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1. Figure D 1 Front Connectors Front Connectors 1 Main Power Connector JPW1 8 Power Supply Connector JPI C1 2 Secondary Power Connector 9 MB A hot plug connector JF1 JPW2 10 MB B hot plug connector JF2 3 Secondary Power Connector JPW3 11 MB C hot plug connector JF3 4 Chassis Fan Connector Fan1 12 MB D hot plug connector JF4 JP54 13 Backplane to front panel connec 5 Chassis Fan Connector Fan2 tor JF5 JP55 14 Backplane to front pannel con 6 Chassis Fan Connector Fan3 nector JF6 JP56 7 Chassis Fan Connector Fan4 JP57 D 3 SC827 Chassis Manual 1 3 Motherboard Power Connectors These connectors designated JPW1 JPW2 and JPW3 supply power the four motherboard nodes in the chassis 4 7 Chassis Fan Connectors These connectors designated JP54 JP55 JP56 and JP57 supply power to the chassis cooling fans System Fans FANA FAN3 FAN2 FAN1 Cables SAS 827B Backplane p Figure D 2 Default Configuration Fans Connected Directly to the Backplane 8 Power Supply Connector The 5 pin connector designated JPI C1 provides power to the SMBUS and power control signals 9 12 Motherboard to Backplane Connec tors These connectors designated JF1 JF2 JF3 and JF4 connect the motherboard2. ami Dop KA I O Shields Figure 5 11 I O Shield Placement Compatible Motherboards Most Supermicro Twin series motherboards are compatible with the SC827 chassis For the most up to date information on compatible motherboards and other parts visit the Supermicro Web site at www supermicro com Hot swappable motherboards feature different adapter cards depending upon the motherboard Adapter cards are optional and are not included with the chassis For information on ordering adapter cards see the appendix of this manual or visit the Supermicro Web site at www supermicro com Permanent and Optional Standoffs Standoffs prevent short circuits by securing space between the motherboard and the chassis surface The SC827 chassis includes permanent standoffs in locations used by the motherboards These standoffs accept the rounded Phillips head screws included in the SC827 accessories packaging Some motherboards require additional screws for heatsinks general components and or non standard security Optional standoffs are used for these mother boards To use an optional standoff you must place a hexagon screw through the bottom the ch
3. Figure C 6 Prohibited Configuration C 5 SC827 Chassis Manual 13 Backplane Main Power Connectors Backplane Main P The 4 pin connector designated JP48 pro Ain Comec vides power to the backplane See the table JP48 on the right for pin definitions Pind Definition 1 12V 2 and 3 Ground 4 5V_STBY 14 15 Backplane to Front Panel Headers These connectors are designated JF5 and JF6 They connect the backplane to the front LED panels on the chassis JF5 con nects to the LED display panel for mother boards A and B JF6 connects to the LED display panel for motherboards C and D 16 19 Motherboard to Backplane Con nectors These connectors designated JF1 JF2 JF3 and JF4 connect the motherboards to the front LED panels on the chassis JF1 connects to motherboard A JF2 connects to motherboard B JF3 connects to mother board C and JF4 connects to motherboard D See the table on the previous page to determine the locations of the motherboards within the chassis 20 Upgrade Connector The upgrade connector is designated JP69 Upgrade connectors are for manufacturing use only 21 Manufacturer s Test Connectors The manufacturer s test connectors are desig nated JP26 and JP49 These test connectors are for manufacturing use only C 6 Appendix C SAS 827T Backplane Specificiations 22 33 SAS Ports The SAS 827T backplane is designed
4. 1 4 Returning Merchandise for Service 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 eb salt ev ae oe spine 2 1 2 4 Electrical Safety Precautions erit aaa nee 2 1 2 5 General Safety Precautions iicet maana neri need bc db db RE reas Ria de 2 3 2 0 System Safely oce desde td aa 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 esssssseseeeeeeeene 3 2 Chapter 4 System Interface 4 1 Qr 4 1 4 2 Control Panel Buttons ennraanannnennaennnannaaannnnenennanannaanannana 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 IU 5 1 9 2 Chassis Cover RITE m 5 2 5 3 Installing and Removing Hard Drives sssssssmm 5 3 5 4 Removing and Installing the Backplane ssssee 5 7 Removing the Backplane 5 eie eene o De meds 5 7 Installing the Backplane 5 5 Jnstalling th Motherboard x erroe terae etc anda udu cepe t 5 10 Compatible Motherboards eerte amenities 5 10 Permanent and Optional Standoffs nnrnaeeannenaenannana 5 10 5 6 Installing an
