or JBOD system el Cable Name SAS Cable Quantity varies by setup Part CBL 0167L Placement Internal cable Ports Single Description Internal cable Connects the backplane to the Host Bus Adapter HBA or external port Used in single port environments Cable Name SAS Cable Quantity varies by setup Part CBL 0168L Placement Internal cable Ports Dual Description Internal cascading cable Connects the backplane to the Host Bus Adapter HBA or external port Used in Dual port environments A 4 A
51. pe Address SuperMicro Computer B V Het Sterrenbeeld 28 5215 ML s Hertogenbosch The Netherlands Tel 31 0 73 6400390 Fax 31 0 73 6416525 Email sales supermicro nl General Information support supermicro nl Technical Support rma supermicro nl Customer Support Asia Pacific Address SuperMicro Taiwan 4F No 232 1 Liancheng Rd Chung Ho 235 Taipei County Taiwan R O C Tel 886 2 8226 3990 Fax 886 2 8226 3991 Web Site www supermicro com tw Technical Support Email support supermicro com tw Tel 886 2 8228 1366 ext 132 or 139 Safety Information and Technical Specifications Chapter 1 Safety Guidelines To avoid personal injury and property damage carefully follow all the safety steps listed below when accessing your system or handling the components 1 1 ESD Safety Guidelines Electric Static 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 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 Putthe card and peripherals back into the
52. pin SMBus power cable small 2 pin INT cable goes mede Provides power to the motherboard CPU P 1 This cable has 2 black and 2 yellow board cable board d wires 5 7 SC836 Chassis Manual I O Shield and Add On Card Setup The SC836 chassis includes space for an I O shield and up to seven Add On Ex pansion cards alo ORO gt On CC oll ON ONO On OC a DAR Figure 5 4 SC836 Chassis Rear i IO Port panel with seven full length full height Add On Expansion Add On Card slots and I O ports Card Slots To install an Add On or Expansion Card 1 Remove the chassis cover 2 Locate the motherboard port aligned with the card slot you want to install 3 Each slot is secured by one screw located on the top inside the chassis Re move this screw 4 Gently slide the expansion add on card into the correct motherboard slot If the Add On card requires a riser card install it at this time If necessary slide the card into the PCI card guide and lock Never force a component into a motherboard or the chassis 5 Secure the expansion add on card with the screw from the I O panel 5 8 Chapter 5 Chassis Set
53. ppendix A e Cable Name SAS Cable Quantity varies by setup Part CBL 0166L Placement External cable Ports Single or Dual Description External cascading cable Connects ports between servers With most connectors use one cable for single port connections and two cables for dual port connections A 5 SC836 Chassis Manual Extending Power Cables Although Super Micro chassis are designed with to be efficient and cost effective some compatible motherboards have power connectors located in different areas To use these motherboards you may have to extend the power cables to the mother boards To do this use the following chart as a guide Number of Pins Cable Part Length 24 pin CBL 0042 7 9 20 CM CBL 0059 7 9 20 CM 8pi CBL 0082 7 9 20 CM 4pin CBL 0060 7 9 20 CM Front Panel to the Motherboard The SC836 chassis includes a cable to connect the chassis front panel to the motherboard If your motherboard uses a different connector use the following list to find a compatible cable Front Panel to Motherboard Cable Ribbon Cable Number of Pins Number of Pins Front Panel Motherboard Cable Part s 6pin t pin CBL 0049 t pi 20 pin CBL 0048 CBL 0047 16 pin various CBL 0068 20 pin various CBL 0067 Split Cables Use these cable if your motherboard requires several different connec tions from the front panel A 6 Appendix B A
