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1. 6 3 Ambient Operating Temperature vassis a a a aiian 6 3 Reduced AIROW sasesana T 6 3 Mechanical Loadirig 5 o eh feta 6 3 Circuit OVER O AGING ac csr TTE TQ 6 3 Reliable Grundaren cvs cvnepececossegetceasctesy ston rinira VEe ESSENER EASIEST 6 3 6 6 Rack Mounting Instructions eere che ee teacnevaciacesebaceceay 6 4 Identifying the Sections of the Rack Rails 6 4 MOCKING FAS m E 6 5 Releasing the Inner all 2 x irre e erecti eere etis 6 5 Installing The Inner Rails on the Chassis 6 6 Installing the Outer Rails on the Rack seessseeneseeneenne 6 7 Standard Chassis Inst llatiOni ce correo 6 8 Optional Quick Installation Method sseen 6 9 Appendix A SC216 Chassis Cables Appendix B SC216 Power Supply Specifications Appendix C SAS 216A Backplane Specifications Appendix D SAS 216EL Backplane Specifications vii SC216 Chassis Manual Notes viii Chapter 1 Introduction Chapter 1 Introduction 1 1 Overview Supermicro s SC216 2U chassis features a unique and highly optimized design The chassis is equipped with high efficiency power supply 1 2 Shipping List Please visit the following link for the latest shipping lists and part numbers for your particular ch
2. un i Hie ae ee in 4 1 SC216 Chassis Manual 4 2 Control Panel Buttons There are two push buttons located on the front of the chassis These are a 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 A needle pen or other small device is required to activate this button and reset the system 4 3 Control Panel LEDs The control panel located on the front of the SC216 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 larg TE Power Indicates power is being supplied to the system s power supply units This LED should normally be illuminated when the system is operating 5 HDD Indicates IDE channel activity SAS SATA drive and or DVD ROM drive activity when flashing 4 2 Chapter 4 System Interface E NIC2 Indicates network activity on GLAN2 when flashing E NIC1 Indicates network activity on GLAN1 when f
3. 9399 OQ awe ide NQOaPRWDN 6 6 6 6 66 Figure C 1 Front Connectors Front Connectors Upgrade Connectors JP69 JP78 8 Power Connectors 4 pin JP10 and JP115 C Connector 1 JP37 C Connector 2 JP95 C Connector 3 JP52 lC Connector 4 JP96 lC Connector 5 JP116 lC Connector 6 JP117 JP13 JP46 JP48 JP109 JP110 9 SAS IN 1 JSM1 10 SAS IN 2 JSM2 11 SAS IN 3 JSM3 12 SAS IN 4 JSM4 13 SAS IN 5 JSM5 14 SAS IN 6 JSM6 C 3 SC216 Chassis Manual C 6 Front Connector and Pin Definitions 1 Upgrade Connectors The upgrade connectors are designated JP69 JP78 and JP115 are used for manufacturer s diagnostic purposes only 2 2 7 PC Connectors 20 Connector Pin Definitions The PC Connectors designated JP37 JP95 JP37 JP95 JP52 JP96 JP52 JP96 JP115 and JP116 are used to JETIS and JP116 monitor HDD activity and status See the table on the right for pin definitions 1 pala 2 Ground 3 Clock 4 No Connection 8 Backplane Main Power Connectors Backplane Main P The 4 pin connectors designated JP10 JP13 ABI QUSS acr JP46 JP48 JP109 and JP110 provide power JP10 JP13 JP46 JP48 JP109 and JP110 to the backplane See the table on the right for Pine Dernis pin definitions 1 12V 2 and 3 Ground 4 5V Sideband Definitions JSM1 JSM6 9 14 SAS IN Ports Sideband included
4. 2 1 SC216 Chassis Manual 2 4 Electrical Safety Precautions Basic electrical safety precautions should be followed to protect yourself from harm and the SC216 from damage Be aware of the locations of the power on off switch on the chassis as well as the room s emergency power off switch disconnection switch or electrical outlet If an electrical accident occurs you can then quickly remove power from the system Do not work alone when working with high voltage components Power should always be disconnected from the system when removing or in stalling main system components such as the 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 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 Do not use mats designed to decrease electrostatic discharge as protection from electrical shock Instead use rubber mat
5. Appendix A SC216 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 SC216 Universal I O Chassis C216A R900UB SC216A R900LPB SC216E1 R900LPB SC216E2 R900LPB SC216E1 R900UB SC216E2 R900UB Part Type Length Description CBL 0087 Ribbon 20 16 pin to 16 pin ribbon cable for Round control panel A 1 SC216 Chassis Manual A 3 Compatible Cables These cables are compatible with the SC216 Chassis Alternate SAS SATA Cables Some compatible motherboards have different connectors If your motherboard has only one SAS connector that the SAS SATA cables must share use one of the following cables These cables must be purchased separately Cable Name SAS Cable Quantity 1 Part CBL 0175L Alt Name Big Four Description This cable has one SFF 8484 32 pin connector on one end and 4 SAS connectors 7 pins each at the other This cable connects from the Host motherboard or other controller to the backplane SAS hard drive port Cable Name SAS Cable Quantity 1 Part CBL 0116 Alt Name iPass or Small Four Description This cable has one ipass SFF 8087 mini sas connector 36 pins at one end and 4 SAS connectors on o
6. f Pin Definition Pin Definition The SAS ports are used to connect the SAS A4 scpio B11 Controller ID drive cables The six SAS IN ports are des SIDIN SB6 ignated JSM1 JSM6 Each port is also Pe Backplane compatible with SATA drives Addressing SB5 A12 SGPIO B10 GND SB2 SDOUT PC Reset SB4 A9 GND SB3 B SGPIO SLOAD PC SDA SB1 A8 Backplane B8 SGPIO ID SB7 SCLOCK PC SCL SBO C 4 Appendix C SAS 216A Backplane Specifications C 7 Front Jumper Locations and Pin Definitions e qii e000 ES les tl j op 9 doB oan B 10006 mE Di Q OO od 6 see 15 16 17 18 19 20 JP84 1 2 Figu SGPIO 2 3 lC re C 2 Front Jumpers JP80 120 Addr On CO Off C2 Not populated JP50 Chip Reset 1 2 Reset 2 3 No Reset Not populated Chip Reset JP36 1 2 Reset 2 3 No Reset Not populated Chip Reset JP35 1 2 Reset 2 3 No Reset Not populated Buzzer Reset JP18 The buzzer sound indicates that a condition requiring immediate attention has occurred The buzzer alarm is triggered by the following conditions 21 Hard driv e failure 22 Fan failure 23 System temperature over 45 Celsius Explanation of Jumpers To modify the operation of the backplane jumpers can be used to choos
7. COSTS OF REPAIRING REPLACING INTEGRATING INSTALLING OR RECOVERING SUCH HARDWARE SOFTWARE OR DATA Any disputes arising between manufacturer and customer shall be governed by the laws of Santa Clara County in the State of California USA The State of California County of Santa Clara shall be the exclusive venue for the resolution of any such disputes Super Micro s total liability for all claims will not exceed the price paid for the hardware product California Best Management Practices Regulations for Perchlorate Materials This Perchlorate warning applies only to products containing CR Manganese Dioxide Lithium coin cells Perchlorate Material special handling may apply See www dtsc ca gov hazardouswaste perchlorate WARNING Handling of lead solder materials used in this product may expose you to lead a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects and other reproductive harm Manual Revision 1 0a Release Date August 7 2009 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 2009 by Super Micro Computer Inc All rights reserved Printed in the United States of America Preface Preface About This Manual This