5. 2 holding the drive to the tray 2 Remove the drive from the tray 5 5 SC827 Chassis Manual SAS or SATA Hard Drive Drive Tray Figure 5 6 Removing Hard Drive 3 Install a new drive into the tray with the printed circuit board side facing down so that the mounting holes align with those in the carrier 4 Secure the hard drive by tightening all six 6 screws 5 Use the open handle to replace the drive tray into the chassis Make sure the close the drive tray handle 5 6 Chapter 5 Chassis Setup and Maintenance 5 4 Removing and Installing the Backplane The SC827 chassis backplane is located behind the hard drives and in front of the front system fans Although backplane failure rarely occurs in the event of a backplane failure follow the instructions below Removing the Backplane Removing the Backplane from the Chassis 1 Power down and unplug the system from any power source Remove the chassis cover Disconnect the cabling to the backplane Remove all of the hard drive trays from the front of the chassis Remove the five upper screws at the top of the backplane and the screw from the side of the chassis as indicated by the arrows below Figure 5 7 Removing the Screws at the Top of the Backplane 5 7 SC827 Chassis Manual 6 Loosen the three screws in the spring bar located on the floor of the chassis indicated by the arrows below Figure 5 9 Removing the Backplane f
6. Power Supply Connector JP48 14 Backplane to Front Panel Header JF1 AB JF5 15 Backplane to Front Panel Header JF1 CD JF6 16 MB Front Panel Connector JF1 A JF1 17 MB Front Panel Connector JF1 B JF2 18 MB Front Panel Connector JF1 C JF3 19 MB Front Panel Connector JF1 D JF4 20 Upgrade Connector JP69 21 Manufacturer s testing only JP26 and JP49 C 3 SC827 Chassis Manual Figure C 2 Front SAS Ports SAS Ports 22 SAS Port A0 J5 23 SAS Port A1 J6 24 SAS Port A2 J7 25 SAS Port B0 J8 26 SAS Port B1 J10 27 SAS Port B2 J12 28 SAS Port CO J14 29 SAS Port C1 J16 30 SAS Port C2 J22 31 SAS Port 44D0 J23 32 SAS Port D1 J24 33 SAS Port D2 J25 C 6 Front Connector and Pin Definitions 1 4 Motherboard Power Connectors These connectors designated JP10 JP13 JP46 and JP47 supply power to each of the four motherboards in the chassis Use the tables on the right to connect the motherboard power connector on the backplane to the cor rect motherboard in the chassis MB Power Connections Connector Motherboard JP10 MB A JP13 MB B JP46 MB C JP47 MB D Figure C 3 Motherboard Locations in the Chassis C 4 Appendix C SAS 827T Backplane Specificiatio
7. The SC827 chassis utilizes two redundant power supplies In the unlikely event that the power supply unit needs to be replaced one power supply can be removed without powering down the system Replacement units can be ordered directly from Supermicro See the contact information in the Preface of this manual Release Tab Figure 5 20 Changing the Power Supply 5 21 SC827 Chassis Manual Changing the Power Supply T Power down all four nodes and unplug the power cord Not necessary with redundant power supplies Unplug the AC power cord from the failed power supply 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 nodes 5 22 Chapter 6 Rack Installation Chapter 6 Rack Installation 6 1 Overview This chapter provides a guick setup checklist to get your chassis up and running Following these steps in the order given should enable you to have the system operational within a minimal amount of time 6 2 Unpacking the System You should inspect the box which the chassis was shipped in and note if it was damaged in any way If the chassis itself shows damage you should file a damage claim with the carrier who delivered it Decide on a suitable location for the rack unit that will hold your ch
8. C SAS 827T Safety Guidelines To avoid personal injury and property damage carefully follow all the safety steps listed below when accessing your system or handling the components C 1 ESD Safety Guidelines Electrostatic Discharge ESD can damage electronic components To prevent dam age to your system it is important to handle it very carefully The following measures are generally sufficient to protect your equipment from ESD Use a grounded wrist strap designed to prevent static discharge Touch a grounded metal object before removing a component from the antistatic bag Handle the backplane by its edges only do not touch its components peripheral chips memory modules or gold contacts When handling chips or modules avoid touching their 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 827T backplane Disconnect the power cable before installing or removing any cables from the SAS 827T backplane Make sure that the SAS 827T backplane is securely and properly installed on the motherboard to prevent damage to the system due to power shortage C 1 SC827 Chassis Manual C 3 An Important Note to Users Allimages and layouts shown in this user s guide are based upon the latest PCB Revision available at the time of publishin
9. Node A and B by adapter card Fans C and D connected to backplane backplane connected to Nodes A and B by adapter card 5 19 SC827 Chassis Manual Figure 5 18 System Fan Placement 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 cover open Remove the failed fan s power cord from the backplane Lift the fan housing up and out of the chassis Push the fan up from the bottom and out of the top of the housing Place the replacement 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 direction as the arrows on the other fans Put the fan back into the chassis and reconnect the cable Confirm that the fan is working properly before replacing the chassis cover Figure 5 19 Replacing a System Fan in the Fan Housing 5 20 Chapter 5 Chassis Setup and Maintenance 5 10 Power Supply Depending on your chassis model the SC827 chassis will include a 1200W or 1400W 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