54. ppendix B SC836 Power Supply Specifications This appendix lists power supply specifications for your chassis system 800W Redundant MFR Part PWS 801 1R 100 240V Rated AC Voltage 50 60Hz 10A 4 Amp 5V standby 4 Amp 412V 66 Amp 5V 25 Amp 3 3V 12 Amp 12V 0 5 Amp B 1 SC836 Chassis Manual Notes SAS 836EL SERIES BACKPLANE USER S GUIDE Rev 1 0e SUPERO Backplane User s Guide The information in this User s Manual has been carefully reviewed and is believed to be accurate The vendor assumes no responsibility for any inaccuracies that may be contained in this document makes no commitment to update or to keep current the information in this manual or to notify any person or organization of the updates Please Note For the most up to date version of this manual please see our web site at www supermicro com SUPERMICRO COMPUTER reserves the right to make changes to the product described in this manual at any time and without notice This product including software if any and documenta tion may not in whole or in part be copied photocopied reproduced translated or reduced to any medium or machine without prior written consent IN NO EVENT WILL SUPERMICRO COMPUTER BE LIABLE FOR DIRECT INDIRECT SPECIAL INCIDE
55. puter Inc 980 Rock Ave San Jose CA 95131 U S A Tel 1 408 503 8000 Fax 1 408 503 8008 Email marketing supermicro com General Information support supermicro com Technical Support Web Site www supermicro com Europe Address SuperMicro Computer B V Het Sterrenbeeld 28 5215 ML s Hertogenbosch The Netherlands Tel 31 0 73 6400390 Fax 31 0 73 6416525 Email sales supermicro nl General Information support supermicro nl Technical Support rma supermicro nl Customer Support Asia Pacific Address SuperMicro Taiwan 4F No 232 1 Liancheng Rd Chung Ho 235 Taipei County Taiwan R O C Tel 886 2 8226 3990 Fax 886 2 8226 3991 Web Site www supermicro com tw Technical Support Email support supermicro com tw Tel 886 2 8228 1366 ext 132 or 139 1 2 Safety Information and Technical Specifications Chapter 2 Connectors and LED Indicators 2 1 Front Connectors and Jumpers o o Oo Oo Oo Oo Oo O O O O O O O SUPERG JBPWR2 sev 9 p TE Looooooooo Front Connectors 1 Fan1 and Fan2 Connector 2 Power Connector 3 Power Fault Connector MCU Power On Switch 2 1 SUPERO Power Control Card User s Guide 2 2 Front Connector and Pin Definitions 1 Fan Connectors Fan Connectors Fan1 and Fan42 The 3 pin connectors designated Fan1 and Fan2 provide power to the fans Pin Definition Ground Since the system will use the power card 4
56. r rail 7 5 SC836 Chassis Manual Figure 7 3 Installing the Chassis into the Server Rack Outer Rack Rails Outer rails attach to the server rack and hold the server in place The outer rails for the SC836 chassis extend between 30 inches and 33 inches To install the Outer Rack Rails 1 Begin by measuring the distance from the front rail to the rear rail of the rack 2 Attach a short bracket to the front side of the right outer rail and a long bracket to the rear side of the right outer rail 3 Adjust both the short and long brackets to the proper distance so that the rail can fit snugly into the rack 4 Secure the short bracket to the front side of the outer rail with two M4 screws and the long bracket to the rear side of the outer rail with three M4 screws 5 Repeat these steps for the left outer rail 7 6 Chapter 7 Rack Installation y A 5 Ja P AA I A Figure 7 4 Installing the Chassis into the Server Rack N SSS Installing the chassis into a rack 1 Confirm that the inner and outer 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 you should hear the locking tabs click 4 Optional Insert and tigh
57. ress Tel Fax Email Web Site Europe Address Tel Fax Email Asia Pacific Address Tel Fax Web Site SuperMicro Computer Inc 980 Rock Ave San Jose CA 95131 U S A 1 408 503 8000 1 408 503 8008 marketing supermicro com General Information support supermicro com Technical Support www supermicro com SuperMicro Computer B V Het Sterrenbeeld 28 5215 ML s Hertogenbosch The Netherlands 31 0 73 6400390 31 0 73 6416525 sales supermicro nl General Information support supermicro nl Technical Support rma supermicro nl Customer Support SuperMicro Taiwan 4F No 232 1 Liancheng Rd Chung Ho 235 Taipei County Taiwan R O C 886 2 8226 3990 886 2 8226 3991 www supermicro com tw Technical Support Email Tel support supermicro com tw 886 2 8228 1366 ext 132 or 139 1 3 SC836 Chassis Manual Notes 1 4 Chapter 2 System Safety Chapter 2 System Safety 2 1 Overview This chapter provides a quick setup checklist to get your chassis up and running Following the steps in order given should enable you to have your chassis setup and operational within a minimal amount of time These instructions assume that you are an experienced technician familiar with common concepts and terminology 2 2 Warnings and Precautions You should inspect the box the chassis was shipped in and note if it was damaged in any way If the chassis itself sh
