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1. pm a 8 F c 8 P Figure C 2 Jumper Locations Explanation of Jumpers To modify the operation of the backplane jumpers can be used to choose between optional settings Jumpers create shorts between two pins to change the function of the connector Pin 1 is identified with a square solder pad on the printed circuit board Note On two pin jumpers Closed means the jumper is on and Open means the jumper is off the pins Jumper Jumper Settings Jumper Jumper Settings 1 2 Reset area 2 3 No reset Note MG9072 chip reset C 6 Pins SC747TG Chassis Manual Socket Settings Socket Socket Setting Note Buzzer reset JP18 Connected to front panel Press once to disable buzzer Press twice to enable buzzer 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 Fan Jumper Settings This backplane can use up to three fans To utilize each fan you must configure both jumpers as instructed below Fan Jumper Settings Jumper Jumper Settings Note JP61 Batata FAN 1 enable disable JP97 Pa eee FAN 1 selection for MG9072 chip JP62 Cates FAN 2 enable disable JP98 Leia FAN 2 selection for MG9072 chip JP63 P FAN 3 enable disable JP99 E FAN 3 select
2. Manual Revision 1 0b Release Date August 17 2011 Unless you request and receive written permission from Super Micro Computer Inc you may not copy any part of this document Information in this document is subject to change without notice Other products and companies referred to herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies or mark holders Copyright 2011 by Super Micro Computer Inc All rights reserved Printed in the United States of America SC747TG Chassis Manual 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 SC747TG 4U chassis Instal lation and maintenance should be performed by experienced technicians only Supermicro s SC747TG server workstation is truly industry s most powerful high performance server chassis The SC747TG offers nine full height full length PCI E expansion slots and four sets of 6 pin and 8 pin power connectors to support up to four double width GPU cards The SC747TQ chassis features optimized redun dant FCC 80 Gold Level 1400W power supplies in standard and super quiet models The SC747TG chassis has optimized thermal solutions with four hot swap cooling fans plus two hot swappable exhaust fans and incorporating advanced fan speed controls to accommodate the most demanding GPU applications Its eight hot swappable 3 5 SAS SATA HDDs offe
3. 5 2 Chapter 5 Chassis Setup and Maintenance Removing the Main Cover Removing the Chassis Main Cover 1 Lift up and back on the main cover handle which secures the cover to the chassis 2 Lift the main cover off of the chassis Lift Up and Back on the Main Cover Handle Lift off the Main Cover Figure 5 2 Removing the Main Cover SC747TG Chassis Manual ye A Front Cover Lock O00 EE meee ee ial O Figure 5 3 Opening the Front Cover Opening the Front Cover The front cover houses up to eight hot swappable hard drives The cover can be locked to prevent unauthorized access The key to this lock is shipped with the system Opening the Front Cover 1 Unlock the front cover using the key shipped with the system 2 Gently pull the cover open 5 4 Chapter 5 Chassis Setup and Maintenance
4. 5 4 Configuring the the Storage Module Storage Module dig Figure 5 4 Chassis in Tower Mode Storage Module Figure 5 5 Chassis in Rack Mount Mode Tower or Rack Configuration The SC747TG chassis is shipped in tower mode and can be used immediately as a desktop server If the chassis is to
5. J5 J6 J7 J8 J10 J12 J14 J16 SC747TG Chassis Manual C 6 Front Connector and Pin Definitions 1 Upgrade Connector The upgrade connector designated JP69 is used for manufacturer s diagnostic purposes only 2 2 PC Connectors PC Connector Pin Definitions The I C connectors designated JP37 and JP95 are used to monitor HDD activity and Pine Rennon status See the table on the right for pin defi 1 Pale nitions E Ground 3 Clock 4 No Connection 3 Sideband Headers Sideband Headers The sideband headers are designated JP66 Pin Definiti Pin Definiti and JP68 For SES 2 to work properly you le Aa must connect an 8 pin sideband cable See the 2 neti oe table to the right for pin definitions re y t Backplane NOTE SGPIO is the default setting for this Addressing backplane Sy 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 C SCL SBO 10 No Connec 9 No Connection tion 4 MG9072 Chip The MG9072 is an enclosure management chip that supports the SES 2 controller and SES 2 protocols C 4 SC747TG Chassis Manual 5 Backplane Main Power Connectors Backplane The 4 pin connectors designated JP66 and ae JP68 provide power to the backplane See Pin Definition the table on the right for pin definitions 1 12V 2 and 3 Ground
6. SC747 Chassis Manual E 10 Preparing for Installation Tools Required The following tools are required to install the mobile rack into the chassis e Phillips head screwdriver e Antistatic strap recommended Important Safety Guidelines This product should be assembled and or serviced by qualified and experienced technicians To avoid personal injury and property damage carefully follow the guidelines listed below Safety Guidelines 1 Turn off all peripheral devices and the power supply connected to the chassis 2 Disconnect the chassis from any power source 3 When disconnecting cables label them for easy identification 4 Use a grounded wrist strap designed to prevent static discharge when han dling components 5 Save all the screws and fasteners for later use and label them for easy iden tification 6 Follow the installation procedures in the following section of this manual to remove and install the hard drives cooling fan and the back panel of the mobile rack E 13 SC747 Chassis Manual E 11 Installation Procedures Use the following installation procedures to set up the mobile rack WARNING SAS IDs are assigned automatically by the backplane Do not set ID s manually on the drives SAS termination is enabled by default on the SAS backplane Installing Hard Drives into the Mobile Rack The hard drives of the M35TQ mobile rack are mounted in drive carriers to simplify their installation an
7. SCAM942 N T N REV 1 00 Figure D 3 SCA M942 Front Connectors Front Connectors 1 4 pin Power Connectors JP10 3 68 pin SCSI connector and JP13 4 Fan Connector JP22 2 QLogic Gem 318 chip SC747 Chassis Manual D 13 SCA M942 Front Connectors and Pin Definitions 1 Mobile Rack Main Power Connectors Mobile rack Main Power The 4 pin power connectors designated JP10 4 Pin Connector and JP13 provide power to the mobile rack Pin Definition See the table on the right for pin definitions 1 12V 2 and 3 Ground 4 5V 2 QLogic GEM 318 Chip The QLogic Gem 318 chip is an enclosure management chip that supports the SES 2 controller and SES 2 protocols 3 SCSI Connector The 68 pin SCSI connector allows a SCSI cable to be connected to the backplane 4 Fan Connector Fan Connectors The 3 pin fan connector provides power to the mobile rack fan See the table on the Ping Definition right for pin definitions 1 Soung 2 12V 3 Tachometer D 12 SC747 Chassis Manual D 14 SCA M942 Front Jumpers and Pin Definitions P eri o o YiP30 Da tat z Us gon gem e FAN TTT JP25 OH TEMP OPEN 50 C ne E SENS
8. 1 2 55C 2 3 60 C 25 DSBE hpza scsi SELECT 289 D01254 P2 RE D FSS Desde 258 in JP14 DELAY START P21 SCSI TERM ON WITH TERN OFF NO TERM SUPER 0 SCAM942 wu NS C 0 teeter e OS See A a a JP24 JP18 Oc Figure X 4 SCA M942 Front Jumpers Jumper Settings Jumper Jumper Settings Note JP18 Open jumper off Disabled Default Buzzer reso Close jumper on Enabled JP21 Open jumper off Disabled SCSI termination Close jumper on Enabled Default 1 2 SCSI IDs 0 1 2 3 4 Default JP24 2 3 SCSI IDs 9 10 11 12 13 SCSI ID selection 1 2 ID6 Default GEM 318 IDs dre 2 3 ID8 1 2 Enabled Default Alarm will sound if no fan is JP30 present Fan 2 3 Disabled 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 D 13 SC747 Chassis Manual D 15 Preparation for Installation Tools Required The following tools are required to install the mobile rack into the chassis e Phillips head screwdriver e Antistatic strap recommended Important Safety Guidelines This product should be assembled and or serviced by qualified and experienced technicians To avoid personal injury and property damage careful
9. PCB revision available at the time of the publishing of this manual The M35TQ mobile rack you ve received may or may not look exactly the same as the graphics shown in this manual X 4 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 E 4 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 antistatic bags when not in use General Safety Guidelines Always disconnect power cables before installing or removing any components from the computer including the mobile rack Disconnect the power cable before installing or removing any cables from the mobile rack Make sure that the mobile rack is securely and properly installed on the moth erboard to prevent damage to the system due to power shortage E 2 SC747 Chassis Manual E 5 Introduction to the SAS M35TQ Backplane The M35TQ mobile rack contains a SAS M35TQ backplane The SAS M35TQ backplane has been designed to utilize the most up to date te