10. Pin 1 is identified with a square solder pad on the printed circuit board Note On two pin jumpers Closed ang HEI means the jumper is on and Open means the jumper is off the pins Jumper Settings Jumper Jumper Settings Notes Open Buzzer disabled Buzzer reset JP18 1 2 Buzzer enabled Default 2 3 Test setting Overheat Settings Backplane overheat settings Open 45 Celsius 1 2 50 Celcius Default 2 3 55 Celcius JP30 The buzzer sound indicates that a condition requiring immediate attention has occurred The backplane buzzer alarm is triggered by the following condition 1 Backplane temperature over 45 50 or 55 Celsius depending upon the overheat setting selected See the table above for details C 8 Appendix C SAS 827T Backplane Specificiations Front LED Indicators O Oki ties Figure C 9 Front LEDs Front Panel LEDs LED State Specification Heartbeat LED D1 Blinking Blinking heartbeat indicates backplane activity Overheat LED D11 Solid On On indicates backplane overheat condition C 9 SC827 Chassis Manual C 8 Rear Connectors and LE
11. afe ere Figure 4 1 Chassis Control Panel 4 1 SC827 Chassis Manual 4 2 4 3 Control Panel Buttons POWER Power The main power button on each of the four control panels is used to apply or remove power from the power supply to each of the four systems in the chassis Turning off system power with this but ton removes the main power but keeps standby power supplied to the system Therefore you must unplug system before servicing The poer button has a built in LED which will turn green when the power is on UID UID When used with a UID compatible motherboard the UID button is used to turn on or off the blue light function of the LED This is built into the front side of the UID button and at the rear end of each motherboard node for those motherboards which support it Once the blue light is activated the unit can be easily located in very large racks and server banks Control Panel LEDs The four control panels are located on the front handle of the SC827 chassis Each control panel has two additional LEDs These LEDs provide you with critical informa tion 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 AN Alert This LED is illuminated when an alert condition occurs A solid red light indicates an overheat condition in the system A flashing red light
12. be coupled together Always make sure that 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 upwards Use a regulating uninterruptible power supply UPS to protect the server from power surges voltage spikes and to keep your system operating in case of a power failure Allow the hot plug hard drives and power supply modules to cool before touch ing them 6 2 Chapter 6 Rack Installation Always keep the rack s front door and all panels and components on the servers closed when not servicing to maintain proper cooling 6 5 Rack Mounting Considerations Ambient Operating Temperature If installed in a closed or multi unit rack assembly the ambient operating tempera ture of the rack environment may be greater than the ambient temperature of the room Therefore consideration should be given to installing the equipment in an environment compatible with the manufacturer s maximum rated ambient tempera ture TMRA Reduced Airflow Equipment should be m
13. 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 maintenance of products During the warranty period contact your distributor first for any product problems 1 3 SC827 Chassis Manual Notes 1 4 Chapter 2 System Safety Chapter 2 System Safety 2 1 Ov
14. 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 827B backplane Disconnect the power cable before installing or removing any cables from the SAS 827B backplane Make sure that the SAS 827B backplane is securely and properly installed on the motherboard to prevent damage to the system due to power shortage SC827 Chassis Manual D 3 An Important Note to Users e All images and layouts shown in this user s guide are based upon the latest PCB Revision available at the time of publishing The card you have received may or may not look exactly the same as the graphics shown in this manual D 4 Introduction to the SAS 827B Backplane The SAS 827B backplane has been designed to utilize the most up to date technol ogy available providing your system with reliable high quality performance This manual reflects SAS 827B Revision 1 01 the most current release available at the time of publication Always refer to the Supermicro Web site at www supermicro com for the latest updates compatible parts and supported configurations Appendix D SAS 827B Backplane Specifications Jumpers and Pin Definitions D 5 Front Connectors
15. on Card Expansion Slot Setup The SC827 chassis supports one low profile expansion slot for each node for a total of four slots in the chassis To install a low profile PCI card follow the instruc tions below B 5S 3 EE 0 dM inoi Ces Add on Card Slot Clip PCI Slot Shield Figure 5 14 I O Shield Configuration 5 14 Chapter 5 Chassis Setup and Maintenance Figure 5 15 Installing the Riser Card Installing the Riser Card Installing the Riser Card 1 Disconnect the power supply and lay the chassis on a flat surface 2 Pullthe motherboard node drawer from the chassis 3 Remove the add on card bracket 3a Remove the screw securing the add on bracket to the back of the drawer 3b Lift the bracket out of the motherboard node drawer 4 Align the riser card mounting hole to the bracket stan
