Supermicro CSE-808T-1200B computer case
Contents
1. ONE SIE G Di my CUCL c mm um cr am E 9 fb i mimm fil Mr COR I O Shields Figure 5 6 I O Shield Placement VO Shield The I O shield holds the motherboard ports in place The I O shield does not require installation however the motherboard must match up with the I O shield Permanent and Optional Standoffs Standoffs prevent short circuits by securing space between the motherboard and the chassis surface The SC808 chassis includes permanent standoffs in locations used by the motherboards These standoffs accept the rounded Phillips head screws included in the SC808 accessories packaging Some motherboards require additional screws for heatsinks general components and for stability Optional standoffs are used for these motherboards To use an optional standoff you must place a hexagonal screw through the bottom the chassis and secure the screw with the hexagonal nut rounded side up Depending upon the configuration of the motherboard being used it is also pos sible that some of the optional standoffs which are pre installed in the chassis may need to be removed 5 6 Chapter 5 Chassis Setup and Maintenance Remove these screws Figure 5 7 Expansion Card Bracket Installing the Motherboard 1 Review the documentation that came with your motherboard Become familiar with component placement requirements precautions an2. 1 1 1 2 SHIPPING LISE tes iioi e yere bete esee onis eee rae EY ALAL 1 1 Part N MPEIS 41124 ette re ene trt n eere a WA E tC 1 1 1 3 Contacting Supermicro ii 1 2 1 4 Returning Merchandise for Service ii 1 3 Chapter 2 System Safety 2 1 Overview 2 2 Warnings and Pr cautions sioe pee taut eoe eee E bee 2 1 2 9 Preparing for Setup eec eret ret Sentra ind ess iro lara 2 1 2 4 Electrical Safety Precautions rnit aa 2 1 2 5 General Safety Precautions ci 2 2 2 6 System Safely oce pod desde ee tae ede 2 3 Chapter 3 Chassis Components 3 1 Overview 9 2 COmponenls 5ire a ea e Pec tener ere ied 3 1 3 3 Where to get Replacement Components 3 2 Chapter 4 System Interface 4 1 Qr 4 1 4 2 Control Panel Buttons iii 4 2 4 3 Control Panel LEDS exerit Fo eet eerte vaal 4 2 4 4 Drive Carrier LEDs Chapter 5 Chassis Setup and Maintenance 5 1 OVErV EW eed 5 1 5 2 Removing the Chassis Cover 5 2 5 3 Installing and Removing Hard Drives nena ai 5 3 5 4 installing the Motherboard rtt t i 5 6 Permanent and Optional Standoffs i 5 6 Expansion Slot Setup 5 5 Installing the Alf SDroUds unco ee lavad PAAK ean cte ua et inae poi td 5 10 Alr ShroUds s A A E 5 10 5 6 Checking the AF Flo irrita e
3. 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 2 4 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 SC808 chassis includes four hard drive bays Hard drives must be purchased separately For the latest shipping lists visit our Web site at http www supermicro com Backplane Each SC808 chassis comes with a 1U backplane For more information regarding compatible backplanes view the appendices found at the end of this manual In addition visit our Web site for the latest information http www supermicro com Fans The SC808 chassis accepts six system fans System fans for SC808 chassis are powered from the serverboard These fans are 1U high and are powered by 3 pin connectors Mounting Rails The SC808 can be placed in a ra
4. JD FT ET OO ES 0 ER ER ER FE C3 UID CT EID TD CTS CR HO OM 20 m Cl LJ LI U D O 4 1 SC808 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 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 4 3 Control Panel LEDs The control panel located on the front of the SC808 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 Universal Information LED The Universal Information LED is used to indicate fan failure power failure overheat condition or to identify the unit within a large rack installation The feature requires a motherboard that supports the Universal Information LED When this LED blinks red quickly it indicates a fan failure and when blinking red slowly a power failure This LED will be blue when used for UID Unit Identifier When on continuously red it indicates an overheat condition which may be caused by cables obstructing the airflow in the system or the ambien
