Supermicro SuperChassis 842TQ-865B
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1. li Mo i m C e 2 OO OIA v i A Ro Figure 5 11 PCI Slots Installing Expansion Cards 1 Shut down the system using the operating system remove the power cord from the rear of the chassis and open the chassis cover 2 Locate the motherboard port which is aligned with the card slot you want to install 3 Each PCI slot cover is secured by one screw located on the top of the cover Remove this screw and slide the slot cover up and out of the slot Set the Screw aside for use in Step 5 4 Gently slide the expansion card into the correct motherboard slot Never force a component into a motherboard or the chassis 5 Secure the expansion card with the screw set aside in Step 3 5 12 Chapter 5 Chassis Setup and Maintenance Rear System Fans Fan Release Tab Figure 5 12 Installing the Rear Fan Installing the Rear System Fans The SC842 chassis includes two rear exhaust fans Installing the Rear System Fans 1 Shut down the system using the operating system remove the power cord from the rear of the chassis and open the chassis cover 2 Press the fan release tab as illustrated above 3 Pull the re2. ss 6 3 Mechanical Loading SETE aed 6 3 Circuit Overloadlrg cu tere ans ect rte get qe nite re pce tetti 6 3 Rellable GrOUNAL EE 6 3 Rack M MUMG oiii rente a EE e eeu eddy ce aii 6 4 Rack Mounting OVOrVIGW iiec iba te recedet ene bL rer Sada cd Dac den a gerade 6 4 Mounting the Chassis in an Open Telco Style Rack 1 6 4 Rack Mounting with the Optional Rail System sssssesee 6 5 Rail SystemiOVOLVIOW ce etra i ecce voe lano da 6 5 Separating the Sections of the Rack Rails 6 5 Installing the Inner Falls toit ete eorr trt he eeepc ene 6 6 Qu t r Rack Ralls ces PE 6 7 vi Preface Appendix A SC842 Chassis Cables Appendix B SC842 Power Supply Specifications Appendix C SAS 842TQ Backplane Specifications vii SC842 Chassis Manual Notes viii Chapter 1 Introduction Chapter 1 Introduction 1 1 Overview Supermicro s SC842 4U chassis features a unigue and highly optimized design The chassis is eguipped with a high efficiency power supply High performance fans provide ample optimized cooling Up to five 3 5 drives provide maximum storage capacity in a 4U form factor 1 2 Shipping List Part Numbers 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 842 SC842 Chassis Series Mod
3. 7 a aS SST mm md EEEE Figure 4 1 SC842 Front Panel SC842 Chassis Manual 4 2 Control Panel Buttons There are two push buttons located on the front of the chassis These are in order from left to right a reset button and a power on off button Power The main power switch is used to activate 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 power cord before servicing 4 3 Control Panel LEDs The control panel located on the front of the SC842 chassis has six 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 correc tive action you may need to take Power Failure When this LED flashes it indicates a power failure in the power supply 4 2 Chapter 4 System Interface Overheat Fan Fail When this LED flashes itindicates a fan failure When continu ously on not flashing it indicates an overheat condition which may be caused by cables obstructing the airflow in the system or the ambient room temperature being too warm Check the routing of the cables and make sure all fans are present and operating normally You should also
4. Installing the Motherboard 1 Review the documentation that came with your motherboard Become familiar with component placement reguirements and precautions Shut down the system using the operating system remove the power cord from the rear of the chassis and open the chassis cover Remove any packaging from the chassis Compare the mounting holes in the motherboard with those in the chassis then add or remove the optional standoffs as needed Lay the motherboard on the chassis aligning the optional standoffs Secure the motherboard to the chassis using the round Phillips head screws Do not exceed eight pounds of torque when tightening down the motherboard Secure the CPU s and heatsinks to the motherboard 5 11 SC842 Chassis Manual Expansion Card Setup The SC842 chassis features PCI slots which support expansion cards The SC842XTQ model above has eleven PCI slots All other models below have seven PCI slots 588550 PCI Slots for Expansion Cards
5. 2 Upgrade Connector The upgrade connector is designated JP46 and is for the manufacturer s diagnostic pur poses only 3 MG9072 Chip The MG9072 is an enclosure management chip that supports the SES 2 controller and SES 2 protocols 4 and 5 Sideband Connectors Sideband Connectors The sideband connectors are designated JP51 and JP52 For SES 2 to work properly you Pin Definition Pin Definition A i 2 SDIN 1 Controller must connect an 8 pin sideband cable See the Backplane ID SB6 table to the right for pin definitions ie 4 SDOUT PC 3 GND SB2 Reset SB4 6 GND SB3 5 SLOAD SDA SB1 8 Backplane 7 SCLOCK ID SB7 SCL SBO C 4 Appendix C SAS 842TQ Backplane Specifications 6 and 7 PC Connectors Fe Connector Pin Definiti The lC connectors designated JP44 and 2 2 JP45 are used to monitor HDD activity and E status See the table on the right for pin aoe initi 2 Ground definitions 3 Clock 4 No Connection 8 12 SAS SATA Connectors The SAS SATA connectors are numbered 0 through 4 Each may be connected to the system with a SAS or SATA cable C 5 SC842 Chassis Manual C 7 Front Jumper Locations and Pin Definitions P29 JP53 J SE i OT 2 We 23 in AE is mim EE nM TEL 18 38 24 E LI r 5 4 Ba so S JP30