10. and status See the table on the right for pin definitions E 5 E 7 Front Connectors and Pin Definitions Mobile rack Main Power 4 Pin Connector Pin Definition 1 12V 2 and 3 Ground 4 5V PC Connector Pin Definitions Pin Definition 1 Data 2 Ground 3 Clock 4 No Connection SC747 Chassis Manual 6 and 7 Sideband Headers Sideband Headers The sideband headers are designated JP51 and JP52 For SES 2 to work properly an bul bad eee 8 pin sideband cable must be connected panes t PE See the table to the right for pin defini SB5 tions 4 Reset SB4 3 GND SB2 6 GND SB3 5 SDA SB1 8 Mobile rack 7 SCL SBO ID SB7 10 No Connec 9 No Connec tion tion 8 Upgrade Connector The upgrade connector designated JP46 is used for diagnostic purposes only This connector should only be used by a certified and experienced technician 9 Activity LED Header The activity LED header designated JP26 SAS Activity LED Header Pin Definitions eT n Pin Definition Pin Definition is used to indicate the activity status of each SAS drive For the activity LED CT 6 ACT IN 4 2 ACTIN 7 ACTIN S header to work properly connect a 10 pin LED cable 3 ACT IN 2 8 ACT IN 6 4 ACT IN 3 9 ACT IN 7 5 Ground 10 Empty 10 Fan Connector Fan Connectors The 3 pin connectors designated JP22 p
11. Introduction to the SAS 747TQ Backplane The SAS 747TQ backplane has been designed to utilize the most up to date tech nology available providing your system with reliable high quality performance This manual reflects SAS 747TQ 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 SC747TG Chassis Manual Jumper Settings and Pin Definitions C 5 Front Connectors and Jumpers Q Hie ge Ny EY eos rini Be om s SUPERG mm iw al some l al oom 3 BA elise ole Om Front Connectors Front Jumpers and Components 1 Upgrade Connector JP69 C Connector 1 JP37 and I C Connector 2 JP95 Sideband Connector 1 JP66 and Sideband Connector 2 JP68 Chip MG9072 Power Connectors 4 pin JP10 and JP13 Fan Connectors JP54 JP56 and JP60 ACT_IN 0 7 JP26 C 3 Q Figure C 1 Front Connectors 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 SAS Port 0 SAS Port 1 SAS Port 2 SAS Port 3 SAS Port 4 SAS Port 5 SAS Port 6 SAS Port 7 Buzzer BZ1
12. and screws in the shipping package 5 Align the inner rails against the chassis as shown Confirm that the rails are flushed against the edge of the chassis 6 Tighten the screws Do not over tighten 7 Repeat steps 5 and 6 with the other inner rail SC747TG Chassis Manual Rear Rail Middle Rail Secure to the Rear of the Rack Attach to Middle Rail Slide into the Inner Rail Figure 6 4 Assembling the Outer Rails Installing the Outer Rails to the Rack Installing the Outer Rails 1 Attach the rear rail to the middle rail 2 Adjust both to the proper distance so that the rails fit snugly into the rack 3 Secure the rear rail with two M5 screws and the rear of the rack NOTE The outer rail is adjustable from approximately 26 to 38 25 4 Repeat steps 1 3 for the left outer rail 6 8 SC747TG Chassis Manual Figure 6 5 Installing the Rack Rails Installing the Chassis into a Rack Installing the Chassis 1 Confirm that chassis includes the inner rails and the outer rails 2 Align the inner chassis rails with the front of the outer rack rails 3 Slide the inner rails into the outer rails keeping the pressure even on both sides you may have to depress the locking tabs when inserting When the chassis has been pushed completely into the rack you should hear the locking tabs click into the locked position 6 9 SC747TG Chassis Manual 6 5 Rack Mount
13. at the end of this manual Warning Enterprise level hard disk drives are recommended for use in Supermicro chassis and servers For information on recommended HDDs visit the Supermicro Web site at www supermicro com 5 7 SC747TG Chassis Manual Drive Carrier Release Tabs 7 a7 Figure 5 8 Removing a Drive Carrier Adding Hard Drives to the Drive Carriers 1 Open the chassis cover 2 Locate the drive carrier release tab for the slot you want to place the periph eral drive 3 Push the drive carrier toward the front of the chassis 5 8 Hard Drive Carrier Chapter 5 Chassis Setup and Maintenance Hard Drive Figure 5 9 Adding a Hard Drive to the Drive Carrier Place the hard drive to the hard drive carrier Make sure the hard drive can be SAS or SATA depending on your motherboard The hard drive may not completely fill the carrier Secure the hard drive to the carrier with four screws from the bottom Slide the hard drive into the chassis until the carrier clicks into place Repeat these steps for each hard drive carrier 5 9 SC747TG Chassis Manual Drive Tray Release Tabs Figure 5 10 Removing a Drive Tray Adding up to three peripheral drives DVD ROM CD ROM peripheral drive etc to the drive trays Adding Peripheral Drives 1 Open the chassis cover 2 Locate the drive tray release tab for the slot you want to place the peripheral drive 3 Push the drive tray tow
14. easily damage any electrical components or circuit boards they come into contact with Do not use mats designed to decrease electrostatic discharge as protection from electrical shock Instead use rubber mats that have been specifically designed as electrical insulators e The power supply power cord must include a grounding plug and must be plugged into grounded electrical outlets e Serverboard battery CAUTION There is a danger of explosion if the onboard battery is installed upside down which will reverse its polarities This battery must be replaced only with the same or an equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer s instructions SC747TG Chassis Manual 2 5 Please handle used batteries carefully Do not damage the battery in any way a damaged battery may release hazardous materials into the environment Do not discard a used battery in the garbage or a public landfill Please comply with the regulations set up by your local hazardous waste management agency to dispose of your used battery properly DVD ROM laser CAUTION this server may have come equipped with a DVD ROM drive To prevent direct exposure to the laser beam and hazardous radiation exposure do not open the enclosure or use the unit in any uncon ventional way General Safety Precautions Keep the area around the chassis clean and free of clutter Place the chassis top cover and any syste
15. in their antistatic bags until ready for use e Touch a grounded metal object before removing any board from its antistatic bag e Do not let components or PCBs come into contact with your clothing which may retain a charge even if you are wearing a wrist strap e Handle a board by its edges only do not touch its components peripheral chips memory modules or contacts e When handling chips or modules avoid touching their pins e Put the serverboard and peripherals back into their antistatic bags when not in use e For grounding purposes make sure your computer chassis provides excellent conductivity between the power supply the case the mounting fasteners and the serverboard SC747TG Chassis Manual Chapter 3 Chassis Components 3 1 Overview This chapter describes the most common components included with your chassis Some components listed may not be included or may not be compatible with your particular chassis model For more information see the installation instructions detailed later in this manual 3 2 Components Chassis For the latest shipping lists visit our Web site at http Awww supermicro com C747TG model chassis includes four hot swappable system cooling fans two exhaust fans and two power supplies C747TG SQ model chassis includes two hot swappable system fans and one exhaust fan and two power supplies The color of both chassis models is dark gray Backplane Each SC747TG cha
16. 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 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
17. to the Supermicro Web site at www supermicro com for the latest updates compatible parts and supported configurations D 6 SC747 Chassis Manual D 9 SATA M35S Front Connectors and Jumpers TON o JP32 ACT OUT mE W W I UN W z A A TI I H W 1 tt mM ieS Al o o o Wo N PE on par E 5 TES a LE Ea zE e os z SASU ica g gt aace aa z a B gt N o o o o o Even x E o e z i a a A we Sle BS b BS fo E b GH fo 0 Mi A A 6060660 Figure D 1 SATA M35S Front Connectors Front Connectors 1 4 pin Power Connectors JP10 5 SATA Port 2 Channel 2 J6 and JP13 6 SATA Port 3 Channel 3 J7 2 ACT IN JP26 7 SATA Port 4 Channel 4 J8 3 Fan Connector JP22 8 SATA Port 5 Channel 5 J10 4 SATA Port 1 Channel 1 J5 D 7 SC747 Chassis Manual 1 Mobile Rack Main Power Connectors The 4 pin power connectors provide power to the mobile rack See the table on the right for pin definitions 2 Activity LED Connector The activity LED connector designated JP26 is used to indicate the activity status of each hard drive For the activity LED header to work properly connect a SATA LED cable 3 Fan Connector The 3 pin connectors d
18. 4 5V 6 Fan Connectors Fan Connectors The 4 pin connectors designated JP54 JP56 and JP60 provide power to the fans iais Dennition See the table on the right for pin defini grug tions 2 12V 3 Tachometer 4 Empty 7 SAS Activity LED Header SAS Activity LED Header The activity LED header designated JP26 eee is used to indicate the activity status of Demon sa cal each SAS drive The Activity LED Header is ASOT 6 AcTINes located on the front panel For the Activity cal hal AGTIATS LED Header to work properly connect using ACIN NES a 10 pin LED cable ACT IN 3 9 ACT IN 7 a fF O N Empty 10 Ground 8 15 SAS Ports The SAS ports are used to connect the SAS drive cables The eight ports are designated 0 7 Each port is also compatible with SATA drives C 5 SC747TG Chassis Manual C 7 Front Jumper Locations and Pin Definitions aly is ee JP8 we yy Berets CA JP98 EY ta y SP35 coco e s555 X EEE Ea ooo orl Poppa 2 eJ a SUPERS SY Geel in H GeT om O SAS747TQ ott or h a ul ot F i 5 f am g ba St Sh Eh Sh I Sh itis keh i a D a d g W a 8 vay A Ke Ne ry E ce geachigece dhed Besod yN JP63 ic E 7 NG D p i i E gt A