8. SFF 8470 on one end and an SFF 8088 1X 26 pins at the other end D 16 Appendix D SAS 216EL Backplane Specifications Connecting Multiple Backplanes in a Single Channel Environment This section describes the cables used when cascading from a single HBA These connections use CBL 0167L internal cables and CBL 0166L external cables CBL 0167L with Single Port Assembly internal cable CBL 0166L external cable V Port B Expander 2 Port A Expander 1 I Power Card I l l b oom de Figure D 17 Single HBA Configuration SC213 Chassis Manaual Single HBA Configuration Cables Single Port Cable Assembly Figure D 18 Single Port Internal Cable CBL 0167L Cable Name SAS EL2 EL1 Backplane Cable Internal with 2 port Cascading Cable 68 cm Part CBL 0167L SFF 8087 to SFF 8088 x1 Ports Single Placement Internal cable Description Internal cable Connects the backplane to the Host Bus Adapter HBA or external port Used in single port environments Figure D 19 External Cable CBL 0166L Cable Name SAS EL2 EL1 Cascading Cable External 68cm Part 4 CBL 0166L SFF 8088 1x to SFF 8088 x1 Ports Single or Dual Placement External cable Description External cascading cable Connects ports between servers With most connectors use one cable for single port connections and two cables for dual port connections D 18 Appendix D SAS 21
9. designated PWR1 PWR2 PWR3 PWR4 PWRS5 and PWR6 provide power to the backplane See the table on the right for pin definitions D 4 Fan Connectors Pin Definition 1 Ground 2 12V 3 Tachometer Backplane Main Power 4 Pin Connector Pin Definition 1 12V 2 and 3 Ground 4 5V Appendix D SAS 216EL Backplane Specifications D 6 Rear Jumper Locations and Pin Definitions BUZZER ENB1 4 E REMOTE FAIL SOCKET1 MN NM STET pO To Opa oo oo 0d oo O O Figure D 3 Front Jumper Locations and Pin Defimitions Explanation of Jumpers l a To modify the o i c t y peration of the backplane jene jumpers can be used to choose between L optional settings Jumpers create shorts between two pins to change the function of the connector Pin 1 is identified with Jumper a square solder pad on the printed circuit board Note On two pin jumpers Closed means the jumper is on and Open means the jumper is off the pins D 5 SC213 Chassis Manaual General Jumper Settings Jumper Jumper Settings Note PRI Factory Setting ie Do not change BUZZER_ENB1 Open Disable Closed Enable EUER Enele
10. of the system close the system back up and secure it to the rack unit with the retention screws after ensuring that all connections have been made System Safety Electrostatic discharge ESD is generated by two objects with different electrical charges coming into contact with each other An electrical discharge is created to neutralize this difference which can damage electronic components and printed circuit boards The following measures are generally sufficient to neutralize this difference before contact is made to protect your equipment from ESD Do not use mats designed to decrease electrostatic discharge as protection from electrical shock Instead use rubber mats that have been specifically designed as electrical insulators Use a grounded wrist strap designed to prevent static discharge Keep all components and printed circuit boards PCBs in their antistatic bags until ready for use 2 3 SC216 Chassis Manual Touch a grounded metal object before removing any board from its antistatic bag Do not let components or PCBs come into contact with your clothing which may retain a charge even if you are wearing a wrist strap Handle a board by its edges only do not touch its components peripheral chips memory modules or contacts 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
11. push against the upper part of the hard drive handle Push the hard drive into the hard drive bay as illustrated below until the hard drive clicks into the locked position Figure 5 4 Proper Installation of the Hard Drive into the Hard Drive Bay 5 4 Chapter 5 Chassis Setup and Maintenance Shield Figure 5 5 Shield Placement 5 5 Installing the Motherboard Shield The shield holds the motherboard ports in place Install the I O shield before installing the motherboard If the motherboard you purchased did not include a standard I O shield contact the motherboard vendor for a compatible 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 With the illustrations facing the outside of the chassis place the shield into the space provided at the rear of the chassis as illustrated above 5 5 SC216 Chassis Manual Permanent and Optional Standoffs Standoffs prevent short circuits by securing space between the motherboard and the chassis surface The 90216 chassis includes permanent standoffs in locations used by most motherboards These standoffs accept the rounded Phillips head screws included in the SC216 accessories packaging Some motherboard require additional screws for heatsinks general components and or non standard security Optional s
12. the power supply when the power is off An illuminated green light indicates that the power supply is operating Release Tab Figure 5 15 Removing the Power Supply Changing the Power Supply 1 Determine which power supply needs to be replaced and unplug the power cord to that module 2 Push the release tab on the back of the power supply as illustrated to release the power module from the chassis 3 While holding down the release tab pull the power supply out using the handle provided on the power module 5 16 Chapter 5 Chassis Setup and Maintenance 4 Replace the failed power module with the same model power supply 5 Push the new power supply module into the power bay until the tab clicks into the locked position 6 Plug the AC power cord back into the module and the replacment power mod ule will automatically power up 5 17 SC216 Chassis Manual Figure 5 16 Replacing the Power Distributor Power Distributor The power distributor provides failover and power supply redundancy and is pre installed in the chassis In the rare event that you have to replace the power distributor follow the steps below Changing the Power Distributor 1 Power down the server and unplug the power cord from the power module 2 Remove all cable connections to the power supply from the motherboard backplane and other components Also remove both power supply modules 3 Remove the screws securing the power di
13. 216A R900LPB SC216E1 R900LPB SC216E2 R900LPB SC216E1 R900UB SC216E2 R900UB MFR Part Rated AC Voltage 5V standby 12V 5V 3 3 12 900W PWS 902 1R with PDB 100 240V 60 50Hz 11 4 5 Amp 4 Amp 75 Amp 45 Amp 24 Amp 0 6 Amp SC216A R1200UB SC216A R1200LPB 1200W MER Part PWS 1K21P 1R with PDB 100 140V 50 60Hz 8 11 5 Amp AC input 180 240V 50 60Hz 5 5 8 Amp 1000W 83 Amp 100 140V Be Output tay 1200W 100 Amp 180 240V 5 Standby 4 Amp 5V 45 Amp 3 3V 24 Amp 12V 0 6 Amp B 1 SC216 Chassis Manual Notes B 2 Appendix C SAS 216A Backplane Specifications Appendix C SAS 216A Backplane Specifications To avoid personal injury and property damage carefully follow all the safety steps listed below when accessing your system or handling the components C 1 ESD Safety Guidelines Electrostatic Discharge ESD can damage electronic components To prevent dam age to your system it is important to handle it very carefully The following measures are generally sufficient to protect your equipment from ESD Use a grounded wrist strap designed to prevent static discharge Touch a grounded metal object before removing a component from the antistatic bag Handle the backplane by its edges only do not touch its components peripheral chips memory modules or gold contacts When handling chips or modules avoid touching their
14. 3 1 SC216 Chassis Manual Power Supply Each SC216 chassis model includes a high efficiency redundant power supply rated at 900 or 1200 Watts In the unlikely event your power supply fails replacement is simple and can be done without tools Air Shroud Air shrouds are shields usually plastic that funnel air directly to where it is needed Always use the air shroud included with your chassis 3 3 Where to get Replacement Components Though not frequently you may need replacement parts for your system To en sure the highest level of professional service and technical support we strongly recommend purchasing exclusively from our Supermicro authorized distributors System integrators and resellers A list of Supermicro authorized distributors sys tem integrators and resellers 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 The control panel features an LED display and the individual drive carriers also feature LEDs These LEDs keep you constantly informed of the overall status of the System and monitor the activity and health of specific components SC216 models feature two buttons on the chassis control panel an on off button and a reset but ton This chapter explains the meanings of all LED indicators and the appropriate responses you may need to take