6. 7 Quo VO Beos Figure C 2 Front Jumpers Explanation of Jumpers Pins To modify the operation of the backplane jumpers can be used to choose between optional settings Jumpers create shorts ni between two pins to change the function Jumper of the connector Pin 1 is identified with a sguare solder pad on the printed circuit board Note On two pin jumpers Closed Setting means the jumper is on and Open means the jumper is off the pins Jumper Settings Jumper Jumper Settings Note Open 45 degrees Celcius f 129 Ja SURE geste es Oe temperature settings 2 3 55 degrees Celcius P 9 1 2 Reset JP29 2 3 No reset MG9072 chip reset JP30 For manufacturer s use only JP53 For manufacturer s use only JP54 For manufacturer s use only C 6 Appendix C SAS 842TA Backplane Specifications PC and SGPIO Mode 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 12C mode or restore your backplane to SGPIO mode PC and SGPIO Settings Jumper SGPIO Jumper Setting Default PC Jumper Setting JP33 1 2 23 Front LED Indicators a D3 me Es Teo e m Nf NA 0000000 TT
7. Safety Precaultions e det prala lan a 2 3 2 6 System Safely i e eae deae ento s ta f Olde el rout 2 3 Chapter 3 Chassis Components 3 1 OVOIVIOWO Asen n n a sei Mr irs 3 1 9 2 9701411 919191 014 oe oen eie err rere peche d ED EE VE SE Aaa 3 1 Hard Drives and Peripheral Drives 3 1 Fans iicet re ite D e idea bes need is ener doute eet ets 3 1 Mounting halls Optional ueneno eot vea nce tane ige neus kp a den epu cie 3 1 Power SUP Ply TERT 3 1 3 3 Where to get Replacement Components ccccceceeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeteeeeeeeee 3 2 Chapter 4 System Interface 4 1 OVOLVIOW cte er e e ett as o o iau o I oils 4 1 4 2 Control Panel Buttons 4 2 4 3 Gontrol Paneb LEDS si enemigo eere eere caa dent em dead ruta as suusa Re 4 2 4 4 Driver Carrier LES uarie K REO ORE ajaani 4 4 Chapter 5 Chassis Setup and Maintenance 5 1 OVERVIEW PR 5 1 5 2 Removing the Chassis Cover ssesssssssssssesseseeeeeeeennene nter nnn 5 2 5 3 Installing and Removing Hard Drives sssssssssen 5 3 SC842 Chassis Manual 5 4 5 5 5 6 6 1 6 2 6 3 6 4 Removing Hard Drive Carriers SC842TQ and SC842XTO 5 3 Installing a Drive to the Carrier SC842TQ and SC842XTO 5 4 Installing Hard Drive Carriers SC842TQ and SC842XTO 5 5 Removing the Hard Drive Cage SC842i Series 5 6 Installing H
8. is reguired Figure 6 1 Mounting in an Open Style Rack 6 4 Chapter 6 Rack Installation 6 5 Rack Mounting with the Optional Rail System Rail System Overview This section provides information on installing the SC842 chassis into a four post rack unit with the optional guick release rails 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 Separating the Sections of the Rack Rails The optional rail package includes two 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 Rail Assembly Separating the Inner and Outer Rails 1 Locate the rail assembly in the chassis packaging Extending the Rails 2 Extend the rail assembly by pulling it outward 3 Press the quick release tab S Quick Release 4 Separate the inner rail from the outer Tab rail assembly Separating the Inner Figure 6 2 Separating the Rack Rails 6 5 SC842 Chassis Manual Figure 6 3 Installing the Inner Rails Installing the Inner Rails Installing the Inner Rails 1 Place the inner rails on the side of the chassis aligning the hooks of the chas sis with the rail holes Make sure the rail faces
9. outward 2 Slide the inner rail toward the front of the chassis 3 Secure the chassis with two screws as illustrated Repeat steps 1 and 2 for the other inner rail Chapter 6 Rack Installation A 4 gt A A Figure 6 4 Assembling the Outer Rails Outer Rack Rails Outer rails attach to the rack and hold the chassis in place Installing the Outer Rails to the Rack 1 Secure the back end of the outer rail to the rack using the screws provided 2 Press the button where the two outer rails are joined to retract the smaller outer rail 3 Hang the hooks of the rails onto the rack holes and if desired use screws to secure the front of the outer rail onto the rack 4 Repeat steps 1 3 for the remaining outer rail 6 7 SC842 Chassis Manual A x os esl Figure 6 5 Installing the Chassis into a Rack Installing the Chassis into a Rack 1 Extend the outer rails as illustrated above Align the inner rails of the chassis with the outer rails on the rack Slide the inner rails into the outer rails keeping the pressure even on both sides When the chassis has been pushed completely into the rack it should click into the locked position Optional screws may be used to secure the front of the chassis to the rack 6 8 Appendix A Appendix A SC842 Chassis Cables A 1 Overview This appendix lists supported cables for your chassis system It only includes the mo