19. 7TG Chassis Cables A 1 Overview This appendix lists supported cables for your chassis system It only includes the most commonly used components and configurations For more compatible cables refer to the manufacturer of the motherboard you are using and our Web site at www supermicro com A 2 Cables Included with SC747TG Chassis SAS SATA SC747TG R1400B Part Type Length Description 8 pin to 8 pin ribbon cable with tube CBL 0157L Cable 40 cm for SGPIO CBL 0179L Cable 70 cm SATA cable flat straight straight CBL 0071L Cable 30 76 cm Round 16 pin to 16 pin ribbon FP cable 4 pin to 4 pin middle fan power CBL 0216L Cable 200 mm extension PWM 4 pin to 4 pin rear fan pwr ext w CBL 0286L Cable 30 cm square header PWM CBL 0071L Cable 30 76 cm Round 16 pin to 16 pin ribbon FP cable SC747TG R1400B SQ Part Type Length Description 8 pin to 8 pin ribbon cable with tube CBL 0157L Cable 40cm for SGPIO CBL 0179L Cable 70cm SATA cable flat straight straight CBL 0071L Cable 30 76 cm Round 16 pin to 16 pin ribbon FP cable 4 pin to 4 pin middle fan power CBL 0216L Cable 200mm extension PWM CBL 0286L Cable 30cm 4 pin to 4 pin rear fan pwr ext w square header PWM A 1 SC747TG Chassis Manual A 4 Compatible Cables These cables are compatible with the SC747TG chassis Alternate SAS SATA Cables Some compatible motherboards have different connectors If your motherboard ha
20. Backplane power failure Light is on during 5V On normal operation Backplane power failure Light is on during 12V On normal operation C 9 SC747TG Chassis Manual C 9 Rear Connectors and LED Indicators J9 5 J11 J13 J15 6 7 oon o o 90000000 0000000 00000 00 ou 5 g a oo o A oooo0o0000 oo0o00000 lo re o 5e o I L 3 h D5 D12 D6 D13 D7D14 D8 D15 D19D18 D20D21 D23D22 D29D24 Figure C 4 Rear Connectors Rear SAS SATA Connectors Rear SAS Drive Connector Number 0 SAS SATA HDD 0 1 SAS SATA HDD 1 2 SAS SATA HDD 2 3 SAS SATA HDD 3 4 SAS SATA HDD 4 5 SAS SATA HDD 5 6 SAS SATA HDD 6 7 SAS SATA HDD 7 Rear LED Indicators Rear LED Hard Drive Activity Failure LED 0 D12 D5 1 D13 D6 2 D14 D7 3 D15 D8 4 D18 D19 5 D21 D20 6 D22 D23 7 D24 D29 C 10 SC747 Chassis Manual Appendix D M35S and M35T1 Mobile Rack Specifications D 1 Overview This manual is written for system integrators PC technicians and knowledgeable PC users who intend to integrate Supermicro s intelligent highly expandable and cost effective mobile rack solutions into their systems It provides the user with detailed information for the installation and use of the M35S M35T1 mobile rack The Supermicro M35S M35T1 mobile r
21. Carefully pull the backplane from the rear of the mobile rack D 22 SC747 Chassis Manual Appendix E M35TQ Mobile Rack Specificaitons E 1 Overview This manual is written for system integrators PC technicians and knowledgeable PC users who intend to integrate Supermicro s intelligent highly expandable and cost effective mobile rack solutions into their systems It provides the user with detailed information for the installation and use of the M35TQ mobile rack The Supermicro M35TQ mobile rack supports SAS or SATA hard drives and can accomodate up to five 3 5 hard drives or three 5 25 hard drives The M35TQ showcases today s most advanced technological innovations in modular connectiv ity and data transferability laying the foundation for reliable effective and scalable solutions for tomorrow s data communications industry E 2 Product Features The M35TQ mobile rack includes the following features e Supports SAS or SATA e Supports five 3 5 hot swappable HDDs or three 5 25 HDDs Operating Systems Supported For the most up to date information visit the Supermicro Web site at www super micro com e Windows 2000 Windows XP and Windows 2003 e Linux Red Hat and SuSE E 1 SC747 Chassis Manual System Monitoring e Fan failure LED e Overheat LED indicatior e Drive activity indicatior E 3 An Important Note to the User The pictures or graphics shown in this User s Guide were based upon the latest
22. Closed jumper on Buzzer disabled 1 2 Fan enabled Fan jumper ahed 2 3 Fan disabled Open jumper off 45 C Overheat temperature set JP25 1 2 50 C tings Buzzer activated at 2 3 55 C the temperature indicated 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 50 or 55 Celsius D 9 SC747 Chassis Manual Explanation of Jumpers Connector To modify the operation of the mobile rack i jumpers can be used to choose between optional settings Jumpers create shorts between two pins to change the function Jumper of the connector Pin 1 is identified with a square solder pad on the printed circuit board Note On two pin jumpers Closed l Setting means the jumper is on and Open means the jumper is off the pins SC747 Chassis Manual D 12 SCA M942 Front Connectors and Jumpers bore On oe OURS ees P25 OH TEMP OPEN 50 C UP30 FAN SENSE 1 2 ENABLE 2 3 60 C 2 3 DISABLF AASS D 01234 i ASCA D 0 1 2 3 29 GEMSI6 1D p 3 SC81 10 9 10 1 2 3 8 1213 JP14 DELAY START JP21 SCSI TERM ON WITH_TERN OFF Ne TERM gt SUPER 0
23. SUPER SC747TG Chassis Series C747TG R1400B C747TG R1400B SQ USER S MANUAL 1 0b SC747TG 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
24. able Ground cccccceceeeeecnceeeeeeceeeeeeaaeeeeceeaeeeeeeeeeeesesnaeeeeeseeeeeeeeeaee 6 3 6 4 Installing the Chassis onto a Rack ccccccccecceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeneeeeesesueeeeeeeneeeees 6 4 Removing the Chassis Cover and Feet cccccecceeeeeeeeeeeseeneeeeseeneeeeeesaees 6 4 vii SC747TG Chassis Manual Identifying the Sections of the Rack RailS cccccecceeeeeseeeeeeeteeeeeteeneeeees Installing the Chassis Handles and Inner RailS ccceeseeeeeeeteeeeeeeteeeees Installing the Outer Rails to the RACK cccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseneeeeeseeneeeess Installing the Chassis into a R ck cccccccceeceeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeneeeeseeneeeeeteeneeeees 6 5 Rack Mounting INstructions cccccccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseneeeeeseeneeeeeeneaaees Installing the Chassis Cover ccccccsccceceesceeeeeeeeeeeeeeaeeeeeseeaeeeeseeueeeeeesnaeees Installing the Feet on the Chassis 0 cccccceeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeteaees Installing the Chassis Feet cccccccceeseseeeeeeeneeeeeeeeeeeeeeseaaeeeesenaeeeeeseaaes Appendix A SC747TG Chassis Cables cccccccscscccccssssssessssssssnsnsnsssnssenes Appendix B SC747TG Power Supply Specifications cc11cc0 Appendix C SAS 747TQ Backplane Specifications cccccccee Appendix D M35S and M35T1 Mobile Rack Specifications Appendix E M35TQ Mobile Rack Specificaitons 2 2 1 cc
25. ack Supermicro s CSE M35S CSE M35T1 mobile rack series offers the cutting edge technology with greater flexibility The CSE M35T1 supports five Serial ATA hot swappable hard drives that yield an unpar alleled storage capacity without compromising productivity by eliminating possible system downtime The CSE M35S accommodates five SCSI SCA 320 160 hard drives which provide configuration flexibility and maximum data integrity D 2 Product Features The M35S M35T1 mobile rack includes the following features e Supports SCSI or SATA e Supports five 3 5 hot swappable HDDs or three 5 25 HDDs Operating Systems Supported For the most up to date information visit the Supermicro Web site at www super micro com e Windows 2000 Windows XP and Windows 2003 e Linux Red Hat and SuSE D 1 SC747 Chassis Manual System Monitoring e Fan failure LED e Overheat LED indicatior e Drive activity indicatior D 3 An Important Note to the User The pictures or graphics shown in this User s Guide were based upon the latest PCB revision available at the time of the publishing of this manual The M35S M35T1 mobile rack you ve received may or may not look exactly the same as the graphics shown in this manual D 2 SC747 Chassis Manual D 4 Returning Merchandise for Service A receipt or copy of your invoice marked with the date of purchase is required be fore any warranty service will be rendered You can obtain service by calling your
26. ard the front of the chassis 5 10 Chapter 5 Chassis Setup and Maintenance Hard Drive Carrier Hard Drive Rails Figure 5 11 Adding Hard Drive Rails to the DVD ROM Drive 4 Remove the hard drive carrier rails from the hard drive carrier To do this you must remove two screws from each side 5 Attach the rails to a DVD ROM CD ROM or other peripheral The rails should fit any standard sized peripherals 5 11 SC747TG Chassis Manual Drive Carrier SAS SATA Hard Drive Figure 5 12 Removing a Dummy Drive Carrier 6 Remove the screws securing the dummy drive to the drive carrier 7 Place a hard drive in the drive carrier Figure 5 13 Installing a Hard Drive 8 Secure the hard drive to the tray using four screws 9 Insert the hard drive into the chassis To do this 10a Press the hard drive release button to extend the drive tray handle 10b Insert the hard drive into the chassis and close the handle to lock the hard drive into place 5 12 Chapter 5 Chassis Setup and Maintenance Drive Carrier Release Tabs Figure 5 14 Removing a Drive Tray Adding Five Hard Drives Using a Supermicro Mobile Rack The SC747TG chassis accepts a CSE M35T 1 CSE M35TQ mobile rack to install extra hot swappable hard drives The mobile rack goes into the storage module which goes into the chassis For more information on mobile rack installation and use visit the Supermicro Web site at www supermic
27. be used in a rack the storage module must be rotated ninety degrees and the storage moudule cover must be replaced This can be done before during or after setup It is not necessary to replace the storage module cover when the chassis is in the tower configuration 5 5 SC747TG Chassis Manual Storage Module Release Lever Figure 5 6 Remove the Storage Module Rotating the Storage Module for Rack Mounting 1 Open the chassis cover Locate the storage module and disconnect any cables from the storage mod ule to any component in the chassis Push the storage module release lever This lever unlocks the storage mod ule Grasp the external edges of the storage module and pull the unit from the chassis Turn the storage module ninety degrees as illustrated Reinsert the module into the chassis and reconnect the cables 5 6 Chapter 5 Chassis Setup and Maintenance Figure 5 7 Chassis Storage Module Installing Drives in the Storage Module The storage module includes three full sized drive bays and the front LED panel The storage module can be configured in one of three ways 1 Add up to three extra hard drives to the drive trays 2 Add up to three peripheral drives CD ROM DVD ROM etc drive trays 3 Add five hot swappable hard drives to the storage module This configuration requires a mobile rack More information on mobile rack installation can be found in the appendices
