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1. Secondary To lower Tolower Primary ports ports backplane backplane Expander 1 Expander 2 in cascaded in cascaded system system From HBA or higher backplane EN E Mun To lower backplane in Primary ports cascaded system Expander 1 Figure E 4 Dual Port Cascading Configurations E 10 Appendix E SAS2 846EL Backplane Specifications E 11 Failover The SAS2 846EL2 backplane has two expanders which allow effective failover SAS HBA Single Host Bus Adapter In a single host bus configuration the backplane connects to one Host Bus Adapter HBA Secondary ports Primary ports Expander 2 Expander 1 SAS HBA Single Host Bus Adapter Failover If the expander or data path in the primary ports fails the system automati cally switches to secondary ports Secondary ports Primary ports Expander 2 Expander 1 Dual Host Bus Adapter In a dual host bus configuration the backplane connects to two host bus
2. Front Connectors and 2 Primary and secondary l C connectors optional Power connectors PWR1 PWR2 PWR3 PWR4 PWR5 and PWR6 Primary and secondary flash chip Primary and secondary expander chip EPP connectors J24 and J25 Fan connectors Fan1 Fan2 and Fan3 SAS connector PRI_JO oO ON Oo Oc A Gu SAS connector PRI_J1 10 SAS connector PRI_J2 11 SAS connectors SEC_JO not available in EL1 single port backplane 12 SAS connector SEC_J1 not available in EL1 single port backplane 13 SAS connector SEC_J2 not available in EL1 single port backplane D 3 SC846 Chassis Manual D 6 Front Connector and Pin Definitions 1 and 2 Optional Primary and Secondary FC Connectors The optional BC connectors are connected to the CSE PTJBOD CB2 board and are used to monitor the power supply status and to control the fans See the table on the right for pin definitions 3 Backplane Main Power Connectors The 4 pin connectors designated PWR1 PWR2 PWR3 PWR4 PWR5 and PWR6 provide power to the backplane See the table on the right for pin definitions 4 Primary and Secondary Flash Chips The primary and secondary flash chips enhance the backplane memory 5 Primary and Secondary Expander Chips This primary and secondary expander chips allow the backplane to support dual ports cascading and failover 6 EPP Ports Th
3. Figure D 3 Rear Connectors Rear SAS SATA Connectors Rear Connector 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 Drive Number SAS SATA HDD 0 SAS SATA HDD 1 SAS SATA HDD 2 SAS SATA HDD 3 SAS SATA HDD 4 SAS SATA HDD 5 SAS SATA HDD 6 SAS SATA HDD 7 SAS SATA HDD 8 SAS SATA HDD 9 SAS SATA HDD 10 SAS SATA HDD 11 Rear Connector SAS 12 SAS 13 SAS 14 SAS 15 SAS 16 SAS 17 SAS 18 SAS 19 SAS 20 SAS 21 SAS 22 SAS 23 SAS Drive Number SAS SATA HDD 12 SAS SATA HDD 13 SAS SATA HDD 14 SAS SATA HDD 15 SAS SATA HDD 16 SAS SATA HDD 17 SAS SATA HDD 18 SAS SATA HDD 19 SAS SATA HDD 20 SAS SATA HDD 21 SAS SATA HDD 22 SAS SATA HDD 23 D 8 Appendix D SAS 846EL Backplane Specifications Rear LED Indicators Rear Connector Hard Drive Activity LED Failure LED SAS 0 ACT 0 FAIL 0 SAS 1 ACT 1 FAIL 1 SAS 2 ACT 2 FAIL 2 SAS 3 ACT 3 FAIL 3 SAS 4 ACT 4 FAIL 4 SAS 5 ACT 5 FAIL 5 SAS 6 ACT 6 FAIL 6 SAS 7 ACT 7 FAIL 7 SAS 8 ACT 8 FAIL 48 SAS 9 ACT 9 FAIL 9 SAS 10 ACT 10 FAIL 10 SAS 11 ACT 11 FAIL 11 SAS 12 ACT 12 FAIL 12 SAS 13 ACT 13 FAIL 13 SAS 14 ACT 14 FAIL 14 SAS 15 ACT 15 FAIL 15 SAS 16 ACT 16 FAIL 16 SAS 17 ACT 17 FAIL 17 SAS 18 ACT 18 FAIL 18 SAS 19 ACT 19 FAIL 19 SAS 20 ACT 20 FAIL 20
4. Figure D 22 Simple Cascaded Configuration D 23 SC846 Chassis Manual Server System with Single SAS HBA The expanders allow horizontal branching This configuration also applies to dual ports BB 58 B Lt Port A Expander 1 Cable 0167L pea Aa Internal cable Lk o Single Port Cable Assembly SE pen l l l l l l 4 Cable 0166L Ir hm I External cable vr L a D Se Port A Expander 1 phko e d L gt l Port A Expander 1 Figure D 23 Cascaded Configuration with Horizontal Branching D 24 Appendix D SAS 846EL Backplane Specifications Dual SAS HBA and Cascaded Configuration ak Port B Expander 2 Port A Expander 1 l Dual Port Cable Assembly Cable 0168L internal cable Cable 0166L External cables gt B Port B Expander 2 Port A Expander Port A Expander a l l l l l l J 1 l l l l l l l DE aou u c cm d lE umm uir Hd b Figure D 24 Dual SAS HBA with Cascaded Configuration IMPORTANT See Section D 12 of this manual Failover with RAID Cards and Multiple HBAs for important i
5. adapters Secondary ports Primary ports Expander 2 Expander 1 Dual Host Bus Adapter Failover If the expander or data path in the primary ports fails the system auto matically switches to the secondary ports This maintains a full connection l Secondary ports Primary Hors to all drives Expander 2 Expander 1 Figure E 5 Failover Configurations E 11 SC846 Chassis User s Manual E 12 Chassis Power Card and Support Cables Chassis Power Card In a cascaded configuration the first chassis includes a motherboard and at least one host bus adapter Other servers in this enclosed system include a power card This section describes the supported power card for the SAS2 846EL series backplanes E e u m ge men jam P CSE PTIBOD C82 DE REV 1 01 Re Figure E 6 Chassis Power Card Sold Separately Power Card Part Number Part Type Where Used Allows the chassis to be in a CSE PTJBOD CB2 Power card JBOD Just a Bunch of
6. Figure D 6 Single HBA Single Host Bus Adapter If the expander or data path in Port A fails the system automatically switches to Port B e mm e Port B Port A Expander 2 Expander 1 Figure D 7 Single HBA Failover D 12 Appendix D SAS 846EL Backplane Specifications D 12 Failover with RAID Cards and Multiple HBAs The SAS 836EL backplane may be configured for failover with multiple HBAs using either RAID controllers or HBAs to acheive failover protection 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 In a Dual Host Bus Configuration the backplane connects to two Host Bus SAS HBA Adapters HBA did mn SS E pe Port B Port A Expander 2 Expander 1 Figure D 8 Dual HBA Dual Host Bus Adapter SAS HBA Failover If the expander or data path in Port A SAS HBA fails the system automatically switches to Port B This maintains a full connec E EE BB tion to all drives Port B Port A Expander 2 Expander 1 Figure D 9 Dual HBA Failover IMPORTAN
7. Jumper Settings Jumper Jumper Settings Note JP35 Te A e MG 9072 chip reset 1 JP50 E GE MG 9072 chip reset 2 JP129 hc Geen MG 9072 chip reset 3 Fan Jumper Settings This backplane can use up to four fans To utilize each fan you must configure both jumpers as instructed below Fan Jumper Settings Jumper Jumper Settings Note JP61 Se a default FAN 1 JP97 GC default FAN 1 JP62 Ts ds default FAN 2 JP98 E SC default FANH2 JP63 hes ues default FANHS JP99 b SC default FANH3 JP64 E SC default FAN 4 JP100 een default FAN 4 C 8 Appendix C SAS 846TQ Backplane Specifications PC and SGPIO Modes and Jumper Settings This backplane can utilize PC or SGPIO SGPIO is the default mode and can be used without making changes to your jumper The following information details which jumper must be configured to use SGPIO mode or restore your backplane to 12C mode SGPIO Setting Default Jumper Jumper Setting Note JP84 1 2 SGPIO mode setting PC Setting Jumper Jumper Setting Note JP84 2 3 12C setting C 9 SC846 Chassis Manual Front LED Indicators Ba B Ba Ba ba Ba Bs A A A A AA A D45 D47 D49 D51 D3 D36D89 949
8. e e d L o lo Figure C 4 Front LEDs Front Panel LEDs LED State Specification D45 On Failure in Fan 1 D47 On Failure in Fan 22 D49 On Failure in Fan 43 D51 On Failure in Fan 4 D3 On Alarm 1 Overheat drive failure in Channel 1 D36 On Alarm 2 Overheat drive failure in Channel 2 D89 On Alarm 3 Overheat drive failure in Channel 3 D53 Off SV Backplane power failure Light is on dur ing normal operation D54 Off 12V Backplane power failure Light is on dur ing normal operation Appendix C SAS 846TQ Backplane Specifications C 7 Rear Connectors and LED Indicators Eti AS 22 T Figure C 5 Rear Connectors and LEDs Rear SAS SATA Connectors Rear SAS Drive Rear SAS Drive Connector Number Connector Number SAS 0 SAS SATA HDD 0 SAS 12 SAS SATA HDD 12 SAS 1 SAS SATA HDD 1 SAS 13 SAS SATA HDD 13 SAS 2 SAS SATA HDD 22 SAS 14 SAS SATA HDD 14 SAS 3 SAS SATA HDD 3 SAS 15 SAS SATA HDD 15 SAS 4 SAS SATA HDD 4 SAS 16 SAS SATA HDD 16 SAS 5 SAS SATA HDD 5 SAS 17 SAS SATA HDD 17 SAS 6 SAS SATA HDD 6 SAS 18 SAS SATA HDD 18 SAS 7 SAS SATA HDD 7 SAS 19 SAS SATA HDD 19 SAS 8 SAS SATA HDD 8 SAS 20 SAS SATA HDD 20 SAS 9 SAS SATA HDD 9 SAS 21 SAS SATA HDD 21 SAS 10 SAS SATA HDD 10 SAS 22 SAS SATA HDD 22 SAS 11 SAS SATA HDD 11 SAS 23 SAS SATA HDD
9. 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 5 1 SC846 Chassis Manual 5 4 Warnings and Precautions Rack Precautions Ensure that the leveling jacks on the bottom of the rack are fully extended to the floor with the full weight of the rack resting on them n single rack installations stabilizers should be attached to the rack n multiple rack installations the racks should be coupled together Always make sure that the rack is stable before extending a component from the rack You should extend only one component at a time extending two or more si multaneously 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 e Install the heaviest server components on the bottom of the rack first and then work upwards Use a regulating uninterruptible power supply UPS to protect the server from power surges voltage spikes and to keep your system operating in case of a power failure Allow the hot plug hard drives and power supply modules to cool before touch ing them Always
10. 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 SC846 chassis Installation and maintenance should be performed by experienced technicians only This manual lists compatible parts available when this document was published Al ways refer to the our Web site for updates on supported parts and configurations SC846 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 SC846 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 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 control panel on the chassis as well as other LEDs located throughout the system Chapter 5 Chassis Setup and Maintenance Follow the procedures given in this chapter when installing removing or reconfiguring your chassis Chapter 6 Rack Installation Refer to this
11. Super Micro Computer Inc 980 Rock Ave San Jose CA 95131 U S A 1 408 503 8000 1 408 503 8008 marketing supermicro com General Information support supermicro com Technical Support www supermicro com Super Micro Computer B V Het Sterrenbeeld 28 5215 ML s Hertogenbosch The Netherlands 31 0 73 6400390 31 0 73 6416525 sales supermicro nl General Information support supermicro nl Technical Support rma gsupermicro nl Customer Support Super Micro Computer Inc 4F No 232 1 Liancheng Rd Chung Ho Dist New Taipei City 235 Taiwan 886 2 8226 3990 886 2 8226 3991 www supermicro com tw Technical Support Email Tel support supermicro com tw 886 2 8226 3990 1 3 SC846 Chassis Manual 1 5 Returning Merchandise for Service A receipt or copy of your invoice marked with the date of purchase is required before any warranty service will be rendered You can obtain service by calling your vendor for a Returned Merchandise Authorization RMA number When returning to the manufacturer the RMA number should be prominently displayed on the outside of the shipping carton and mailed prepaid or hand carried Shipping and handling charges will be applied for all orders that must be mailed when service is complete For faster service RMA authorizations may be requested online http www supermicro com support rma Whenever possible repack the chassis in the original Supe
12. SC846E1 R710B CPU DP UP DP UP DP UP DP UP DP UP DP UP DP UP DP UP DP UP DP UP DP UP DP UP DP UP HDD 24x SASISATA 24x SASISATA 24x SAS SATA 24x SAS SATA 24x SAS SATA 24x SAS SATA 24x SAS SATA 24x SAS SATA 24x SAS SATA 24x SAS SATA 24x SAS SATA 24x SAS SATA 24x SAS SATA PCI Slots DARE 7x FF TX RE 7x FF 1X FF 7x FF VX RE 7x FF Tx FF Tx FF PAGE 7x FF Tx FF Redundant Power Supplies 1200W Gold Level 1200W Gold Level 1200W Gold Level 1200W Gold Level 1200W Gold Level 920W 920W 920W 920W 900W 900W 900W 710W Note A complete list of safety warnimgs is provided on the Supermicro web site at http Awww supermicro com about policies safety_information cfm 1 1 SC846 Chassis Manual 1 3 Where to get Replacement Components Though not frequently you may need replacement parts for your system To en sure the highest level of professional service and technical support we strongly recommend purchasing exclusively from our Supermicro Authorized Distributors System Integrators Resellers A list of Supermicro Authorized Distributors System Integrators Resellers can be found at http www supermicro com Click the Where to Buy link 1 2 Chapter 1 Introduction 1 4 Contacting Supermicro Headquarters Address Tel Fax Email Web Site Europe Address Tel Fax Email Asia Pacific Address Tel Fax Web Site