15. 6EL Backplane Specifications Connecting Multiple Backplanes in a Dual Channel Environment This section describes the cables used when cascading from dual HBAs These connections use CBL 0168L internal cables and CBL 0166L external cables i j 9x Cable 0168L with Single Port Assembly internal cable Port B Expander 2 s Cable 0166L I external cable Port A Expander 1 l l l l d gt i Figure D 20 Dual HBA Configuration SC213 Chassis Manaual Dual HBA Configuration Cables Dual Port Cable Assembly Figure D 21 Dual Port Internal Cable CBL 0168L Cable Name SAS Dual port Cable Assembly 68 76cm Part CBL 0168L Placement Internal cable Ports Dual Description Internal cascading cable Connects the backplane to the Host Bus Adapter HBA or external port Used in dual port environments Figure D 22 External Cable CBL 0166L Cable Name SAS EL2 EL1 Cascading Cable External 68cm Part CBL 0166L Placement External Cable Ports Single or Dual Description External cascading cable Connects ports between servers Use one cable for single port connections and two cables for dual port connections D 20 Appendix D SAS 216EL Backplane Specifications D 12 Supported Cascading Configurations Cascading allows the system to access data at a faster rate by allowing several backplanes to share resources to r
16. Avoid areas where heat electrical noise and electromagnetic fields are generated The system needs to be placed near a grounded power outlet Be sure to read the Rack and Server Precautions in the next section 6 3 Preparing for Setup The box your chassis was shipped in should include two sets of rail assemblies and the mounting screws needed for installing the system into the rack Also included is an optional square hole to round hole converter bracket for use in racks with round mounting holes P ease read this section in its entirety before you begin the installation procedure outlined in the sections that follow Choosing a Setup Location Leave enough clearance in front of the rack to enable you to open the front door completely 25 inches Leave approximately 30 inches of clearance in the back of the rack to allow for sufficient airflow and ease in servicing This product is for installation only in a Restricted Access Location dedicated equipment rooms service closets and the like 6 1 SC216 Chassis Manual Warning 6 4 Warnings and Precautions Rack Precautions Ensure that the leveling jacks on the bottom of the rack are fully extended to the floor with the full weight of the rack resting on them n single rack installations stabilizers should be attached to the rack n multiple rack installations the racks should be coupled together Always make sure that the rack is stable before extendi
17. HDD 412 SAS J23 SAS SATA HDD 24 D 7 SC213 Chassis Manaual Front LED Indicators Front LED Hard Drive Activity Failure LED SAS J0 ACT 1 FAIL 1 SAS J1 ACT 2 FAIL 2 SAS J2 ACT 3 FAIL 3 SAS J3 ACT 4 FAIL 4 SAS J4 ACT 5 FAIL 5 SAS J5 ACT 6 FAIL 6 SAS J6 ACT 7 FAIL 7 SAS J7 ACT 8 FAIL 8 SAS J8 ACT 9 FAIL 9 SAS J9 ACT 10 FAIL 10 SAS J10 ACT 11 FAIL 11 SAS J11 ACT 12 FAIL 12 SAS J12 ACT 13 FAIL 13 SAS J13 ACT 14 FAIL 14 SAS J14 ACT 15 FAIL 15 SAS J15 ACT 16 FAIL 16 SAS J16 ACT 17 FAIL 17 SAS J17 ACT 18 FAIL 18 SAS J18 ACT 19 FAIL 19 SAS 4919 ACT 20 FAIL 20 SAS J20 ACT 21 FAIL 21 SAS J21 ACT 22 FAIL 22 SAS J22 ACT 23 FAIL 23 SAS J23 ACT 24 FAIL 24 D 8 Appendix D SAS 216EL Backplane Specifications D 8 Front Connectors and Jumpers Front Components 1 Power Connectors PWR1 PWR2 PWR3 PWR4 PWR5 and PWR6 D 9 SC213 Chassis Manaual Dual Port and Cascading Configurations D 9 Single and Dual Port Expanders Single Ports SAS 216EL1 backplanes have a single port expander on the daughter card that accesses all 24 drives and supports cascading From HBA or higher Port A backplane Primary Ports Expander 1 12 E E To Lower Backplane in Cascaded System Figure D 5 SAS 216EL2 Single Port Configuration Dual Ports SAS 216EL2 backplanes have dual port expanders on the daughter
18. SAS SATA Connectors Rear SAS Drive Rear SAS Drive Connector Number Connector Number SAS 0 SAS SATA HDD 0 SAS 12 SAS SATA HDD 12 SAS 1 SAS SATA HDD 1 SAS 13 SAS SATA HDD 13 SAS 2 SAS SATA HDD 22 SAS 14 SAS SATA HDD 14 SAS 3 SAS SATA HDD 3 SAS 15 SAS SATA HDD 15 SAS 4 SAS SATA HDD 4 SAS 16 SAS SATA HDD 16 SAS 5 SAS SATA HDD 5 SAS 17 SAS SATA HDD 17 SAS 6 SAS SATA HDD 6 SAS 18 SAS SATA HDD 18 SAS 7 SAS SATA HDD 7 SAS 19 SAS SATA HDD 19 SAS 8 SAS SATA HDD 8 SAS 20 SAS SATA HDD 20 SAS 9 SAS SATA HDD 9 SAS 21 SAS SATA HDD 21 SAS 10 SAS SATA HDD 10 SAS 22 SAS SATA HDD 22 SAS 11 SAS SATA HDD 11 SAS 23 SAS SATA HDD 23 C 8 Appendix C SAS 216A Backplane Specifications Rear LED Indicators Rear LED Hard Drive Activity Failure LED SAS 0 D12 D5 SAS 1 D22 D23 SAS 2 D40 D37 SAS 3 D102 D107 SAS 4 D13 D6 SAS 5 D24 D29 SAS 6 D41 D38 SAS 7 D104 D108 SAS 8 D14 D7 SAS 9 D25 D30 SAS 10 D42 D39 SAS 11 D106 D109 SAS 12 D15 D8 SAS 13 D26 D31 SAS 14 D87 D88 SAS 15 D111 D110 SAS 16 D18 D19 SAS 17 D27 D32 SAS 18 D100 D103 SAS 19 D118 D119 SAS 20 D21 D20 SAS 21 D28 D33 SAS 22 D101 D105 SAS 23 D120 D121 C 9 SC216 Chassis Manual Notes Appendix D SAS 216EL Backplane Specifications Appendix D SAS 216EL Backplane Specifications D 1 Overview of the SAS 216EL1 EL2 Backplanes The SAS 216EL1 EL2 serie
19. SUPERO 20216 CHASSIS Series pec e er Tn E L1 ib SC216A R1200UB SC216A R1200LPB SC216A R900UB SC216A R900LPB SC216E1 R900LPB SC216E2 R900LPB SC216E1 R900UB SC216E2 R900UB USER S MANUAL 1 0a SC216 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 if any and documentation may not in whole or in part be copied photocopied reproduced translated or reduced to any medium or machine without prior written consent IN NO EVENT WILL SUPERMICRO 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
20. Socket Settings Socket REMOTE FAN FAIL SOCKET Socket Setting Note Front Panel Fan Fail indicator Connected Optional Front Panel LEDs LED State Specification 42V LED1 OFF Backplane power failure Light is on during normal operation 5V_LED1 OFF Backplane power failure Light is on during normal operation 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 6 Appendix D SAS 216EL Backplane Specifications D 7 Front Connectors and LED Indicators N co vov 7 OF nn o Figure D 4 Rear Connectors Rear SAS SATA Connectors Front SAS Drive Front SAS Drive Connector Number Connector Number SAS J0 SAS SATA HDD 1 SAS J12 SAS SATA HDD 13 SAS J1 SAS SATA HDD 2 SAS J13 SAS SATA HDD 14 SAS J2 SAS SATA HDD 23 SAS J14 SAS SATA HDD 15 SAS J3 SAS SATA HDD 4 SAS J15 SAS SATA HDD 16 SAS J4 SAS SATA HDD 5 SAS J16 SAS SATA HDD 17 SAS J5 SAS SATA HDD 6 SAS J17 SAS SATA HDD 18 SAS J6 SAS SATA HDD 7 SAS J18 SAS SATA HDD 19 SAS J7 SAS SATA HDD 8 SAS J19 SAS SATA HDD 20 SAS J8 SAS SATA HDD 9 SAS J20 SAS SATA HDD 21 SAS J9 SAS SATA HDD 10 SAS J21 SAS SATA HDD 22 SAS J10 SAS SATA HDD 11 SAS J22 SAS SATA HDD 23 SAS J11 SAS SATA
21. andard Chassis Installation Installing the Chassis into a Rack 1 Confirm that the inner rails are properly installed on the chassis Confirm that the outer rails are correctly installed on the rack Pull the middle rail out from the front of the outer rail and make sure that the ball bearing shuttle is at the front locking position of the middle rail Align the chassis inner rails with the front of the middle rails Slide the inner rails on the chassis into the middle rails keeping the pressure even on both sides until the locking tab of the inner rail clicks into the front of the middle rail locking the chassis into the fully extended position Depress the locking tabs of both sides at the same time and push the chassis all the way into the rear of the rack If necessary for security purposes use screws to secure the chassis handles to the front of the rack 6 8 Chapter 6 Rack Installation Optional Quick Installation Method The following quick installation method may be used to install the chassis onto a rack Installing the Chassis into a Rack 1 Install the whole rail assembly onto the rack as described on page 6 7 2 Release the inner rail without retracting the middle rail 3 Install the inner rails on the chassis as previously described on page 6 6 4 Install the chassis onto the middle rail as described in the previous section 6 9 SC216 Chassis Manual Notes Appendix A Chassis Cables