58. rol panel on the chassis as well as other LEDs located throughout the system Chapter 5 Chassis Setup and Maintenance Refer to this chapter for detailed information on this chassis You should follow the procedures given in this chapter when installing removing or reconfiguring your chassis Chapter 6 Advanced Setup Refer to this chapter for detailed instructions for advanced setup configurations including multiple chassis connections Chapter 7 Rack Installation Refer to this chapter for detailed information on chassis rack installation You should follow the procedures given in this chapter when installing removing or reconfiguring your chassis into a rack environment SC836 Chassis Manual Compatible Backplanes This section lists compatible cables power supply specifications and compatible backplanes Not all compatible backplanes are listed Refer to our Web site for the latest compatible backplane information Appendix A SC836 Chassis Cables Appendix B SC836 Power Supply Specifications Appendix C SAS 836EL Series Backplane Manual Appendix D SAS 836TQ Backplane Manual Appendix E Power Control Card CSE PTJBOD CB1 vi Preface Table of Contents Preface About This MaU a RETURN EE Manual Organization sormak anao aa areae krka Ta aaa maa ea arae aaa a aeaa a Table of GOntents 3 tei E E EA E A ITEE EE E E A ES Chapter 1 Introduction TI OVOerVIOW ciere desta nee e
59. s mo Oo ij SC 836 EL2 Backplane Fan4 Fan1 is not used 9 SAS Connectors PRI JO 10 SAS Connectors PRI J1 11 SAS Connectors PRI J2 12 SAS Connectors SEC J1 not avail able in EL1 single port backplane 13 SAS Connectors SEC JO not avail able in EL1 single port backplane 14 SAS Connectors SEC J2 not avail able in EL1 single port backplane 9T Be SC 836 EL1 Backplane SUPERO Backplane User s Guide 2 2 Front Connector and Pin Definitions 1 CD ROM Floppy 4 Pin Connectors The 4 pin connectors designated JP105 and JP106 provide power to the CD ROM and floppy drives See the table on the right for pin definitions 2 and 3 Primary and Secondary PC Con nectors The I C Connectors are used to monitor hard drive activity and status through LED See the table on the rightfor pin definitions There are four total connectors two primary and two secondary These connectors are optional and should only be used by qualified technicians 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 Primary and Secondary Expander Chips This Primary and Secondary Expander Chips allow the backplane to s
60. st up to date version of this manual please see our web site at www supermicro com SUPERMICRO COMPUTER reserves the right to make changes to the product described in this manual at any time and without notice This product including software if any and documenta tion may not in whole or in part be copied photocopied reproduced translated or reduced to any medium or machine without prior written consent IN NO EVENT WILL SUPERMICRO COMPUTER BE LIABLE FOR DIRECT INDIRECT SPECIAL INCIDENTAL SPECULATIVE OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING FROM THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THIS PRODUCT OR DOCUMENTATION EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES IN PARTICULAR THE VENDOR SHALL NOT HAVE LIABILITY FOR ANY HARDWARE SOFTWARE OR DATA STORED OR USED WITH THE PRODUCT INCLUDING THE COSTS OF REPAIRING REPLACING INTEGRATING INSTALLING OR RECOVERING SUCH HARDWARE SOFTWARE OR DATA Any disputes arising between manufacturer and customer shall be governed by the laws of Santa Clara County in the State of California USA The State of California County of Santa Clara shall be the exclusive venue for the resolution of any such disputes Supermicro s total liability for all claims will not exceed the price paid for the hardware product Manual Revision 1 0 Release Date February 09 2006 Unless you request and receive written permission from SUPER MICRO COMPUTER you may not copy or otherwise reproduce distribute any part of this documen