13. DVD ROM drive 5 Secure the backplane to the rear of the DVD ROM drive using two screws Figure F 3 Securing the Backplane to the DVD ROM Drive F 3 SC846 Chassis Manual 6 Place the drive onto the lower bracket and align the mounting holes in the drive with those in the bracket 7 Use four mounting screws to secure the lower bracket to the drive Figure F 4 Installing the Lower Bracket onto the DVD ROM Drive 8 Place the upper bracket onto the drive and align the mounting holes in the drive with the holes in the upper bracket 9 Secure the upper bracket to the drive using two screws as shown below Figure F 5 Installing the Upper Bracket on the DVD ROM Drive F 4 Appendix F SC846B Chassis Specifications 10 Place the DVD ROM assembly into the chassis positioning it so that the bot tom bracket is against the interior wall of the power supply bay and the front of the DVD ROM drive is accessible through the opening of the rear DVD ROM bay 11 Align the mounting holes in the DVD ROM with those in the interior wall of the power supply bay and those on the exterior at the rear of the chassis between the DVD ROM bay and the power supply bay Secure the DVD as sembly to the chassis using two screws on the interior wall and two screws on the rear of the chassis 12 Connect the SATA cable to the SATA port on the backplane F 5 SC846 Chassis Manual F 5 Installing the Hard Drive Assembly Iden
14. F 9 SC846 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 aircraft emergency 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 damage 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
15. 23 C 11 SC846 Chassis Manual Rear LED Indicators Rear LED Hard Drive Activity Failure LED SAS 0 D12 D5 SAS 1 D22 D23 SAS 2 D40 D37 SAS 3 D102 D107 SAS 4 D13 D6 SAS 5 D24 D29 SAS 6 D41 D38 SAS 7 D104 D108 SAS 8 D14 D7 SAS 9 D25 D30 SAS 10 D42 D39 SAS 11 D106 D109 SAS 12 D15 D8 SAS 13 D26 D31 SAS 14 D87 D88 SAS 15 D111 D110 SAS 16 D18 D19 SAS 17 D27 D32 SAS 18 D100 D103 SAS 19 D118 D119 SAS 20 D21 D20 SAS 21 D28 D33 SAS 22 D101 D105 SAS 23 D120 D121 C 12 Appendix D SAS 846EL Backplane Specifications Appendix D SAS 846EL 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 Electrotatic Discharge ESD can damage electronic components To prevent damage to your system it is important to handle it very carefully The following measures are generally sufficient to protect your equipment from ESD 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 backplane and peripherals back into their a
16. Shown with Rails Retracted Outer Rail Middle Rail Locking Tab This Side Faces Outward Inner Rail Figure 5 1 Identifying the Outer Rail Middle Rail and Inner Rails Left Rail Assembly Shown 5 4 Chapter 5 Rack Installation Locking Tabs Each inner rail has a locking tab This tab locks the chassis into place when installed and pushed fully into the rack These tabs also lock the chassis in place when fully extended from the rack This prevents the server from coming completely out of the rack when when the chassis is pulled out for servicing Releasing the Inner Rail Releasing Inner Rail from the Outer Rails 1 Identify the left and right outer rail assemblies as described on page 5 4 2 Pull the inner rail out of the outer rail until it is fully extended as illustrated below 3 Press the locking tab down to release the inner rail 4 Pull the inner rail all the way out 5 Repeat steps 1 3 for the second outer rail Figure 5 2 Extending and Releasing the Inner Rail 5 5 SC846 Chassis Manual Inner Rails Figure 5 3 Installing the Inner Rails Figure 5 4 Inner Rails Installed on the Chassis The chassis above are an example only Actual chassis may differ slightly Installing The Inner Rails on the Chassis Installing the Inner Rails 1 Confirm that the left and right inner rails have been correctly identified 2 Place the inner rail firmly against the side of the chassis
17. aligning the hooks on the side of the chassis with the holes in the inner rail 3 Slide the inner rail forward toward the front of the chassis until the rail clicks into the locked position which secures the inner rail to the chassis 4 Secure the inner rail to the chassis with the screws provided 5 Repeat steps 1 through 4 above for the other inner rail Warning do not pick up the server with the front handles They are de signed to pull the system from a rack only 5 6 Chapter 5 Rack Installation ENIMS Figure 5 5 Extending and Releasing the Outer Rails Installing the Outer Rails on the Rack Installing the Outer Rails 1 Press upward on the locking tab at the rear end of the middle rail 2 Push the middle rail back into the outer rail 3 Hang the hooks of the front of the outer rail onto the slots on the front of the rack If necessary use screws to secure the outer rails to the rack as illustrated above 4 Pull out the rear of the outer rail adjusting the length until it fits within the posts of the rack 5 Hang the hooks of the rear portion of the outer rail onto the slots on the rear of the rack If necessary use screws to secure the rear of the outer rail to the rear of the rack 6 Repeat steps 1 5 for the remaining outer rail 5 7 SC846 Chassis Manual Ball Bearing m Shuttle Figure 5 6 Installing into a Rack Standard Chassis Installation Insta
18. 4 6 Checking the Server s Airflow Checking the Airflow 1 Make sure there are no objects to obstruct airflow in and out of the server 2 Do not operate the server without drives or drive carriers in the drive bays Use only recommended server parts 3 Make sure no wires or foreign objects obstruct air flow through the chassis Pull all excess cabling out of the airflow path or use shorter cables The control panel LEDs inform you of system status See Chapter 3 System Interface for details on the LEDs and the control panel buttons In most cases the chassis power supply and fans are pre installed If you need to install fans continue to the System Fan section of this chapter If the chassis will be installed into a rack continue to the next chapter for rack installation instructions 4 11 SC846 Chassis Manual 4 7 System Fans Five heavy duty system fans three front fans and two rear fans provide cooling for the chassis These fans circulate air through the chassis as a means of lowering the chassis internal temperature Release Tab Release Tab Figure 4 13 Front System Fan Figure 4 14 Rear System Fan Replacing a System Fan 1 If necessary open the chassis while the power is running to determine which fan has failed Never run the server for an extended period of time with the chassis open Power down the system disconnect the power cords from the back of the power supplies lay the chassi
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20. Mechanical Bee re RE 5 3 Circuit Overloadlrg 5 n nnd ere ico i e netting 5 3 Reliable Ground EE 5 3 5 0 Rack Mounting Instructions ase dee ato eet ed dee 5 4 Identifying the Sections of the Rack Rails 5 4 E WC EE 5 5 Releasing the Inner Rails 2 oe ee eee terere dee dauid 5 5 Installing The Inner Rails on the Chassis 5 6 Installing the Outer Rails on the bRack 5 7 Standard Chassis Installation sssrinin iain 5 8 Optional Quick Installation Method 5 9 Appendix A SC846 Cables and Hardware Appendix B SC846 Power Supply Specifications Appendix C SAS 846TQ Backplane Specifications Appendix D SAS 846EL Backplane Specifications Appendix E SAS2 846EL Backplane Specifications Appendix F SC846B Chassis Specifications vii SC846 Chassis Manual Notes viii Chapter 1 Introduction 1 1 Overview Chapter 1 Introduction Supermicro s SC846 4U chassis features a unique and highly optimized design The chassis is equipped with redundant high efficiency power supplies High performance fans provide ample optimized cooling and twenty four hot swappable drive bays offer maximum storage capacity 1 2 Shipping List Visit www supermicro com for the latest shipping lists for your chassis model SC846 Chassis Model SC846E16 R1200B SC846E26 R1200B SC846TQ R1200B SC846E1 R1200B SC846A R1200B SC846BE26 R920B SC846BE16 R920B SC846BA26 R920B SC846BA16 R920B SC846TQ R900B SC846E1 R900B SC846E2 R900B
21. Specifications C 4 Front Connectors and Jumpers qp Eg Gs Jl KR Figure C 1 Front Connectors Front Connectors 1 Chip MG 9072 7 Sideband Connector 1 JP66 2 Upgrade Connectors JP69 JP78 and 2 JP68 and JP115 8 Sideband Connector 3 JP75 3 ACT IN JP26 JP47 and JP108 and 4 JP77 4 PC Connector 1 JP37 and 2 9 Sideband Connector 5 JP112 JP95 and 6 JP114 5 PC Connector 3 JP52 and 4 10 Power Connectors 4 pin JP10 JP96 JP13 JP46 JP48 JP109 and 6 PC Connector 5 JP116 and 6 JP110 JP117 C 3 SC846 Chassis Manual Cmm pt i e o 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 2T 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 SAS Port 0 J5 SAS Port 1 J14 SAS Port 2 J26 SAS Port 3 J40 SAS Port 4 J6 SAS Port 5 J16 SAS Port 6 J29 SAS Port 7 J41 SAS Port 8 J7 SAS Port 9 J22 SAS Port 10 J30 SAS Port 11 J42 SAS Port 12 J8 SAS Port 13 J23 SAS Port 14 J32 SAS Port 15 J46 SAS Port 16 J10 SAS Port 17 J24 SAS Port 18 J38 SAS Port 19 J47 SAS Port 20 J12 SAS Port 21 J25 SAS Port 22 J39 SAS Port 23 J48 Figure C 2 SAS Ports C 4 Appendix C SAS 846TQ Backplane Specifica
22. 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 0a Release Date February 19 2013 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 2013 by Super Micro Computer Inc All rights reserved Printed in the United States of America Preface
23. before removing a component from the antistatic bag Handle the backplane by its edges only do not touch its components peripheral chips memory modules or gold contacts When handling chips or modules avoid touching their pins Put the card and peripherals back into their antistatic bags when not in use General Safety Guidelines Always disconnect power cables before installing or removing any components from the computer including the backplane Disconnect the power cable before installing or removing any cables from the backplane Make sure that the backplane is securely and properly installed on the mother board to prevent damage to the system due to power shortage C 1 SC846 Chassis Manual C 3 A 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 C 4 Introduction to the SAS 846TQ Backplane The SAS 846TQ backplane has been designed to utilize the most up to date technology available providing your system with reliable high quality performance This manual reflects SAS 846TQ Revision 1 00 the most current release available at the time of publication Always refer to the Supermicro Web site at www supermi cro com for the latest updates compatible parts and supported configurations C 2 Appendix C SAS 846TQ Backplane
24. chapter for detailed information on chassis rack installation You should follow the procedures given in this chapter when installing removing or reconfiguring your chassis into a rack environment Preface 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 Appendix A Cables and Hardware This section provides information on cabling and other hardware which is compat ible with your chassis For complete information on supported cables and hardware refer to the Supermico Web site at www supermicro com Appendix B Power Supply Specifications This chapter lists the specifications for the power supply provided with your chas sis For additional information refer to the Supermicro website at www supermicro com Appendix C SAS 846TQ Backplane Specifications This section contains details specific to the SAS 846TQ backplane for the SC846TQ chassis Additional information can be found on the Supermicro Web site at www supermicro com Appendix D SAS 846EL Backplane Specifications Refer to this chapter for detailed specifications on the SAS 846EL backplane for the SC846 EL chassis systems Additional information can be found on the Supermicro Web site at www supermicro com Appendix E SAS2 846EL Backplane Specifications This section contains detailed specificat
25. e Ern Eo m FAN MONITOR DISABLE 2 irj es een O 8 A SEC MODE2 T EE ro L e E 5 ees E 200 RS SE 60 SEC MOPE ee Og PRI MODE1 Figure E 2 Front Jumper Locations and Settings Explanation of Jumpers To modify the o i c t l y peration of the backplane ane or e v 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 Jumper a square solder pad on the printed circuit board Note On two pin jumpers Closed means the jumper is on and Open means Setting the jumper is off the pins H E 6 Appendix E SAS2 846EL Backplane Specifications General Jumper Settings Jumper Jumper Settings Note PRI MODE1 and 2 2 3 SEC MODE1 and 2 2 3 EXPDBG1 and 2 No jumper required MDIO1 and 02 No jumper required UART P1 No jumper required UART S1 No jumper required JP1 No jumper required Open Disabled Default Closed Enabled Open Disabled Default Closed Enabled FAN MONITOR DIS Open Disabled Default ABLE Closed Enabled BUZZER ENB1 ACTLED1 Factory Setting Do not change Factory Setting Do not change Debug SMC internal use only EXPDBG2 not present on SAS2 846EL2 SMC internal use only Primary UART connector Secondary UART connector Not present on SAS2 847E2 Buzzer connector Buzzer settings Act