16. 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 827T Backplane Specifications Appendix D SAS 827B Backplane Specifications SC827 Chassis Manual Table of Contents Preface About ThisjMati l tapete edet exceed frio ded net iii Manual Organization Chapter 1 Introduction 1 1 IU 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 ssssssssssssesesseseeeee enne nennen entente 1 2
17. Buzzer reset JP18 1 2 Buzzer enabled Default 2 3 Test setting Overheat Settings Backplane overheat settings Open 45 Celsius JP30 1 2 50 Celcius Default 2 3 55 Celcius Open Default LED testing Jee Closed LED test Open Default multiple power Any power button button functionality SSB Closed Single power button functionality JP69 FW upgrade connector The buzzer sound indicates that a condition reguiring immediate attention has occurred The backplane buzzer alarm is triggered by the following condition 1 Backplane temperature over 45 50 or 55 Celsius depending upon the overheat setting selected See the table above for details D 6 Appendix D SAS 827B Backplane Specifications D 7 LED Indicators O rm m a co Bing bag T gj Pages ais s Figure D 4 LEDs LED Indicators LED State Specification Heartbeat LED D1 Blinking Blinking heartbeat indicates backplane activity Overheat LED D11 Solid on Indicates an overheat condition D 7 SC827 Chassis Manual D 8 Rear Connectors and LED Indicators Figure D 5 Rear Connectors and LEDs Rear SAS SATA Connectors Rear Connector SAS A2 SAS A1 SAS KAO SAS B2 SAS B1 SAS BO SAS
18. D Indicators Figure C 10 Rear Connectors and LEDs Rear SAS SATA Connectors Rear Connector SAS A2 SAS A1 SAS A0 SAS B2 SAS B1 SAS B0 SAS Drive Number SAS SATA A2 SAS SATA A1 SAS SATA AO SAS SATA B2 SAS SATA B1 SAS SATA BO Rear Connector SAS C2 SAS C1 SAS C0 SAS D2 SAS D1 SAS D0 SAS Drive Number SAS SATA C2 SAS SATA C1 SAS SATA CO SAS SATA D2 SAS SATA D1 SAS SATA DO Rear LED Indicators Rear LED SAS A0 SAS A1 SAS A2 SAS B0 SAS B1 SAS B2 sastco SAS C1 SAS C2 SAS D0 SAS D1 SAS D2 Hard Drive Activity D12 D13 D14 D15 D18 D21 D22 D24 D25 D26 D27 D28 Appendix D SAS 827B Backplane Specifications Appendix D SAS 827B Backplane Specifications To avoid personal injury and property damage carefully follow all the safety steps listed below when accessing your system or handling the components D 1 ESD Safety Guidelines Electrostatic Discharge ESD can damage electronic components To prevent dam age to your system it is important to handle it very carefully The following measures are generally sufficient to protect your equipment from ESD Use a grounded wrist strap designed to prevent static discharge Touch a grounded metal object before removing a component from the antistatic bag Handle the backplane by its edges only do
19. Drive Number SAS SATA A2 SAS SATA A1 SAS SATA AO SAS SATA B2 SAS SATA B1 SAS SATA BO Rear Connector SAS C2 SAS C1 SAS CO SAS D2 SAS D1 SAS DO SAS Drive Number SAS SATA C2 SAS SATA C1 SAS SATA CO SAS SATA D2 SAS SATA D1 SAS SATA DO Rear LED Indicators Rear LED SAS A0 SAS A1 SAS A2 SAS B0 SAS B1 SAS B2 sastco SAS C1 SAS C2 SAS D0 SAS D1 SAS D2 Hard Drive Activity D12 D13 D14 D15 D18 D21 D22 D24 D25 D26 D27 D28 D 8 Appendix D SAS 827B Backplane Specifications SAS Ports The SAS 827B backplane is designed with four separate sectors which support from one to four motherboards indepentdently of each other The SAS ports are used to connect the SAS drive cables The 12 ports are designated AO A1 A2 BO B1 B2 CO C1 C2 and DO D1 D2 Each port is also compatible with SATA drives Use the table below to determine the SAS port to motherboard configuration that is appropriate for your system SAS Port to Motherboard Configurations Number of SAS Port Connect to Motherboards Connectors Motherboard Using 1 MB AO A1 A2 MB A Using 2 MBs AO A1 A2 MB A BO B1 B2 MB B Using 3 MBs AO A1 A2 MB A BO B1 B2 MB B Co C1 C2 MB C Using 4 MBs AO A1 A2 MB A BO B1 B2 MB B Co C1 C2 MB C DO D1 D2 MB D Figure D 6 Motherboard Locations In the Chassis D 9 SC827 Chassis Manu
20. G 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 0 Release Date October 1 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 written for professional system integrator
21. In the unlikely event your power supply fails replacement is simple and can be accomplished without tools Air Shroud The SC827 chassis reguires mylar air shrouds for each node to direct the airflow where cooling is needed The air shroud will differ for different motherboards If using a motherboard which is not the default in the chassis refer to the optional parts in the Appendix of this manual or the Supermicro Web site at www supermicro com to puchase the proper air shroud 3 3 Where to get Replacement Components Although not freguently you may need replacement parts for your system To ensure the highest level of professional service and technical support we strongly recommend purchasing exclusively from our Supermicro Authorized Distributors System Integrators Resellers A list of Supermicro Authorized Distributors System Integrators Reseller can be found at http www supermicro com Click the Where to Buy link 3 2 Chapter 4 System Interface Chapter 4 System Interface 4 1 Overview There are several LEDs on the control panel and on the drive carriers to keep you constantly informed of the overall status of the system SC827 models include four control panels on the handles of the chassis which control each of the systems This chapter explains the meanings of all LED indicators and the appropriate re sponse you may need to take