10. 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 842TA Backplane Specifications C 5 Front Connectors f ES 0000 lt a 0000100740000 0000000 H H tj NF O E PEO no A 44530 REV 1 01 A A 0000000 1000000 R i 3 No m ODE RoHS w gt o Figure C 1 Front Connectors Front Connectors and Jumpers 1 Power Connectors 4 pin JP10 JP13 7 PC Connector 2 JP45 2 Upgrade Pin JP46 8 Connector 0 J5 3 MG9072 Chip 9 Connector 1 J6 4 Sideband 1 JP51 10 Connector 2 J7 5 Sideband 2 JP52 11 Connector 3 J8 6 EC Connector 1 JP44 12 Connector 4 J10 C 3 SC842 Chassis Manual C 6 Front Connector and Pin Definitions 1 Backplane Main Power Connectors Backplane Main Power These 4 pin connectors designated JP10 and 4 Pin Connector JP13 provide power to the backplane See the Pin Definition table on the right for pin definitions 1 12V 2and3 Ground 4 5V
11. CI slots Peripheral Drives Each SC842 chassis supports one slim DVD drive and up to three 5 1 4 devices Other Features Other onboard features are included to promote system health These include up to two rear cooling fans a convenient power switch reset button and LED indicators 1 2 Chapter 1 Introduction 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 Technical Support rma supermicro nl Customer Support Super Micro Computer Inc 4F No 232 1 Liancheng Rd New Taipei City 235 Taiwan 886 2 8226 5990 886 2 8226 3991 www supermicro com tw Technical Support Email Tel support supermicro com tw 886 2 8226 5990 1 3 SC842 Chassis Manual Notes 1 4 Chapter 2 System Safety Chapter 2 System Safety 2 1 Overview This chapter provides safety information about the SC842 chassis These instruc tions assume that you are an experien
12. Optimized for enterprise level server systems Supermicro s SC842 chassis series supports serverboards that demand high volume I O or computational usage The chassis is equipped with a 500W 600W redundant 665W or 865W power supply hot plug fans and hot swappable drive bays There are three 5 25 drive bays for optical devices and these may be upgraded to a mobile rack configuration This document lists compatible parts available when this document was published Al ways refer to the our Web site for updates on supported parts and configurations SC842 Chassis Manual Manual Organization Chapter 1 Introduction The first chapter provides a checklist of the main components included with this chassis and describes the primary features of the SC842 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 hard drives and other components Chapter 4 System Interface Chapter 4 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
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14. Setup and Maintenance Refer to this chapter for detailed information on this chassis You should follow the procedures given in this chapter when installing removing or reconfiguring your chassis Chapter 6 Rack Installation This chapter details information on installing the chassis into a rack You should follow the procedures given in this chapter when installing removing or reconfiguring your chassis in a rack environment Appendix A SC842 Chassis Cables Appendix B SC842 Power Supply Specifications Appendix C SAS 842TQ Backplane Specifications Preface Table of Contents Chapter 1 Introduction 1 1 KI 1 1 1 2 Shipping List 1 1 Part aoo 1 1 1 3 Chassis Features oto epe n cheat Dette e AG era na 1 2 CPU SUDDORE ries e e edere ed e et o ende cece ilta opu 1 2 Hot Swappable Hard Drives 0 nnnrennentennnennnnenaenannannaee 1 2 intemal Hard Drives rr rere ren ri roi een 1 2 I O Expansion slots 1 2 Peripheral Drives iere eee Ier nu tal ees tu tav 1 2 OlMerFealufes a c ete eee evengid ep ohoh aate maapeale ooo 1 2 1 4 Contacting SupertnicEO ceci ce rte ctt rete a lan 1 3 Chapter 2 System Safety 2 1 OVervieWs aiakaunistused 2 1 2 2 Warningsrand Preca utions a bete peer re LAMAS 2 1 2 3 Preparing for Setup 2 4 Electrical Safety Precautions iiie cn cetus 2 2 2 5 General
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16. a 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 1 0c Release Date July 11 2012 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 2012 by Super Micro Computer Inc All rights reserved Printed in the United States of America Preface Preface About This Manual This manual is written for professional system integrators and PC technicians It provides information for the installation and use of the SC842 chassis Installation and maintenance should be performed by experienced technicians only
17. ar fan out of the back of the chassis 4 Slide the rear fan into the slot as illustrated The fan release tab is located just above the edge of the fan housing 5 Ensure that the fan is secured in the fan cage and connect the fan cable to the motherboard 5 13 SC842 Chassis Manual Checking the Server s Airflow Checking the Airflow 1 Make sure there are no objects to obstruct the airflow in and out of the server If necessary route and organize the cables appropriately 2 Do not operate the chassis without drive carriers in the drive bays 5 14 Chapter 5 Chassis Setup and Maintenance 5 6 Power Supply Most SC842 chassis models include a single fixed 500 665 or 865 Watt power supply The SC842XTQ chassis model includes dual redundant 600 Watt power supplies In the unlikely event of a power supply failure single power supply systems must be powered down the power completely disconnected from the unit and the power supply removed using a Phillips head screw driver If your server includes redundant hot swappable power supplies one power supply may be removed without powering down the system Replacing a Single Fixed Power Supply Replacing the Fixed Power Supply 1 Shut down the system using the operating system remove the power cord from the rear of the chassis and open the chassis cover 2 Unscrew the screws securing the power supply to the chassis Set these screws aside for later use 3 Pull the po