22. ass SFF 8087 mini sas connector 36 pins at the other This cable connects from the HBA to the SAS 216EL backplane D 13 SC213 Chassis Manaual Cable Name IPASS mini SAS TO IPASS mini SAS Part 4 CBL 0108L 02 Length 39 cm 15 inches Part CBL 0109L 02 Length 22 cm 9 inches Part CBL 0110L 02 Length 18 cm 7 inches Description This cable has an ipass SFF 8087 mini sas connector 36 pins at each end It connects from the HBA to the SAS 216EL backplane D 14 Appendix D SAS 216EL Backplane Specifications Connecting an External Host Bus Adapter to the Backplane This backplane supports external Host Bus Adapters In this configuration the HBA and the backplane are in different physical chassis This allows a JBOD Just a Bunch Of Drives configuration from an existing system Single External Host Bus Adapter HBA Host Bus Adapter CBL 0166L External HBA Cable Figure D 14 Single External Host Adapter Dual External Host Bus Adapter HBA Host Bus Adapter HBA CBL 0166L External HBA Cables Figure D 15 Dual External Host Bus Adapter D 15 SC213 Chassis Manaual Supported External HBA to Backplane Cable Use the following cable if your external HBA has an InfiniBand connector Figure D 16 SAS InfiniBand Cable CBL 0200L Cable Name SAS InfiniBand to Mini SAS X4 1M cable PBF Part CBL 0200L Length 1 meter Description This cable has an InfiniBand connector
23. assis an outer rail that secures to the rack and a middle rail which extends from the outer rail These assemblies are specifically designed for the left and right side of the chassis Rail Assembly Shown with Rails Retracted Outer Rail Middle Rail Locking Tab This Side Faces Outward Inner Rail Figure 6 1 Identifying the Outer Rail Middle Rail and Inner Rails Left Rail Assembly Shown 6 4 Chapter 6 Rack Installation Locking Tabs Each inner rail has a locking tab This tab locks the chassis into place when installed and pushed fully into the rack These tabs also lock the chassis in place when fully extended from the rack This prevents the server from coming completely out of the rack when when the chassis is pulled out for servicing Releasing the Inner Rail Releasing Inner Rail from the Outer Rails 1 Identify the left and right outer rail assemblies as described on page 6 4 2 Pull the inner rail out of the outer rail until it is fully extended as illustrated below 3 Press the locking tab down to release the inner rail 4 Repeat steps 1 3 for the second outer rail Figure 6 2 Extending and Releasing the Inner Rail 6 5 SC216 Chassis Manual Inner Rails Figure 6 3 Installing the Inner Rails Figure 6 4 Inner Rails Installed on the Chassis The chassis above are an example only Actual chassis may differ slightly Installing The Inner Rails on the Chassis Install
24. assis model http www supermicro com products chassis 2U chs 216 SC216 Chassis Model CPU HDD VO slots Power Supply 1200W Single Dual 24x 2 5 hot 4x FH 3x C216A R1200UB CPU swap SAS SATA LP Redun dant 1200W Single Dual 24x 2 5 hot SC216A R1200LPB CPU swap SAS SATA Tx LP Redun dant A 900W Single Dual 24x 2 5 hot 4x FH 3x SC216A R900UB CPU swap SAS SATA LP Redun dant 900W Single Dual 24x 2 5 hot SC216A R900LPB CPU swap SAS SATA Tx LP Redun dant 900 Single Dual 24x 2 5 hot SC216E1 R900LPB CPU swap SAS SATA AER Bees ant 900 Single Dual 24x 2 5 hot SC216E2 R900LPB CPU swap SAS SATA Tx LP Redun dant 900W Single Dual 24x 2 5 hot 4x FH 3x SC216E1 R900UB CPU swap SAS SATA LP Redun dant 900 Single Dual 24x 2 5 hot 4x FH 3x PE USER MS CPU swap SAS SATA LP psu 1 1 SC216 Chassis Manual 1 3 Contacting Supermicro Headquarters Address Super Micro Computer Inc 980 Rock Ave San Jose CA 95131 U S A Tel 1 408 503 8000 Fax 1 408 503 8008 Email marketing supermicro com General Information support supermicro com Technical Support Web Site www supermicro com Europe Address Super Micro Computer B V Het Sterrenbeeld 28 5215 ML s Hertogenbosch The Netherlands Tel 31 0 73 6400390 Fax 31 0 73 6416525 Email sales supermicro nl General Information support supermicro nl Technical Support rma gsuperm
25. cards that access all 24 drives These dual port expanders support cascading failover and recovery From HBA or higher From higher Port B b Port A backplane ackplane Secondary Port Primary Ports Expander 2 Expander 1 i J 1 a E i J2 i Og Ja To Lower Backplane in To Lower Backplane in Cascaded System Cascaded System Figure D 6 SAS 216EL2 Dual Port Configuration D 10 Appendix D SAS 216EL Backplane Specifications D 10 Failover The SAS 216EL2 backplane has two expanders which allow effective failover and SAS HBA Single Host Bus Adapter In a single host bus configuration the backplane connects to one Host Bus Adapter HBA M Oi i Port B Port A Expander 2 Expander 1 Figure D 7 Single HBA Single Host Bus Adapter Failover If the expander or data path in Port A fails the system automatically switches to Port B Expander 2 Expander 1 Figure D 8 Single HBA Failover SAS HBA Dual Host Bus Adapter In a Dual Host Bus Configuration the SAS HBA backplane connects to two Host Bus Adapters HBA Port B Port A Expander 2 Expander 1 Figure D 9 Dual HBA Dual Host Bus Adapter SAS HBA Failover If the Expander or data path in Port A SAS HBA fails the system automatically switches to Port B This maintains a full connec tion to all drives Bile Port B Port A Expander 2 Expander 1 Figu
26. control panel buttons 5 13 SC216 Chassis Manual 5 9 System Fans Three heavy duty fans provide cooling for the chassis These fans circulate air through the chassis as a means of lowering the chassis internal temperature The 90216 fans are hot swappable enabling the fans to be replaced without powering down the system Release Tab Figure 5 13 System Fan Replacing a System Fan 1 If necessary open the chassis while the power is running to determine which fan requires changing Never run the server for an extended period of time with the chassis open 2 Press the fan release tab to lift the failed fan from the chassis and pull it completely out of the chassis 3 Place the new fan into the vacant space in the housing while making sure the arrows on the top of the fan indicating air direction point in the same direc tion as the arrows on the other fans 4 The fan will automatically begin running at the correct speed 5 14 Chapter 5 Chassis Setup and Maintenance Figure 5 14 Placing the System Fan 5 15 SC216 Chassis Manual 5 10 Power Supply The SC216 chassis has two redundant 900 Watt power supplies The power modules are hot swappable enabling the power supplies to be changed without powering down the system These power supplies are auto switching capable This enables the power supply to automatically sense and operate at a 100v to 240v input voltage An amber light will be illuminated on
27. e 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 C 5 3 2 1 Pins pA Jumper 3 2 1 SC216 Chassis Manual PC 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 jumper The following information details which jumper must be configured to use SGPIO mode or restore your backplane to IC mode SGPIO Setting Default Jumper Jumper Setting Note JP84 1 2 SGPIO Mode Setting PC Setting Jumper Jumper Setting Note JP84 2 3 I2C Setting C 6 Appendix C SAS 216A Backplane Specifications Front LED Indicators aT tt mI du e QU 39 J 3001 Figure C 3 Front LEDs Front Panel LEDs LED STATE SPECIFICATION D3 On Alarm 1 D4 On Alarm 2 D9 On Alarm 3 C 7 SC216 Chassis M anual C 8 Rear Components Connectors and LED Indicators 8 Figure C 4 Rear Components Rear