28. cccceeeeeres viii Chapter 1 Introduction Chapter 1 Introduction 1 1 Overview Supermicro s SC747TG server workstation chassis is true industry s most powerful high performance server chassis The SC747TG offers nine full height full length PCI slots and four sets of power connectors to support up to four double width GPU cards The SC747TG is optimized with redundant high efficiency 93 Gold Level 1400 Watt power supplies PMBus support and optimized thermal solutions with four hot swappable cooling fans plus two hot swappable exhaust fans which incorporate advanced speed controls to accomodate the most demanding GPU applications Eight hot swappable SAS SATA hard drives offer exceptional storage capacity and three 5 25 storage modules can rotate ninety degrees to accomodate tower or rack mounted configurations 1 2 Shipping List Please visit the Supermicro Web site for the latest shipping lists and part num bers for your particular chassis model http www supermicro com products chassis 4U chs 747 C747TG Chassis Model CPU HDD 1O Slots Power Supply 1400W 80 SC747TG R1400B DP UP 8x SAS SATA 9x FF Gold Redundant 1400W 80 SC747TG R1400B SQ DP UP 8x SAS SATA 9x FF Gold Super Quiet Redundant Legend UP Single Processor Support DP Dual Processor Support FF Full height Full length 1 1 SC747TG Chassis Manual 1 3 Chassis Features The SC747TG 4U high performance
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30. chassis includes the following features CPU The SC747TG chassis supports single or dual processor Hard Drives The SC747TG chassis features eight slots for SAS SATA drives These drives are hot swappable Once set up correctly these drives can be removed without powering down the server PCI Slots Each SC747TG SQ model chassis includes nine full height full length PCI slots Each SC747TG model chassis includes eleven full height full length PCI slots Peripheral Drives Each SC747TG chassis provides three 5 25 peripheral drive bays for floppy drives DVD ROM CD ROM drives or additional hard drives Other Features Other onboard features are included to promote system health These include four cooling fans two exhaust fans a convenient power switch reset button and five LED indicators 1 2 SC747TG Chassis Manual 1 4 Contacting Supermicro Headquarters Address Tel Fax Email Web Site Europe Address Tel Fax Email Asia Pacific Address Tel Fax Web Site 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 Techn
31. chnology available providing your system with reliable high quality performance This manual reflects SAS M35T 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 E 3 SC747 Chassis Manual E 6 Front Connectors and Jumpers DLSEWSYS YadNS Figure E 1 Front Connectors Front Connectors 1 4 pin Power Connectors JP10 8 Upgrade JP46 and JP13 9 ACT IN JP26 2 MG9072 Chip 10 Fan Connector JP22 3 JTAG Connector JP47 11 SAS Port 0 J5 4 IC Connector 1 JP44 12 SAS Port 1 J6 5 IC Connector 2 JP45 13 SAS Port 2 J7 6 Sideband Connector 1 JP51 14 SAS Port 3 J8 7 Sideband Connector 2 JP52 15 SAS Port 4 J10 E 4 SC747 Chassis Manual 1 Mobile Rack Main Power Connectors The 4 pin power connectors designated JP10 and JP13 provide power to the mobile rack See the table on the right for pin definitions 2 MG9072 Chip The MG9072 is an enclosure management chip that supports the SES 2 controller and SES 2 protocols 3 JTAG Connector The JTAG connector designated JP47 is used for diagnostic purposes only 4 and 5 FC Connectors The I C connectors designated JP44 and JP45 are used to monitor the HDD activity
32. d 5 18 Chapter 5 Chassis Setup and Maintenance Installing the Active Heatsink Figure 5 21 Installing the Active Heatsink Installation of the active heatsink will vary depending upon the model of heatsink motherboard and CPU used in the system For more details refer to the user manu als of these components 5 19 SC747TG Chassis Manual Chapter 5 Chassis Setup and Maintenance Power Supply Connections Press the Middle of the Release Tab Lift the Connect each of the following cables as required by your motherboard manufac Release Tab turer In some instances some cables may not need to be connected Some cables may not be available with your model Power Supply Cable Connects Name Qty to Description The 20 pin or 24 pin power cable pro 20 pin or 24 pin 1 mother vides electricity to the motherboard and power cable board has twenty to twenty four yellow black gray red orange green and blue wires Each cable has three connectors two hard drive HDD and one peripheral drive Attach the HDD connectors to the backplane If you are using a Supermicro backplane the FDD con nector does not need to be attached HDD power cable 2 backplane This cable provides power to the moth pin moner 1 mother erboard CPU This cable has two black board cable board 2 and two yellow wires This cable provides power to expansion Figure 5 22 Expansion Card Port 4 pin
33. d removal from the chassis These carriers also help to promote proper airflow within the mobile rack drive bays Release Button Figure E 7 Hard Drive Release Button Removing Hard Drives from the Mobile Rack 1 Push the release button on the hard drive which will extend the drive handle 2 Use the drive handle to carefully pull the drive from the mobile rack E 14 SC747 Chassis Manual Dummy Drive Drive Carrier Figure E 8 Chassis Drive Carrier Warning Except for short periods of time while swapping hard drives do not operate the server with the mobile rack hard drive bays empty The hard drive carrier must have a hard drive or dummy drive installed Figure E 9 Removing Dummy Drive from Carrier Installing a Hard Drive into the Hard Drive Carrier 1 Remove the two screws holding securing the dummy drive to the carrier 2 Remove the dummy drive from the carrier E 15 SC747 Chassis Manual SAS SATA or SCSI Hard Drive Drive Carrier Figure E 10 Installing a Hard Drive 3 Install a new drive into the carrier with the printed circuit board side facing downward so that the mounting holes in the drive align with those in the car rier 4 Secure the hard drive to the carrier with the six screws provided 5 Return the drive carrier to the mobile rack Make sure that the drive carrier handle is returned to the closed and locked position Repeat these steps for each hard drive y
34. easures 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 antistatic bags when not in use General Safety Guidelines Always disconnect power cables before installing or removing any components from the computer including the mobile rack Disconnect the power cable before installing or removing any cables from the mobile rack Make sure that the mobile rack is securely and properly installed on the moth erboard to prevent damage to the system due to power shortage D 5 SC747 Chassis Manual D 8 Introduction to SATA M35 and SCA M942 The M35S and M35T1 mobile racks include either a SATA or SCSI backplane The M35S model comes equipped with an SCA M942 SCSI backplane and the M35T1 comes equipped with a SATA M35 Serial ATA SATA backplane These backplanes are designed to utilize the most up to date technology available providing your system with reliable high quality performance This manual reflects models SATA M35 Revision 1 01 and SCA M942 Revision 1 00 the most current release available at the time of publication Always refer
35. ee area that is well ventilated Avoid areas where heat electrical noise and electromagnetic fields are generated You will also need it placed near a grounded power outlet Be sure to read the Rack and Server Pre cautions in the next section 6 3 Preparing for Setup The box your chassis was shipped in should include two sets of rail assemblies two rail mounting brackets and the mounting screws you will need to install the system into the rack Please read this section in its entirety before you begin the installation procedure Choosing a Setup Location e Leave enough clearance in front of the rack to enable you to open the front door completely 25 inches e Leave approximately 30 inches of clearance in the back of the rack to allow for sufficient airflow and ease in servicing e This chassis is for installation only in a Restricted Access Location dedicated equipment rooms service closets and similar environments 6 1 SC747TG Chassis Manual Warnings and Precautions Rack Precautions Ensure that the leveling jacks on the bottom of the rack are fully extended to the floor with the full weight of the rack resting on them e In single rack installation stabilizers should be attached to the rack e In multiple rack installations the racks should be coupled together e Always make sure the rack is stable before extending a component from the rack e You should extend only one component at a time extend