5. Dil eS bol 7 eri eqz TTA x C o Expansion Card Slot Clip Temporary L Bracket Figure 5 8 I O Shield Placement Installing Expansion Cards 1 Disconnect the chassis from any power source lay the chassis on a flat sur face and open the chassis cover Pull open the expansion card slot clip in the rear of the chassis Slide the temporary expansion card L bracket toward the slot clip and re move the temporary bracket from the chassis 5 8 Chapter 5 Chassis Setup and Maintenance Expansion Card Bracket Screw Expansion Card 8 Bracket Riser Card PCI Slot Cover Expansion Card A A N Figure 5 9 I O Shield Placement Connect the expansion card to the riser card and slide the expansion card L bracket in to the rear expansion card slot 5 Close the expansion card slot clip 6 Close the chassis cover and reconnect the chassis to the power source Note Under normal circumstances the riser card and expansion card bracket are not separated 5 9 SC808 Chassis Manual 5 5 Installing the Air Shrouds Air Shrouds Air shrouds concentrate airflow to maximize fan efficiency The SC808 chassis air shroud does not require screws to set up The SC808 chassis r
6. 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
7. on the printed circuit board Note means the jumper is on and Open means the jumper is off the pins 7 Figure C 2 Front Jumpers Jumper On two pin jumpers Closed Jumper Settings Jumper JP18 JP25 Jumper Settings Open Default Closed Reset Open 45 Celcius C 2 50 Celcius Default 2 3 55 Celcius Note Buzzer reset Overheat temperature The buzzer occurred sound indicates that a condition requiring immediate attention has The buzzer alarm is triggered by the following condition A system temperature over 50 Celsius C 5 SC808 Chassis Manual Front LED Indicators Figure C 3 Front LEDs Front LED Indicators LED D3 State On Specification Overheat LED Indicator C 6 Appendix C SAS 808 Backplane Specifications 2 4 Rear Connectors and LED Indicators D12 D13 D n B a ja Figure C 4 Rear Connectors and LEDs Rear SAS SATA Connectors Rear Connector SAS Drive Connector Number Number SAS 0 J1 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 Rear LED Indicators icd Hard Drive Activity SAS 0 D12 SAS 1 D13 SAS 2 D14 SAS 3 D15 C 7 SC808 Chassis Manual Disclaimer cont The products sold by Supermicro are not intended for and will
8. 08 Chassis Manual Dummy Drive Drive Tray Figure 5 3 Chassis Drive Carrier The drives are mounted in drive carriers to simplify their installation and removal from the chassis These carriers also help promote proper airflow in the drive bays Warning Except for short periods of time swapping hard drives do not operate the server with the carriers abscent Figure 5 4 Removing Dummy Drive from Carrier Installing a Drive into the Hard Drive Carrier 1 Remove the two screws securing the dummy drive to the drive carrier 2 Lift the dummy drive up and out of the carrier 5 4 Chapter 5 Chassis Setup and Maintenance SAS or SATA Hard Drive Drive Tray Figure 5 5 Removing Hard Drive 3 Install a new drive into the carrier with the printed circuit board side facing downward so that the mounting holes align with those in the carrier 4 Secure the hard drive by tightening all six screws 5 Use the open handle to slide the drive carrier into the chassis 6 Close the drive carrier handle Warning Enterprise level hard disk drives are recommended for use in Supermicro chassis and servers For information on recommended HDDs visit the Supermicro Web site at http www supermicro com products nfo files storage SAS 1 Com pList 110909 pdf 5 5 SC808 Chassis Manual 5 4 Installing the Motherboard
9. 6 Rack Installation Figure 6 2 Installing the Inner Rail Extension Installing the Inner Rail Extension The SC808 chassis includes a set of inner rails in two sections Inner rails and inner rail extensions The inner rails are preattached and do not interfere with normal use of the chassis if you decide not to use a server rack Attach the inner rail extension to stabilize the chassis within the rack Installing the Inner Rails 1 Place the inner rack extensions on the side of the chassis aligning the hooks of the chassis with the rail extension holes Make sure the extension faces outward just like the preattached inner rail 2 Slide the extension toward the front of the chassis 3 Secure the chassis with two screws as illustrated 4 Repeat steps 1 3 for the other inner rail extension 6 5 SC808 Chassis Manual Secure to the Front of the Rack Secure to the Attach Outer Racks Rear of the Rack together Figure 6 3 Assembling the Outer Rails Installing the Outer Rails to the Rack 1 Attach the short bracket to the outside of the long bracket You must align the pins with the slides Also both bracket ends must face the same direction 2 Adjust both the short and long brackets to the proper distance so that the rail fits snugly into the rack 3 Secure the long bracket to the front side of the outer rail with two M5 screws and the short bracket to the rear side of the outer rail with three M5 screw
