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1. SC842 Chassis Manual The information in this User s Manual has been carefully reviewed and is believed to be accurate The vendor assumes no responsibility for any inaccuracies that may be contained in this document makes no commitment to update or to keep current the information in this manual or to notify any person or organization of the updates Please Note For the most up to date version of this manual please see our web site at www supermicro com Super Micro Computer Inc Supermicro reserves the right to make changes to the product described in this manual at any time and without notice This product including software and documentation is the property of Supermicro and or its licensors and is supplied only under a license Any use or reproduction of this product is not allowed except as expressly permitted by the terms of said license IN NO EVENT WILL SUPERMICRO BE LIABLE FOR DIRECT INDIRECT SPECIAL INCIDENTAL SPECULATIVE OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING FROM THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THIS PRODUCT OR DOCUMENTATION EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES IN PARTICULAR SUPERMICRO SHALL NOT HAVE LIABILITY FOR ANY HARDWARE SOFTWARE OR DATA STORED OR 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 be2. Installation and maintenance should be performed by experienced technicians only Supermicro s SC842 4U chassis features a unique and highly optimized design for single and dual Intel AMD processors The chassis is equipped with a 500 665 or 865 Watt high efficiency power supply High performance fans provide ample opti mized cooling for FB DIMM memory modules The chassis supports up to five 3 5 SAS SATA hard drives which offer maximum storage capacity in a 4U form factor This document lists compatible parts available when this document was published Always refer to the our Web site for updates on supported parts and configura tions 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 cont
3. B 5 IS D pun s B g z 0000000 ns E oF Od Bg GU Ge G5 3 no 0000000 noy Ar aa Peso Uy Ge Ge av BARCODE Figure C 3 Front LEDs Front LEDs LED State Specification D3 On Overheat or Drive Failure C 7 SC842 Chassis Manual C 8 Rear Connectors and LED Indicators 0 SVS 1 SVS T SVS SVS vHSWS SAS SAS c P SAS 0 1 E 2 3 OS js Os 5 A rap T CNT nu a DD gt i pompes Figure C 4 Rear Connectors Rear SAS SATA Connectors Rear Connector SASISATA Drive Connector Number Number SAS 0 JE SAS SATA HDD 0 SAS 1 J2 SAS SATA HDD 1 SAS 2 J3 SAS SATA HDD 2 SAS 3 J4 SAS SATA HDD 3 SAS 4 J9 SAS SATA HDD 4 C 8 Appendix C SAS 842TQ Backplane Specifications a v E s e 8 s Tr Er S Ow EN O s x i PAM o NI p EDITH 22 ae ee Ns mmm 04 os CIA os P Lud ACT 0 ACT 1 ACT 2 ACT 3 ACT 4 FAIL 0 FAIL 1 FAIL 2 FAIL 3 FAIL 4 Figure C 5 Rear LEDs Rear LED Indicators ae Hard Drive Activity Failure LED SAS 0 D12 SE SAS 1 D13
4. 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 SC842 Chassis Manual SAS SATA Hard Drive Hard Drive Carrier a Ce 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 Series 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 screws 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 SC842 Chassis Manual Secure with Two Screws in the Top of the Drive Secure with Two 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 Driv
5. Web site at www supermi cro com for the latest updates compatible parts and supported configurations C 2 Appendix C SAS 842TQ Backplane Specifications C 5 Front Connectors f ES 0000 lt a 0000100740000 0000000 H H b A O 2 PEO no A 44530 REV 1 01 A A 0000000 1000000 R i 3 No m ODE RoHS w 2 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 442V 2 and 3 Ground 4 5V 2 Upgrade Connector The upgrade connector is designated JP46 and is for the manufacturer
6. 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 0b Release Date September 28 2011 Unless you request and receive written permission from Super Micro Computer Inc you may not copy any part of this document Information in this document is subject to change without notice Other products and companies referred to herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies or mark holders Copyright 2011 by Super Micro Computer Inc All rights reserved Printed in the United States of America SC842 Chassis Manual Preface About This Manual This manual is written for professional system integrators and PC technicians It provides information for the installation and use of the SC842 chassis
7. 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 55 ae 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 12C 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 si OT 2 We 23 in AE is mim EE nM TEL 19 38 A E LI r 5 4 Ba so S JP30 7 Quo VO Beos Figure C 2 Front Jumpers Explanation of Jumpers Pins To mod
8. 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 equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer s instructions SC842 Chassis Manual 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 lo