36. ent short circuits by securing space between the motherboard and the chassis surface The SC747TG chassis packaging includes optional standoffs hexagon shaped posts These standoffs accept the rounded Phillips head screws included in the SC747TG accessories packaging Compare the holes in the moth erboard to those in the chassis Add or remove standoffs as needed Standoffs Figure 5 19 Chassis Standoffs 5 17 SC747TG Chassis Manual Installing the Motherboard Installing the Motherboard into the Chassis 1 Review the documentation that came with your motherboard Become familiar with component placement requirements and precautions 2 Disconnect the power supply and lay the chassis on a flat surface 3 Open the chassis cover 4 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 5 Lay the motherboard on the chassis aligning the permanent and optional standoffs 6 Secure the motherboard to the chassis using the rounded Phillips head screws Do not exceed more than eight pounds of torque per square inch when tightening down the motherboard 7 Secure the CPU s heatsinks and other components to the motherboard chassis and or backplane as needed Figure 5 20 Installing the Motherboar
37. esignated JP22 provides power to the mobile rack fan See the table on the right for pin definitions 4 8 SATA Ports The SATA ports are used to connect the SATA drive cables The five ports are des ignated Channel 1 4 D 8 D 10 Front Connectors and Pin Definitions Mobile rack Main Power 4 Pin Connector Pin Definition 1 12V 2 and3 Ground 4 5V Activity LED Connector Pin Definition Act1 LED1 Channel 1 Act2 LED2 Channel 2 Act3 LED3 Channel 3 Act4 LED4 Channel 4 Act5 LED5 Channel 5 Fan Connectors Pin Definition 1 Ground 2 12V 3 Tachometer SC747 Chassis Manual D 11 SATA M35S Front Jumpers and Pin Definitions Oo JP18 BUZZER RESET JP32 ACT OUT LIII LIC z A iL 4 m t ot 4 4 ml o E o I l A Cc j LE p 70 ae o o aa PA ba N gt a o gt a ats 2 O fe o BUBSLSLBI iia JEL Feet pls pl sel bl Se aN z fan gt o JP28 Figure D 2 SATA M35S Front Jumpers Jumper Settings Jumper Jumper Settings Note JP18 Open jumper off Buzzer enabled Buzzer reset
38. essary before reassembling the mobile rack the backplane may be removed To remove the mobile rack backplane remove the six screws securing the back plane and carefully pull the backplane from the rear of the mobile rack E 20 SC747 Chassis Manual Notes E 21 SC747 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 E 22
39. he Chassis Top Cover 1 Locate the chassis cover lock blue lever at the rear of the chassis cover 2 Slide the chassis cover lock to the right and push chassis cover forward 3 Lift the chassis top cover off the chassis Removing the Chassis Feet 1 Place the chassis on its side with the chassis side cover facing upward 2 Remove the screw holding the chassis foot in place 3 The foot lock is a tab located in the center of the foot that prevents the foot from sliding Using a flat head screwdriver gently lift the foot lock upward and slide the foot toward the rear of the chassis 4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 with each remaining foot 6 5 SC747TG Chassis Manual Identifying the Sections of the Rack Rails The chassis package includes two rack rail assemblies in the rack mounting kit Each assembly consists of two sections An inner fixed chassis rail that secures directly to the server chassis and an outer fixed rack rail that secures directly to the rack itself Inner Rails Figure 6 2 Identifying the Inner Rails and Chassis Handles 6 6 SC747TG Chassis Manual Figure 6 3 Installing the Inner Rack Rails Installing the Chassis Handles and Inner Rails Installing the Inner Rails 1 Locate the chassis handles and handle screws 2 Align the chassis handle with the front of the chassis and secure with the three chassis handle screws 3 Repeats steps 1 and 2 with the other handle 4 Locate the inner rails
40. ical Support rma supermicro nl Customer Support Super Micro Computer Inc 4F No 232 1 Liancheng Rd Chung Ho 235 Taipei County Taiwan R O C 886 2 8226 3990 886 2 8226 3991 www supermicro com tw Technical Support Email Tel support supermicro com tw 886 2 8226 5990 1 3 SC747TG Chassis Manual Notes 1 4 SC747TG Chassis Manual Chapter 2 System Safety 2 1 Overview This chapter provides a quick setup checklist to get your chassis up and running Following the steps in order given should enable you to have your chassis set up and operational within a minimal amount of time This quick setup assumes that you are an experienced technician familiar with common concepts and terminology 2 2 Warnings and Precautions You should inspect the box the chassis was shipped in and note if it was damaged in any way If the chassis itself shows damage file a damage claim with carrier who delivered your system Decide on a suitable location for the rack unit that will hold that chassis It should be situated in a clean dust free area that is well ventilated Avoid areas where heat electrical noise and electromagnetic fields are generated You will also need it placed near at least one grounded power outlet When config ured the SC747TG chassis includes a redundant power supply and requires two grounded outlets 2 3 Preparing for Setup The SC747TG chassis includes a set of rail assemblie
41. ing Instructions The SC747TG chassis is shipped with the chassis top cover and feet pre installed To use the chassis as a desktop server no other installation is required Use the instructions in this section to configure the chassis for rack use and need to return the chassis to tower mounting Position for Chassis Chassis Cover Rack Mount Handles Chassis Feet Figure 6 6 Adding Chassis Feet and Top Cover Installing the Chassis Cover Installing the Cover 1 Remove the rack mount ears 2 Align the cover post with the corresponding holes on the top of the chassis and place the cover on top of the chassis The cover should overhang ap proximately one half inch over the front of the chassis 3 Slide the chassis cover toward the rear of the chassis to lock the cover into place SC747TG Chassis Manual Chassis Foot Receptacle SA Chassis Foot Chassis Screw Figure 6 7 Placing Chassis Feet Installing the Feet on the Chassis Installing the Chassis Feet 1 Place the chassis foot in the foot receptacle and slide the foot toward the front of the chassis The foot should lock into place 2 Secure the foot to the chassis using one screw enclosed in the packaging 3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 for the remaining three chassis feet 6 11 SC747TG Chassis Manual Notes 6 12 SC747TG Chassis Manual Appendix A SC74
42. ing two or more si multaneously may cause the rack to become unstable General Server Precautions e Review the electrical and general safety precautions that came with the com ponents you are adding to your chassis Determine the placement of each component in the rack before you install the rails Install the heaviest server components on the bottom of the rack first and then work up e Use a regulating uninterruptible power supply UPS to protect the server from power surges voltage spikes and to keep your system operating in case of a power failure Allow the hot plug hard drives and power supply modules to cool before touch ing them 6 2 SC747TG Chassis Manual e Always keep the rack s front door and all panels and components on the servers closed when not servicing to maintain proper cooling Rack Mounting Considerations and 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 co
43. ion for MG9072 chip C 7 SC747TG Chassis Manual C and SGPIO Modes and Jumper Settings This backplane can utilize C or SGPIO SGPIO is the default mode and can be used without making changes to your jumpers The following information details which jumpers must be configured to use C mode or restore your backplane to SGPIO mode SGPIO and I C Jumper Settings Default SGPIO Jumper PC Jumper Jumper Setting Default Setting Mote JP84 Pins 1 2 Pins 2 3 Controller ID 1 C 8 SC747TG Chassis Manual C 8 Front LED Indicators 5V LED He PRRP Ago a LED LED FAN FAIL Q 4 pi BEE 9 Ss F TNA ae a P gt 90 ofi z a seo a pga a SUPERC Sfp PR g H Paral ol O sasaa O ot 5l a HH a j E Bhsawwu E El IB i a a ig li E i ae i i ee i O O a wv o 3 g 0 s P y n A a C SEA fo G7 A NE Sa yez yE mg o eo ie ae a geogilgggel ctess fies 635 Pod Bcs a x N Figure C 3 Front LEDs Front LED Indicators LED Normal State Specification Fan 1 fail off Failure in Fan 1 Red light on steady Fan 2 fail Off Failure in Fan 2 Red light on steady Fan 3 fail Off Failure in Fan 3 Red light on steady Alarm 1 Off Overheat drive failure
44. ive carrier handle 3 Using the handle pull the drive tray out by the handle The drive is hot swappable there are no cables to disconnect 5 15 SC747TG Chassis Manual 5 6 Installing the Motherboard I O Slot Shield Installation The I O shield holds the motherboard ports in place Install the I O shield before you install the motherboard f oT D Co CO e a ias I O Shield Figure 5 18 SC747TG Chassis I O Shield Installing the I O Shield 1 Review the documentation that came with your motherboard Become familiar with component placement requirements and precautions 2 Open the chassis cover 3 Choose the proper I O shield for the motherboard you are installing 4 With the illustrations facing the outside of the chassis place the shield into the space provided in the rear of the chassis Once installed the motherboard ports will hold the I O shield in place 5 16 Chapter 5 Chassis Setup and Maintenance Permanent and Optional Standoffs Standoffs prev
45. led fan from the chassis Mid chassis 4 Lower the bracket down onto the card fans must be pulled straight out of the chassis 5 Pull back the slide lock and lower it over the raised tab as illustrated 3 Place the new fan into the vacant space in the housing while making sure the ar rows on the top of the fan indicating air direction point in the same direction as the arrows on the other fans As soon as the fan is connected it will begin working 6 Push the slide lock forward allowing the pins of the slide lock to penetrate the thru holes in the raised tab 5 24 5 25 SC747TG Chassis Manual Rear Fan Release Tab Figure 5 27 Rear Chassis Fans Replacing Rear System Fans Replacing the Rear System Fan 1 Determine which fan is not operational 2 Press the rear fan release tab 3 Pull the fan away from the chassis by pulling out the top first 4 Place the new fan in the chassis inserting the bottom of the fan first 5 Push the fan into the housing until the fan clicks into place 5 26 5 8 Chapter 5 Chassis Setup and Maintenance Power Supply Release Button Figure 28 Power Supply Release Button The SC747TG chassis has a 1400W redundant 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 powe