18. ard Drives into the Cage SC842i Series 5 7 Installing the Hard Drive Cage SC842i Series ssssssssss 5 8 Installing an l O Shield coerente etn tt e e ite 5 9 Installing the Motherboard weneeenennnannnnnnnnanannannaeanaannaae e 5 10 Permanent and Optional Standoffs wsnnnnnnnraenannana 5 10 Expansion Gard Setup iiri tede pp asa tad nice tbe 5 12 Installing the Rear System Fans imannanenenneenennanaaneanaananna e 5 13 Checking the Server s Airflow sess 5 14 Power SUP Pl E 5 15 Replacing a Single Fixed Power Supply sssssseeee 5 15 Replacing a Redundant Power Supply sse 5 16 Installing the DVD ROM and Peripheral Drive sssseeeses 5 17 NOTES i 5 18 Chapter 6 Rack Installation TII reu EE E E E AEE A A EST 6 1 Unpacking the System acetone rte Dese aa eaaa 6 1 Preparing for Setup uoce rer oeste reete ce kaane ano 6 1 Choosing a Setup EoCatlOr ii Trnava 6 1 Rack PreCaulions se eorr intet pes incest r 6 2 General Server Precautlorns cete treten re ee p ER Legge 6 2 Rack Mounting Considerations ccccccecceceeeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseaeeeeteenneeees 6 3 1510 0570 87511 6101
19. ccurs you can then quickly remove power from the system Do not work alone when working with high voltage components Power should always be disconnected from the system when removing or in stalling main system components such as the serverboard memory modules and the DVD ROM not necessary for hot swappable drives When discon necting power you should first power down the system with the operating System and then unplug the power cords from all the power supply modules in the system When working around exposed electrical circuits another person who is fa miliar with the power off controls should be nearby to switch off the power if necessary Use only one hand when working with powered on electrical equipment This is to avoid making a complete circuit which will cause electrical shock Use extreme caution when using metal tools which can easily damage any electrical components or circuit boards they come into contact with Donotuse mats designed to decrease electrostatic discharge as protection from electrical shock Instead use rubber mats that have been specifically designed as electrical insulators The power supply power cord must include a grounding plug and must be plugged into grounded electrical outlets 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
20. ced technician familiar with common con cepts 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 the carrier who delivered your system Decide on a suitable location for the rack unit that will hold the chassis It should be situated in a clean dust free area that is well ventilated Avoid areas where heat electrical noise and electromagnetic fields are generated Place the chassis near a grounded power outlet The power supply included with the system requires a grounded outlet 2 3 Preparing for Setup The SC842 chassis includes mounting screws you will need to install the system into an open two post rack Optional mounting rails are available for installation of the chassis into a four post rack Part numbers for these mounting rails may be found on the Supermicro Web site at http www supermicro com products chassis 4U chs 842 Please read this manual in its entirety before beginning the installation procedure 2 1 SC842 Chassis Manual 2 4 Electrical Safety Precautions Basic electrical safety precautions should be followed to protect yourself from harm and the SC842 from damage Be aware of the locations of the power on off switch on the chassis as well as the room s emergency power off switch disconnection switch or electrical outlet If an electrical accident o
21. 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 NIC2 Indicates network activity on LAN2 when flashing E NIC1 Indicates network activity on LAN1 when flashing HDD Indicates hard drive and optical drive activity when flashing Power Indicates power is being supplied to the system s power supply units This LED should normally be illuminated when the system is operating 4 3 SC842 Chassis Manual 4 4 Drive Carrier LEDs Each hard drive carrier has two LEDs Blue When illuminated this blue LED on the front of the drive carrier indicates drive activity A connection to the backplane enables this LED to blink on and off when that particular drive is being accessed Red The red LED to indicate a drive failure If one of the hard drives fails replace it with a compatible enterprise level hard drive model 4 4 Chapter 5 Chassis Setup and Maintenance Chapter 5 Chassis Setup and Maintenance 5 1 Overview This chapter details the basic steps reguired to install components to the SC842 chassis The only tool you will need is a Phillips head screwdriver Print this chapter to use as a reference while setting up your chassis Review the warnings and precautions listed in the manual before setting up or servicing this chassis These include informa