28. educe latency time The first backplane in a cascaded system requires a motherboard and HBA Other servers require a power control card with no motherboard and no HBA For more information see the SC216 Chassis Manual available at www supermicro com Single Port Cable Assembly Cable 0167L internal cable Cable 0166L external cable Port B Expander 2 Port A Expander 1 Port B Expander 2 Port A Expander 1 Figure D 23 Simple Cascaded Configuration D 21 SC213 Chassis Manaual Server System with Single SAS HBA The expanders allow horizontal branching This configuration also applies to dual ports Port A Expander 1 Port A Expander 1 Cable 0167L pee internal cable L 4 Single Port Cable Assembly Port A Expander 1 Port A Expander 1 Port A Expander 1 Figure D 24 Cascaded Configuration with Horizontal Branching D 22 Appendix D SAS 216EL Backplane Specifications Dual SAS HBA and Cascaded Configuration Port B Expander 2 Port A Expander 1 Dual Port Cable Assembly Cable 0168L internal cable Cable 0166L external cables Port B Expander 2 Port A Expander 1 l l l l l l 1 1 l l l l l l l le m dl ee eee l L Ww Figure D 25 D
29. enance of products During the warranty period contact your distributor first for any product problems 1 3 SC216 Chassis Manual Notes 1 4 Chapter 2 System Safety Chapter 2 System Safety 2 1 Overview This chapter provides a quick setup checklist to get your chassis up and running Following the steps in order given should enable you to have your chassis setup and operational within a minimal amount of time This quick set up 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 con figured the SC216 chassis includes both a primary and redundant power supply which requires two grounded outlets 2 3 Preparing for Setup The SC216 Chassis includes a set of rail assemblies including mounting brackets and mounting screws you will need to install the systems into the rack Please read this manual in its entirety before you begin the installation procedure
30. icro nl Customer Support Asia Pacific Address Super Micro Computer Inc 4F No 232 1 Liancheng Rd Chung Ho 235 Taipei County Taiwan R O C Tel 886 2 8226 3990 Fax 886 2 8226 3991 Web Site www supermicro com tw Technical Support Email Tel support supermicro com tw 886 2 8226 1900 1 2 Chapter 1 Introduction 1 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 vendor for a Returned Merchandise Authorization RMA number When returning to the manufacturer the RMA number should be prominently displayed on the outside of the shipping carton and mailed prepaid or hand carried Shipping and handling charges will be applied for all orders that must be mailed when service is complete For faster service RMA authorizations may be requested online http www supermicro com support rma Whenever possible repack the chassis in the original Supermicro carton using the original packaging material If these are no longer available be sure to pack the chassis securely using packaging material to surround the chassis so that it does not shift within the carton and become damaged during shipping This warranty only covers normal consumer use and does not cover damages in curred in shipping or from failure due to the alteration misuse abuse or improper maint
31. ight and left side of the bracket 4 Gently slide the riser card bracket with the riser card installed into the chassis and simultaneously plug the riser card into the slot on the motherboard 5 Locate the three screws on your riser card bracket and secure it to the chas sis as illustrated above 5 9 SC216 Chassis Manual Figure 5 10 UIO Add on Card Installed Installing the Add on Cards in UIO Chassis Models Ensure that the riser card and riser card bracket have been correctly installed in the chassis Remove the blank bracket from the rear slot in the chassis Slide the add on card horizontally into the slot on the riser card Secure the add on card with its clip into the rear slot of the chassis 5 10 Chapter 5 Chassis Setup and Maintenance 5 7 Installing the Air Shrouds Figure 5 11 Installing the Air Shroud Air shrouds concentrate airflow to maximize fan efficiency The SC216 chassis air shroud does not require screws for installation Installing the Air Shroud in the Chassis Installing the Air Shroud 1 Lay the chassis on a flat stable surface and remove the chassis cover 2 Ensure that the motherboard CPU heatsink and memory are all properly installed 3 If necessary move any cables that interfere with the air shroud placement 4 Place the air shroud in the chassis The air shroud fits just behind the three fans in the fan rack Slide the air shroud into the grooves just behind
32. ing the Inner Rails 1 Confirm that the left and right inner rails have been correctly identified Place the inner rail firmly against the side of the chassis aligning the hooks on the side of the chassis with the holes in the inner rail Slide the inner rail forward toward the front of the chassis until the rail clicks into the locked position which secures the inner rail to the chassis Secure the inner rail to the chassis with the screws provided Repeat steps 1 through 4 above for the other inner rail 6 6 Chapter 6 Rack Installation ENIMS Figure 6 5 Extending and Releasing the Outer Rails Installing the Outer Rails on the Rack Installing the Outer Rails 1 Press upward on the locking tab at the rear end of the middle rail 2 Push the middle rail back into the outer rail 3 Hang the hooks of the front of the outer rail onto the slots on the front of the rack If necessary use screws to secure the outer rails to the rack as illustrated above 4 Pull out the rear of the outer rail adjusting the length until it fits within the posts of the rack 5 Hang the hooks of the rear portion of the outer rail onto the slots on the rear of the rack If necessary use screws to secure the rear of the outer rail to the rear of the rack 6 Repeat steps 1 5 for the remaining outer rail 6 7 SC216 Chassis Manual Ball Bearing Shuttle Figure 6 6 Installing into a Rack St
33. lane into the Chassis 1 Ensure that all of the hard drive trays have been removed from the bays in the front of the chassis and that the spring bar has been loosened as directed in the previous section Slide the backplane into the chassis at a slight angle pushing it up against the side of the chassis Ease the backplane forward against the front of the chassis This will aid in the alignment of the mounting holes Align the mounting holes in the backplane with the holes in the chassis Re place the four screws at the top of the backplane and the three screws in the floor of the chassis Reconnect all cables and return the hard drive trays to their bays in the front of the chassis Figure 5 19 Installing the Backplane 5 21 SC216 Chassis Manual Notes 5 22 Chapter 6 Rack Installation Chapter 6 Rack Installation 6 1 Overview This chapter provides a quick setup checklist to get your chassis up and running Following these steps in the order given should enable you to have the system operational within a minimal amount of time 6 2 Unpacking the System You should inspect the box which the chassis was shipped in and note if it was damaged in any way If the chassis itself shows damage you should file a damage claim with the carrier who delivered it Decide on a suitable location for the rack unit that will hold your chassis It should be situated in a clean dust free area that is well ventilated
34. lashing e Power Failure When this LED flashes it indicates a power failure in the power supply 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 4 3 SC216 Chassis Manual 4 4 Drive Carrier LEDs The SC216 chassis supports SAS SATA drives SASISATA Drives Each SAS SATA drive carrier has two LEDs Green or Blue Each hard disk drive carrier has either a green or a blue LED depending upon the hard disk drives and backplane used When illuminated this LED indicates drive activity A connection to the SATA backplane enables this LED to blink on and off when that particular drive is being accessed 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 perf