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47. ly follow the guidelines listed below Safety Guidelines 1 Turn off all peripheral devices and the power supply connected to the chassis 2 Disconnect the chassis from any power source 3 When disconnecting cables label them for easy identification 4 Use a grounded wrist strap designed to prevent static discharge when han dling components 5 Save all the screws and fasteners for later use and label them for easy iden tification 6 Follow the installation procedures in the following section of this manual to remove and install the hard drives cooling fan and the back panel of the mobile rack Warning Enterprise level hard disk drives are recommended for use in Supermicro chassis and servers For information on recommended HDDs visit the Supermicro Web site at http www supermicro com products nfo storage cfm D 14 SC747 Chassis Manual D 16 Installation Procedures Use the following installation procedures to set up the mobile rack WARNING SAS IDs are assigned automatically by the backplane Do not set ID s manually on the drives SAS termination is enabled by default on the SAS backplane Removing Hard Drive Carriers from the Mobile Rack The hard drives of the M35S and M35T1 mobile racks are mounted in drive carriers to simplify their installation and removal from the chassis These carriers also help to promote proper airflow within the mobile rack drive bays Release Button Figure D 5 Hard D
48. m components that have been re moved away from the system or on a table so that they won t accidentally be stepped on While working on the system do not wear loose clothing such as neckties and unbuttoned shirt sleeves which can come into contact with electrical circuits or be pulled into a cooling fan Remove any jewelry or metal objects from your body which are excellent metal conductors that can create short circuits and harm you if they come into contact with printed circuit boards or areas where power is present After accessing the inside of the system close the system back up and secure it to the rack unit with the retention screws after ensuring that all connections have been made SC747TG Chassis Manual 2 6 System Safety Electrostatic discharge ESD is generated by two objects with different electrical charges coming into contact with each other An electrical discharge is created to neutralize this difference which can damage electronic components and printed circuit boards The following measures are generally sufficient to neutralize this difference before contact is made to protect your equipment from ESD Do notuse mats designed to decrease electrostatic discharge as protection from electrical shock Instead use rubber mats that have been specifically designed as electrical insulators e Use a grounded wrist strap designed to prevent static discharge Keep all components and printed circuit boards PCBs
49. m main tenance on the chassis The only tool you will need is a Phillips screwdriver Print this page to use as a reference while setting up your chassis 5 2 Installation and Maintenance Installation Procedures Chassis Covers Removing the Main Cover Opening the Front Cover Configuring the Storage Module Installing Hard Drives Installing the Motherboard IO Shield Installation Permanent and Optional Standoffs Installing the Heatsink Power Supply Connections Configuring the Expansion Slots Installing Double Width Graphics Cards General Maintenance General Maintenance Systems Fans General Maintenance Power Supply 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 Review the warnings and precautions listed in the manual be fore setting up or servicing this chassis These include infor mation in Chapter 2 System Safety and the warning precau tions listed in the setup instructions 5 1 SC747TG Chassis Manual 5 3 Chassis Covers The SC747TG chassis has three covers the main cover the top cover and the front cover This section of the manual is describes removing the main cover and opening the front cover Removing the top cover is described in Chapter 6 in the section titled Installing a Chassis onto a Rack Top Cover Front Cover Figure 5 1 Identifying the Chassis Covers
50. mother mother 1 card It as two black wires and two yellow board cable board wires i Configuring the Expansion Slots 5 pin SMBus mother This cable allows the SM System Man Daer cehe board agement bus to monitor power supply small After installing the motherboard install the expansion cards into PCI slots in the The intrusion detection cable allows the rear of the chassis mother 2 pin INT cable 1 system to log when the server chassis board has been opened Installing Expansion Cards 1 Locate the release tab on the top of the PCI slot bracket 2 Gently apply pressure in the middle of the release tab to unlock the PCI slot bracket 5 20 5 21 SC747TG Chassis Manual Chapter 5 Chassis Setup and Maintenance Figure 5 23 Removing the PCI Card Slot Guard Figure 5 24 Installing Graphics Cards 3 Pull the release tab upward Installing Double Width Graphics Cards 4 Remove the screw holding the bracket in place and pull the bracket from the chassis The SC747TG chassis is designed to support up to four double width high end graphics cards An MCP 290 74702 0N graphics card holder is recommended for 5 Install your expansion card into the PCI slot bracket and motherboard To do this application and may be purchased by visiting the Supermicro Web site at http this slide the expansion card with L bracket into the PCI slot and secure www supermicro com and clicking on the Where t
51. ndition 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 SC747TG Chassis Manual 6 4 Installing the Chassis onto a Rack This section provides information on installing the SC747TG chassis into a rack unit with the rails provided There are a variety of rack units on the market which may mean the assembly procedure will differ slightly You should also refer to the installation instructions that came with the rack unit you are using NOTE The outer rail is adjustable from 26 to 38 25 Removing the Chassis Cover and Feet The SC747TG chassis is shipped with the chassis cover and feet pre installed Both the feet and cover must be removed for before installing the rails Chassis Cover Chassis Feet Chassis Cover Lock Figure 6 1 Removing the Feet and Chassis Top Cover 6 4 SC747TG Chassis Manual Removing t
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53. o Buy link the card to the motherboard Installing Double Width Graphics Cards 6 Push the PCI bracket release tab down until it locks into place with an audible click 1 Insert the graphics card into the appropriate expansion card slot 7 Secure the expansion card with the screw previously removed from the chas 2 Slide the graphics card down onto the motherboard sis 8 Repeat this process with each expansion card you want to install into the chassis 5 22 5 23 SC747TG Chassis Manual Chapter 5 Chassis Setup and Maintenance 5 7 System Fans Six heavy duty fans provide cooling for the chassis Four cooling fans are located in the mid section of the chassis with two exhaust fans in the rear These fans circulate air through the chassis as a means of lowering the chassis internal temperature The fans come pre installed in the chassis Each fan is hot swappable and can be replaced without removing any connections Mid Chassis Fan Release Tab Figure 5 26 Mid Chassis Fans Replacing Mid Chassis Fans Replacing Mid Chassis Fans Figure 5 25 Closing the Graphics Card Bracket 1 Determine which fan has failed Because the fans are hot swappable the chassis 3 Place the tabs of the MCP 290 74702 0N graphics card bracket into the slots does not need to be powered down on the wall of the chassis as illustrated 2 Press the fan release tab and lift the fai
54. otherboard uses a different connector use the following list to find a compatible cable Front Panel to Motherboard Cable Ribbon Cable ae 4 eee Cable Part 16 pin 16 pin CBL 0049 16 pin 20 pin CBL 0048 20 pin 20 pin CBL 0047 16 pin various CBL 0068 20 pin various CBL 0067 Split cables Use these cable if your motherboard requires several different con nections from the front panel A 3 SC747TG Chassis Manual Notes A 4 SC747TG Chassis Manual Appendix B SC747TG Power Supply Specifications This appendix lists power supply specifications for your chassis system MFR Part AC Input DC Output 5V standby DC Output 12V With Distributor 1400W Redundant PWS 1K41P 1R 1200W 100 140V 50 60Hz 10 5 14 7 Amp 1400W 180 240V 50 60Hz 7 2 9 5 Amp 4 Amp 91 Amp 100 140V 116 Amp 180 240V 5V 30 Amp 3 3V 24 Amp 12V 0 6 Amp MFR Part AC Input DC Output 5V standby DC Output 12V With Distributor 1400W SQ Super Quiet Redundant PWS 1K41P 1R SQ 1100W 100 140V 50 60Hz 9 5 13 5 Amp 1400W 180 240V 50 60Hz 7 0 9 5 Amp 4 Amp 91 Amp 100 140V 116 Amp 180 240V 5V 30 Amp 3 3V 24 Amp 12V 0 6 Amp B 1 SC747TG Chassis Manual Notes B 2 SC747TG Chassis Manual Appendix C SAS 747TQ Backplane Specifications To avoid personal injury and property damage ca