22. crews securing the internal hard drive cage and bracket to the chassis as illustrated below and set them aside for later use 3 Gently push the internal hard drive cage out through the front of the chassis Remove Four Screws Figure 5 5 Removing the Internal HDD Cage Chapter 5 Chassis Setup and Maintenance Secure with two to three screws in the top of the drive Secure with two to three screws in the corresponding holes in the bottom of the drive Figure 5 6 Installing Hard Drives into the Internal Hard Drive Cage Installing Hard Drives into the Cage SC842i Series Installing Drives into the Internal Hard Drive Cage 1 Insert a hard drive into the hard drive cage aligning the holes in the drive with those in the cage 2 Secure the drive to the top of the cage with two to three hard drive screws 3 Secure the drive to the bottom of the cage with two to three hard drive screws 5 7 SC842 Chassis Manual Installing the Hard Drive Cage SC842i Series Installing the Hard Drive Cage 1 Shut down the system using the operating system remove the power cord from the rear of the chassis and open the chassis cover 2 Insert the hard drive cage through the front of the chassis 3 Reinstall the four screws which were previously set aside to secure the hard drive cage and bracket to the chassis as illustrated below Secure with Four Screws Figure 5 7 Insta
23. e system back up and secure it to the rack unit with the retention screws after ensuring that all connections have been made System Safety Electrostatic discharge ESD is generated by two objects with different electrical charges coming into contact with each other An electrical discharge is created to neutralize this difference which can damage electronic components and printed circuit boards The following measures are generally sufficient to neutralize this difference before contact is made to protect your eguipment from ESD Donotuse mats designed to decrease electrostatic discharge as protection from electrical shock Instead use rubber mats that have been specifically designed as electrical insulators 2 3 SC842 Chassis Manual e Use a grounded wrist strap designed to prevent electrostatic discharge Keep all components and printed circuit boards PCBs in their antistatic bags until ready for use Touch a grounded metal object before removing any board from its antistatic bag 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 Handle a board by its edges only do not touch its components peripheral chips memory modules or contacts When handling chips or modules avoid touching their pins Put the serverboard and peripherals back into their antistatic bags when not in use For grounding purposes make sure y
24. e 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 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 Chapter 6 Rack Installation 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 Ambient Operating Temperature If installed in a closed or multi unit rack assembly the ambient operating tem perature of the rack environment may be greater than the ambient temperature of the room Therefore consideration should be given to installing the equipment in an environment compatible with the manufacturer s maximum rated ambient temperature 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 t
25. el CPU HDD I O Slots Power Supply 5x 3 5 SAS SC842TQ 865B DP UP SATA drives all 865W 5x 35 SAS SC842TQ 665B DP UP SATA drives 7x FF 665W 5x internal SC842i 500B DP UP fixed SAS Teele 500W SATA drives 5x 3 5 SAS SC842XTQ R606B DP UP SATA drives 11x FF 600W Legend DP UP Dual processor single processor FF Full height full length PCI slots 1 1 SC842 Chassis Manual 1 3 Chassis Features The SC842 high performance chassis includes the following features CPU Support The SC842 chassis supports single and dual Intel AMD processors Please refer to the motherboard specifications pages on our Web site for updates on supported processors at www supermicro com Hot Swappable Hard Drives The SC842TA model chassis features hard drive bays which support up to five hot swappable 3 5 SAS SATA hard drives Once set up correctly hot swappable drives can be removed without powering down the server In addition these drives support SES2 SAS SATA 3 5 hard drives are sold separtately Internal Hard Drives The SC842i model chassis supports five internally mounted SAS SATA hard drives In the unlikely event of a hard drive failure the system must be powered down and disconnected from any power source before removing these hard drives PCI Expansion slots The SC842XTQ chassis model includes eleven full height full length PCI slots for expanions cards All other chassis models include seven full height full length P
26. equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer s instructions Chapter 2 System Safety 2 5 2 6 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 eguipped with an optional 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 unconventional way General Safety Precautions Keep the area around the chassis clean and free of clutter Place the chassis top cover and any system components that have been re moved away from the system or on a table so that they won t accidentally be stepped on While working on the system do not wear loose clothing such as neckties and unbuttoned shirt sleeves which can come into contact with electrical circuits or be pulled into a cooling fan Remove any jewelry or metal objects from your body which are excellent metal 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 th
27. ery 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 SAS 842TQ backplane Disconnect the power cable before installing or removing any cables from the backplane Make sure that the SAS 842TQ backplane is securely and properly installed on the motherboard to prevent damage to the system due to power shortage C 1 SC842 Chassis Manual C 3 An Important Note to Users All images and layouts shown in this user s guide are based upon the latest back plane 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 842TQ Backplane The SAS 842TQ backplane has been designed to utilize the most up to date tech nology available providing your system with reliable high guality performance This manual reflects SAS 842TQ Revision 1 01
28. from the drive bay The mini bezel is the small grating that covers the drive bay Remove this by simply pulling it out of the bay 3 If replacing an existing drive remove the existing drive by depressing the release tab then pulling the drive out of the chassis 4 Attach the two guide screws which are included in the accessory box 5 Insert the new drive unit in the slot until the release tab locks into place 6 Connect the data and power cables to the motherboard 5 17 SC842 Chassis Manual Notes 5 18 Chapter 6 Rack Installation Chapter 6 Rack Installation 6 1 Overview This chapter provides a guick setup to install the chassis into a rack Following these steps in the order given should enable you to complete the rack installation within a minimal amount of time 6 2 Unpacking the System 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 the chassis It should be situated in a clean dust free area that is well ventilated Avoid areas where heat electrical noise and electromagnetic fields are generated You will also need it placed near a grounded power outlet Be sure to read the Rack and Server Precautions in the next section 6 3 Preparing for Setup Rail assemblies two inner rails two outer rails and the mo
29. he 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 6 3 SC842 Chassis Manual 6 4 Rack Mounting Rack Mounting Overview This section provides information on installing the SC842 chassis into an open rack 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 Mounting the Chassis in an Open Telco Style Rack To install the chassis into a Telco type rack use one L shaped bracket on either side of the chassis two total First determine how far follow the server will extend out the front of the rack Larger chassis should be positioned to balance the weight between front and back If a bezel is included on your chassis remove it then at tach the two front brackets to each side of the chassis Finish by sliding the chassis into the rack and tightening the brackets to the rack Additional L brackets may be purchased separately if additional support
30. lling the Internal HDD Cage Chapter 5 Chassis Setup and Maintenance 5 4 Installing an I O Shield Installing an I O Shield O shields help to hold the motherboard ports in place Install the I O shield that came with your motherboard before installing the motherboard 1 Shut down the system using the operating system remove the power cord from the rear of the chassis and open the chassis cover 2 Locate the I O shield 3 Push the I O shield gently into the rear opening of the chassis until it clicks into the secure position m oce n E ej Ics TI Figure 5 8 SC842 Chassis I O Shield Example Bs NIG ml O A k Ww 5 9 SC842 Chassis Manual 5 5 Installing the Motherboard Optional Standoffs Standoffs prevent short circuits by creating space between the motherboard and the chassis floor The SC842 chassis includes optional removeable standoffs in locations used by motherboards These standoffs accept the round Phillips head screws included in the SC842 accessories packaging To use an optional standoff you must insert a hex head screw into the desired position on the chassis floor and secure it with a nut Standoffs Chapter 5 Chassis Setup and Maintenance Figure 5 10 Installing the Motherboard Motherboard Installation
31. ndicators ae Hard Drive Activity Failure LED SAS 0 D12 SE SAS 1 D13 B6 SAS 2 D14 SAS 3 D15 D SAS 4 D18 D19 C 9 SC842 Chassis Manual Disclaimer cont The products sold by Supermicro are not intended for and will not be used in life sup port systems medical eguipment 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