9. 6 5 Rail SYSEEMFOVEIVIGW e 6 5 Separating the Sections of the Rack Rails 6 5 Installing the Inner Rails ioter rdi pep x Ma 6 6 Outer RACK R lls cnr eicit tenir a 6 7 SC842 Chassis Manual Appendix A SC842 Chassis Cables Appendix B SC842 Power Supply Specifications Appendix C SAS 842TQ Backplane Specifications vii SC842 Chassis Manual Notes viii SC842 Chassis Manual Chapter 1 Introduction 1 1 Overview Supermicro s SC842 4U chassis features a unique and highly optimized design The chassis is equipped 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 numbers for your particular chassis model http www supermicro com products chassis 4U chs 842 SC842 Chassis Series Model CPU HDD 1 0 Slots Power Supply 5x 3 5 SAS SC842TQ 865B DP UP SATA drives FE 865W 5x 35 SAS SC842TQ 665B DP UP SATA drives 7x FF 665W 5x internal SC842i 500B DP UP fixed SAS T AE 500W SATA drives 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 supp
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11. 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 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
12. 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 quality performance This manual reflects SAS 842TQ Revision 1 01 the most current release available at the time of publication Always refer to the Supermicro
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14. 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 is required Figure 6 1 Mounting in an Open Style Rack 6 4 SC842 Chassis Manual 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 quick 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 c
15. assis Manual Rear System Fans The SC842 chassis includes up to two rear exhaust fans Fan Release Tab Figure 5 12 Installing the Rear Fan Installing the Rear System Fans Installing the Rear System Fans 1 Slide the rear fan into the slot as illustrated The fan release tab is located just above the edge of the fan housing 2 Ensure that the fan is secured in the fan cage and that the fan cable is con nected to the motherboard 5 13 SC842 Chassis Manual Checking the Server s Air Flow Checking the Air Flow 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 SC842 Chassis Manual 5 6 Power Supply The SC842 chassis includes either a 500 665 or 865 Watt power supply In the unlikely event of a power supply failure the system must be powered down and the power supply removed using a Phillips head screw driver Replacing the Power Supply Replacing the Power Supply T Remove the chassis cover and disconnect the chassis from all sources of power Unscrew the screws securing the power supply to the chassis Set these screws aside for later use Pull the power supply up and out of the chassis Replace the failed power supply module with a new module of the same type or a compatible power supply module Slide the power
16. ay 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 mounting 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 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 bot
17. cal hazardous waste management agency to dispose of your used battery properly DVD ROM laser CAUTION This server may have come equipped 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 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
18. e main power but keeps standby power supplied to the system Therefore you must unplug system before servicing 4 3 Control Panel LEDs The control panel located on the front of the 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 e Power Failure When this LED flashes it indicates a power failure in the power supply 4 2 SC842 Chassis Manual Overheat Fan Fail When this LED flashes it indicates a fan failure When continuously on not flashing it indicates an overheat condition which may be caused by cables obstructing the airflow in the system or the ambient room temperature being too warm Check the routing of the cables and make sure all fans are present and operating normally You should also check to make sure that the chassis covers are installed Finally verify that the heatsinks are installed properly This LED will remain flashing or on as long as the overheat condition exists bm NIC2 Indicates network activity on LAN2 when flashing bm NIC1 Indicates network activity on LAN when flashing HDD Indicates IDE channel activity SAS SATA drive and or DVD ROM drive activity when flashing AP Power Indicates power is being supplied to the system s power supply units This LED should normally be illuminated when t
19. ed Avoid areas where heat electrical noise and electromagnetic fields are generated Place the chassis near a grounded power outlets The SC842 chassis includes a power supply which 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 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 not necessary for hot swappable drives When discon necting power you should first power down the system with the operating System and then
20. es 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 hard drive screws 3 Secure the drive to the bottom of the cage with two hard drive screws 9 7 SC842 Chassis Manual Installing the Hard Drive Cage SC842i Series Installing the Hard Drive Cage 1 Insert the hard drive cage through the front of the chassis 2 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 Installing the Internal HDD Cage SC842 Chassis Manual 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 Remove the chassis cover and disconnect the chassis from any power source 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 3 E o LA O S Figure 5 8 SC842 Chassis I O Shield Example 5 9 SC842 Chassis Manual 5 5 Installing the Motherboard Permanent and Optional Standoffs Standoffs prevent short circuits by creatin