61. t 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 2006 by SUPER MICRO COMPUTER INC All rights reserved Printed in the United States of America Safety Information and Technical Specifications Table of Contents IChapter 1 Safety Guidelines 1 1 1 2 1 3 1 4 ESD Safety Guidelines ssssssssssssssssssseeereeeernnennnnnnns 1 1 General Safety Guidelines sssssssssssssssssseeeeen nnne 1 1 An Important Note to Users ssssesssesssssssseeeeeenen mme nnns 1 1 Contacting SuperMicro ssssssssssssssssssssssseseeeeee ener 1 2 Chapter 2 LED Indicators and Connectors 2 1 2 2 2 3 2 4 2 4 Front Connectors and Jumpers esssssssssssssssssssssseseeeeeernrnnen eren 2 1 Front Connector Pin Definitions ssssesessssssssssssssseeeeneeeeenenenennne 2 2 Front Jumper Locations and Pin Definitions sssseen 2 3 EED Indicators o Ri ra eee eo ume E E east 2 4 Power Card Placement sss enne 2 4 SUPERO Power Control Card User s Guide Notes Safety Information and Technical Specifications Chapter 1 Safety Guidelines To avoid personal injury and property damage carefully follow all the safety steps listed below wh
62. t A Expander I I l l d b e mo X l PoAmRC OE E Port B Expander Port A Expander l l l l I l l 4 SESS eles ed ha 3 14 Safety Information and Technical Specifications Server System with Dual SAS HBA BE E Port A Ex 1 i ES BW Port B Ex 2 Port A Ex 1 Port A Ex 1 ry pj ss a fy pesa iy all ee ee ee ee od Cable 0166L external cable eae Port B Ex 2 r1 I Port A Ex 1 Port B Ex 2 Port A Ex 1 Power Card 3 15 SUPERO Backplane User s Guide Dual Cable Routing External Cables In the previous diagrams external cables are represented with two different lines These cables are both CBL 0166L CBL 0166L External Cables Different lines help the external cable user determine cable routing 3 16 SUPERO SAS 836TQ Backplane USER S GUIDE Rev 1 0b The information in this User s Manual has been carefully reviewed and is believed to be accurate
63. tening the thumbscrews that hold the front of the server to the rack 7 7 SC836 Chassis Manual Notes Appendix A Appendix B Appendix C Appendix D Appendix E Appendices Appendices Compatible Cables SC836 Power Supply Specifications SAS 836EL Series Backplane Manual SAS 836TQ Backplane Manual Power Card CSE PTJOBD CB1 Appendices Notes Appendix A Appendix A SC836 Chassis Cables 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 SC836TQ Chassis SAS SATA SC836TQ 800 Part Description CBL 0078 Round Floppy Drive Cable CBL 0087 Ribbon 20 16 pin to 16 pin ribbon cable for Round control panel CBL 0139L IDE 80 Wire cable for DVD ROM Cable 6 Regional power cord CBL 0180L 01 SATA venous E One ATA opos Een gta ied to minimize airflow interference A 1 SC836 Chassis Manual A 3 Cables Included with SC836E Chassis SC836E 800 CBL 0078 Cable 45cm Round Floppy Drive Cable CBL 0087 Ribbon 20 16 pin to 16 pin ribbon cable for Round control panel CBL 0139L IDE 80 Wire cable for DVD ROM 6 Cable Regional power cord A 2 Appendix A A 5 Compatible Cables Alternate SAS Cables Some com
64. the server for an ex tended period of time with the chassis open 2 Press the release tab on the fan and pull the fan upward 3 Slide the new fan into the fan housing Make sure the power connectors are correctly aligned The new fan will be immediately active 5 13 SC836 Chassis Manual Power Supply The power supply for the SC 836 Chassis is redundant and hot swappable meaning the power supply can be changed without powering down the system Replacing the Power Supply 1 The SC836 chassis includes a redundant power supply at least two power modules you can leave the server running if you remove only one power sup ply at a time 2 Unplug the power supply that you will replace 3 Push the release tab on the back of the power supply as illustrated 4 Pull the power supply out using the handle provided 5 Replace the failed power module with the same model 6 Push the new power supply module into the power bay until you hear a click 7 Plug the AC power cord back into the module and power up the server 5 14 Chapter 5 Chassis Setup Replacing the Power Distributor Redundant server chassis that are 2U or more high require a power distributor The power distributor provides failover and power supply redundancy In the unlikely event you must replace the power distributor do following 1 Power down the server and remove the plug from the wall socket or power strip Remove all cable connections