55. ou want to install Warning Enterprise level hard disk drives are recommended for use in Supermicro chassis and servers For information on recommended HDDs visit the Supermicro Web site at http www supermicro com products nfo storage cfm E 16 SC747 Chassis Manual Connecting Cables to the Mobile Rack Before connecting cables the mobile rack the exhaust fan must be removed In some circumstances the backplane may need to be removed Figure E 11 Removing Mobile Rack Fan Removing the Exhaust Fan and Connecting SAS SATA Cables 1 Simultaneously press inward on the tabs on each side of the fan housing E 17 sis Manu SC747 Chas Figure E 12 Removing Mobile Rack Fan of the mobile rack 2 Pull the exhaust fan off the rear E 18 SC747 Chassis Manual Figure E 13 Removing Mobile Rack Fan 3 Remove the bracket screw from the side of the mobile rack 4 Pull the bracket from the rear of the mobile rack 5 Connect the SAS SATA cables and power cables to the backplane of the mobile rack 6 Replace the bracket bracket screw and fan on the mobile rack and recon nect power to the chassis E 19 SC747 Chassis Manual Backplane Screw Locations Figure E 14 Removing Mobile Rack Backplane Optional Additional Optional Installation Information If nec
56. r ID 2 JP37 2 3 ID 1 1 2 ID 0 Backplane ID 2 JP38 Closed Open C reset 2 JP40 Open Closed C reset SDOUT 1 JP41 Open Closed C reset SDOUT 2 JP42 2 3 1 2 Backplane ID SDIN 1 JP43 2 3 1 2 Backplane ID SDIN 2 JP50 Closed Open IC reset 1 E 10 SC747 Chassis Manual E 9 Rear Connectors and LED Indicators The rear of the mobile rack backplane has SAS SATA connectors and LEDs which display activity or failure status for each of the drives as well as overheat and drive failure status oh d SAS 0 J1 0000 0000000 FAIL 0 ACT 0 PEGI i J2 FAIL 1 po ACT 1 je d SAS 2 J3 FAIL 2 ACT 2 FAIL 3 ACT 3 TER ok d SAS 4 FAIL 4 J9 ACT 4 FAN FAIL OH DRIVE FAIL D4 D3 v v SC747 Chassis Manual Rear SAS SATA Connectors Rear SAS SATA Connector Drive Number SAS 0 SAS SATA HHD 0 SAS 1 SAS SATA HHD 1 SAS 2 SAS SATA HHD 2 SAS 3 SAS SATA HHD 3 SAS 4 SAS SATA HHD 4 Rear LED Indicators Rear LED Hard Drive Activity Failure LED SAS 0 D12 D5 SAS 1 D13 D6 SAS 2 D14 D7 SAS 3 D15 D8 SAS 4 D18 D19 Mobile Rack Backplane LEDs LED Hard Drive Activity Failure LED Drive failure LED indicator Pe Cn Red light flashing buzzer on Fan failure overheat LED indicator DA On Red light flashing buzzer on E 12
57. r exceptional storage capacity and its three 5 25 storage modules can be rotated 90 accommodate tower or rack mountable configurations This document lists compatible parts available when this document was published Always refer to the our Web site for updates on supported parts and configura tions SC747TG 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 SC747TG chassis This chapter also includes contact information Chapter 2 System Safety This chapter lists warnings precautions and system safety You should thoroughly familiarize yourself with this chapter for a general overview of safety precautions that should be followed before installing and servicing this chassis Chapter 3 Chassis Components Refer here for details on this chassis model including the fans bays airflow shields and other components Chapter 4 System Interface This chapter provides 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 Chapter 5 features detailed information on this chassis You should follow the procedures given in this chapter when installing removing or reconfiguring your chassis Chapter 6 Rack Installation Refer to
58. r is off An illuminated green light indicates that the power supply is operating Replacing the Power Supply With a redundant power supply the system automatically switches to the second power supply if the first should fail Replacing the Power Supply 1 Power down the chassis and unplug the power cord If your chassis includes a redundant power supply at least two power modules you can leave the server running and remove only one power supply Push the release tab on the back of the power supply as illustrated Pull the power supply out using the handle provided Replace the failed power module with the same model Push the new power supply module into the power bay until you hear a click Plug the AC power cord back into the module and power up the server 5 27 SC747TG Chassis Manual Notes 5 28 SC747TG Chassis Manual Chapter 6 Rack Installation 6 1 Overview This chapter provides instuctions for installing your system into a rack environment Following the instructions in the order given should enable you to install the system within a minimal amount of time 6 2 Unpacking the System You should inspect the box the chassis was shipped in and note if it was damaged in any way If the chassis itself shows damage you should file a damage claim with the carrier who delivered it Decide on a suitable location for the rack unit that will hold your chassis It should be situated in a clean dust fr
59. r reset Closed Disabled JP29 Open Default MG9072 chip reset Closed Reset 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 E 8 SC747 Chassis Manual wim DISEWSYS HNS Figure E 4 Fan Jumpers Fan Jumper Settings This mobile rack can utilize up to four fans To use each fan you must configure both jumpers as instructed below Fan Jumper Settings Jumper Jumper Settings Note JP61 Clesen With fan FAN 1 Open No fan 1 2 With fan FAN 1 ee 2 3 No fan E 9 SC747 Chassis Manual wim DASEWSYS WNS Figure E 5 FC and SGPIO Jumpers C and SGPIO Modes and Jumper Settings This mobile rack can utilize C or SGPIO I C is the default mode and can be used without making changes to your jumpers The following information details which jumpers must be configured to use SGPIO mode or restore your mobile rack to C mode PC SGPIO Settings Jumper panty Sin Description JP33 2 3 1 2 Controller ID 1 JP34 1 2 ID 0 1 2 ID 0 Backplane ID 1 JP36 2 3 1 2 Controlle
60. refully follow all the safety steps listed below when accessing your system or handling the components C 1 ESD Safety Guidelines Electrostatic Discharge ESD can damage electronic components To prevent dam age to your system it is important to handle it very carefully The following measures are generally sufficient to protect your equipment from ESD Use a grounded wrist strap designed to prevent static discharge Touch a grounded metal object before removing a component from the antistatic bag Handle the backplane by its edges only do not touch 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 SC747TG Chassis Manual C 3 An Important Note to Users All images and layouts shown in this user s guide are based upon the latest 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
61. rive Carrier Release Button Removing Hard Drive Carriers from the Mobile Rack 1 Push the release button on the hard drive carrier which will extend the drive handle SC747 Chassis Manual Figure D 6 Removing Hard Drives From the Mobile Rack 2 Use the drive handle to carefully pull the drive from the mobile rack D 16 SC747 Chassis Manual Installing Hard Drives into the Hard Drive Carriers Dummy Drive Hard Drive Carrier Warning Except for short periods of time while swapping hard drives do not operate the server with the mobile rack hard drive bays empty The hard drive carrier must have a hard drive or dummy drive installed Figure D 8 Removing the Dummy Drive from the Hard Drive Carrier Installing a Hard Drive into the Hard Drive Carrier 1 Remove the two screws holding securing the dummy drive to the hard drive carrier 2 Remove the dummy drive from the hard drive carrier D 17 SC747 Chassis Manual SATA or SCSI Hard Drive Drive Tray Figure D 9 Installing the Hard Drive into the Hard Drive Carrier 3 Install a new hard drive into the hard drive carrier with the printed circuit board side facing downward so that the mounting holes in the hard drive align with those in the hard drive carrier 4 Secure the hard drive to the hard drive carrier with the six screws provided 5 Return the hard drive carrier to the mobile rack Make sure that the hard drive ca
62. ro com Adding Hard Drives to a Supermicro Mobile Rack 1 Open the chassis cover 2 Locate the drive release tabs 5 13 SC747TG Chassis Manual Hard Drive Rails Hard Drive Carrier Figure 5 15 Removing the Hard Drive Rails 3 Pull the first drive release tab and push the drive carrier toward the front of the chassis Repeat this for all three tabs Mobile Rack Hard Drive Rails Figure 5 16 Adding Hard Drive Rails to a Storage Rack 4 Remove the hard drive carrier rails from the hard drive tray by removing the two screws from each side Do this for all three hard drive carriers 5 Attach the rails to a DVD ROM CD ROM or other peripheral The rails should fit any standard sized peripherals 6 Install two hard drive rails to the mobile rack Each individual rail requires two screws Also make sure the arrow on the rail points toward the front of the chassis 7 Slide the mobile rack into the storage module and chassis 5 14 Chapter 5 Chassis Setup and Maintenance 5 5 Installing Hard Drives Release Button Drive Carrier Handle Figure 5 17 Installing Hard Drives Installing Hard Drives into the Chassis 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 Installing Hard Drives 1 Unlock and open the chassis cover 2 Press the release button to extend the dr
63. rovides power to the mobile rack fan See Pin Definition the table on the right for pin definitions grouns 2 12V 3 Tachometer 11 15 SAS SATA Ports The SAS SATA ports are used to connect the SAS SATA cables from the ports to the hard drives The five ports are designated 0 4 E 6 SC747 Chassis Manual E 8 Front Jumper Locations and Pin Definitions L J E Ge E ee me DISENSYS HANS JP50 JP37 1P36 yv w JP41 PED qur4o fA FA JP33 pm Gh He JP61 Fypa2 G Figure E 2 Front Jumpers Explanation of Jumpers zoa Connector o o u To modify the operation of the mobile rack Pins jumpers can be used to choose between _ optional settings Jumpers create shorts between two pins to change the function Jumper of the connector Pin 1 is identified with a square solder pad on the printed circuit N board Note On me pin jumpers Closed Sin means the jumper is on and Open means the jumper is off the pins E 7 SC747 Chassis Manual wim DASEWSYS HANS Figure E 3 Buzzer and Chip Reset Jumpers Buzzer and Chip Reset Jumper Settings Jumper Settings Jumper Jumper Settings Note JP18 Open Enabled Buzze