10. Introduction Chapter 1 Introduction 1 1 Overview Supermicro s SC808 1U chassis features a unique and highly optimized design The chassis is equipped with a high efficiency power supply High performance fans pro vide ample optimized cooling for FB DIMM memory modules and 4 hot swappable drive bays offer maximum storage capacity in a 1U form factor 1 2 Shipping List Part Numbers Please visit the following link for the latest shiping lists and part numbers for your par ticular chassis model http www supermicro com products chassis 1U chs 808 SC808 Chassis Model CPU HDD I O Slots Hid SC808T 980V Single Dual CPU 4x SATA 2x LP 980W SC808T 980B Single Dual CPU 4x SATA 2x LP 980W SC808T 780B Single Dual CPU 4x SATA 2x LP 780W SC808TQ 980B Single Dual CPU 4x SATA 2x LP 780W 1 1 SC808 Chassis Manual 1 3 Contacting Supermicro Headquarters Address Tel Fax Email Web Site Europe Address Tel Fax Email Asia Pacific Address Tel Fax Web Site Super Micro Computer Inc 980 Rock Ave San Jose CA 95131 U S A 1 408 503 8000 1 408 503 8008 marketing supermicro com General Information support supermicro com Technical Support www supermicro com Super Micro Computer B V Het Sterrenbeeld 28 5215 ML s Hertogenbosch The Netherlands 31 0 73 6400390 31 0 73 6416525 sales supermicro nl General Information support supermicro n
11. NG 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 0b Release Date December 16 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 manual is wr
12. SUPER SC808 Chassis Series SC808T 1200W SC808T 980V SC808T 980B SC808T 780B SC808LT 780B USER S MANUAL 1 0b SC808 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 COSTS OF REPAIRI
13. T TO RA CBL 0160L Cable e Regional power cord CBL 0201L GATA various obere SATA Cables Length var ied to minimize airflow interference A 1 SC808 Chassis Manual A 4 Compatible Cables These cables are compatible with the SC808 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 0116L Alt Name iPass or Small Four Description This cable has one ipass SFF 8087 mini sas connector 36 pins at one end and four SAS connectors on the other end This cable connects from the host motherboard or other controller to the backplane s SAS hard drive port Extending Power Cables Although Supermicro chassis are designed with to be efficient and cost effective some compatible motherboards have power connectors located in different areas To use these motherboards you may have to extend the power cables to the mother boards To do this use the following chart as a gui
14. ance of products During the warranty period contact your distributor first for any product problems 1 3 SC808 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 set up and operational within a minimal amount of time This quick setup assumes that you are an experienced technician famailiar 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 venilated Avoid areas where heat electrical noise and eletromagnetic fields are generated You will also need it placed near at least one grounded power outlet When config ured the SC808 chassis includes one power supply 2 3 Preparing for Setup The SC808 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 2 4 Electrical Safety Precautions Basic electrical safety pre
15. anual reflects SAS 808 Revision 1 00 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 C 2 Appendix C SAS 808 Backplane Specifications C 5 Front Connectors Q v TTE A amp Figure C 1 Front Connectors 1 Power connectors 4 pin JP10 and JP13 2 SAS Port 0 J5 3 SAS Port 1 J6 4 SAS Port 2 J7 5 SAS Port 3 J8 C 3 SC808 Chassis Manual C 6 Front Connectors and Pin Definitions 1 Backplane Main Power Connectors The 4 pin connectors designated JP10 and JP13 provide power to the backplane See the table on the right for pin definitions 2 5 SAS Ports The SAS ports are used to connect the SAS drive cables The four ports are designated 0 4 Each port is also compatible with SATA drives C 4 Backplane Main Power 4 Pin Connector Pin 1 Definition 12V 2 and 3 Ground 4 5V Appendix C SAS 808 Backplane Specifications C 7 Front Jumper Locations and Pin Definitions Da Explanation of Jumpers To modify the operation of the backplane 3 2 1 Pins be used to choose between r jumpers can optional settings Jumpers create shorts between two pins to change the function of the connector Pin 1 is identified with a square solder pad