26. 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 backplane 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 E 1 SC846 Chassis User s Manual E 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 E 4 Introduction to the SAS2 846EL Backplane The SAS2 846EL 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 SAS2 846EL1 and SAS2 846EL2 PCB Revision 1 10 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 sup ported configurations The SAS2 846EL1 backplane includes a primary expander chip and prima
27. the power cord from the back of the power supplies and remove the chassis cover 4 19 SC846 Chassis Manual 2 Install the fixed hard drive into the hard drive tray using four round head screws 6 32 and two Mylar washers Mylar Washer Screw 6 32 Fixed Screw 6 32 Screw 6 32 Figure 4 22 Securing the Fixed Hard Drive into the Tray 3 Lower the drive and tray into the chassis carefully inserting the lower rubber lined holes onto the pins at the base of the chassis and aligning the upper rubber holes with the holes in the chassis 4 Use the two drive tray screws with Mylar washers to secure the hard drive and drive tray on the standoff power supply cage Install the hard drive and hard drive tray into the chassis using two screws and two Mylar washers Figure 4 23 Installing the HDD and HDD Tray in the Chassis 4 20 Chapter 4 Chassis Setup and Maintenance 5 Connect the power and data cables from the drive to other chassis compo nents including the motherboard and power distributor board Figure 4 24 Hard Drive and Hard Drive Tray Installed in the Chassis 4 21 SC846 Chassis Manual 4 11 Accessing the Backplane The SC846 chassis backplane is located behind the hard drives and in front of the front system fans In order to change jumper settings on the backplane it may be necessary to remove the backplane from the chassis Removing the Backplane 1 Power down the system remo
28. 6 Chassis Manual Notes 4 26 Chapter 5 Rack Installation Chapter 5 Rack Installation 5 1 Overview This chapter provides a quick setup checklist to install the chassis into a rack Fol lowing these steps in the order given should enable you to have the system installed within a minimal amount of time 5 2 Unpacking the System You should inspect the box which the chassis was shipped in and note if it was damaged in any way If the chassis itself shows damage you should file a damage claim with the carrier who delivered it Decide on a suitable location for the rack unit that will hold your chassis It should be situated in a clean dust free area that is well ventilated Avoid areas where heat electrical noise and electromagnetic fields are generated The system needs to be placed near a grounded power outlet Be sure to read the Rack and Server Precautions in the next section 5 3 Preparing for Setup The box your chassis was shipped in should include two sets of rail assemblies and the mounting screws needed for installing the system into the rack Also included is an optional square hole to round hole converter bracket for use in racks with round mounting holes P ease 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
29. AS 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 pin at the other end E 14 Appendix E SAS2 846EL Backplane Specifications 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 configura tion system to connect to the other system that has a HBA Single External Host Bus Adapter CBL 0200L External HBA Cable Dual External Host Bus Adapter MES CBL 0200L External HBA Cables Figure E 9 Connecting Single and Dual HBAs to the Backplane E 15 SC846 Chassis User s Manual Supported External HBA to Backplane Cable Use the following cable if your external HBA has an InfiniBand connector Figure E 10 External Cable 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 E 16 Appendix E SAS2 846EL Backplane Specif
30. Drives system E 12 Appendix E SAS2 846EL Backplane Specifications Connecting an Internal Host Bus Adapter to the Backplane The following section lists the most common cables used to connect the host bus adapter to the backplane TA Em im z Figure E 7 Connecting an Internal HBA to the Backplane Supported Internal HBA Cables Use the following listed cables to create connections between the internal HBA and SAS2 846EL backplane The cables required depend on the HBA connector Cable Name iPass TO 4 lane Part 4 CBL 0117L 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 SAS2 846EL backplane E 13 SC846 Chassis User s Manual Cable Name iPass Mini SAS to iPass Mini SAS Part CBL 0108L 02 Length 39 cm 15 inches Part 4 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 pin at each end It connects from the HBA to the SAS2 846EL backplane Supported External HBA to Backplane Cable Use the following cable if your external HBA has an InfiniBand connector Figure E 8 The CBL 0200L Cable Cable Name S
31. SAS 21 ACT 21 FAIL 21 SAS 22 ACT 22 FAIL 22 SAS 23 ACT 23 FAIL 23 D 9 Appendix D SAS 846EL Backplane Specifications D 9 Dual Port and Cascading Configurations The following section contains cascading configurations for the SC846EL1 and SC846EL2 backplanes D 10 Single and Dual Port Expanders Single Ports SAS 846EL1 backplanes have a single port expander that access all twenty four drives and supports cascading Dual Ports SAS 846EL2 backplanes have dual port expanders that access all twenty four drives These dual port expanders support cascading failover and multipath From HBA or higher From HBA or higher backplane backplane Port B Port A Secondary Ports Primary Ports Expander 2 Expander 1 s 297 ny z JO To lower backplane in To lower backplane in cascaded system cascaded system Figure D 4 SAS 846EL2 Dual Port Configuration From HBA or higher backplane Port A Primary Ports Expander 1 s STE P To lower backplane in cascaded system Figure D 5 SAS 846EL1 Single Port Configuration D 11 SC846 Chassis Manual D 11 Failover The SAS 846EL2 backplane has two expanders which allow effective failover Single Host Bus Adapter SAS HBA In a single host bus configuration the backplane connects to one Host Bus Adapter HBA EP PP CR zu Port B Port A Expander 2 Expander 1
32. SAS or SATA to aid in cor rect installation Secure the drive to the carrier with four screws as illustrated above Use the four M3 flat head screws included in the HDD bag of your accessory box Note that the screws used to secure the dummy drive to the carrier cannot be used to secure the hard drive Insert the hard drive and drive carrier into its bay vertically keeping the carrier oriented so that the release button is on the bottom When the carrier reaches the rear of the bay the release handle will retract Using the thumb push against the upper part of the hard drive handle Push the hard drive into the hard drive bay as illustrated below until the hard drive clicks into the locked position Figure F 9 Installing a Hard Drive into the Hard Drive Carrier Appendix F SC846B Chassis Specifications 12 Place the hard drive assembly into the chassis positioning it so that the mounting holes in the front of the hard drive align with those in the front of the the chassis and the mounting holes in the interior wall of the power sup ply bay align with those on the hard drive cage 13 Secure the hard drive assembly to the chassis using two screws on the inte rior wall and two screws on the rear of the chassis Figure F 10 Installing the Hard Drive Assembly into the Chassis 14 Connect the SATA cable to the SATA port on the backplane 15 Connect the power cords to the power supplies and power up the server
33. SAS S rb ULL Sit LE TEAM I GEE gt Warnung Die Installation der Ger te muss den Sicherheitsstandards entsprechen Advertencia La instalacion del equipo debe cumplir con las normas de electricidad locales y nacionales 2 14 Chapter 2 Warning Statements for AC Systems Attention L quipement doit tre install conform ment aux normes lectriques nationales et locales viia mm pom mem urik Arcum bpem ammi A pO nT n TE p akid inh y y d ll E yi ses As q ac anal a A cla lo A 23449 gl 3719 47 149 94 du E AAN siu Waarschuwing Bij installatie van de apparatuur moet worden voldaan aan de lokale en nationale elektriciteitsvoorschriften Product Disposal A Warning Ultimate disposal of this product should be handled according to all national laws and regulations SO BERE COPIAR IA OB d IE TOR ADI SEV EES Bs BEDS HES ANP tal FE AREA ANA RAMAS e ARE tia AER IV BR HET e Warnung Die Entsorgung dieses Produkts sollte gem allen Bestimmungen und Gesetzen des Landes erfolgen xxx Chassis User s Manual Advertencia Al deshacerse por completo de este producto debe seguir todas las leyes y reglamentos nacionales Attention La mise au rebut ou le recyclage de ce produit sont g n ralement soumis des lois et ou directives de respect de l environnement Renseignez vous aupr s de l organ
34. SAS SATA HDD 16 SAS SATA HDD 17 SAS SATA HDD 18 SAS SATA HDD 19 SAS SATA HDD 20 SAS SATA HDD 21 SAS SATA HDD 22 SAS SATA HDD 23 E 8 Appendix E SAS2 846EL Backplane Specifications Rear LED Indicators Rear Connector Hard Drive Activity LED Failure LED SAS 0 ACT 0 FAIL 0 SAS 1 ACT 1 FAIL 1 SAS 2 ACT 2 FAIL 2 SAS 3 ACT 3 FAIL 3 SAS 4 ACT 4 FAIL 4 SAS 5 ACT 5 FAIL 5 SAS 6 ACT 6 FAIL 6 SAS 7 ACT 7 FAIL 7 SAS 8 ACT 8 FAIL 48 SAS 9 ACT 9 FAIL 9 SAS 10 ACT 10 FAIL 10 SAS 11 ACT 11 FAIL 11 SAS 12 ACT 12 FAIL 12 SAS 13 ACT 13 FAIL 13 SAS 14 ACT 14 FAIL 14 SAS 15 ACT 15 FAIL 15 SAS 16 ACT 16 FAIL 16 SAS 17 ACT 17 FAIL 17 SAS 18 ACT 18 FAIL 18 SAS 19 ACT 19 FAIL 19 SAS 20 ACT 20 FAIL 20 SAS 21 ACT 21 FAIL 21 SAS 22 ACT 22 FAIL 22 SAS 23 ACT 23 FAIL 23 E 9 SC846 Chassis User s Manual E 10 Single and Dual Port Expanders Single Ports SAS2 846EL 1 backplanes have a single port expander that accesses all hard drives and supports cascading Dual Ports SAS2 846EL2 backplanes have dual port expanders that access all the hard drives These dual port expanders support cascading failover and multipath From HBA From HBA or higher or higher backplane backplane J1 oye ben
35. SATA TEMA gt CRA E Se RUL CSARFS e Ee zi H Bie Ae E SEAS IL GEAR EA EAT dE EA ERE E 77 SC REO HEERKE gt ER T Supe rmi cropa EHA m Sa bi RA TERES ESUESEIEREFHZRAEULSKCSASESGBJARRI gt SUN Leger CAE be DL Hr EF D BS i Y Warnung Bei der Installation des Produkts die zur Verf gung gestellten oder benannt Anschlusskabel Stromkabel und Netzteile Verwendung anderer Kabel und Adapter kann zu einer Fehlfunktion oder ein Brand entstehen Elektrische Ger te und Material Safety Law verbietet die Verwendung von UL oder CSA zertifizierte Kabel UL oder CSA auf der Code f r alle anderen elektrischen Ger te als Produkte von Supermicro nur bezeichnet gezeigt haben Advertencia Al instalar el producto utilice los cables de conexi n previstos o designados los cables y adaptadores de CA La utilizaci n de otros cables y adaptadores podr a ocasionar un mal funcionamiento o un incendio Aparatos El ctricos y la Ley de Seguridad del Material proh be el uso de UL o CSA cables certificados que tienen UL o CSA se muestra en el c digo de otros dispositivos el ctricos que los productos designados por Supermicro solamente 2 18 Chapter 2 Warning Statements for AC Systems A
36. SUPERO SC846 CHASSIS SERIES SC846TQ R1200B SC846E26 R1200B SC826E16 R1200B SC846E1 R1200B SC846A R1200B SC846BE16 R920B SC846BE26 R920B SC846BA16 R920B SC846BA26 R920B SC846TQ R900B SC846E1 R900B SC846E2 R900B SC846E1 R710B USER S MANUAL 2 0a SC846 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 IN PARTICULAR SUPERMICRO SHALL NOT HAVE LIABILITY FOR ANY HARDWARE SOFTWARE OR DATA STORED OR
37. T For RAID controllers redundancy is achieved through port failover For multiple HBAs MPIO software is required to achieve failover protection D 13 SC846 Chassis Manual D 13 Chassis Power Card and Support Cables Chassis Power Card In a cascaded configuration the first chassis includes a motherboard and at least one Host Bus Adapter HBA Other servers in this enclosed system include a power card This section describes the supported power card for the SAS 846 series backplane For more information see the PCC JBPWR2 power card manual This manual can be found at the http www supermicro com or as an appendix in the SAS 846EL chassis manual o o o o o o o o o o o o SUPERO JBPWR2 avio Figure D 10 Chassis Power Card Sold Separately Power Card Part Number Part Type Where Used Allows the chassis to be in a CSE PTJBOD CB1 Power card JBOD Just a Bunch of Drives system D 14 Appendix D SAS 846EL Backplane Specifications Connecting an Internal Host Bus Adapter to the Backplane The following section lists the most common cables used to connect the Host Bus Adapter HBA to the backplane Figure D 11 Single Internal Host Bus Adapter Figure D 12 Dual Internal Host Bus Adapter IMPORTANT See Section D 12 of this manual Failover with RAID Cards and Multiple HBAs for important information on supported config