65. tion 9 Backplane Main Power Connectors Backplane Main Power The 4 pin connectors designated JP10 4 Pin Connector JP13 JP46 and JP48 provide power to eng he the backplane See the table on the right for pin definitions Pin Definition 1 12V 2 and 3 Ground 4 5V 10 11 12 13 Sideband Headers The sideband headers are designated ESO MESS MU ORE JP66 JP68 JP75 and JP77 For SES 2 to Penton Pm Definion Backplane 1 Controller work properly you must connect an 8 pin Addressing ID SB6 sideband cable See the table to the right SBS for pin definitions Reset SB4 3 GND SB2 GND SB3 5 SDA SB1 Backplane 7 SCL SBO ID SB7 No Connec No Connec tion tion 2 3 SUPERO SAS 836TQ Backplane User s Guide 14 Upgrade Connectors The upgrade connectors are designated JP69 and JP78 15 30 SAS Ports The SAS ports are used to connect the SAS drive cables The 16 ports are designated 0 15 Each port is also compatible with SATA drives 2 4 Safety Information and Technical Specifications 2 3 Front Jumper Locations and Pin Definitions ai 4JP91 JP84 LL JP85 75 PEEN yp104 jeror Pg Capiz 2 JP93 JP86 i ps9 L JP88 Vv D Im d sea JPe7 pes Explanation of Jumpers C t To modify the operation of the backplane Bins e Iu jumpers can be used to choose between optional sett
66. up To install an I O port panel 1 Remove the chassis cover 2 Locate the I O port panel 3 Depending on your motherboard you must remove the existing port shield and replace with the new one or use the existing the shield to slide the ports through 4 Connect the port panel to the motherboard following the motherboard docu mentation Parallel port LAN port PS 2 ports O o l OF d0 a eS Video Serial USB ports port COM ports Figure 5 5 SC836 Chassis Port Panel 5 9 SC836 Chassis Manual 5 6 Installation Step 4 Installing the Air Shroud Rear Fan and Checking Air Flow Figure 5 6 Place the Air Shroud Air shrouds concentrate airflow to maximize fan efficiency The SC836 chassis air shroud does not require screws to set up To install the air shroud 1 Remove the chassis cover If necessary remove the rear fans 2 Place the air shroud in the chassis as illustrated The shroud aligns with the fan holders and covers two of the front fans with two of the rear fans Make sure the air shroud aligns completely with the chassis 5 10 Chapter 5 Chassis Setup Rear System Fans The SC836 Chassis includes three front fans and two rear fans The front fans are pre installed The rear fans must be installed after motherboard and air shroud setup Figure 5 7 Install the Rear Fan Installing the rear system fans 1 Confirm that the air s
67. upport dual ports cascading and failover 2 2 CD ROM FDD Power 4 Pin Connector JP105 and JP106 Pin Definition 1 5V 2 and 3 Ground FC Connector Pin Definitions Pin Definition Data Ground Clock No Connection Backplane Main Power 4 Pin Connector PWRO PWR1 PWR2 and PWR3 Pin Definition 1 12V 2 and 3 Ground 4 5V Safety Information and Technical Specifications 6 Primary and Secondary Flash Chips The Primary and Secondary Flash Chips enhance the backplane memory 7 EPP Ports The EPP ports are used for manufacturer diagnostic purposes only 8 Fan Connectors Fan Connectors Fan1 Fan2 Fan3 The 3 pin connectors designated Fan2 and Fan4 Fan3 and Fan4 provide power to the Pin Definition fans 1 Ground A fan may be connected to Fan1 however 2 12V connector Fan1 is not fully supported by the 3 Tachometer backplane Any fan connected to Fan1 will not be monitored See the table on the right for pin defini tions 9 14 SAS Ports This backplane supports SAS drives only Note that the Primary and Secondary sets of SAS ports are in different order From right to left the ports are Primary 0 1 2 and Secondary 1 0 2 2 3 SUPERO Backplane User s Guide Notes 2 4 Safety Information and Technical Specifications 2 3 Front Jumper Locations and Pin Definitions E p
68. utor sssssmmIHIHRRR 5 15 Replacing the DVD Rom Floppy Drive and Front Panel 5 16 To replace or install the DVD drive eesssssssssssssess 5 17 To replace or install the Floppy drive seessssesessessseeseseeee 5 17 To replace or install the Front Panel sssssessssssssseseeesseseee 5 18 Chapter 6 Advanced Setup 6 1 6 2 6 3 6 4 OVERVIEW ecce pite eet e e E e een eg esi edet ecu 6 1 Dual and Expandets 4 pr pmi eec EU ote dts 6 2 Single Ports 2 treinta EL One Demi LC ete aden 6 2 Dual Ports eet rere ele Pe Pr beg t a a ERG 6 2 gol Q 6 3 Single Host Bus Adapter ssssssssssssssssssseeeeerereeerereenns 6 3 Single Host Bus Adapter Failover eeeeesesesssssseeeseeeeeeeee 6 3 Dual Host Bus Adapter seenen ie HI eti edente b rere dene 6 4 Dual Host Bus Adapter Failover sssssmHRHRR 6 4 Cascading Backplanes sssssssssssseseeeeeeenenenennn nnne 6 4 Power Control Card nennen nnne nnne nennen 6 4 viii Preface Chapter 7 Rack Installation EB DII 7 1 7 2 Unpacking the System sss enne nnns 7 1 7 39 Preparing fOr Setup x nie i asta oce dide E te ae P ee CE qoae Eder do 7 1 Choosing a Setup Location ssessssssssssssssssseseeeeeeererrrernnnnne 7 1 Rack Precautlo