22. SUPER SC827 Chassis Series RE res SC827H R1400B SC827H R1200B SC827T R1400B SC827T R1200B USER S MANUAL 1 0 SC827 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 REPAIRING REPLACING INTEGRATING INSTALLIN
23. al Disclaimer cont The products sold by Supermicro are not intended for and will not be used in life sup port systems medical eguipment nuclear facilities or systems aircraft aircraft devices aircraft emergency communication devices or other critical systems whose failure to per form be reasonably expected to result in significant injury or loss of life or catastrophic property damage Accordingly Supermicro disclaims any and all liability and should buyer use or sell such products for use in such ultra hazardous applications it does so entirely at its own risk Furthermore buyer agrees to fully indemnify defend and hold Supermicro harmless for and against any and all claims demands actions litigation and proceedings of any kind arising out of or related to such ultra hazardous use or sale
24. anual Ball Bearing Shuttle Figure 6 6 Installing into a Rack Standard Chassis Installation Installing the Chassis into a Rack 1 Confirm that the inner rails are properly installed on the chassis Confirm that the outer rails are correctly installed on the rack Pull the middle rail out from the front of the outer rail and make sure that the ball bearing shuttle is at the front locking position of the middle rail Align the chassis inner rails with the front of the middle rails Slide the inner rails on the chassis into the middle rails keeping the pressure even on both sides until the locking tab of the inner rail clicks into the front of the middle rail locking the chassis into the fully extended position Depress the locking tabs of both sides at the same time and push the chassis all the way into the rear of the rack If necessary for security purposes use screws to secure the chassis handles to the front of the rack 6 8 Chapter 6 Rack Installation Optional Auick Installation Method The following quick installation method may be used to install the chassis onto a rack Installing the Chassis into a Rack 1 Install the whole rail assembly onto the rack as described on page X 7 2 Release the inner rail without retracting the middle rail 3 Install the inner rails on the chassis as previously described on page X 6 4 Install the chassis onto the middle rail as described in the previous sectio
25. assis 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 The system needs to be placed near a grounded power outlet Be sure to read the Rack and Server Precautions in the next section 6 3 Preparing for Setup The box your chassis was shipped in should include two sets of rail assemblies and the mounting screws needed for installing the system into the rack Also included is an optional square hole to round hole converter bracket for use in racks with round mounting holes P ease read this section in its entirety before you begin the installation procedure outlined in the sections that follow Choosing a Setup Location Leave enough clearance in front of the rack to enable you to open the front door completely 25 inches Leave approximately 30 inches of clearance in the back of the rack to allow for sufficient airflow and ease in servicing This product is for installation only in a Restricted Access Location dedicated equipment rooms service closets and the like 6 1 SC827 Chassis Manual Warning 6 4 Warnings and Precautions Rack Precautions Ensure that the leveling jacks on the bottom of the rack are fully extended to the floor with the full weight of the rack resting on them n single rack installations stabilizers should be attached to the rack n multiple rack installations the racks should
26. assis 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 10 Chapter 5 Chassis Setup and Maintenance Figure 5 12 Installing the Motherboard in the Motherboard Node Drawer Installing the Motherboard 1 Review the documentation that came with your motherboard Become familiar with component placement reguirements precautions and cable connec tions Pull the motherboard node drawer out of the back of the chassis Remove the add on card brackets 3a Remove screw securing the add on card bracket to the back of the node drawer 3b Lift the bracket out of the node drawer Lay the motherboard in the node drawer aligning the standoffs with the moth erboard Secure the motherboard to the node drawer using the rounded Phillips head screws included for this purpose Install the adapter card associated with the motherboard if the chassis is a hot swappable version Refer to the next section for instructions on installing the adapter card Secure the CPU s heatsinks and other components to the motherboard as described in the motherboard documentation 5 11 SC827 Chassis Manual 8 Connect the cables between the motherboard backplane chassis front panel and power supply as needed Also fans may be temporarily rem