38. able 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 MS cable Part 16 pin 16 pin CBL 0049 16 pin 20 pin CBL 0048 20 pin 20 pin CBL 0047 16 pin varies CBL 0068 20 pin varies CBL 0067 Split cables Use these cables if your motherboard requires several different con nections from the front panel A 3 SC846 Chassis Manual A A Chassis Screws The accessory box includes all the screws needed to set up 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 gt gt Pan head Flat head Round head Round head 6 32 x 5 mm 6 32 x 5 mm M3 x 5 mm M2 6 x 5 mm 0 197 0 197 0 197 0 197 RAIL Flat head Round head Flat head M4 x 4 mm M4 x 4 mm 0 157 0 157 MSc Tonne Washer for M5 M B STANDOFFS D e MIB standoff M B CPU Thumb screw 1 U M B standoff 6 32 to 6 32 standoff 6 32 x 5 mm 6 32 x 5 mm M5 to 6 32 0 197 0 197 Appendix B Power Supply Specifications Appendix B SC846 Power Supply Specifications This appendix lists power supply specifications for your chassis system SC846TQ R900B SC846E1 R900B and SC846E2 R900B MFR Pa
39. azardous voltage or energy is present on the backplane when the system is operating Use caution when servicing IVIVE VAF LORDS EGE EE TALI DS ITV LIC DO TVE ESPINAR AAA LEARN EE HETEN gt a 5 AREA En TE kene bro S gt MEST ARIE TB VIVE e Warnung Wenn das System in Betrieb ist treten auf der R ckwandplatine gef hrliche Spannungen oder Energien auf Vorsicht bei der Wartung Advertencia Cuando el sistema est en funcionamiento el voltaje del plano trasero es peligroso Tenga cuidado cuando lo revise Attention Lorsque le syst me est en fonctionnement des tensions lectriques circulent sur le fond de panier Prendre des pr cautions lors de la maintenance 2 13 xxx Chassis User s Manual ANET CI BIO TRE Cem G t rr aen gem nina nen mp me np rn impi Jo Sage pl SANS AER AAN Aa chin ech Un Aan e Ly cK des ad Or Lario A 240 AZA uj EAR Backplane A AAF tel AAA A gue ABA a A FAJNA L Waarschuwing Een gevaarlijke spanning of energie is aanwezig op de backplane wanneer het systeem in gebruik is Voorzichtigheid is geboden tijdens het onderhoud Comply with Local and National Electrical Codes Warning Installation of the equipment must comply with local and national electrical codes HE LURO EA BUS HE MEDIO MILO LOOSE DES PF LI Bee LVI
40. cial un m canisme de verrouillage et une cl ou tout autre moyen de s curit 2 9 xxx Chassis User s Manual Mr mo es mm Umi Erro mim meno 2893 mx mn EE HIE PT Dg pps ve AC cn rm nme nz anm gc yn an bcp eege Ac d plas Do ya i aliena Aaa c ge E cfi EM s lale igi A plies je Kb ol HAE ol aem ee SAGES dall S ck te A a 7l t xs Z SITE do Ae TA SAS su Waarschuwing Dit apparaat is bedoeld voor installatie in gebieden met een beperkte toegang Toegang tot dergelijke gebieden kunnen alleen verkregen worden door gebruik te maken van speciaal gereedschap slot en sleutel of andere veiligheidsmaatregelen Battery Handling A Warning There is the danger of explosion if the battery is replaced incorrectly Replace the battery only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer s instructions iil MOR BPEL DNED DEG RA OSEREMDOES f xX bos eer itg 5 tal SOLO FXO MAP AWS Qi O RE DCLAUT FEW es Sts BE HUS Ye ER dE SEF Sl Ds HE A SAEI Ft UA Fate AA RY DB APE A FRE e El Eu TERRE TAREA E MS PISCE HEY E E AEREOS DL Chapter 2 Warning Statements for AC Systems Warnung Bei Einsetzen einer falschen Batter
41. d to connect the SAS drive cables The twenty four ports are desig nated 0 23 Each port is also compatible with SATA drives C 6 Sideband Headers Pin Definition Pin Definition 2 SGPIO 1 Controller ID SDIN SB6 PC Backplane Addressing SB5 4 SGPIO 3 GND SB2 SDOUT PC Reset SB4 6 GND SB3 5 SGPIO SLOAD PC SDA SB1 8 Backplane 7 SGPIO ID SB7 SCLOCK PC SCL SBO 10 No Connec 9 No Connection tion Backplane Main Power 4 Pin Connector Pins 1 2and3 Ground 4 Definition 12V 5V Appendix C SAS 846TQ Backplane Specifications C 6 Front Jumper Locations and Pin Definitions o SA pas M h s Y de x e d 2225 a000 3 CS Figure C 3 Front Jumpers Explanation of Jumpers Connector To modify the operation of the backplane Pins e jumpers can be used to choose between optional settings Jumpers create shorts between two pins to change the function NENNEN of the connector Pin 1 is identified with a square solder pad on the printed circuit board Note On two pin jumpers Closed 3 2 1 means the jumper is on and Open means Setting EE the jumper is off the pins C 7 SC846 Chassis Manual
42. described on page 5 6 4 Install the chassis onto the middle rail as described in the previous section 5 9 SC846 Chassis Manual Notes 5 10 Appendix A Chassis Cables Appendix A SC846 Cables and Hardware 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 SC846TQ Chassis SAS SATA SC846TQ R900 Part Type Length Description 7 8 pin to 8 pin ribbon cable for CBL 0157L Cable 9 SGPIO PB free CBL 0087 Ribbon 20 16 pin to 16 pin ribbon cable for Round control panel CBL 0160L Cable Et Two each regional power cords CBL 0180L SATA varies QS EM OS ied to minimize airflow interference CBL 0217L Cable 16 pin control panel converter cable SC846E1 R900B SC846E2 R900B SC846E1 R710B SC846A R1200B SC846E1 R1200B SC846TQ R1200B SC846E26 R1200B SC846E16 R1200B Part Type Length Description CBL 0087 Ribbon 20 16 pin to 16 pin ribbon Round cable for control panel CBL 0160L Cable e two each regional power cords CBL 0217L Cable 16 pin control panel con verter cable A 1 SC846 Chassis Manual A 3 Compatible Cables These cables are compatible with the SC846 Chassis Alternate SAS SATA Cables Some c
43. dimensioneerd is dan 220V 20A Power Disconnection Warning A Warning The system must be disconnected from all sources of power and the power cord removed from the power supply module s before accessing the chassis interior to install or remove system components EMUO RS VAF LAY BAS POMO NETO ALO RDA Y Y ICI A FAA VAT LO BES SN TOY ARDEN el Fi VA IND NT ET I TEURTTJPI UE E ZEE EUER ER ER DURER Zi oa d Ur E RA e At ESL ERAS RATA gt AMARA REMER Warnung Das System muss von allen Quellen der Energie und vom Netzanschlusskabel getrennt sein das von den Spg Versorgungsteilmodulen entfernt wird bevor es auf den Chassisinnenraum zur ckgreift um Systemsbestandteile anzubringen oder zu entfernen 2 6 Chapter 2 Warning Statements for AC Systems Advertencia El sistema debe ser disconnected de todas las fuentes de energ a y del cable el ctrico quitado de los m dulos de fuente de alimentaci n antes de tener acceso el interior del chasis para instalar o para quitar componentes de sistema Attention Le systeme doit tre d branch de toutes les sources de puissance ainsi que de son cordon d alimentation secteur avant d acc der l int rieur du chassis pour installer ou enlever des composants de syst me LTA pep operi TO hR TOT Spure O np rc rrr nk pm i er yum Er rto RISO PB TEEGI A ND eis A
44. e EPP ports are used for manufacturer diagnostic purposes only D 4 PC Connector Pin Definitions Pin Definition il Data 2 Ground 3 Clock 4 No Connection Backplane Main Power 4 Pin Connector Pin Definition l 12V 2 and 3 Ground 4 5V Appendix D SAS 846EL Backplane Specifications T Fan Connectors Fan Connectors The 3 pin connectors designated FAN1 FAN2 and FANS provide power to the as Ge fans See the table on the right for pin l SS wem 2 12V definitions 3 Tachometer 8 13 SAS Ports The primary and secondary sets of SAS ports provide expander features including cascading and failover From right to left the ports are primary 1 2 3 and secondary 1 2 3 D 5 SC846 Chassis Manual D 7 Front Jumper Locations and Pin Definitions BUZZER ENB1 FANFAIL1 nN REMOTE_FAN_FAIL_SOCKET1 m Dd od on a OVERHEATFAIL4 mami HMM D g pese lt DE e e Figure D 2 Front Jumper Locations and Pin Defimitions 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 f
45. e than one power supply connection All connections must be removed to de energize the unit JURE TODAY MEEBO EIR TD RES NCO SGADHVET A YbOBPMEWSEMITIS TN TORE MONEE IUEROECA BAS HEBER EE TET AER d IRI HORT AE PLL 2A BER OPEL IA RCRCE BE ERE RE Warnung Dieses Gerat kann mehr als eine Stromzufuhr haben Um sicherzustellen dass der Einheit kein trom zugef hrt wird m ssen alle Verbindungen entfernt werden iAdvertencia Puede que esta unidad tenga m s de una conexi n para fuentes de alimentaci n Para cortar por completo el suministro de energ a deben desconectarse todas las conexiones Attention Cette unit peut avoir plus d une connexion d alimentation Pour supprimer toute tension et tout courant lectrique de l unit toutes les connexions d alimentation len in seent Aten AA sen en enka a AA AL poop WA LIST brio nip ce Doe 79 A pp fr phat AO OO CAT PP EP rt reet DE 2 12 Chapter 2 Warning Statements for AC Systems MLD Fad cune grec aus At D l fis A dl p ECKE E 7A at o FANE RA ops Ad wur apo AAA d E SUT o Bo Ads Asp AE wr dd AE qase Zu Waarschuwing Deze eenheid kan meer dan n stroomtoevoeraansluiting bevatten Alle aansluitingen dienen verwijderd te worden om het apparaat stroomloos te maken Backplane Voltage A Warning H
46. ed in the tray on the chassis wall Figure 4 19 Removing the Power Distributor Cover SC846 Chassis Manual 3 Remove the two screws securing the power distributor housing to the chassis wall 4 Remove the three screws securing the power distributor to the housing 5 Gently pull the power distributor and housing from the chassis Carefully guide all the cables through the power distributor housing 6 Remove the power distributor from the housing 7 Slide the new power distributor module into the power distributor housing Make sure that you slide the cables through the bottom of the housing 8 Reconnect all the cables replace the power supply plug the power cords back into the power supplies and power up the system Figure 4 20 Removing the Power Distributor and Housing 4 18 Chapter 4 Chassis Setup and Maintenance 4 10 Changing the CD ROM or DVD ROM and HDD Trays The SC846 chassis supports the following drive configuration options Position Description Position A N A Default or single 3 5 HDD tray or dual 2 5 HDD tray Position B Dummy cover default or single 3 5 HDD tray single 2 5 HDD tray DVD or FDD Figure 4 21 Drive Location Options After selecting one of the drive configuration options listed above use the following instructions to install the drives and their trays into the chassis Installing the Fixed Hard Drive 1 Power down the system and unplug
47. eplace the drive carrier into the chassis Make sure to close the drive carrier handle to lock the drive carrier into place Figure 4 6 Installing the Hard Drive 4 5 SC846 Chassis Manual 4 4 Installing the Motherboard UO Shield Figure 4 7 I O Shield Placement UO Shield The I O shield holds the motherboard ports in place Install the I O shield before you install the motherboard Installing the I O Shield 1 Review the documentation that came with your motherboard Become familiar with component placement requirements and precautions 2 Power down the system remove the power cords from the back of the power supplies lay the chassis on a flat surface and open the chassis cover 3 With the illustrations facing the outside of the chassis place the shield into the space provided 4 Once installed the motherboard will hold the I O shield in place 4 6 Chapter 4 Chassis Setup and Maintenance Permanent and Optional Standoffs Standoffs prevent short circuits by securing space between the motherboard and the chassis surface The SC846 chassis includes permanent standoffs in locations used by most motherboards These standoffs accept the rounded Phillips head screws included in the SC846 accessories packaging Some motherboards require additional screws for heatsinks general components and or non standard security Optional standoffs are included to these mother boards To use an optional stand
48. g 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 D 18 External Cable CBL 0166L 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 D 20 Appendix D SAS 846EL Backplane Specifications Connecting Multiple Backplanes in a Dual Channel Environment This section describes the cables used when cascading from dual HBAs These connections use CBL 0168L internal cables and CBL 0166L external cables Cable 0168L with Single Port Assembly Internal cable Port A Expander 1 7 I Cable 0166L l External cable I di Ka 1 Port B Expander 2 Port A Expander l l l l l l l I d ell p gt Figure D 19 Dual HBA Configuration IMPORTANT See Section D 12 of this manual Failover with RAID Cards and Multiple HBAs for important information on supported configurations D 21 SC846 Chassis Manual Dual HBA Configuration Cables Dual Port Cable Assembly Fig