35. make sure your 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 Chassis The chassis includes three hard drive bays which support twenty four 2 5 hard drives The hard drives must be purchased separately This chassis accepts a 2U backplane 3 fans and a redundant power supply For the latest shipping lists visit our Web site at http www supermicro com Backplane Each SC216 chassis comes with a 2U backplane which supports SAS SATA For more information regarding compatible backplanes see the appendices found at the end of this manual In addition visit our Web site for the latest information at http www supermicro com Fans The SC216 chassis supports three system fans System fans for SC216 chassis are powered from the motherboard or the backplane Fan speed may be controlled if the motherboard has either PWM or DC control ability Mounting Rails The SC216 can be placed in a rack for secure storage and use To set up your rack follow the step by step instructions included in this manual
36. manual is written for professional system integrators and PC technicians It provides information for the installation and use of the SC216 2U chassis Installa tion and maintenance should be performed by experienced technicians only Supermicro s SC216 maximizes storage capacity in a 2U form factor by offering 24 hot swappable 2 5 SAS SATA hard drive bays for applications requiring extra stor age The chassis design optimizes every aspect of interior space without compro mising superior cooling capabilities The chassis is equipped with a redundant 900W high efficiency 85965 or 1200W Gold Level 93 power supply for outstanding power savings with specially designed optimized cooling This document lists compatible parts and configurations available when this docu ment was published Always refer to the our Web site for updates on supported parts and configurations at www supermicro com SC216 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 SC216 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 Component
37. nd to allow for ease of installation 5 7 SC216 Chassis Manual 5 6 Installing the Add on Cards Add on card installation in the SC216 chassis differs between the UIO and low profile chassis models See below for directions that are specific you your chassis type Installing Add on Cards in Low Profile Model Chassis Installing Add on Cards Low Profile Chassis Models 1 Remove the chassis cover and ensure that the motherboard has been prop erly installed 2 Locate the vertical add on card slots in the rear of the SC216 chassis 3 Remove the blank bracket which is pre installed in the chassis Figure 5 7 Removing the Blank Add on Card Bracket 4 Simultaneously slide the add on card carefully into the bracket and plug it into the slot on the motherboard 5 Screw the add on card bracket onto the chassis Figure 5 8 Installing the Low Profile Add on Card 5 8 Chapter 5 Chassis Setup and Maintenance Secure the tail Secure the head of the riser x of the riser card bracket card bracket to to the fan tray E ZA the rear of the with one screw LV A chassis with two screws Figure 5 9 Installing the UIO Riser Card Bracket Installing Riser Cards and Add on Cards in UIO Models Installing the Riser Card UIO Chassis Models 1 Remove the chassis cover 2 Remove the riser bracket 3 Install the riser card onto the riser bracket Note that there are different cards for the r
38. ne end This cable connects from the Host motherboard or other controller to the backplane SAS hard drive port A 2 Appendix A Chassis Cables Extending Power Cables Although Super Micro chassis are designed 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 SC216 chassis includes a cable to connect the chassis front panel to the motherboard If your motherboard uses a different connector use the following list to find a compatible cable Front Panel to Motherboard Cable Ribbon Cable I 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 SC216 Chassis Manual Notes 4 Appendix B Power Supply Specifications Appendix B SC216 Power Supply Specifications This appendix lists power supply specifications for the SC216 chassis SC216A R900UB SC
39. ng a component from the rack You should extend only one component at a time extending two or more si multaneously may cause the rack to become unstable General Server Precautions Review the electrical and general safety precautions that came with the com ponents you are adding to your chassis Determine the placement of each component in the rack before you install the rails Install the heaviest server components on the bottom of the rack first and then work upwards Use a regulating uninterruptible power supply UPS to protect the server from power surges voltage spikes and to keep your system operating in case of a power failure Allow the hot plug hard drives and power supply modules to cool before touch ing them 6 2 Chapter 6 Rack Installation Always keep the rack s front door and all panels and components on the servers closed when not servicing to maintain proper cooling 6 5 Rack Mounting Considerations Ambient Operating Temperature If installed in a closed or multi unit rack assembly the ambient operating tempera ture of the rack environment may be greater than the ambient temperature of the room Therefore consideration should be given to installing the equipment in an environment compatible with the manufacturer s maximum rated ambient tempera ture TMRA Reduced Airflow Equipment should be mounted into a rack so that the amount of airflow required for safe operation is n
40. nings and Precautions sssssssssssseseeeeeneeenne nennen 2 1 2 3 Preparing for Setup s ein o net E rr Ere ci ert 2 1 2 4 Electrical Safety Precautions 2 2 2 5 General Safety Precautions ene ee ees 2 3 2 3 Chapter 3 Chassis Components 3 1 eU 3 1 9 2 Components iret Das 3 1 ULCLII M 3 1 Backplane i 3 1 xu rf 3 1 RAIS R a Ee 3 1 3 2 3 2 3 3 Where to get Replacement Components ssssssseeseeeenee 3 2 Chapter 4 System Interface 4 1 Overview 4 2 Control Panel BU ttOris enr ir cr en a rene 4 2 423 Control Pamel LEDS ehnan eee rece otn epa ende bass up 4 2 4 4 Drive Carrier LEDS rasirio er n rer cheer hee e 4 4 SAS SATA ee 4 4 Chapter 5 Chassis Setup and Maintenance 5 1 GU IU teed 5 1 5 2 Installation and Maintenance 5 1 5 9 Removing the Chassis COVE rere cotes Fes here dee EE eens 5 2 5 4 Installing Hard Drives ier eet ner e m tos c eec 5 3 5 5 Installing the Motherboard 5 5 VO SMe 5 5 Pe
41. orm main tenance on the chassis The only tool required to install components and perform maintenance is a Phillips screwdriver Print this page to use as a reference while setting up your chassis 5 2 Installation and Maintenance Installation Removing the Chassis Cover Installing Hard Drives Removing Hard Drive Carriers from the Chassis Installing a Hard Drive to the Hard Drive Carrier Installing the Motherboard Stand offs Shield Add on and Riser Card Setup Installing the Air Shrouds Installing the Main Air Shroud Installing the Additional Air Shroud Checking the Air Flow General Maintenance Systems Fans Adding a New System Fan Replacing a System Fan Replacing the Power Supply Review the warnings and precautions listed in the manual before setting up or servicing this chassis These include information in Chapter 2 System Safety and the warning precautions listed in the setup instructions 5 1 SC216 Chassis Manual 5 3 Removing the Chassis Cover Remove this screw if necessary Release Tab Figure 5 1 Removing the Chassis Cover Removing the Chassis Cover 1 Press the release tabs to remove the cover from the locked position Press both tabs at the same time 2 Once the top cover is released from the locked position slide the cover toward the rear of the chassis 3 Lift the cover off the chassis Warning Except for short periods of time do NOT operate the server withou