21. g Hard Drives into the Cage SC842i Models 5 7 Installing the Hard Drive Cage SC842i Models mnwws 5 8 listallirig an I O Shield isis er rtr too Rent hon nn 5 9 Installing the Motherbo amp ld 5 naria eene eher 5 10 Permanent and Optional Standoffs sssssssssssssseeeeee 5 10 I O Shield and Expansion Card Setup esson aa 5 12 Installing the Rear System Fans Checking the Server s Air FOW 5 esi e edere eoe erigi Replacing the Power Supply 2 diete tt tiet rr en Installing the DVD ROM or Peripheral Drive seeeese 5 16 Chapter 6 Rack Installation GIUM 6 1 Unpacking the System 6 1 Preparing for Setup retur e bte ege ope ric aa bese 6 1 Choosing a Setup Location oooooo ono nn nnne tnn 6 1 Rack PreCAULIONS 3 nter it rho tmr E E eee e ee 6 2 General Server PreCautions 5 2 nter ro ote e OK etu ose rede rA eate 6 2 Rack Mounting Considerations essit e peers 6 3 Reduced Airflow Mechanical Eoadirig 3 treo c otn ede tu cea n 6 3 Circuit Overloadirig ict ree ea expo NEHN 6 3 Reliable Ground em NETS 6 3 Rack MUMINI ECT 6 4 Rack Mounting OVOEVIGW 5 ner eene teri eiie te D THEN ELE 6 4 Mounting the Chassis in an Open Telco Style Rack 6 4 Rack Mounting with the Optional Rail System n
22. g space between the motherboard and the chassis floor The SC842 chassis includes permanent and optional remove able standoffs in locations used by most motherboards These standoffs accept the rounded Phillips head screws included in the SC842 accessories packaging Some motherboards require additional screws for heatsinks general components and or to secure them to the chassis Optional standoffs are included to support these motherboards To use an optional standoff you must secure a hexagonal post by screwing it into the necessary spot Compare the mounting holes between the motherboard and the chassis then add or remove the optional standoffs as needed Standoffs SC842 Chassis Manual Figure 5 10 Installing the Motherboard Motherboard Installation Installing the Motherboard 1 Review the documentation that came with your motherboard Become familiar with component placement requirements and precautions 2 Confirm that the power supply is disconnected and lay the chassis on a flat surface 3 Open the chassis cover 4 Remove any packaging from the chassis 5 If required by your motherboard install standoffs in any areas that do not have a permanent standoff To do this tighten a hexagonal optional standoff into the chassis 6 Lay the motherboard on the chassis aligning the permanent and optional standoffs 7 Secure the motherboard to the chassis using
23. generally sufficient to neutralize this difference before contact is made to protect your equipment 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 your computer chassis provides excellent conductivity between the power supply the case the mounting fasteners and the serverboard SC842 Chassis Manual Chapter 3 Chassis Components 3 1 Overview This chapter describes the most common components included with your chassis Some components listed may not be included or compatible with your particular chassis model For more information see the installation instruction
24. hassis 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 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 SC842 Chassis Manual 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 ou
25. he system is operating V4 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 indi cates 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 SC842 Chassis Manual Chapter 5 Chassis Setup and Maintenance 5 1 Overview This chapter details the basic steps required 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 information 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 cha
26. ify the operation of the backplane jumpers can be used to choose between optional settings Jumpers create shorts Iz 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 2527 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 842TQ 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 TTT 80080180 gt pe 3 OA E maven hey O mom 8 SER Sm eee 6 3 ajoo
27. ons nmneesnnrnennannnennaennnnananaannanna e 2 3 2 6 System Safety sssri s iania E n enne E hk 2 3 Chapter 3 Chassis Components 3 1 OVErviE Wess eese es vi a apad dence va 3 1 9 2 GOMPONBMIS ee tie er ento e Ir ln ed eve te bed 3 1 Hard Drives and Peripheral Drives 2 3 1 FANS i M X M 3 1 Mounting Rails Optional tod aa 3 1 PoWer Supply ien Endet e beta eh de te 3 1 3 3 Where to get Replacement Components ssssssssseenee 3 2 Chapter 4 System Interface 4 1 OVE NIEW MM 4 1 4 2 Control Panel Buttons 24 2 4 3 Control Panel LEDS rene edente e ene ree E ne a e den 4 2 re ion Xe uldszbra rs 4 4 SC842 Chassis Manual Chapter 5 Chassis Setup and Maintenance 5 1 5 2 5 3 5 4 5 5 5 6 6 1 6 2 6 3 6 4 6 5 OVERVIEW Removing the Chassis Cover Installing and Removing Hard Drives menneenannannanaanaananaanaa 5 3 Removing Hard Drive Carriers SC842TQ Models esesesss 5 3 Installing a Drive into the Drive Carrier SC842TQ Models 5 4 Installing Hard Drive Carriers SC842TQ Models eessess 5 5 Removing the Hard Drive Cage SC842i Models sssssssssss 5 6 Installin
28. ors Reseller can be found at http www supermicro com Click the Where to Buy link 3 2 SC842 Chassis Manual 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 rd E 38 booo00000000 oooo0o00000000 DDODODOODDDOODD E DODOOGOOGOOOGOODODOOOOOOOOOOOODD m 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 th