49. gecertificeerde kabels die UL of CSA die op de code voor andere elektrische apparaten dan de producten die door Supermicro alleen 2 19 xxx Chassis User s Manual Notes 2 20 Chapter 3 System Interface Chapter 3 System Interface 3 1 Overview There are several LEDs on the control panel as well as others on the drive carriers to keep you constantly informed of the overall status of the system as well as the activity and health of specific components Most SC846 models have two buttons on the chassis control panel a reset button and a power on off switch This chapter explains the meanings of all LED indicators and the appropriate responses you may need to take EE z o a a a z 3 1 SC846 Chassis Manual 3 2 Control Panel Buttons There are two push buttons located on the left handle of the chassis These are in order from top to bottom a power on off button and a reset button Power The main power button is used to apply or remove power from the power supply to the server system Turning off system power with this button removes the main power but keeps standby power supplied to the system Therefore you must unplug system before servicing Reset The reset button is used to reboot the system 3 3 Control Panel LEDs The control panel located on the left handle of the SC846 chassis has five LEDs These LEDs p
50. ications Connecting Multiple Backplanes in a Single Channel Environment This section describes the cables used when cascading from a single HBA These connections use CBL 0167L internal cables and CBL 0166L external cables CBL 0167L with Single Port Assembly Internal cable Secondary Port Primary Port Expander 2 Expander 1 CBL 0166L External cable Secondary Port Primary Port Expander 2 Expander 1 Figure E 11 Single HBA Configuration SC846 Chassis User s Manual Single HBA Configuration Cables Single Port Cable Assembly Figure E 12 Single Port Internal Cable CBL 0167L Cable Name SAS EL2 EL1 Backplane Cable Internal with 2 port Cascading Cable 68 cm Part CBL 0167L SFF 8087 to SFF 8088 x1 Ports Single Placement Internal cable Description Internal cable Connects the backplane to the Host Bus Adapter HBA or external port Used in single port environments Figure E 13 External Cable CBL 0166L 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 dua
51. ie besteht Explosionsgefahr Ersetzen Sie die Batterie nur durch den gleichen oder vom Hersteller empfohlenen Batterietyp Entsorgen Sie die benutzten Batterien nach den Anweisungen des Herstellers Attention Danger d explosion si la pile n est pas remplac e correctement Ne la remplacer que par une pile de type semblable ou quivalent recommand e par le fabricant Jeter les piles usag es conform ment aux instructions du fabricant Advertencia Existe peligro de explosi n si la bater a se reemplaza de manera incorrecta Reemplazar la bater a exclusivamente con el mismo tipo o el equivalente recomendado por el fabricante Desechar las bater as gastadas seg n las instrucciones del fabricante Il nma po TITI emm neg a nee P PE np HO pre mong mca vier O hit Tre niii vero AT e PEE Y ere deis uda pls dy Jot Nad iM L ct Alan lie a jhi joi Axial AS Zl Aaaa gi L Ugh la gip yi Loin las Ard S LB rade Di el ds Ja a pd AX MaA SHEA 14394 24 329 Heo Med 11 49 xeu AZAA ARA See Sirs MAJE alto dich AZAS Chol A APS 0 Ale eto FA 2 Waarschuwing Er is ontploffingsgevaar indien de batterij verkeerd vervangen wordt Vervang de batterij slechts met hetzelfde of een equivalent type die door de fabrikant aanbevolen wordt Gebruikte batterijen dienen overeenkomstig fabrieksvoorschriften afgevoerd te worden 2 11 xxx Chassis User s Manual Redundant Power Supplies A Warning This unit might have mor
52. ignated PWR1 PWR2 PWR3 PWR4 PWR5 and PWR6 provide power to the backplane See the table on the right for pin definitions 3 and 4 Primary and Secondary Expander Chips This primary and secondary expander chips allow the backplane to support dual ports cascading and failover 5 EPP Ports The EPP ports are used for manufacturer diagnostic purposes only E 4 PC Connector Pin Definitions Pin Definition il Data 2 Ground 3 Clock 4 No Connection Backplane Main Power 4 Pin Connector Pin Definition l 12V 2 and 3 Ground 4 5V Appendix E SAS2 846EL Backplane Specifications 6 Fan Connectors Fan Connectors The 3 pin connectors designated FAN1 Pin Definiti through FANS provide power to the fans See the table on the right for pin defini l SS 2 12V tions 3 Tachometer 7 13 SAS Connectors The primary and secondary sets of SAS connectors provide expander features in cluding cascading and failover From right to left the ports are Primary 0 Primary 1 and Secondary 0 Secondary 1 Note that secondary SAS ports are not present on the SAS2 846EL1 backplane E 5 SC846 Chassis User s Manual E 7 Front Jumper Locations and Settings BUZZER ENB1 FANFAIL LED DISABLE a AEN EN
53. ions on the SAS2 846EL backplane for the SC846 EL chassis system Additional information can be found on the Supermicro Web site at www supermicro com Appendix F SC846B Chassis Specifications This section provides information specific to the SC846B model chassis Additional information can be found on the Supermicro Web site at www supermicro com SC846 Chassis Manual Table of Contents Chapter 1 Introduction 1 1 1 2 1 3 1 4 1 5 Overview SMUD OMIA LENS E 1 1 Where to get Replacement Components 1 2 Contacting SUP Er le E 1 3 Returning Merchandise for Gervlce cnn nanancninns 1 4 Chapter 2 Standardized Warning Statements for AC Systems 2 1 About Standardized Warning Statements soneeeennneeeeensseeeenrsrrennrereennes 2 1 Warning Definition 22 1 Installation Instrilell ns asco pci ct ERR gege 2 4 Circuit TEE 2 5 Power Disconnection Warning s sssssssssssrssessrrsesrernsersrrsertrnsesrnnteerennsenennse 2 6 Equipment Installation iio hero a Aber Restricted Ane aii E Battery Handling Redundant Power Supplies Backplane VOMAQC REC Comply with Local and National Electrical Codes ss esesseeeeseeeeeereereenne 2 14 Product Disposal cette ra ote te eet car Renee deret CER Hot Swap Fan Waning e mail doi nep bd cinere Power Cable and AC Adapter Chapter 3 System Interface 8 1 3 2 3 3 3 4 eI 3 1 Control Panel BUNS arha
54. is see Appendix F of this manual as the installation procedures differ for this chassis model Review the warnings and precautions listed in the manual before setting up or servicing this chassis These include information in Chapter 2 System Safety and the warnings precautions listed in the setup instructions Safety Warning Before performing any chassis setup or maintenance it is recom mended that the chassis be removed from the rack and placed on a stable bench or table For instructions on how to uninstall the chassis from the rack refer to Chapter 5 Rack Installation in this manual 4 1 SC846 Chassis Manual 4 2 Removing the Chassis Cover EN Rs af S MD Ke SSS WN 3 NESTS Ds Remove this screw if necessary Release Tab Figure 4 1 Removing the Chassis Cover Removing the Chassis Cover 1 Power down the system and remove the power cords from the back of the power supplies 2 Press the release tabs to remove the cover from the locked position Press both tabs at the same time 3 Once the top cover is released from the locked position slide the cover toward the rear of the chassis 4 Lift the cover off the chassis Warning Except for short periods of time do NOT operate the server without the cover in place The chassis cover must be in place to allow proper airflow and prevent overheating 4 2 Chapter 4 Chassis Setup and Maintenance 4 3 Installing Hard Drives Fig
55. isme comp tent inan noe TERR SU ER ege reo Dini am SP iO a prem Aij A adl petal hy Au ON pisi gal GA cy E EE A al ol uber 7 of By ch m e ape ap stel Waarschuwing De uiteindelijke verwijdering van dit product dient te geschieden in overeenstemming met alle nationale wetten en reglementen Hot Swap Fan Warning A Warning The fans might still be turning when you remove the fan assembly from the chassis Keep fingers screwdrivers and other objects away from the openings in the fan assembly s housing ZyviebRAUVZOSS Zen EG H Re Du DALL CES T 7 LASETRSUC Una 503 4 TIO fi F2473 353 0 OflhO 5078 ESIR VY FEW BEA AENA UVA RE gt XU UT RE THE ERI IND ATERRIZAR Hm VK SEXES 2 16 Chapter 2 Warning Statements for AC Systems ATRAE NOAA Be Ath we ECCS RAS s Warnung Die L fter drehen sich u U noch wenn die L fterbaugruppe aus dem Chassis genommen wird Halten Sie Finger Schraubendreher und andere Gegenst nde von den ffnungen des L ftergeh uses entfernt Advertencia Los ventiladores podran dar vuelta cuando usted quite ell montaje del ventilador del chasis Mandtenga los dedos los destornilladores y todos los objetos lejos de las aberturas del ventilador Attention ll est possible que les ventilateurs soient toujours en rotation lorsque vous retirerez le bloc ventilateur du ch ssis Prenez garde ce que doigt
56. itry and be familiar with standard practices for preventing accidents we oy sie a WET v Af PVE RELET ARCOD RIED BO 370 C d TUO MER C GB E llc SACA EEE C BREN EDS RIOT FEU TS Ce NE E ER D SEES PE FERC i 5 LE Z BE IMITAN SUUS E AER ELEY HIE ES A FEY FHA E TX BUI Ue HEE ELA e ES BAER gt ARTE RATS RE Er Rer UT AE IR LEE Po TERA Ea ZT AE FRAY abe gt PATS ADT AEE AE gt ERE ESR HERE AGA HAA ZS gt I EI xxx Chassis User s Manual Warnung WICHTIGE SICHERHEITSHINWEISE Dieses Warnsymbol bedeutet Gefahr Sie befinden sich in einer Situation die zu Verletzungen f hren kann Machen Sie sich vor der Arbeit mit Ger ten mit den Gefahren elektrischer Schaltungen und den blichen Verfahren zur Vorbeugung vor Unf llen vertraut Suchen Sie mit der am Ende jeder Warnung angegebenen Anweisungsnummer nach der jeweiligen bersetzung in den bersetzten Sicherheitshinweisen die zusammen mit diesem Ger t ausgeliefert wurden BEWAHREN SIE DIESE HINWEISE GUT AUF INSTRUCCIONES IMPORTANTES DE SEGURIDAD Este s mbolo de aviso indica peligro Existe riesgo para su integridad f sica Antes de manipular cualquier equipo considere los riesgos de la c
57. ivity LED settings Fan monitor LED settings The buzzer sound indicates that a condition occurred requiring immediate attention has The buzzer alarm is triggered by the following conditions 1 Hard drive failure 2 Fan failure 3 System temperature over 45 Celsius Front LEDs LED State Specification FANFAIL 1 On Fan failure Overheat Drive Failure LED Indicator OVERHEATPAILI on Red light flashing buzzer on E 7 SC846 Chassis User s Manual E 9 Rear Connectors and LED Indicators SAS 22 SAS 1421 pe Figure E 3 Rear Connectors Rear SAS SATA Connectors Rear Connector 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 Drive Number SAS SATA HDD 0 SAS SATA HDD 1 SAS SATA HDD 2 SAS SATA HDD 3 SAS SATA HDD 4 SAS SATA HDD 5 SAS SATA HDD 6 SAS SATA HDD 7 SAS SATA HDD 8 SAS SATA HDD 9 SAS SATA HDD 10 SAS SATA HDD 11 Rear Connector SAS 12 SAS 13 SAS 14 SAS 15 SAS 16 SAS 17 SAS 18 SAS 19 SAS 20 SAS 21 SAS 22 SAS 23 SAS Drive Number SAS SATA HDD 12 SAS SATA HDD 13 SAS SATA HDD 14 SAS SATA HDD 15
58. keep the rack s front door and all panels and components on the servers closed when not servicing to maintain proper cooling Chapter 5 Rack Installation Rack Mounting Considerations Ambient Operating Temperature If installed in a closed or multi unit rack assembly the ambient operating tempera ture of the rack environment may be greater than the ambient temperature of the room Therefore consideration should be given to installing the equipment in an environment compatible with the manufacturer s maximum rated ambient tempera ture TMRA Reduced Airflow Equipment should be mounted into a rack so that the amount of airflow required for safe operation is not compromised Mechanical Loading Equipment should be mounted into a rack so that a hazardous condition does not arise due to uneven mechanical loading Circuit Overloading Consideration should be given to the connection of the equipment to the power supply circuitry and the effect that any possible overloading of circuits might have on overcurrent protection and power supply wiring Appropriate consideration of equipment nameplate ratings should be used when addressing this concern Reliable Ground A reliable ground must be maintained at all times To ensure this the rack itself should be grounded Particular attention should be given to power supply connec tions other than the direct connections to the branch circuit i e the use of power strips etc To pre