42. ot compromised Mechanical Loading Equipment should be mounted into a rack so that a hazardous condition does not arise due to uneven mechanical loading Circuit Overloading Consideration should be given to the connection of the equipment to the power supply circuitry and the effect that any possible overloading of circuits might have on overcurrent protection and power supply wiring Appropriate consideration of equipment nameplate ratings should be used when addressing this concern Reliable Ground A reliable ground must be maintained at all times To ensure this the rack itself should be grounded Particular attention should be given to power supply connec tions other than the direct connections to the branch circuit i e the use of power strips etc 6 3 SC216 Chassis Manual 6 6 Rack Mounting Instructions This section provides information on installing the chassis into a rack unit with the rails provided There are a variety of rack units on the market which may mean that the assembly procedure will differ slightly from the instructions provided You should also refer to the installation instructions that came with the rack unit you are using NOTE This rail will fit a rack between 26 5 and 36 4 deep Identifying the Sections of the Rack Rails The chassis package includes two rail assemblies in the rack mounting kit Each assembly consists of three sections An inner chassis rail which secures directly to the ch
43. p designed to prevent static discharge D 3 Touch a grounded metal object before removing a component from the antistatic bag Handle the backplane and daughter cards by their 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 An Important Note to Users images and layouts shown in this user s guide are based upon the latest PCB revision available at the time of publishing The card you have received may or may not look exactly the same as the graphics shown in this manual D 2 Appendix D SAS 216EL Backplane Specifications Introduction to the SAS 216EL Backplane The SAS 216EL backplane has been designed to utilize the most up to date technol ogy available providing your system with reliable high quality performance This manual reflects SAS 216EL Revision 1 01 the most current release available at the time of publication Always refer to the Supermicro Web site at ww
44. 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 SC216 Chassis Manual C 3 A Note to Users e All images and layouts shown in this user s guide are based upon the latest PCB Revision available at the time of publishing The card you have received may or may not look exactly the same as the graphics shown in this manual 6 4 Introduction to the SAS 216A Backplane The SAS 216A backplane has been designed to utilize the most up to date technol ogy available providing your system with reliable high quality performance This manual reflects SAS 216A Revision 1 02 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 0 2 Appendix C SAS 216A Backplane Specifications Jumper Settings and Pin Definitions C 5 Front Connectors and Jumpers 99 99 a 5 Q
45. re D 10 Dual HBA Failover SC213 Chassis Manaual D 11 Chassis Power Card and Support Cables Chassis Power Card In a cascaded configuration the first chassis includes a motherboard and at least one Host Bus Adapter HBA Other servers in this enclosed system include a power card This section describes the supported power card for the SAS 216 series backplane For more information see the Supermicro Web site at http www supermicro com o o o o o o o o o o o Figure D 11 Chassis Power Card Sold Separately Power Card Part Number Part Type Where Used Allows the chassis to be in a CSE PTJBOD CB1 Power Card JBOD Just a Bunch of Drives system D 12 Appendix D SAS 216EL Backplane Specifications Connectioning an Internal Host Bus Adapter to the Backplane The following section lists the most common cables used to connect the Host Bus Adapter HBA to the backplane HBA Host Bus Adapter Figure D 12 Single Internal Host Bus Adapter HBA Host Bus Adapter Figure D 13 Dual Internal Host Bus Adapter Supported Internal HBA Cables Use the following listed cables to create connections between the internal HBA and SAS 216EL backplane The cables required depend on the HBA connector Cable Name IPASS TO 4 LANE Part CBL 0117L Length 46 cm 18 inches Description This cable has one SFF 8484 32 pin connector on one end and ip
46. rmanent and Optional Standoff s ccc ccceeccseeeeeeeeaeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaaees 5 6 Preface Motherboard rrr 5 7 5 6 Installing the Add On Cards obi i aai 5 8 Installing Add on Cards in Low Profile Model Chassis 5 8 Installing Riser Cards and Add on Cards in UIO Models 5 9 5 7 installing the Air Shrouds n iiri iter rhe era ice resa doeet 5 11 Installing the Air Shroud in the 5 11 Installing the Additional Air Shroud sess 5 12 5 8 Checking the Ai POW reiner ettet rnit nE a e hune ten e TENE 5 13 6 8 E REESE aded 5 14 5 10 Power Supply ice te er e D RED Pa 5 16 5 114 Removing the Backplane reete pd etx ee a 5 19 5 12 Installing the Backplane uuo tte etuer ei neta racer 5 21 Chapter 6 Rack Installation 6 1 eU 6 1 6 2 Unpacking the System ce eese 6 1 6 3 Preparing for Setup coii eee 6 1 Choosing acSetup LOCalOD cerei orsi onim tote t eren rae rae enar sa tee s E 6 1 6 4 Warnings and Preca tiolis 22 22 mrt ci den ctc iere 6 2 Rack PRECAUTIONS ncc re Cope NO EROR EVO UE BERE RII UN 6 2 General Server PreCaUtlOns sei reet t rr erp ep e a M HERES 6 2 6 5 Rack Mounting
47. s Refer here for details on this chassis model including the fans hard drives airflow shields and other components Chapter 4 System Interface Refer to this chapter for details on the system interface which includes the functions and information provided by the control panel on the chassis as well as other LEDs located throughout the system Chapter 5 Chassis Setup and Maintenance This chapter providesdetailed 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 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 Preface Appendices This section lists compatible cables power supply specifications and compatible backplanes Not all compatible backplanes are listed Refer to our Web site for the latest compatible backplane information at http www supermicro com SC216 Chassis Manual Table of Contents Chapter 1 Introduction 1 1 OVE IVICW 1 2 Shipping List 3 Corntactirig De gere can iain 1 2 1 4 Returning Merchandise for Service sssssssssseeeeene 1 3 Chapter 2 System Safety 2 1 GU et 2 1 2 2 War
48. s of backplanes consists of a SAS 216EB backplane A with one or two SAS 216EL daughter cards B and C mounted on the rear of the backplane The SAS 216EL1 model consists of the SAS 216EB backplane A and one SAS 216EL daughter card C mounted on the right hand side of the backplane The SAS 216EL2 model consists of the SAS 216EB backplane A and two SAS216EL daughter cards B and C mounted on the rear of the backplane Components on the front side of the SAS 216ELB backplane include 24 SAS con nectors and their respecitve activity and failure LEDs Components on the rear side of the backplane include jumpers and power and fan connectors The daughter card s components include SAS ports flash and expander chips and mode select jumpers Rear Side of the Backplane SAS 216EB Backplane A SAS 216EL Daughter Card C SAS 216EL Daughter Card B v Front Side of the Backplane Figure D 1 The SAS 216EL1 EL2 Backplane D 1 SC213 Chassis Manaual Safety Guidelines To avoid personal injury and property damage carefully follow all the safety steps listed below when accessing your system or handling the compo nents D 1 ESD Safety Guidelines Electrostatic Discharge ESD can damage electronic components To prevent dam age to your system it is important to handle it very carefully The following measures are generally sufficient to protect your equipment from ESD Use a grounded wrist stra