29. orts single and dual Intel AMD processors Please refer to the motherboard specifications pages on our Web site for updates on supported processors for this chassis at www supermicro com Hot Swappable Hard Drives The SC842TQ 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 support 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 I O Expansion slots Each version of the SC842 chassis includes seven full height full length I O PCI slots Peripheral Drives Each SC842 chassis supports one slim DVD drive and up to three 5 1 4 drives 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 SC842 Chassis Manual 1 4 Contacting Supermicro Headquarters Address Tel Fax Email Web Site Europe Address Tel Fax Email Asia Pacific Address Tel Fax Web Site Super Micro Computer Inc 980 Rock Ave San Jose CA 95131 U S A 1 408 503
30. rol panel on the chassis as well as other LEDs located throughout the system Chapter 5 Chassis Setup and Maintenance Refer to this chapter for detailed information on this chassis You should follow the procedures given in this chapter when installing removing or reconfiguring your chassis Chapter 6 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 SC842 Chassis Manual Table of Contents Chapter 1 Introduction 1 1 eI dese 1 1 1 2 Shipping List we 121 Part DUTacl or I RD O 1 1 152 YChassis Feature Skenen P 1 2 CPU SUD POR arunda e AN 1 2 Hot Swappable Hard Drives cerit lona ano a 1 2 Internal Hard Drives t er la 1 2 O Expansion slots 1 2 Peripmetal DIVES TT 1 2 eng cts rimine i aaasta Aal a a aa 1 2 1 4 Contacting SUPEFMIGFO cootra eer ka ep Regin 1 3 Chapter 2 System Safety 2 1 OVervieW zost 2 1 2 2 Warnings and Precat tiors identico dee nan 2 1 2 3 Preparing for Setup 2 4 Electrical Safety Precautions trees perte tentes 2 2 2 5 General Safety Precauti
31. s 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 SC842TQ series or up to five internal hard drives SC842i series 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 list 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 this manual Power Supply Each SC842 chassis model includes a high efficiency power supply rated at 500 665 or 865 Watts In the unlikely event of a power supply failure replacement is easily accomplished without tools 3 1 SC842 Chassis Manual 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 Integrat
32. sideration 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 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 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
33. ssis cover must be in place to allow proper airflow and prevent overheating 5 2 SC842 Chassis Manual 5 3 Installing and Removing Hard Drives The drives are mounted in drive carriers to simplify their installation and removal from the chassis The SC842 chassis supports up to five 3 5 hard drives Removing Hard Drive Carriers SC842TQ Series 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 into the Drive Carrier SC842TQ Series 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 out 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
34. supply into place and secure using the six screws which were previously set aside 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 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 the Peripheral Drive Installing a Peripheral Drive 1 Disconnect the chassis from any power source and remove the cover 2 If adding a drive to the chassis remove the mini bezel from the drive bay The mini bezel is the small grating that covers the drive bay Remove this by simply pulling it out of the bay If replacing an existing drive remove the existing drive by depressing the release tab then pulling the drive out of the chassis 3 Attach the two guide screws which are included in the accessory box 4 Insert the new drive unit in the slot until the release tab locks into place 5 Connect the data and power cables to the motherboard SC842 Chassis Manual Chapter 6 Rack Installation 6 1 Overview This chapter provides a quick 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 w
35. ter 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 SC842 Chassis Manual Appendix A SC842 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 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 po
36. the rounded Phillips head screws Do not exceed eight pounds of torque when tightening down the motherboard 8 Secure the CPU s and heatsinks to the motherboard 5 11 SC842 Chassis Manual Expansion Card Setup The SC842 chassis features seven PCI slots which support up to seven expansion cards i TT ere talt TATA OOO TOOL 3 J 1 3 TE e IT S PCI Slots for Expansion Cards Figure 5 11 PCI Slots Installing Expansion Cards 1 Remove the chassis cover and disconnect the chassis from any power source 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 f necessary slide the card into the PCI card guide and lock it 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 SC842 Ch
37. tom 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 came with the com ponents you are adding to your chassis Determine the placement of each component in the rack before you install the rails Install the heaviest server components on the bottom of the rack first and then work up 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 SC842 Chassis Manual 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 con
38. wer extension Cable 6 Regional power cord A 1 SC842 Chassis Manual Notes A 2 SC842 Chassis Manual 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 Amp 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 C SAS 842TQ 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 very carefully The following measures are generally sufficient to protect your equipment from
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