32. our computer chassis provides excellent conductivity between the power supply the case the mounting fasteners and the serverboard Chapter 3 Chassis Components Chapter 3 Chassis Components 3 1 Overview This chapter describes the most common components included with your chassis Some components listed may not be included or compatible with your particular chassis model For more information see the installation instructions detailed later in this manual 3 2 Components Hard Drives and Peripheral Drives The SC842 chassis supports up to five hot swappable 3 5 hard drives SC842TA and SC842XTQ or up to five internal hard drives SC842i and one peripheral drive bay which can be used to install one optional slim DVD ROM drive and up to three 5 1 4 hard drives For the latest shipping lists visit our Web site at http www supermicro com Fans The SC842 chassis supports one 9 cm front cooling fan and two 8 cm rear exhaust fans System fans for the SC842 chassis are powered from the serverboard These fans are powered by 4 pin connectors Mounting Rails Optional The SC842 can be placed on a four post rack for secure storage and use To set up your rack with the optional mounting rail follow the step by step instructions included in Chapter 6 of this manual Power Supply Each SC842 chassis model includes a high efficiency power supply Single PS2 power supplies are rated at 500 665 or 865 Watts Redundant power
33. ply Appendix B SC842 Power Supply Specifications This appendix lists power supply specifications for your chassis system SC842i 500B 500W MFR Part PWS 502 PQ 100 240V Rated AC Voltage 50 60Hz 7 3 5 Amp 5V standby 3 Amp 12V1 17 Amp 12V2 17 Amp 12V3 17 Amp 12V4 18 Amp 12V 0 5 Amp 5V 20 Amp 3 3V 15 Amp B 1 SC842 Chassis Manual SC842TQ 665B MFR Part Rated AC Voltage 5V standby 12V 5V 3 3V 12V 665W PWS 665 PQ 100 240V 50 60Hz 10 5 Amps 6 Amp 54 Amp 30 Amp 24 Amp 0 5 Amp SC842TQ 865B MER Part Rated AC Voltage 5V standby 12V 5V 3 3V 12V 865W PWS 865 PQ 100 240V 50 60Hz 12 6 Amp 6 5 Amp 70 Amp 30 Amp 30 Amp 1 Amp Appendix B Power Supply SC842XTA R606B MFR Part Rated AC Voltage DC Output Rating 12V 5V standby 600W PWS 606P 1R 100 240 V 50 60 Hz 7 5 3 0 Amp 50 Amp 3 Amp B 3 Appendix C SAS 842TA Backplane Specifications Appendix C SAS 842TQ Backplane Specifications To avoid personal injury and property damage carefully follow all the safety steps listed below when accessing your system or handling the components C 1 ESD Safety Guidelines Electrostatic Discharge ESD can damage electronic components To prevent dam age to your system it is important to handle it v
34. sis 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 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 Californi
35. st 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 List SC842TQ 865B SC842TQ 665B Part Type Length Description CBL 0044L Cable 24 SATA cable CBL 0087 Ribbon 20 16 pin to 16 pin ribbon cable for Round control panel CBL 0084L Cable 6 Front control cable 16 pin split cable CBL 0286L Cable 30 cm 4 pin to 4 pin rear fan power exten sion with square header CBL 0336L Cable 57 cm 4 pin middle fan power extension Cable 6 Regional power cord SC842i 500B Part Type Length Description CBL 0286L Cable 30 cm 4 pin to 4 pin rear fan power exten sion with square header CBL 0087 Ribbon 20 16 pin to 16 pin ribbon cable for Round control panel CBL 0084L Cable 6 Front control cable 16 pin split cable CBL 0336L Cable 57 cm 4 pin middle fan power extension Cable 6 Regional power cord A 1 SC842 Chassis Manual SC842XTQ R606B Part Type Length Description CBL 0044L Cable 2 SATA cable CBL 0087 Ribbon 20 16 pin to 16 pin ribbon cable for Round control panel CBL 0084L Cable ON Front control cable 16 pin split cable CBL 0286L Gable 30 cm 4 pin to 4 pin rear fan power exten sion with square header CBL 0336L Cable 57 cm 4 pin middle fan power extension Cable 6 2x regional power cords 2 A 2 Appendix B Power Sup
36. supplies are 3 1 SC842 Chassis Manual rated at 600 Watts Model SC842XTQ In the unlikely event of a power supply failure replacement is easily accomplished without tools 3 3 Where to get Replacement Components Although not frequently you may need replacement parts for your system To ensure the highest level of professional service and technical support we strongly recommend purchasing exclusively from our Supermicro Authorized Distributors System Integrators Resellers A list of Supermicro Authorized Distributors System Integrators Reseller can be found at http www supermicro com Click the Where to Buy link 3 2 Chapter 4 System Interface 4 1 Chapter 4 System Interface Overview There are several LEDs on the control panel as well as others on the drive carriers to keep you constantly informed of the overall status of the system as well as the activity and health of specific components SC842 models have two buttons on the chassis control panel a reset button and an on off switch This chapter explains the meanings of all LED indicators and the appropriate response you may need to take E j tal nnonduag nonn 3 000000000000 OOOOOOOOOODOOO0 ai nopononomnmnoonn p 000000000000 a D00000000000 5 a E 38 booo00000000 oooo0o00000000 DOOODDOODOODOD E DODOOGOOGOOOGOODODOOOOOOOOOOOODD m