16. ators 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 Please handle used batteries carefully Do not damage the battery in any way a damaged battery may release hazardous materials into the environment Do not discard a used battery in the garbage or a public landfill Please comply with the regulations set up by your local hazardous waste management agency to dispose of your used battery properly DVD ROM laser CAUTION this server may have come equipped with a DVD ROM drive To prevent direct exposure to the laser beam and hazardous radiation exposure do not open the enclosure or use the unit in any uncon ventional way Chapter 2 System Safety 2 5 2 6 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 ele
17. cautions should be followed to protect yourself from harm and the SC808 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 2 1 SC808 Chassis Manual 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 Donotuse mats designed to decrease electrostatic discharge as protection from electrical shock Instead use rubber mats that have been specifically designed as electrical insul
18. ck for secure storage and use To set up your rack follow the step by step instructions included in this manual Power Supply Each SC808 chassis model includes a high efficiency power supply rated at 780 980 or 1200 Watts In the unlikely event your power supply fails replacement is simple and can be accomplished without tools 3 1 SC808 Chassis Manual Air Shroud The SC808 chassis includes two mylar air shrouds 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 Resellers A list of Supermicro Authorized Distributors System Integrators Reseller can be found at http www supermicro com Click the Where to Buy link 3 2 Chapter 4 System Interface Chapter 4 System Interface 4 1 Overview There are several LEDs on the control panel and drive carriers to keep you con stantly informed of the overall status of the system SC808 models include two front panels that control two semi independent system This chapter explains the meanings of all LED indicators and the appropriate re sponse you may need to take
19. ctrical 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 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 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 2 3 SC808 Chassis Manual
20. d cable connec tions Disconnect the chassis from any power source and open the chassis cover Remove the expansion card brackets To do this A Remove screw securing the expansion card bracket to the chassis B Lift the bracket out of the chassis C Repeat this process for the second riser card Lay the first motherboard in the chassis aligning the standoffs Secure the motherboard to the chassis using the rounded Phillips head screws Each motherboard requires five screws Do not exceed eight pounds of torque when tightening down the motherboard Repeat steps 3 5 for the second side of the chassis Secure the CPU s heatsinks and other components to the motherboard as described in the motherboard documentation 5 7 SC808 Chassis Manual Connect the cables between the motherboard backplane chassis front panel and power supply as needed Also fans may be temporarily removed to allow access to the backplane ports Replace the expansion card bracket and secure the bracket with a screw Expansion Slot Setup SC808 chassis includes I O slots for expansion cards Each side supports one low profile half length expansion card for a total of two per system Teagan ao m EN ol mo CN ae en assess