69. ve Number SAS HDD 8 SAS HDD 9 SAS HDD 10 SAS HDD 11 SAS HDD 12 SAS HDD 13 SAS HDD 14 SAS HDD 15 Rear LED Indicators Hard Drive Activity Rear LED SAS 0 SAS 1 SAS 2 SAS 3 SAS 4 SAS 5 SAS 6 SAS 7 SAS 8 SAS 9 SAS 10 SAS 11 SAS 12 SAS 13 SAS 14 SAS 15 ACT 0 ACT 1 ACT 2 ACT 3 ACT 4 ACT 5 ACT 6 ACT 7 ACT 8 ACT 9 ACT 10 ACT 11 ACT 12 ACT 13 ACT 14 ACT 15 2 8 Failure LED FAIL 0 FAIL 1 FAIL 2 FAIL 3 FAIL 4 FAIL 5 FAIL 6 FAIL 7 FAIL 8 FAIL 9 FAIL 10 FAIL 11 FAIL 12 FAIL 13 FAIL 14 FAIL 15 Safety Information and Technical Specifications Chapter 3 Dual Port and Cascading Configurations 3 1 Single and Dual Port Expanders Single Ports SC 836EL 1 backplanes have a single port expander that access all 16 drives and supports cascading Dual Ports SC 836EL2 backplanes have dual port expanders that access all 16 drives These dual port expanders support cascading failover and recovery From HBA or higher SC 836EL2 Single Port Backplane backplane Port A Primary Ports Mmmm mm Jb rn To Lower Backplane in cascaded system SC 836EL2 Dual Port Backplane From HBA or higher From HBA or higher backplane backplane Port B Port A Secondary Ports Primary Ports Expander 2 Expander 1
70. ves and hard drives must be purchased separately For the latest shipping lists visit our Web site at http www supermicro com Backplane Each SC836 chassis comes with a 3U backplane Depending on our order your backplane will accept SAS SATA drives SAS only or SCSI drives For more in formation regarding compatible backplanes view the appendices found at the end of this manual In addition visit our Web site for the latest information http www supermicro com Fans The SC836 chassis accepts five system fans with an optional fifth fan System fans for SC836 chassis are powered from the serverboard These fans are 3U compat ible and are powered by 3 pin connectors Mounting Rails The SC836 can be placed in a rack for secure storage and use To setup your rack follow the step by step instructions included in this manual 3 1 SC836 Chassis Manual Power Supply Each SC836 chassis model includes redundant high efficiency hot swappable power supply rated at 800 Watts In the unlikely event power supply fails in one power supply you can remove and replace the faulty power supply without power ing down the system Air Shroud Air shrouds are shields usually plastic that funnel air directly to where it is needed Always use the air shroud included with your chassis 3 3 Where to get Replacement Components Though not frequently you may need replacement parts for your system To en sure the highest level of pr
71. y pulling it out of the bay If you are installing a new front port panel Remove the old drive by depressing the release tab then pulling the drive out of the chassis 4 Insert the new drive unit in the slot until the tab locks into place 5 Connect the data and power cables to the backplane and if necessary motherboard For more information see the manual for your backplane in the appendix To replace or install the Floppy drive 1 Power down and unplug the system 2 Remove the chassis cover 3 If you are not installing a new front port panel Remove the mini bezel grate from the drive bay The mini bezel is the small grating that covers the drive bay Remove this by simply pulling it out of the bay If you are installing a new front port panel Remove the old drive by depressing the release tab then pulling the drive out of the chassis 4 Insert the new drive unit in the slot until the tab locks into place 5 Connect the data and power cables to the backplane and if necessary motherboard For more information see the manual for your backplane in the appendix 5 17 SC836 Chassis Manual To replace or install the Front Port Panel 1 Power down and unplug the system 2 Remove the chassis cover 3 If you are not installing a new front port panel Remove the mini bezel grate from the drive bay The mini bezel is the small grating that covers the drive bay Remove this by simply pulling it out of t

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