59. l port connections E 18 Appendix E SAS2 846EL Backplane Specifications Connecting Multiple Backplanes in a Dual Channel Environment This section describes the cables used when cascading from dual HBAs These connections use CBL 0168L internal cables and CBL 0166L external cables Cp o SOR Cable 0168L y with Single Port Assembly Secondary Port Primary Port Internal cable Expander 2 Expander 1 Cable 0166L External cable Secondary Port Port Expander 2 Expander 1 Figure E 14 Multiple Backplanes in a Dual Channel Environment SC846 Chassis User s Manual Dual HBA Configuration Cables Dual Port Cable Assembly Figure E 15 Dual Port Internal Cable CBL 0168L Cable Name SAS Dual port Cable Assembly 68 76 cm Part CBL 0168L Placement Internal cable Ports Dual Description Internal cascading cable Connects the backplane to the HBA or external port Used in dual port environments E 20 Appendix E SAS2 846EL Backplane Specifications E 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 an HBA Other servers require a power control card with no mothe
60. lled Finally verify that the heatsinks are installed properly This LED will remain flashing or on as long as the overheat condition exists Power Failure When this LED flashes it indicates a failure in the redundant power supply 3 3 SC846 Chassis Manual 3 4 Drive Carrier LEDs Your chassis uses SAS SATA SAS SATA Drives Each SAS SATA drive carrier has two LEDs Blue Solid on Drive is present and available Blinking 7 Drive is actively being accessed Each Serial ATA drive carrier has a blue LED When illuminated in a solid on state this blue LED on the front of the SAS SATA drive carrier indicates drive activity A connection to the SAS SATA backplane enables this LED to blink on and off when that particular drive is being accessed Red Solid on Drive failure Blinking Rebuilding RAID The red LED to indicate an SAS SATA drive failure If one of the SAS SATA drives fail you should be notified by your system management software SCSI Drives This chassis does not support SCSI drives at this time 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 chapter to use as a reference while Setting up your chassis For SC846B model chass
61. lling the Chassis into a Rack 1 Confirm that the inner rails are properly installed on the chassis Confirm that the outer rails are correctly installed on the rack Pull the middle rail out from the front of the outer rail and make sure that the ball bearing shuttle is at the front locking position of the middle rail Align the chassis inner rails with the front of the middle rails Slide the inner rails on the chassis into the middle rails keeping the pressure even on both sides until the locking tab of the inner rail clicks into the front of the middle rail locking the chassis into the fully extended position Depress the locking tabs of both sides at the same time and push the chassis all the way into the rear of the rack If necessary for security purposes use screws to secure the chassis handles to the front of the rack Stability hazard The rack stabilizing mechanism must be in place or the rack must be bolted to the floor before you slide the unit out for servicing Failure to stabilize the rack can cause the rack to tip over 5 8 Chapter 5 Rack Installation Optional Quick Installation Method The following quick installation method may be used to install the chassis onto a rack Installing the Chassis into a Rack 1 Install the whole rail assembly onto the rack as described on page 5 7 2 Release the inner rail without retracting the middle rail 3 Install the inner rails on the chassis as previously
62. nformation on supported configurations D 25 SC846 Chassis Manual Dual SAS HBA and Cascaded Configuration with Branching 4 4 Port B Ex 2 Port A Ex 1 Port B Ex 2 Port A Ex 1 tim DES Port B Ex 2 Power Card Cable 0166L External cable T WB Port B Ex 2 tim DES Port B Ex 2 Port A Ex 1 Power Card Figure D 25 Dual SAS HBA with Cascaded Configuration and Branching IMPORTANT See Section D 12 of this manual Failover with RAID Cards and Multiple HBAs for important information on supported configurations D 26 Appendix E SAS2 846EL Backplane Specifications Appendix E SAS2 846EL 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 E 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
63. ns specific to SC846B model chassis only F 2 Revisions to the Data in this Appendix Content Revision History Date Revision Changes 12 16 11 1 0 Initial revision F 3 Installation Instructions for SC846B Models The SC846B model chassis is specially designed with two peripheral drive bays located in the rear of the chassis For information on which drives are compatible with the SC846B contact Supermicro s Technical Support department at www supermicro com F 1 SC846 Chassis Manual F 4 Installing a DVD ROM Drive Identifying the DVD ROM Drive Components Use the photograph below to identify the components which are required to install the DVD ROM drive into the rear peripheral bay of the SC846B chassis Figure F 1 SC846B DVD ROM Components DVD ROM Drive Components A Lower bracket B DVD ROM drive C DVD ROM backplane D Upper bracket E SATA cable F Mounting screws F 2 Appendix F SC846B Chassis Specifications Installing a DVD ROM Drive 1 Disconnect the power from the chassis by unplugging the power cord 2 Remove the screws securing the dummy cover into the rear peripheral drive bay This bay is located on the rear of the chassis beside the power supplies 3 Lift the dummy cover up and out of the peripheral drive bay Figure F 2 Removing the Dummy Cover from the Peripheral Drive Bay 4 Align the mounting holes in the DVD backplane with those in the rear of the
64. ntistatic 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 D 1 SC846 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 D 4 Introduction to the SAS 846EL Backplane The SAS 846EL backplane has been designed to utilize the most up to date technol ogy available providing your system with reliable high quality performance This manual reflects SAS 846EL Revision 1 01 the most current release available at the time of publication Always refer to the Supermicro Web site at www supermicro com for the latest updates compatible parts and supported configurations D 2 Appendix D SAS 846EL Backplane Specifications D 5 Front Connectors and Jumpers eo S e SEN T E 6 00 e E e 0 on g oni g o a D ero B on E 5333 ga 8555 gem e 660 600 6 Figure D 1 Front Connectors
65. off you must place the hexagonal screw through the bottom the chassis and secure the screw with the hexagon nut rounded side y M B standoff 6 32 to 6 32 Figure 4 8 Chassis Standoffs Installing the Motherboard 1 Review the documentation that came with your motherboard Become familiar with component placement requirements precautions and cable connec tions 2 Power down the system remove the power cords from the rear of the power supplies and open the chassis cover as described in Section 4 1 3 As required by your motherboard install standoffs in any areas that do not have a permanent standoff To do this A Place a hexagonal standoff screw through the bottom the chassis B Secure the screw with the hexagon nut rounded side up 4 7 SC846 Chassis Manual Figure 4 9 Motherboard Installation 4 Place the motherboard in the chassis aligning the permanent and optional standoffs 5 Secure the motherboard to the chassis using the rounded Phillips head screws Do not exceed eight pounds of torque when tightening down the motherboard 6 Secure the CPU s heatsinks and other components to the motherboard as described in the motherboard documentation 7 Connect the cables between the motherboard backplane chassis front panel and power supply as needed The fans may be temporarily removed to allow access to the backplane ports Figure 4 10 Secure the Motherboard to the Chassis 4 8 Cha
66. ompatible motherboards have different connectors If your motherboard has only one SAS connector that the SAS SATA 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 seven 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 pin at one end and four SAS connectors on one end This cable connects from the host motherboard or other controller to the backplane SAS hard drive port A 2 Appendix A Chassis Cables Extending Power Cables Although Supermicro chassis are designed with to be efficient and cost effective some compatible motherboards have power connectors located in different areas To use these motherboards you may have to extend the power cables to the mother boards To do this 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 SC846 chassis includes a c
67. orriente el ctrica y familiar cese con los procedimientos est ndar de prevenci n de accidentes Al final de cada advertencia encontrar el n mero que le ayudar a encontrar el texto traducido en el apartado de traducciones que acompa a a este dispositivo GUARDE ESTAS INSTRUCCIONES IMPORTANTES INFORMATIONS DE S CURIT Ce symbole d avertissement indique un danger Vous vous trouvez dans une situation pouvant entra ner des blessures ou des dommages corporels Avant de travailler sur un quipement soyez conscient des dangers li s aux circuits lectriques et familiarisez vous avec les proc dures couramment utilis es pour viter les accidents Pour prendre connaissance des traductions des avertissements figurant dans les consignes de s curit traduites qui accompagnent cet appareil r f rez vous au num ro de l instruction situ la fin de chaque avertissement CONSERVEZ CES INFORMATIONS WIR pre mos Sr aide ltr NIC ANa Dep ME MIN ha A a pz O EE ri Ip GR UE DAC A O aic Were YR RACE VEA EPR AR IP DPR fa Ta OO VE prier CO e ACER A 29 POI TER ARO averne Wero act ee WC arr A IN TA 2 2 Warning Statements for AC Systems rl dd Say em e e ies ja A Del pins A pira MS dek de ria i ve Ja ot ds i gS cul ge c Py a gl de Jas 41 pio oS jan j pl uni LS iig qp goal ai d Said BELANGRIJKE VEILIGHEIDSINSTRUCTIES Dit waarschuwings symbool betekent gevaar U verkeert in een situatie die lichamelijk letsel kan veroo
68. pter 4 Chassis Setup and Maintenance Expansion Card Setup PCI Card Slots Figure 4 11 Installing Expansion Cards The SC846 chassis includes PCI slots for expansion cards Installing Expansion Cards in the SC846 Chassis 1 Power down the system remove the power cords from the rear of the power supplies lay the chassis on a flat surface and open the chassis cover as described in Section 4 1 2 Remove the screw holding the cover in place for each PCI slot you want to use Keep this screw for later use 3 Connect the expansion card to the mother board 4 Secure each card to the chassis using the card s L bracket and the previously removed screw 4 9 SC846 Chassis Manual 4 5 Installing the Air Shroud Figure 4 12 Air Shroud for SC846LP Chassis Air shrouds concentrate airflow to maximize fan efficiency The SC846 chassis air shroud does not require screws to set up Installing the Air Shroud 1 Power down the system remove the power cords from the rear of the power supplies and remove the cover as described in Section 4 1 2 Confirm that your air shroud matches your chassis model Each shroud is labeled SC846LP SC846RC or SC846U 3 Disconnect the power supply lay the chassis on a flat surface and open the chassis cover 4 Place air shroud in the chassis The air shroud fits behind the two fans clos est to the power supply 4 10 Chapter 4 Chassis Setup and Maintenance
69. r AC Systems Waarschuwing Deze apparatuur mag alleen worden geinstalleerd vervangen of hersteld door geschoold en gekwalificeerd personeel Restricted Area A Warning This unit is intended for installation in restricted access areas A restricted access area can be accessed only through the use of a special tool lock and key or other means of security This warning does not apply to workstations TI AU BR pb COL METI ARE LC gi dUScbZRUEUCU3 3 74r AB HL RIE BEE GER TOMO LA SUT4 0 TER UL CO AMADIMRECS Sms DLE rte CE DELE AI Pr DUE LB E PH FREE ao a are PRUE He e PERERA mm a ERASE A It EA EA ES S Li BAA REEL NE e Warnung Diese Einheit ist zur Installation in Bereichen mit beschranktem Zutritt vorgesehen Der Zutritt zu derartigen Bereichen ist nur mit einem Spezialwerkzeug Schloss und Schl ssel oder einer sonstigen Sicherheitsvorkehrung m glich iAdvertencia Esta unidad ha sido dise ada para instalaci n en reas de acceso restringido S lo puede obtenerse acceso a una de estas reas mediante la utilizaci n de una herramienta especial cerradura con llave u otro medio de seguridad Attention Cet appareil doit tre install e dans des zones d acc s r serv s L acc s une zone d acc s r serv n est possible qu en utilisant un outil sp