21. de 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 A 2 Appendix A Cables Screws and Other Accessories Front Panel to the Motherboard The SC808 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 Front Pane Motherboard coer 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 cables if your motherboard requires several different connections from the front panel A 3 SC808 Chassis Manual A 5 Chassis Screws The chassis and accessory box includes all of the screws needed to setup your chassis This section includes descriptions of the most common screws used Your chassis may not require all of the parts listed M B HARD DRIVE e Pan head Flat head 6 32x 5 mm 6 32x 5 mm 0 197 0 197 DVD ROM CD ROM and FLOPPY DRIVE em wT Pan head Flat head Round head Round head 6 32 x 5 mm 6 32 x 5 mm 3x5mm 2 6x 5 mm 0 197 0 197 0 197 0 197 RAIL 1407 AA iva 0 157 0 157 M5 x 12 mm 0 472 Washer for M5 M B STANDOFFS 0 8 M B standoff M B CPU sta
22. e power supply unit must be replaced the system will shut down Replacement units can be ordered directly from Supermicro see contact information in the Preface Release Tab Figure 5 12 Changing the Power Supply 5 14 Chapter 5 Chassis Setup and Maintenance Changing the Power Supply 1 Power down the chassis and unplug the AC power cord Push the release tab on the back of the power supply as illustrated Pull the power supply out using the handle provided Push the new power supply module into the power bay until you hear a click Plug the AC power cord back into the module and power up the server 5 15 SC808 Chassis Manual Notes 5 16 Chapter 6 Rack Installation Chapter 6 Rack Installation 6 1 Overview This chapter provides a quick setup checklist to install the chassis into a rack Fol lowing the steps in the order given should enable you to have the system installed within a minimal amount of time 6 2 Unpacking the System You should inspect the box the chassis was shipped in and note if it was damaged in any way If the chassis itself shows damage you should file a damage claim with the carrier who delivered it Decide on a suitable location for the rack unit that will hold your chassis It should be situated in a clean dust 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 g
23. equires two identi cal air shrouds Installing an Air Shroud 1 Confirm that all six fans are in place and working properly 2 Place the first air shroud into the chassis The air shroud sits behind the system fans Each air shroud covers three fans 3 Install the second air shroud in the same manner as the first 5 10 Chapter 5 Chassis Setup and Maintenance 5 6 Checking the Air Flow Checking Air Flow 1 Make sure there are no objects obstructing 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 carriers in the drive bays Use only recommended server parts 3 Make sure no wires or foreign objects obstruct air flow through the chassis Pull all excess cabling out of the airflow path or use shorter cables 4 The control panel LEDs inform you of system status See Chapter 3 System Interface for details on the LEDs and the control panel buttons Installation Complete In most cases the chassis power supply and fans are pre installed If you need to install them continue to the Power Supply or Systems Fans sections of this chapter If the chassis will be installed into a rack continue to the Rack Installation chapter for rack installation instructions 5 11 SC808 Chassis Manual 5 7 System Fans Six fans provide cooling for the chassis These fans circulate air t
24. er for a general overview of safety precautions that should be followed before installing and servicing this chassis Chapter 3 Chassis Components Refer here for details on this chassis model including the fans bays airflow shields and other components Chapter 4 System Interface Refer to this chapter for details on the system interface which includes the functions and information provided by the control panel on the chassis as well as other LEDs located throughout the system Chapter 5 Chassis Setup and Maintenance Follow the procedures given in this chapter when installing or removing components 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 Compatible Backplanes This section lists compatible cables power supply specifications and compatible backplanes Not all compatible backplanes are listed Refer to our Web site for the latest compatible backplane information Appendix A Chassis Cables Appendix B Power Supply Specifications Appendix C SAS 808 Backplane Specifications SC808 Chassis Manual Table of Contents Preface About ThisjMati l tapete edet exceed arama iii Manual Organization Chapter 1 Introduction 1 1 IU