64. rrier handle is returned to the closed and locked position Repeat these steps for each hard drive to be installed SC747 Chassis Manual Connecting Cables to the Mobile Rack Before connecting cables the mobile rack the exhaust fan must be removed In some circumstances the backplane may need to be removed Figure D 10 Removing Mobile Rack Fan Removing the Exhaust Fan and Connecting Cables 1 Simultaneously press inward on the tabs on each side of the fan housing SC747 Chassis Manual Figure D 11 Removing Mobile Rack Fan 2 Pull the exhaust fan off the rear of the mobile rack Figure D 12 Removing the Bracket Screw 3 Remove the bracket screw from the side of the mobile rack D 20 SC747 Chassis Manual Figure D 13 Removing Mobile Rack Bracket 4 Pull the bracket from the rear of the mobile rack 5 Connect the SATA cables and power cables to the backplane of the mobile rack 6 Replace the bracket bracket screw and fan on the mobile rack and recon nect power to the chassis D 21 SC747 Chassis Manual f Backplane Screw Locations Figure D 14 Removing the Mobile Rack Backplane Optional Additional Optional Installation Information If necessary before reassembling the mobile rack the backplane may be removed To remove the mobile rack backplane remove the six screws securing the backplane to the mobile rack
65. s including the mounting brackets and the mounting screws you will need to install the systems into the rack Please read this manual in its entirety before you begin the installation pro cedure 2 1 SC747TG Chassis Manual 2 4 Electrical Safety Precautions Basic electrical safety precautions should be followed to protect yourself from harm and the SC747TG from damage e Be aware of the locations of the power on off switch on the chassis as well as the room s emergency power off switch disconnection switch or electrical outlet If an electrical accident occurs you can then quickly remove power from the system Do not work alone when working with high voltage components e Power should always be disconnected from the system when removing or in stalling main system components such as the serverboard memory modules and the DVD ROM and floppy drives not necessary for hot swappable drives When disconnecting power you should first power down the system with the operating system and then unplug the power cords from all the power supply modules in the system e When working around exposed electrical circuits another person who is fa miliar with the power off controls should be nearby to switch off the power if necessary e Use only one hand when working with powered on electrical equipment This is to avoid making a complete circuit which will cause electrical shock Use extreme caution when using metal tools which can
66. s 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 4 SAS connectors 7 pins each at the other This cable connects from the Host motherboard or other controller to the backplane SAS hard drive port Cable Name SAS Cable Quantity 1 Part CBL 0116 Alt Name iPass or Small Four Description This cable has one ipass SFF 8087 Mini SAS connector 36 pin at one end and four SAS connectors on the other end This cable connects from the host motherboard or other controller to the backplane SAS hard drive port A 2 SC747TG Chassis Manual 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 SC747TG chassis includes a cable to connect the chassis front panel to the motherboard If your m
67. ssis comes with a 4U backplane Depending on your order your backplane will accept SAS SATA For more information regarding compatible backplanes view the appendices found at the end of this manual In addition visit our Web site for the latest information http www supermicro com Fans The SC747TG chassis accepts four system fans and two rear exhaust fans System fans are powered from the serverboard These fans are 4U high and are powered by 4 pin connectors Mounting Rails optional The SC747TG can be placed in a rack for secure storage and use To install the system into a rack follow the step by step instructions included in this manual 3 1 SC747TG Chassis Manual Power Supply Each SC747TG chassis model includes a 80 Gold Level 1400W redundant 1 1 power supply rated at 1400 Watts in standard or super quiet models In the unlikely event your power supply fails replacement is simple and can be done without tools 3 3 Where to get Replacement Components Though not frequently you may need replacement parts for your system To en sure the highest level of professional service and technical support we strongly recommend purchasing exclusively from our Supermicro Authorized Distributors System Integrators Resellers A list of Supermicro Authorized Distributors System Integrators Reseller can be found at http www supermicro com Click the Where to Buy link 3 2 SC747TG Chassis Manual Chapter 4 Sy
68. stem Interface 4 1 Overview There are several LEDs on the control panel as well as others on the drive carriers to keep you constantly informed of the overall status of the system as well as the activity and health of specific components SC747TG models have two buttons on the chassis a control panel a power on off button and a reset button This chapter explains the meanings of all LED indicators and the appropriate response you may need to take Figure 4 1 Front LEDs 4 1 SC747TG Chassis Manual 4 2 Control Panel Buttons There are two push buttons located on the front of the chassis These are power on off button and a reset button Power The main power switch is used to apply or remove power from the power supply to the server system Turning off system power with this button removes the main power but keeps standby power supplied to the system Therefore you must unplug system before servicing Reset The reset button is used to reboot the system 4 3 Control Panel LEDs The control panel located on the front of the SC747TG chassis has five LEDs These LEDs provide you with critical information related to different parts of the system This section explains what each LED indicates when illuminated and any corrective action you may need to take UO e HDD Indicates IDE channel activity SAS SATA drive and or DVD ROM drive activity when flashing A io _ m e NIC1 Indicates network acti
69. this chapter for detailed information on chassis rack installation You should follow the procedures given in this chapter when installing removing or reconfiguring your chassis into a rack environment SC747TG Chassis Manual 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 Chassis Cables Appendix B Power Supply Specifications Appendix C SAS 747TQ Backplane Manual Appendix D M35S and M35T1 Mobile Rack Specifications Appendix E M35TQ Mobile Rack Specifications SC747TG Chassis Manual Table of Contents PHOTIC P REET E ETETA TE OT T L TEE AAT TREA iii About This Manual isisa riara nnmnnn anna in a a iii Manual Organization Jiv Appendices naiari e N A a N ee dee he eee ds v Chapter 1 Introductions ccscciscncsessicnescscvcwesestvccesesvssncievs uve uve csiecedetereseetiecens 1 1 1 1 OVEIVICW veneer dicta inhcontern a a r 1 1 1 2 Shipping HiStiwAs ns ciate ele eae eid het ent Hele epi ern 1 1 1 3 Chassis Features css ick deena cese ce aN eae oaea a a E aiee ado deestebesnt 1 2 O a U EE EEEE EE EA E E EAEE 1 2 PCI Slots 1 2 Peripheral Drives ina e aa a A Rae a ca eel eee 1 2 Other Feature Szszieree Sulivencnre cd ccentitnceas Dada vittn donde eae teRivuten codu tenes 1 2 1 4 Contacting SuperMicro sn e cciiicccsencscviessse
70. 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 super micro com support rma Whenever possible repack the mobile rack in the original Supermicro carton using the original packaging material If these are no longer available be sure to pack the mobile rack securely using packaging material to surround the mobile rack 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 D 3 SC747 Chassis Manual D 5 SATA M35 and SCA M942 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 6 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 m
71. vity on GLAN1 when flashing 4 2 SC747TG Chassis Manual Overheat Fan Fail When this LED flashes it indicates a fan failure When continuously on not flashing it indicates an overheat condition which may be caused by cables obstructing the airflow in the system or the ambient room temperature being too warm Check the routing of the cables and make sure all fans are present and operating normally You should also check to make sure that the chassis covers are installed Finally verify that the heatsinks are installed properly This LED will remain flashing or on as long as the overheat condition exists e Power Fail Indicates a power failure to the system s power supply units 4 3 SC747TG Chassis Manual 4 4 Drive Carrier LEDs Your chassis uses SAS SATA drives SAS SATA Drives Each SAS SATA drive carrier has two LEDs e Green Each Serial ATA drive carrier has a green LED When illuminated this green LED on the front of the SATA drive carrier indicates drive activity A con nection to the SATA backplane enables this LED to blink on and off when that particular drive is being accessed e Red The red LED indicates a SAS SATA drive failure If one of the SAS SATA drives fail you should be notified by your system management software 4 4 Chapter 5 Chassis Setup and Maintenance Chapter 5 Chassis Setup and Maintenance 5 1 Overview This chapter covers the steps required to install components and perfor

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