27. assis may differ slightly Installing The Inner Rails on the Chassis Installing the Inner Rails 1 Confirm that the left and right inner rails have been correctly identified Place the inner rail firmly against the side of the chassis aligning the hooks on the side of the chassis with the holes in the inner rail Slide the inner rail forward toward the front of the chassis until the rail clicks into the locked position which secures the inner rail to the chassis Secure the inner rail to the chassis with the screws provided Repeat steps 1 through 4 above for the other inner rail 6 6 Chapter 6 Rack Installation A Figure 6 5 Extending and Releasing the Outer Rails Installing the Outer Rails on the Rack Installing the Outer Rails 1 Press upward on the locking tab at the rear end of the middle rail 2 Push the middle rail back into the outer rail 3 Hang the hooks of the front of the outer rail onto the slots on the front of the rack If necessary use screws to secure the outer rails to the rack as illustrated above 4 Pull out the rear of the outer rail adjusting the length until it fits within the posts of the rack 5 Hang the hooks of the rear portion of the outer rail onto the slots on the rear of the rack If necessary use screws to secure the rear of the outer rail to the rear of the rack 6 Repeat steps 1 5 for the remaining outer rail 6 7 SC827 Chassis M
28. 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 SC827 Chassis Manual 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 co
29. d Replacing Adapter Cards ssssssseee 5 13 vi Preface Add on Card Expansion Slot Setup sse 5 14 Installing the Riser Card roten n Ee tita ne Ropa ceu ds 5 15 5 7 Jnstalling the Air ShrOudS inerte Ep eed nee e tette 5 17 AWE SNOS M 5 17 5 04 Checking tlie AITTIOW a norit perder rente E ee uev evo aon E ER YER EE ed 5 18 Installation Complete sso eroe PEDRO AUN RR EE RE REIR LORS 5 18 D 9 System Fansite emm nt ree n ELI D CR aa 5 19 Optional Fam Configurations serrare daa Ferr Ude saara isana ka a Ade e 5 19 5 10 Power Supply x nter erre rit iere rrt P Era ETNA 5 21 Power Supply Replacement nre tb mte dei te X reden 5 21 Chapter 6 Rack Installation 6 1 QI 6 1 6 2 Unpacking the System nennen nnne nnne 6 1 6 3 Preparing for Setup a rtt noter red rette estat dus 6 1 Choosing a Setup Locatlon a eee eoe se ire Ene taak 6 1 6 4 Warnings and Preca tions de e tet ende tn ee Akka 6 2 Rack PRECAUTIONS M M 6 2 General Server PreCautilons e e raconte rere e eee rra ERE inae 6 2 6 5 Rack Mounting Gonsideratiors eicit a 6 3 Ambient Operating Temperature nrraeeaanennnnaannanaaeananaan aa 6 3 FRREGUCEO AIMOW e eeskava eO narena AEK EEEE vaev use Ea a k last ad 6 3 Mechanical Eoadirig tee citet erecto aeda a inne 6 3 Circuit Overloadirig iore
30. doff and secure the riser card to the bracket using the two screws included in the accessory box 5 Inser the riser card along with the riser bracket into the motherboard 6 Secure the riser bracket to the motherboard node drawer s rear window 5 15 SC827 Chassis Manual Add on Card PCI Slot Shield Figure 5 16 Installing the Add On Card Installing Add on Cards 1 Disconnect the power supply lay the chassis on a flat surface and open the chassis cover Pull out the motherboard node drawer from the chassis Pull open the add on card slot clip in the rear of the motherboard node drawer Remove the PCI slot shield Place the add on card into the motherboard node drawer Slide the add on card into the rear riser card slot and fit the add on card bracket with the opening in the rear of the motherboard node drawer Close the add on card slot clip 5 16 Chapter 5 Chassis Setup and Maintenance 5 7 Installing the Air Shrouds Air Shrouds Air shrouds concentrate airflow to maximize fan efficiency The SC827 chassis reguires air shrouds for each motherboard node Air shrouds vary depending upon the motherboard used See the illustrations below Installing an Air Shroud 1 Make sure that the motherboard adapter card if any and all components are properly installed in each motherboard node 2 Place the first air shroud over the motherboard as shown below The air shroud sits behind the system fa
31. e modules There is no need to uninstall any other parts inside the system when replacing fans and no tools are required for installation Optional Fan Configurations The SC827H model chassis is designed so that the default configuration of the System is for each motherboard to control two fans Each motherboard node in the chassis is connected to the backplane through the adapter card mounted in the motherboard node drawer In the event that one of the motherboard drawers is removed then the remaining motherboard will operate both fans The SC827T model chassis has a default configuration with one fan wired directly to each motherboard In the event that one of the motherboard drawers is removed then the fan associated with that motherboard will not function until the drawer is replaced If multiple controls are desired in the SC827T an optional cable must be purchased separately to connect from the backplane to each motherboard node Fan Configurations Options SC827T Default Configuration Fan A wired directly to Node A Fan B wired directly to Node B Fan C wired directly to Node C Fan D wired directly to Node D SC827T Optional Hot Swappable Configuration Requires optional cable Fans A and B connected to backplane backplane cabled to Nodes A and B Fans A and B connected to backplane backplane cabled to Nodes A and B SC827H Hot Swappable Default Configuration Fans A and B connected to backplane backplane connected to