25. erform maintenance is a Phillips screwdriver Overview Removing the Chassis Cover Installing and Removing Hard Drives Installing the Motherboard Expansion Card Setup Installing the Air Shrouds Checking the Chassis the Air Flow System Fans Power Supply Review the warnings and precautions listed in the manual be fore setting up or servicing this chassis These include infor mation in Chapter 2 System Safety and the warning precau tions listed in the setup instructions 5 1 SC808 Chassis Manual 5 2 Removing the Chassis Cover Remove this Remove this screw screw Remove this screw Figure 5 1 Removing the Chassis Cover Removing the Chassis Cover 1 Disconnect the chassis from any power source and remove all four screws Gently push down on the chassis cover in the areas indicated in the illustra tion Push the cover toward the rear of the chassis Lift the cover upwards and off the chassis Warning Except for short periods of time do NOT operate the server without the cover in place The chassis cover must be in place to allow proper airflow and prevent overheating 5 2 Chapter 5 Chassis Setup and Maintenance 5 3 Installing and Removing Hard Drives Figure 5 2 Removing Hard Drive Removing Hard Drive Carriers from the Chassis 1 Press the release button on the drive carrier This extends the drive handle 2 Use the handle to pull the drive out of the chassis 5 3 SC8
26. hrough the chassis as a means of lowering the chassis internal temperature The SC808 system fans are hot swappable There is no need to power down the system when switching fans Rubber Feet Figure 5 10 System Fan Changing a System Fan 1 If necessary open the chassis while the power is running to determine which fan has failed Never run the server for an extended period of time with the chassis open Remove the failed fan s power cord from the serverboard Lift the fan from the chassis Place the new fan into the vacant space in the housing while making sure the arrows on the top of the fan indicating air direction point in the same direc tion as the arrows on the other fans Make sure all four of the fan s rubber feet are in place Confirm that the fan is working properly before replacing the chassis cover 5 12 Chapter 5 Chassis Setup and Maintenance Figure 5 11 System Fan Placement 5 13 SC808 Chassis Manual 5 8 Power Supply Depending on your chassis model the SC808 Chassis has a 780 980 or 1200 Watt power supply This power supply is auto switching capable This enables it to automatically sense and operate at a 100v to 240v input voltage An amber light will be illuminated on the power supply when the power is off An illuminated green light indicates that the power supply is operating Power Supply Replacement The SC808 chassis utilizes one power supply In the unlikely event that th
27. itten for professional system integrators and PC technicians It provides information for the installation and use of the SC808 1U chassis Installa tion and maintenance should be performed by experienced technicians only Supermicro s SC808 1U chassis features a unique and highly optimized design for 1U Twin servers The layout and chassis design provides 2 nodes in 1U and up to 84 nodes in a 42U standard rack which significantly reduces IT space costs With double the connectivity each node also supports dual 3 5 hot swap drive bays The SC808 chassis reduces cost by providing higher power efficiency and provides simplified cabling better air flow and easier maintenance The Gold Level high efficiency 1200W power supply makes this high density server chassis even more powerful Bulk package and quick release slide rails are also available for HPC and datacenter use 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 SC808 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 SC808 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 chapt
28. l Technical Support rma supermicro nl Customer Support Super Micro Computer Inc 4F No 232 1 Liancheng Rd Chung Ho 235 Taipei County Taiwan R O C 886 2 8226 3990 886 2 8226 3991 www supermicro com tw Technical Support Email Tel support supermicro com tw 886 2 8226 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 mainten