37. tion in Chapter 2 System Safety and the warning precautions listed in the setup instructions 5 1 SC842 Chassis Manual 5 2 Removing the Chassis Cover Figure 5 1 Removing the Chassis Cover Removing the Chassis Cover 1 Remove the screw at the rear of the chassis and set it aside for later use 2 Remove the two screws on the sides of the cover and set them aside 3 Lift the cover up and off the chassis Warning Except for short periods of time do NOT operate the chassis without the cover in place The chassis cover must be in place to allow proper airflow and prevent overheating 5 2 Chapter 5 Chassis Setup and Maintenance 5 3 Installing Hot Swap Hard Drives The hot swappable hard drives are mounted in drive carriers to simplify their instal lation and removal from the chassis The SC842 chassis supports up to five 3 5 hard drives Removing Hard Drive Carriers SC842TQ and SC842XTQ Removing the Hard Drive and Hard Drive Carriers 1 Press the release button on the drive carrier This extends the drive carrier handle 2 Use the handle to pull the drive carrier out of the chassis Release Buttons Figure 5 2 Removing the Hard Drive Carriers 5 3 SC842 Chassis Manual Installing a Drive to the Carrier SC842TQ and SC842XTQ Installing a Hard Drive 1 Drive Carrier Release Button Remove the two screws securing the dummy drive to the drive carrier Lift the dummy drive o
38. unting screws you will need to install the system into a four post rack are optional features on the SC842 chassis and can be purchased separately Refer to the Supermicro Web site at www supermicro com for the rail model number and ordering information Please read this section in its entirety before beginning the installation procedure outlined in the sections that follow Choosing a Setup Location Leave enough clearance in front of the rack to enable you to open the front door completely 25 inches Leave approximately 30 inches of clearance in the back of the rack to allow for sufficient airflow and ease in servicing 6 1 SC842 Chassis Manual e This product is for installation only in a Restricted Access Location dedicated equipment rooms service closets and similar environments Warnings and Precautions Rack Precautions Ensure that the leveling jacks on the bottom of the rack are fully extended to the floor with the full weight of the rack resting on them n single rack installation stabilizers should be attached to the rack n multiple rack installations the racks should be coupled together Always make sure the rack is stable before extending a component from the rack You should extend only one component at a time extending two or more si multaneously may cause the rack to become unstable General Server Precautions Review the electrical and general safety precautions that cam
39. ut of the drive carrier Place the hard drive carrier on a flat stable surface such as a desk table or work bench Slide the hard drive into the carrier with the printed circuit board side facing down Carefully align the mounting holes in the hard drive and the carrier Make sure the bottom of the hard drive and bottom of the hard drive carrier are flush Secure the hard drive using all six screws Replace the drive carrier into the chassis Make sure to close the drive carrier using the drive carrier handle Figure 5 3 Removing the Dummy Drive from the Carrier 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 4 Chapter 5 Chassis Setup and Maintenance SAS SATA Hard Drive Hard Drive Carrier ww a ME Use a hard stable surface when installing the hard drive Figure 5 4 Installing a Drive into a Hard Drive Carrier Installing Hard Drive Carriers SC842TQ and SC842XTQ Installing the Hard Drive Carriers 1 Reinsert the hard drive carrier into the hard drive bay 2 Gently push in the handle which locks the drive carrier into the drive bay 5 5 SC842 Chassis Manual Removing the Hard Drive Cage SC842i Series Removing the Hard Drive Cage 1 Power down the system and disconnect the chassis from any source of power 2 Remove the four s
40. wer supply up and out of the chassis 4 Replace the failed power supply module with a new module of the same type or a compatible power supply module 5 Slide the power supply into place and secure using the screws which were previously set aside 6 Plug the AC power cord into the module and power up the server Figure 5 13 Installing the Power Supply 5 15 SC842 Chassis Manual Release Button Replacing a Redundant Power Supply SC842XTQ Redundant power supplies are hot swappable and it is not necessary to power down the server before replacing the power supply Replacing the Redundant Power Supply 1 Press the release button on the rear of the failed power supply module 2 Grasp the handle on the power supply module and pull it out of the chassis 3 Insert the replacement power supply module into the power supply bay 4 Using the handle gently push the power supply into the power supply bay until it clicks into the locked position Chapter 5 Chassis Setup and Maintenance Installing the DVD ROM and Peripheral Drive SC842 chassis models supports a slim DVD ROM and up to three 5 1 4 periph eral drives Release Tab Guide Screws Figure 5 14 Installing a Peripheral Drive Installing a Peripheral Drive 1 Shut down the system using the operating system remove the power cord from the rear of the chassis and open the chassis cover 2 If adding a drive to the chassis remove the mini bezel
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