70. rboard and no HBA For more information see the SC846 Chassis Manual available at www supermicro com Single Port Cable Secondary Port Primary Port Assembly Expander 2 Expander 1 Cable 0167L internal cable L 4 Cable 0166L External cable Cable 0167L Secondary Port Primary Port Internal cable Expander 2 Expander 1 Secondary Port Expander 2 Figure E 16 Simple Cascaded Configurations E 21 SC846 Chassis User s Manual Dual SAS HBA and Cascaded Configuration si Secondary Port Expander 2 Expander 1 Dual Port Cable Assembly Cable 0168L Internal cable 1 l l i Cable 0166L External cables D Secondary Po Primary Port Expander 2 Expander 1 Secondary Port Expander 2 Expander 1 Ba wm ER Figure E 17 Dual SAS HBA with Cascaded Configuration E 22 we dl It wn wn wn wn e we yl ee Appendix F SC846B Chassis Specifications Appendix F SC846B Chassis Specifications F 1 Overview This appendix provides assembly instructio
71. re D 14 Dual External Host Bus Adapter IMPORTANT See Section 3 3 of this manual Failover with RAID Cards and Multiple HBAs for important information on supported configurations D 17 SC846 Chassis Manual Supported External HBA to Backplane Cable Use the following cable if your external HBA has an InfiniBand connector Figure D 15 SAS InfiniBand Cable CBL 0200L Cable Name SAS InfiniBand to Mini SAS X4 1M cable PBF Part CBL 0200L Length 1 meter Description This cable has an InfiniBand connector SFF 8470 on one end and an SFF 8088 1X 26 pin at the other end D 18 Appendix D SAS 846EL Backplane Specifications Connecting Multiple Backplanes in a Single Channel Environment This section describes the cables used when cascading from a single HBA These connections use CBL 0167L internal cables and CBL 0166L external cables CBL 0167L with Single Port Assembly internal cable z Port B Expander 2 Port A Expander 1 I CBL 0166L external cable Fo ss Port B Expander 2 Port A Expander I l l L gt Figure D 16 Single HBA Configuration SC846 Chassis Manual Single HBA Configuration Cables Single Port Cable Assembly Figure D 17 Single Port Internal Cable CBL 0167L Cable Name SAS EL2 EL1 Backplane Cable Internal with 2 port Cascadin
72. rmicro carton using the original packaging material If these are no longer available be sure to pack the chassis securely using packaging material to surround the chassis so that it does not shift within the carton and become damaged during shipping This warranty only covers normal consumer use and does not cover damages in curred in shipping or from failure due to the alteration misuse abuse or improper maintenance of products During the warranty period contact your distributor first for any product problems 1 4 Chapter 2 Warning Statements for AC Systems Chapter 2 Standardized Warning Statements for AC Systems 2 1 About Standardized Warning Statements The following statements are industry standard warnings provided to warn the user of situations which have the potential for bodily injury Should you have questions or experience difficulty contact Supermicro s Technical Support department for assistance Only certified technicians should attempt to install or configure components Read this appendix in its entirety before installing or configuring components in the Supermicro chassis These warnings may also be found on our web site at http www supermicro com about policies safety information cfm Warning Definition A Warning This warning symbol means danger You are in a situation that could cause bodily injury Before you work on any equipment be aware of the hazards involved with electrical circu
73. rovide 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 O Informational LED Continuously on and blue UID function has been activated Flashing red Fan failure Continuously on and red Overheat condition This may be caused by cables obstructing the airflow in the system or the ambient room temperature being too warm Check the routing of the cables and make sure all fans are present and operating normally You should also check to make sure that the chassis covers are installed Finally verify that the heatsinks are installed properly This LED will remain flashing or on as long as the overheat or fan failure condition exists 3 2 Chapter 3 System Interface HDD Indicates IDE channel activity SAS SATA drive and or DVD ROM drive activity when flashing fe NIC1 Indicates network activity on GLAN1 when flashing NIC2 Indicates network activity on GLAN2 when flashing Overheat Fan Fail When this LED flashes it indicates a fan failure When con tinuously 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 pres ent and operating normally You should also check to make sure that the chassis covers are insta
74. rt Rated AC Volt age 5V standby 12V 5V 3 3V 12V 900W PWS 902 1R 100 240V 50 60Hz 3 4 Amp 4 Amp 75 Amp 50 Amp 30 Amp 0 6 Amp SC846E1 R710B MFR Part DC Input Voltage 5V standby 12V 5V 3 3V 12V 710W PWS 711 1R Voltage Range 36V to 75V 24A 11A Nominal Voltage 48V 4 Amp 59 Amp 30 Amp 20 Amp 0 6 Amp B 1 SC846 Chassis Manual SC846E16 R200B SC846E26 R1200B SC846TQ R1200B SC846A R1200B MFR Part AC Input DC Output 12V DC Output with PDB Certification 1200W PWS 1K21P 1R 100 140V 50 60Hz 8 11 5 Amp 180 240V 50 60Hz 5 5 8 Amp 1000W 83 Amp 100 140V 1200W 100 Amp 180 240V 5Vsb 4A 5V 50 Amp 3 3V 30 Amp 12V 0 6 Amp 80 PLUS Gold Certified GOLD B 2 Appendix C SAS 846TQ Backplane Specifications Appendix C SAS 846TQ 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 Electriostatic Discharge ESD can damage electronic components To prevent damage to your system it is important to handle it very carefully The following measures are generally sufficient to protect your equipment from ESD Use a grounded wrist strap designed to prevent static discharge Touch a grounded metal object
75. ry SAS connectors The SAS2 846EL2 includes of both primary and secondary expander chips as well as primary and secondary SAS connectors The primary and second ary expanders are redundant so that if one should fail the other will take over E 2 Appendix E SAS2 846EL Backplane Specifications E 5 Front Connectors and Jumpers Figure E 1 Front Connectors Front Connectors 1 Primary DC connector PRI DC 2 Power connectors PWR1 PWR2 PWR3 PWR4 PWR5 and PWR6 3 Primary expander chip 4 Secondary expander chip Not available in EL1 backplane 5 EPP connectors J26 and J27 6 Fan connectors FAN1 FAN2 and FAN3 7 Primaray SAS connector PRI JO 8 Primary SAS connector PRI J1 9 Primary SAS connector PRI J2 10 Secondary SAS connector SEC JO Not available in EL1 backplane 11 Secondary SAS connector SEC J1 Not available in EL1 backplane 12 Secondary SAS connector SEC J2 Not available in EL1 backplane E 3 SC846 Chassis User s Manual E 6 Front Connector and Pin Definitions 1 Primary PC Connector The C connectoris used to monitor the power supply status and to control the fans See the table on the right for pin definitions 2 Backplane Main Power Connectors The 4 pin connectors des
76. rzaken Voordat u aan enige apparatuur gaat werken dient u zich bewust te zijn van de bij een elektrische installatie betrokken risico s en dient u op de hoogte te zijn van de standaard procedures om ongelukken te voorkomen Gebruik de nummers aan het eind van elke waarschuwing om deze te herleiden naar de desbetreffende locatie BEWAAR DEZE INSTRUCTIES 2 3 xxx Chassis User s Manual Installation Instructions A Warning Read the installation instructions before connecting the system to the power source dt NES ATINA o iL PET NT BRB PED Hig Ae SS LI PH FOE RE EE TC TALS HH gt pn E ARTERIA Zee e Warnung Vor dem AnschlieRen des Systems an die Stromquelle die Installationsanweisungen lesen Advertencia Lea las instrucciones de instalaci n antes de conectar el sistema a la red de alimentaci n Attention Avant de brancher le syst me sur la source d alimentation consulter les directives d installation AA TO rernm 6 2 imn CA A Ers en ALH A Lagi L1 LS al NAS dele AAN del 4a egi Yoo Waarschuwing Raadpleeg de installatie instructies voordat u het systeem op de voedingsbron aansluit 2 4 Chapter 2 Warning Statements for AC Systems Circuit Breaker A Warning This product relies on the building s installation for short circuit overcurrent protection Ensure that the protective device is rated not greater than 250 V 20 A poy hI C BUG ARE GEO PREDICTOR VERE
77. s tournevis et autres objets soient loign s du logement du bloc ventilateur IRI E Foto prrmeqen pire moe TIET sar pg rop woe Fiir ine Dem Erg inen jen ver pg mien pro permis dad it Fa Ce yall AT 2D s yn A Y e gi pall of Saal e ER Aa al AE e ce Tasa a cala AE y A NARA WAGES AA up 3814s JaA ys AGUA a 44 sexe LANE PEGA 48 Y 21 EHH HS EA 30 7pzre SA CESS HAL a FIA L Waarschuwing Het is mogelijk dat de ventilator nog draait tijdens het verwijderen van het ventilatorsamenstel uit het chassis Houd uw vingers schroevendraaiers en eventuele andere voorwerpen uit de buurt van de openingen in de ventilatorbehuizing 2 17 xxx Chassis User s Manual Power Cable and AC Adapter A Warning When installing the product use the provided or designated connection cables power cables and AC adaptors Using any other cables and adaptors could cause a malfunction or a fire Electrical Appliance and Material Safety Law prohibits the use of UL or CSA certified cables that have UL CSA shown on the code for any other electrical devices than products designated by Supermicro only WPI KRLACT RFA BUNS SAA BEER Pe SHE SET 7 V EI REACT NI ZEH REV LOT T PT 27 ARENT SLAP KO ANITA DES EUH MAA ULE 7 IRAN D7 7 JW UL CSEv 775a Flick nt Supermicro fH FS ADU MEETS STL SL TOES SERIE nalts AAS pe DE RENE BA ca EA TA Pac as REO REIKO gt ERY Supermi c roffa EAI am BSH All TEE ELIE TS IE BE FHZRZEULERC
78. s on a flat surface and open the chassis cover Remove the failed fan s power cord from the serverboard Press the fan release tab to lift the failed fan from the chassis and pull it com pletely from the chassis Place the new fan into the vacant space in the housing while making sure the arrows on the top of the fan indicating air direction point in the same direction as the arrows on the other fans Power up the system and check that the fan is working properly before replac ing the chassis cover 4 12 Chapter 4 Chassis Setup and Maintenance 15 Placing the Front System Fan Figure 4 16 Placing the Rear System Fan Figure 4 4 13 SC846 Chassis Manual 4 8 Power Supply The SC846 chassis has either a 710 900 920 or 1200 Watt high efficiency redun dant power supply This power supply is auto switching capable This enables it to automatically sense and operate at a 100v to 240v input voltage An amber light will be illuminated on the power supply when the power is off An illuminated green light indicates that the power supply is operating Redundant power supplies are hot swappable and can be changed without power ing down the system New units can be ordered directly from Supermicro at http www supermicro com 4 14 Chapter 4 Chassis Setup and Maintenance Release Tab Figure 4 17 Power Supply Release Tab Changing the Power Supply 1 Your chassis includes a red
79. ti ten ance 3 2 Control PAamel asp 3 2 Drive Carrier LEDS ruda Ease creatae ir seo APTO 3 4 SAS SATA DVS corr tnr ce e ea RR e REEL EXE CER ERE FX Rad 3 4 SCSI Drives Chapter 4 Chassis Setup and Maintenance 4 1 4 2 4 3 4 4 ai Eege E 4 1 Removing the Ghassis Covet iii cn cre ro ese c ER Par ede ence 4 2 Installing Hard Drives ttr etes aei o i pentes 4 3 Installing the Motlierboard 1 oit tec ii 4 6 MOS IN c 4 6 vi Preface Permanent and Optional Gtandoffs AAA 4 7 Expansion Card Setup e reete ia 4 9 4 5 Installing the Air Shro d eene ette ertet 4 10 4 6 Checking the Server s Airflow ooooooocnnnnncnnnninnccccnnnncnccnnnnnncnnnnnnnn cnn nnarn cnn ranas 4 11 4 7 sSYSIOMMPAMNS iii E NEATE A deeg 4 12 4 8 does 4 14 4 9 Changing the Power Distributor AA 4 17 4 10 Changing the CD ROM or DVD ROM and HDD Trays saieeeeeeeeeee 4 19 4 11 Accessing the Backplario rer tia cio eoe 4 22 Chapter 5 Rack Installation 5 1 Nr US 5 1 5 2 Unpacking thie Syslerm eae cr tere ner Bre bebe p tego 5 1 5 39 Preparing for e EE 5 1 Glhioosing a Setup EOoCaltlOr s noire rrr aaa 5 1 5 4 Warnings and Wee 5 2 Rack e TEE 5 2 General Server E 5 2 Rack Mounting Considerations cuicos ii ceci 5 3 Ambient Operating Temperature ooooocccnnncccnnnnccccccnonanccncannnccnnnnnnncnnnanancnnnns 5 3 Reduced AIMOW tnr trente etre een ea ERR en 5 3
80. tifying the Hard Drive Assembly Components Use the photograph below to identify the components which are required to install the hard drvie into the rear peripheral bay of the SC846B chassis Figure F 6 SC846B Hard Drive Assembly Components Hard Drive Assembly Components A Two 2 5 hard drive carriers B Hard drive cage C Two SATA cables D Hard drive backplane E Mounting screws F 6 Appendix F SC846B Chassis Specifications Installing the Hard Drive Assembly 1 Disconnect the power from the chassis by unplugging the power cord 2 Remove the screws securing the dummy cover into the rear peripheral drive bay This bay is located on the rear of the chassis beside the power supplies 3 Lift the dummy cover up and out of the peripheral drive bay Figure F 7 Removing the Dummy Cover from the Peripheral Drive Bay 4 Align the mounting holes in the hard drive backplane with those in the rear of the hard drive cage 5 Secure the backplane to the rear of the hard drive cage using two screws Figure F 8 Installing the Backplane onto the Hard Drive Cage F 7 SC846 Chassis Manual 10 11 Remove the dummy drives from the hard drive carriers Insert a drive into the carrier with the PCB side facing down and the connec tor end toward the rear of the carrier Align the drive in the carrier so that the mounting holes of both are aligned Note that there are holes in the carrier marked