29. l 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 swappable hard drives and the power supply module to cool before touching them Always keep the rack s front door and all panels and components on the servers closed when not servicing to maintain proper cooling Chapter 6 Rack Installation Rack Mounting Considerations Ambient Operating Temperature If installed in a closed or multi unit rack assembly the ambient operating tempera ture of the rack environment may be greater than the ambient temperature of the room Therefore consideration should be given to installing the equipment in an environment compatible with the manufacturer s maximum rated ambient tempera ture Tmra Reduced Airflow Equipment should be mounted into a rack so that the amount of airflow required for safe operation is not compromised Mechanical Loading Equipment should be mounted into a rack so that a hazardous condition does not arise due to uneven mechanical loading Circuit Overloading Consideration should be given to the connection of the e
30. ndoff Thumb screw 6 32 to 6 32 M5 to 6 32 6 32 x 5 mm 0 197 Appendix B Power Supply Specifications Appendix B SC808 Power Supply Specifications This appendix lists power supply specifications for your chassis system SC808LT 780B and SC808T 780B MFR Part Rated AC Voltage 5V standby 12V 780W PWS 781 1S 180 240V 50 60Hz 5 3 5 Amp Power supply operates at 700W with a 100 140V input and at 780W with a 180 240V input 4 Amp 58 65 Amp SC808T 980B MFR Part Rated AC Voltage 5V standby 12V 980W PWS 981 1S 100 240V 50 60Hz 14 6A max Power supply operates at 900W with a 100 140V input and at 980W with a 180 240V input 4 Amp 59 65 Amp B 1 SC808 Chassis Manual SC808T 1200B MFR Part Rated AC Input 5V standby 12V 1200W PWS 1K21P 1R 100 140V 50 60Hz 7 5 11 Amp 180 240V 50 60Hz 5 8 Amp Power supply operates at 1200W with a 100 140V input and at 1200W with a 180 240V input 4 Amp 74 Amp 100 140 100 Amp 180 240 B 2 Appendix C SAS 808 Backplane Specifications Appendix C SAS 808 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 preve
31. nt dam age to your system it is important to handle it very carefully The following measures are generally sufficient to protect your equipment from ESD Use a grounded wrist strap designed to prevent static discharge Touch a grounded metal object before removing a component from the antistatic bag Handle the backplane by its edges only do not touch its components peripheral chips memory modules or gold contacts When handling chips or modules avoid touching their pins Put the card and peripherals back into their antistatic bags when not in use General Safety Guidelines Always disconnect power cables before installing or removing any components from the computer including the backplane Disconnect the power cable before installing or removing any cables from the backplane Make sure that the backplane is securely and properly installed on the mother board to prevent damage to the system due to power shortage C 1 SC808 Chassis Manual C 3 An Important Note to Users All images and layouts shown in this user s guide are based upon the latest PCB Revision available at the time of publishing The card you have received may or may not look exactly the same as the graphics shown in this manual C 4 Introduction to the SAS 808 Backplane The SAS 808 backplane has been designed to utilize the most up to date technol ogy available providing your system with reliable high quality performance This m
32. quipment 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 SC808 Chassis Manual 6 4 Rack Mounting Instructions This section provides information on installing the SC808 chassis into a rack unit with the rails provided There are a variety of rack units on the market which may mean the assembly procedure will differ slightly You should also refer to the installation instructions that came with the rack unit you are using NOTE This rail will fit a rack between 26 and 33 5 deep Identifying the Sections of the Rack Rails The chassis package includes two rack rail assemblies in the rack mounting kit Each assembly consists of two sections an inner fixed chassis rail that secures directly to the server chassis and an outer fixed rack rail that secures directly to the rack itself Rail Extension Inner Rail is preinstalled to the chassis Outer Rails Figure 6 1 Identifying the Sections of the Rack Rails Right side rail shown 6 4 Chapter