32. e 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 The SC827 chassis contains four individual motherboards in separate node draw ers Each motherboard node controls a set of three hard drives Note that if a motherboard node drawer is pulled out of the chassis the hard drives associated with that node will power down as well Motherboard Drawer Locations in the Chassis Motherboard B Motherboard D Motherboard A Motherboard C Figure 5 2 Hard Drives and the Corresponding Motherboards 5 3 SC827 Chassis Manual Figure 5 3 Removing a Hard Drive Tray Removing Hard Drive Trays from the Chassis 1 Press the release button on the drive tray This extends the drive bay handle 2 Use the handle to pull the drive out of the chassis 5 4 Chapter 5 Chassis Setup and Maintenance Dummy Drive Drive Tray Figure 5 4 Chassis Drive Tray The drives are mounted in drive trays to simplify their installation and removal from the chassis These trays also help promote proper airflow for the drive bays Warning Except for short periods of time while swapping hard drives do not operate the server with the hard drives bays empty Figure 5 5 Removing Dummy Drive from Tray Installing a Drive into the Hard Drive Tray 1 Remove the screws
33. ed 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 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 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
34. erview This chapter provides a guick setup checklist to get your chassis up and running Following the steps in order given should enable you to have your chassis setup and operational within a minimal amount of time This guick set up 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 SC827 chassis includes one power supply 2 3 Preparing for Setup The SC827 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 precautions should be followed to protect yourself from harm and the SC827 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
35. ews used Your chassis may not reguire 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 32x 5 mm 3x5mm 2 6 x 5 mm 0 197 0 197 0 197 0 197 RAIL 1407 AA ramen 0 157 0 157 M5 x 12 mm 0 472 Washer for M5 M B STANDOFFS 0 8 M B standoff M B CPU standoff 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 SC827 Power Supply Specifications This appendix lists power supply specifications for your chassis system SC827H R1200B SC827T R1200B MFR Part Rated AC Voltage DC Output 12V DC Output with PDB Certification 1200W PWS 1K21P 1R 100 140V 50 60HZ 8 11 5 Amp 180 240V 50 60Hz 5 5 8 Amp 1000W 83 Amp 100 140V 1200W 100 Amp 180 240V 5Vsb 4A 5V 30 Amp 3 3V 24 Amp 12V 0 6 Amp 80 PLUS Gold Certified SC827H R1400B SC827T R1400B MFR Part AC Input DC Output 5 Standby DC Output 12V With Distributor 1400W PWS 1K41P 1R 1100W 100 140V 50 60Hz 9 5 13 5 Amp 1400W 180 240V 50 60Hz 7 0 9 5 Amp 4 Amp 91 Amp 100 140V 116 Amp 180 240V 5V 30 Amp 3 3V 24 Amp 12V 0 6 Amp B 1 SC827 Chassis Manual Notes B 2 Appendix C SAS 827T Backplane Specificiations Appendix
36. g 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 827T Backplane The SAS 827T backplane has been designed to utilize the most up to date technol ogy available providing your system with reliable high quality performance This manual reflects SAS 827T Revision 1 01 the most current release available at the time of publication Always refer to the Supermicro Web site at www supermicro com for the latest updates compatible parts and supported configurations C 2 Appendix C SAS 827T Backplane Specificiations Connector Jumper and Pin Definitions PEOD 3 Eee att RoHS C 5 Front Connectors and Jumpers Figure C 1 Front Connectors Front Connectors 1 MB Power Connector JP10 MB A 2 MB Power Connector JP13 MB B 3 MB Power Connector JP46 MB C 4 MB Power Connector JP47 MB D 5 Chassis Fan Connector Fan1 JP54 6 Chassis Fan Connector Fan2 JP55 7 Chassis Fan Connector Fan3 JP56 8 Chassis Fan Connector Fan4 JP57 9 MB Fan Connector MB A JP58 10 MB Fan Connector MB B JP59 11 MB Fan Connector MB C JP60 12 MB Fan Connector MB D JP65 13
37. mponents 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 SC827 chassis includes twelve hot swappable hard drive bays For more information visit our Web site at http www supermicro com Backplane Each SC827 chassis comes equipped with either a SAS 827B or SAS 827T back plane For more information regarding compatible backplanes view the appendices found at the end of this manual Fans The SC827 chassis accepts four system fans System fans for the SC827 chassis are powered from the motherboards or the HDD backplane On SC827H model chassis the two fans on each side are controlled by two motherboards so that when one of the motherboard nodes is removed the second motherboard will continue to control both fans In the SC827T chassis each fan is controlled by one motherboard so if a motherboard drawer is removed the fan associated with that motherboard will not continue to operate Mounting Rails The SC827 includes a set of quick release rails and can be placed in a rack for secure storage and use To setup your rack follow the step by step instructions included in this manual 3 1 SC827 Chassis Manual Power Supply Each SC827 chassis model includes a high efficiency 80 Plus Gold Level power supply rated at 1200 or 1400 Watts