49. s 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 equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer s instructions Chapter 2 System Safety 2 5 2 6 DVD ROM Laser CAUTION this server may have come equipped with a DVD ROM drive To prevent direct exposure to the laser beam and hazardous radiation exposure do not open the enclosure or use the unit in any uncon ventional way General Safety Precautions Keep the area around the chassis clean and free of clutter Place the chassis top cover and any system components that have been re moved away from the system or on a table so that they won t accidentally be stepped on While working on the system do not wear loose clothing such as neckties and unbuttoned 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
50. stributor 4 Gently pull the power distributor from the chassis Gently guide all the cables through the power distributor housing 5 Slide the new power distributor module into the power distributor housing Make that you slide the cables through the bottom of the housing 6 Reconnect all the power cables replace the power supply and insert the plug into the wall 5 18 Chapter 5 Chassis Setup and Maintenance 5 11 Removing the Backplane The SC216 chassis backplane is located behind the hard drives and in front of the front system fans In order to change jumper settings on the backplane it may be necessary to remove the backplane from the chassis Removing the Backplane from the Chassis 1 Power down and unplug the system from any power source Remove the chassis cover Disconnect the cabling to the backplane Remove all of the hard drive trays from the front of the chassis Remove the four upper screws at the top of the backplane indicated by the arrows below Figure 5 17 Removing the Screws at the Top of the Backplane 5 19 SC216 Chassis Manual 6 Loosen the three screws in the spring bar located on the floor of the chassis indicated by the arrows below Figure 5 18 Loosening the Spring Bar Screws in the Floor of the Chassis 7 Gently ease the backplane up and out of the chassis 5 20 Chapter 5 Chassis Setup and Maintenance 5 12 Installing the Backplane Installing the Backp
51. t 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 4 Installing Hard Drives Figure 5 2 Removing Hard Drive The SC216 comes equipped with twenty four hot swappable hard drives Only SAS or enterprise SATA HDDs are recommended for use in the SC216 chassis Removing Hard Drive Trays from the Chassis 1 Press the release button on the drive tray This extends the drive bay handle 2 Use the handle to pull the tray out of the chassis 5 3 SC216 Chassis Manual Figure 5 3 Hard Drive Tray Installing a Hard Drive into a Drive Carrier 1 Insert a drive into the carrier with the PCB side facing down and the connec tor end toward the rear of the carrier Align the drive in the carrier so that the mounting holes of both are aligned Note that there are holes in the carrier marked SAS or SATA to aid in cor rect installation Secure the drive to the carrier with four screws as illustrated above Use the four M3 flat head screws included in the HDD bag of your accessory box Note that the screws used to secure the dummy drive to the tray cannot be used to secure the hard drive Insert the hard drive and drive carrier into its bay vertically keeping the carrier oriented so that the release button is on the bottom When the carrier reaches the rear of the bay the release handle will retract Using the thumb
52. tandoffs are included for these mother boards To use an optional standoff place the hexagonal nut with the rounded side up in the holes provided on the floor of the chassis Standoffs Figure 5 6 Chassis Standoffs and Motherboard Installation 5 6 Chapter 5 Chassis Setup and Maintenance Motherboard Installation Installing the Motherboard 1 Review the documentation that came with your motherboard Become familiar with component placement requirements precautions and cable connec tions 2 Open the chassis cover 3 If necessary remove the air shroud and riser card bracket 4 Ensure that the shield has been installed correctly 5 As required by your motherboard install standoffs in any areas that do not have a permanent standoff and remove any standoffs that are not required by the motherboard 6 Lay the motherboard on the chassis aligning the permanent and optional standoffs 7 Secure the motherboard to the chassis using the rounded Phillips head screws which are included in the motherboard bag of the accessory box Do not exceed eight pounds of torque when securing the motherboard 8 Secure the CPU s heatsinks and other components to the motherboard as described in the motherboard documentation 9 Connect the cables between the motherboard backplane chassis front panel and power supply as needed Additionally the fans may be temporar ily removed to allow access to the backplane ports a
53. the fan rack Note that some motherboards may require the air shroud to be modified to fit over the motherboard The SC216 chassis air shroud is designed with break away pieces that may be removed to accomodate differing styles of motherboards 5 11 SC216 Chassis Manual Figure 5 12 Installing the Additional Air Shroud An additional air shroud is required for high powered CPUS to provide extra cooling Install the additional air shroud if necessary Installing the Additional Air Shroud Installing the Additional Air Shroud in the Chassis 1 Remove the left side break away piece of the main air shroud 2 Slide the additional air shroud into the chassis before installing the main air shroud 3 Install the main air shroud as directed on the previous page 5 12 Chapter 5 Chassis Setup and Maintenance 5 8 Checking the Air Flow Checking the Server s Air Flow 1 Make sure there are no objects to obstruct airflow in and out of the server In addition if you are using a front bezel make sure the bezel s filter is replaced periodically 2 Do not operate the server without drives or drive trays in the drive bays Use only recommended server parts 3 Make sure no wires or foreign objects obstruct air flow through the chassis Pull all excess cabling out of the airflow path or use shorter cables The control panel LEDs inform you of system status See Chapter 4 System Inter face for details on the LEDs and the
54. ual SAS HBA with Cascaded Configuration D 23 SC213 Chassis Manaual Dual SAS HBA and Cascaded Configuration with Branching Port B Ex 2 Power Card Port A Ex 1 Cable 0166L external cable Port A Ex 1 Port B Ex 2 Power Card Figure D 26 Dual SAS HBA with Cascaded Configuration and Branching D 24 Appendix D SAS 216EL Backplane Specifications Notes D 25 SC213 Chassis Manaual 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 D 26
55. w supermicro com for the latest updates compatible parts and supported configurations D 3 Appendix D SAS 216EL Backplane Specifications Jumper Settings and Pin Definitions D 4 Rear Components Connectors and Jumpers Daughter Card Daughter Card Figure D 2 Front Connectors on Backplane and Daughter Cards Rear Components and Connectors Components 1 Primary Flash Chip 2 Primary Expander Chip 3 SAS Port PRI J1 4 SAS Port PRI J2 5 SAS Port PRI J3 6 EPP Connectors J24 and J25 7 Fan Connectors Fan1 Fan2 and Fan3 8 Power Connectors PWR1 PWR6 D 3 SC213 Chassis Manaual D 5 Rear Connector and Pin Definitions 1 Primary Flash Chips The Primary Flash Chip enhances the back plane memory 2 Expander Chips This Expander Chip allows the backplane to support dual ports cascading and failover 3 5 SAS Ports The primary and secondary sets of SAS ports provide expander features including cascading and failover From right to left the ports are Primary 1 2 3 and Second ary 1 2 3 6 EPP Ports The EPP ports are used for manufacturer diagnostic purposes only T Fan Connectors The 3 pin connectors designated FAN2 and FANS provide power to the fans See the table on the right for pin definitions 8 Backplane Main Power Connectors The 4 pin connectors

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