33. ret ani 5 11 Installation Complete oerte etae erneuten eraot nere sep kak Saame 5 11 Preface 5 74 System Falls occa aca gere a celta wae aerial nitrate aad 5 12 5 8 Power Supply cct dro D dpa Ene Eee miei a 5 14 Power Supply Replacement rice ie eec t e nee dale 5 14 Chapter 6 Rack Installation 6 1 B IIS 6 1 6 2 Unpacking the SySIerm iod certe eee ort c iret ecce d lad 6 1 6 3 Preparing for Set p eee baeiex eae rese ndr vasa oen RE dnd 6 1 Choosing a Setup Locallor recen ila 6 1 Biz e Sisdis reU eje H 6 2 General Server Precaltions ccici tt reote t erige eti a aka sarase 6 2 Rack Mounting Considerations aa 6 3 Ambient Operating Temperature 6 3 Reduced AIFIQW rccccon cetero ro sk ore oe acini even ropes Cae ede spe igna eI KM Re ade 6 3 Mechanical Loading senkann ere t e rie ctr i Ense cuesta dt 6 3 Circuit Overloadingis soit trei tere decet a 6 3 Reliable Groundin sspe ninae aal eenia ekai 6 3 6 4 Rack Mounting Instructions wnnrrannrentanannrat 6 4 Identifying the Sections of the Rack RailS 6 4 Installing the Inner Rail Extension 6 5 Appendix A Cables Screws and other Accessories Appendix B SC808 Power Supply Specifications Appendix C SAS 808 Backplane Specifications vii SC808 Chassis Manual Notes viii Chapter 1
34. rounded power outlet Be sure to read the Rack and Server Pre cautions in the next section 6 3 Preparing for Setup The box your chassis was shipped in should include two sets of rail assemblies two rail mounting brackets and the mounting screws you will need to install the system into the rack Please read this section in its entirety before you begin the installation procedure 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 SC808 Chassis Manual Warnings and Precautions Rack Precautions Ensure that the leveling jacks on the bottom of the rack are fully extended to the floor with the full weight of the rack resting on them 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 simul taneously may cause the rack to become unstable General Server Precautions Review the electrical and genera
35. s 4 Repeat steps 1 4 for the left outer rail 6 6 Chapter 6 Rack Installation Figure 6 4 Installing the Chassis into a Rack Installing the Chassis into a Rack 1 Confirm that chassis includes the inner rails A and rail extensions B Also confirm that the outer rails C are installed on the rack Line chassis rails A and B with the front of the rack rails C Slide the chassis rails into the rack rails keeping the pressure even on both sides you may have to depress the locking tabs when inserting When the server has been pushed completely into the rack you should hear the locking tabs click Optional Insert and tightening the thumbscrews that hold the front of the server to the rack 6 7 SC808 Chassis Manual Notes 6 8 Appendix A Cables Screws and Other Accessories Appendix A Cables Screws and other Accessories 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 SC808 Chassis SAS SATA SC808LT 780B SC808T 780B SC808T 980B Part Type Length Description CBL 0087 Ribbon 20 16 pin to 16 pin ribbon cable for Round control panel i Hard drive power extension cable CBL 0212L Wire 15 cm S
36. t room temperature being too warm See the table below for descriptions of the LED states 4 2 Chapter 4 System Interface e NIC2 Indicates network activity on GLAN2 when flashing fo e NIC1 Indicates network activity on GLAN1 when flashing HDD Indicates IDE channel activity SAS SATA drive and or DVD ROM drive activity when flashing Vel TT Pa Power Indicates power is being supplied to the system s power supply units This LED should normally be illuminated when the system is operating 4 4 Drive Carrier LEDs Your chassis uses SAS SATA drives SASISATA Drives Each SAS SATA drive carrier has two LEDs Green Each Serial ATA drive carrier has a green LED When illuminated this green LED on the front of the SATA drive carrier indicates drive activity A con 4 3 SC808 Chassis Manual nection to the SATA backplane enables this LED to blink on and off when that particular drive is being accessed Red The red LED to indicate an SAS SATA drive failure If one of the SAS SATA drives fail you should be notified by your system management software SCSI Drives This chassis does not support SCSI drives at this time 4 4 Chapter 5 Chassis Setup and Maintenance 5 1 Chapter 5 Chassis Setup and Maintenance Overview This chapter covers the steps required to install components and perform mainte nance on the chassis The only tool you will need to install components and p
Download Pdf Manuals
Related Search