81. tions C 5 Front Connector and Pin Definitions 1 MG9072 Chip The MG9072 is an enclosure management chip that supports the SES 2 controller and SES 2 protocols 2 Upgrade Connectors The upgrade connectors are designated JP69 JP78 and JP115 and are used for manufactur er s diagnostic purposes only 3 Activity LED Header The activity LED header designated JP26 JP47 and JP1068 is used to indicate the activ ity status of each SAS drive The Activity LED Header is located on the front panel For the Activity LED Header to work properly connect using a 10 pin LED cable 2 4 6 PC Connectors PC Connector Pin Definitions The PC Connectors designated JP37 JP95 JP52 JP96 JP116 and JP117 are used to Pin Definition monitor HDD activity and status See the table i paa on the right for pin definitions 2 Ground 3 Clock 4 No Connection C 5 SC846 Chassis Manual T 9 Sideband Headers The sideband headers are designated JP66 JP68 JP75 JP77 JP112 and JP114 For SES 2 to work properly you must connect an 8 pin sideband cable See the table to the right for pin definitions NOTE SGPIO is the default setting for this backplane 10 Backplane Main Power Connectors The 4 pin connectors designated JP10 JP13 JP46 JP48 JP109 and JP110 provide power to the backplane See the table on the right for pin definitions 11 34 SAS Ports The SAS ports are use
82. ttention Lors de l installation du produit utilisez les bables de connection fournis ou d sign L utilisation d autres cables et adaptateurs peut provoquer un dysfonctionnement ou un incendie Appareils lectrom nagers et de loi sur la s curit Mat riel interdit l utilisation de UL ou CSA c bles certifi s qui ont UL ou CSA indiqu sur le code pour tous les autres appareils lectriques que les produits d sign s par Supermicro seulement AC pent auam T RIT AAD ben mrt CC input we vengo ng mpnp owe w Ir FOr nik enm m o0 Eripe DW gem rmm TR bF mamme AA repo Tp pe VANA TE Tp RM Tp ECT CSA CUL A optar mr enne xn nep ena vr Dor CO Wa opm wn CP LISA A S COGISI pues gi icc ad ces geld ca am al AUN CE gua ate j e capt pi caeci gal i pagi cde li y LH gia pa S in gi UL A CSA RRS steil pa da gD yo JA a Dia Supernicro Li cm dl dll A dd a Lr ULASA dado Josh dal are 2438 Dole ASSAY agy3933e m dea o E ACA E E Aeae SPU TH m9 GS AS S44 HPSS WI HE ss 2 Vu 78 99 Electrical Appliance and Material Safety Law al eae ATRAE Suus GS 471 42 SS t ULETE CSAAN AGA AECA AA UL CSA7 EAI amp ALSS au PE ER 4 Waarschuwing Bij het installeren van het product gebruik de meegeleverde of aangewezen kabels stroomkabels en adapters Het gebruik van andere kabels en adapters kan leiden tot een storing of een brand Elektrisch apparaat en veiligheidsinformatiebladen wet verbiedt het gebruik van UL of CSA
83. ul s y y la eh A D le 28 dona eias Cp iei Lock cos EY e a Heb cds gia ca Js gl y AZo LESS JASAY AAS ANAE AVA dal AZ Ao REA ds PRIZE ai dall VE AAW ATES Bela Hojo gud Waarschuwing Voordat u toegang neemt tot het binnenwerk van de behuizing voor het installeren of verwijderen van systeem onderdelen dient u alle spanningsbronnen en alle stroomkabels aangesloten op de voeding en van de behuizing te verwijderen 2 7 xxx Chassis User s Manual Equipment Installation A Warning Only trained and qualified personnel should be allowed to install replace or service this equipment Fan OD ix irt PLATERO BME NIE ATOT NT ORO A ERA Tod EA NTOES OF O ux EN GZR EEE sr ZEXEREUILELECER AN EC UE G8 N D W a ng A LAS E ERNE N P Warnung Das Installieren Ersetzen oder Bedienen dieser Ausr stung sollte nur geschultem qualifiziertem Personal gestattet werden Advertencia Solamente el personal calificado debe instalar reemplazar o utilizar este equipo Attention ll est vivement recommand de confier l installation le remplacement et la maintenance de ces quipements des personnels qualifi s et exp riment s T ETE PT TES AO e A RA pt ME A nur Fell Pa ds d AA a pay pl ali yis gall La pae pe Kb ads Y UA 7 eate ol Aula a a EE AAA vem AFAL 2 8 Chapter 2 Warning Statements fo
84. unction 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 D 6 D Connector Pins Jumper Setting Appendix D SAS 846EL Backplane Specifications General Jumper Settings Jumper Jumper Settings Note PRI MODE1 4 2 Factory Setting zx Do not change SEC MODE1 4 2 Factory Setting Do not change Open Disable BUZZER ENB1 Closed Enable Buzzer Enable The buzzer sound indicates that a condition requiring immediate attention has occurred The buzzer alarm is triggered by the following conditions 1 Hard drive failure 2 Fan failure 3 System temperature over 45 Celsius Socket Settings Socket Socket Setting Note REMOTE FAN FAIL SOCKET Connected Front Panel Fan Fail indicator Optional Front Panel LEDs LED State Specification Overheat Drive Failure LED Indicator QMERHEATEMEI on Red light flashing Buzzer On FANFAIL1 On Fan 1 failure D 7 SC846 Chassis Manual D 8 Rear Connectors and LED Indicators
85. undant power supply with two power modules which enables you to leave the system running and remove one power sup ply If your server has only one power supply installed you must power down the system and unplug the power cord 2 Push the release tab on the back of the power supply as illustrated 4 15 SC846 Chassis Manual Figure 4 18 Removing the Power Supply 3 Pull the power supply out using the handle provided 4 Replace the failed power module with another of the same model 5 Push the new power supply module into the power bay until it clicks into the locked position 6 Plug the power cord back into the rear of the power module and power up the system 4 16 Chapter 4 Chassis Setup and Maintenance 4 9 Changing the Power Distributor Server chassis above 2U require a power distributor The power distributor provides failover and power supply redundancy In the unlikely event that you must change the power distributor do following Changing the Power Distributor Power down the system disconnect the power cords from the back of the power supplies lay the chassis on a flat surface and open the chassis cover 1 Remove all cable connections to the power supplies from the motherboard backplane and other components Also remove both power supplies 2 Locate the power distributor between the power supply and the fan row Power Distributor Cover Power Supply Power Distributor Board Mount
86. urations Supported Internal HBA Cables Use the following listed cables to create connections between the internal HBA and SAS 846EL backplane The cables required depend on the HBA connector Cable Name iPass TO 4 lane Part 4 CBL 0117L 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 846EL backplane D 15 SC846 Chassis Manual 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 CBL 0110L 02 Length 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 SAS 846EL backplane D 16 Appendix D SAS 846EL Backplane Specifications 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 configura tion system to connect to the other system that has a HBA Single External Host Bus Adapter mb in CBL 0200L External HBA Cable Figure D 13 Single External Host Adapter Dual External Host Bus Adapter erar a CBL 0200L External HBA Cables Figu
87. ure 4 2 Removing a Hard Drive Carrier The SC846 features hot swappable hard drives in carriers that can be removed from the chassis without powering down the server Removing Hard Drive Carriers from the Chassis 1 Press the release button on the drive carrier This extends the drive carrier handle 2 Use the handle to pull the drive out of the chassis 4 3 SC846 Chassis Manual Dummy Drive Drive Carrier Figure 4 3 Chassis Drive Carrier The drives are mounted in drive carriers to simplify their installation and removal from the chassis These carriers also help promote proper airflow for the drive bays Warning Except for short periods of time swapping hard drives do not operate the server with the hard drive bays empty Figure 4 4 Removing a Dummy Drive from the Drive Carrier Installing a Hard Drive into the Hard Drive Carrier 1 Remove the two screws securing the dummy drive to the drive carrier and remove the dummy drive Place the drive carrier on a flat surface such as a desk table or work bench 4 4 Chapter 4 Chassis Setup and Maintenance SASISATA Hard Drive Drive Carrier Figure 4 5 Installing the Hard Drive into the Drive Carrier 2 Slide the hard drive into the carrier with the printed circuit board side facing down 3 Carefully align the mounting holes in both the drive carrier and the hard drive 4 Secure the hard drive to the carrier using six screws 5 R
88. ure D 20 Dual Port Internal Cable CBL 0168L Cable Name SAS Dual port Cable Assembly 68 76 cm 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 Es Figure D 21 External Cable 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 Connects ports between servers Use one cable for single port connections and two cables for dual port connections D 22 Appendix D SAS 846EL Backplane Specifications 3 5 Supported Cascading Configurations Cascading allows the system to access data at a faster rate by allowing several backplanes to share resources to reduce latency time The first backplane in a cascaded system requires a motherboard and HBA Other servers require a power control card with no motherboard and no HBA For more information see the SC846 Chassis Manual available at www supermicro com aS Port B Expander 2 Port A Expander 1 I Single Port Cable Assembly Cable 0167L internal cable E Cable 0166L External cable Port B Expander 2 Port A Expander I pa Port B Expander 2 Port A Expander I
89. ve the power cords from the back of the power supplies and remove the chassis cover 2 Disconnect the cabling to the backplane 3 Remove the four upper screws securing backplane housing to the chassis and set these aside for later use Remove Four Upper Screws Figure 4 25 Removing the Upper Backplane Housing Screws 4 22 Chapter 4 Chassis Setup and Maintenance 4 Remove the five lower screws securing the backplane housing to the chassis floor and set these aside for later use Remove Five Lower o Screws Figure 4 26 Removing the Lower Backplane Housing Screws 5 Gently ease the backplane up and out of the chassis 5 Lift the Backplane From the Chassis Figure 4 27 Removing the Backplane from the Chassis 4 23 SC846 Chassis Manual Installing the Backplane 1 Gently slide the backplane and its housing back into position in the chassis Q Slide the Backplane into the Chassis Figure 4 28 Replacing the Backplane in the Chassis 2 Replace the five lower screws which secure the backplane housing to the chassis floor Replace the Five Lower Screws Figure 4 29 Replacing the Four Lower Screws 4 24 Chapter 4 Chassis Setup and Maintenance 3 Replace the four upper screws which secure the backplane housing to the chassis 4 Reconnect the cabling to the backplane o Replace the Four Upper Screws Figure 4 30 Replacing the Three Upper Screws 4 25 SC84
90. vent bodily injury when mounting or servicing this unit in a rack you must take special precautions to ensure that the system remains stable The following guidelines are provided to ensure your safety This unit should be mounted at the bottom of the rack if it is the only unit in the rack When mounting this unit in a partially filled rack load the rack from the bottom to the top with the heaviest component at the bottom of the rack f the rack is provided with stabilizing devices install the stabilizers before mounting or servicing the unit in the rack 5 3 SC846 Chassis Manual 5 6 Rack Mounting Instructions This section provides information on installing the chassis into a rack unit with the rails provided There are a variety of rack units on the market which may mean that the assembly procedure will differ slightly from the instructions provided You should also refer to the installation instructions that came with the rack unit you are using NOTE This rail will fit a rack between 26 5 and 36 4 deep Identifying the Sections of the Rack Rails The chassis package includes two rail assemblies in the rack mounting kit Each assembly consists of three sections An inner chassis rail which secures directly to the chassis an outer rail that secures to the rack and a middle rail which extends from the outer rail These assemblies are specifically designed for the left and right side of the chassis Rail Assembly

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