38. n 6 9 SC827 Chassis Manual Notes Appendix A Cables Screws and Other Accessories Appendix A Cables Screws and other Accessories A 1 Overview This appendix lists optional parts which need to be ordered when the customer is assembling their own chassis system It only includes the most commonly used com ponents 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 Compatibility and Optional Accessories List SC827T chassis SC827H chassis Wire Version Hot Swappable Version X8DTT Air shroud MCP 310 Adaptor card BPN 827ADP X8 non H version 82701 0B Air shroud MCP 310 82706 0B Cable CBL 0317L CBL 0318L Cable CBL 0319L CBL 0320L Cable CBL 0321L X8DTT H Not supported Adaptor card BPN 827ADP X8 H Air shroud MCP 310 82706 0B X8DTT H Not supported Currently not supported H8DMT Air shroud MCP 310 Adaptor card BPN 827ADP H8 8 DIMMs 82703 0B Air shroud MCP 310 82703 0B Cable CBL 0151L CBL 0317L Cable CBL 0320L CBL 0323L H8DMT Not supported Not supported 16 DIMMs X7DCT Air shroud MCP 310 Not supported 82702 0B X7DWT X7DBT Not supported Not supported X7SBT Not supported Not supported A 1 SC827 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 scr
39. ns 5 8 Chassis Fan Connectors These connectors designated JP54 JP55 JP56 and JP57 supply power to the chassis cooling fans 9 12 Fan Connector Y Cable Optional feature sold separately A Y cable is used to connect the fan connector from the backplane to the mother board s fan connectors These fan connectors are designated JP58 JP59 JP60 and JP65 Only connect a Y cable into these four connectors Never directly connect a fan to these connectors as it may damage both the fans and or the backplane System Fans SAS 827T Backplane Cables Motherboards FAN4 FAN3 FAN2 FAN1 a dt p E A E Ja Ww dm dimwnd MB D MB C MB B MB A Figure C 4 Default Configuration Fans Connected Directly to Motherboards System Fans SAS 827T Backplane Y Cables Motherboards FAN4 FAN3 FAN2 FAN1 e o EO Ef amp j amp amp fe m uh E j iret ery wg MB D MB C MB B MB A Figure C 5 Optional Configuration Motherboards to the Fan Connectors System Fans gt Cables SAS 827T Backplane Motherboards FAN4 OO r E
40. ns and goes over the top of the motherboard and its components 3 Repeat the procedure for the remaining three motherboard nodes Figure 5 17 Installing the Air Shroud with Different Motherboards 5 17 SC827 Chassis Manual 5 8 Checking the Airflow Checking Airflow 1 Make sure there are no objects to obstruct airflow in and out of the server In addition if you are using a front bezel make sure the bezel s filter is replaced periodically 2 Do not operate the server without drives or drive trays in the drive bays Use only recommended server parts 3 Make sure no wires or foreign objects obstruct airflow 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 fans or power supplies continue to the Systems Fan and Power Supply sections of this chapter If the chassis will be installed into a rack continue to the next chapter for rack installation instructions 5 18 Chapter 5 Chassis Setup and Maintenance 5 9 System Fans Four fans provide cooling for the chassis These fans circulate air through the chas sis as a means of lowering the chassis internal temperature The SC827 system fans are easy to chang
41. onsists of three sections An inner chassis rail which secures directly to the chassis an outer rail that secures to the rack and a middle rail which extends from the outer rail These assemblies are specifically designed for the left and right side of the chassis Rail Assembly Shown with Rails Retracted Outer Rail Middle Rail Locking Tab This Side Faces Outward Inner Rail Figure 6 1 Identifying the Outer Rail Middle Rail and Inner Rails Left Rail Assembly Shown 6 4 Chapter 6 Rack Installation Locking Tabs Each inner rail has a locking tab This tab locks the chassis into place when installed and pushed fully into the rack These tabs also lock the chassis in place when fully extended from the rack This prevents the server from coming completely out of the rack when when the chassis is pulled out for servicing Releasing the Inner Rail Releasing Inner Rail from the Outer Rails 1 Identify the left and right outer rail assemblies as described on page 5 4 2 Pull the inner rail out of the outer rail until it is fully extended as illustrated below 3 Press the locking tab down to release the inner rail 4 Repeat steps 1 3 for the second outer rail Figure 6 2 Extending and Releasing the Inner Rail 6 5 SC827 Chassis Manual Inner Rails Figure 6 3 Installing the Inner Rails Figure 6 4 Inner Rails Installed on the Chassis The chassis above are an example only Actual ch
42. ounted 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 SC827 Chassis Manual 6 6 Rack Mounting Instructions This section provides information on installing the chassis into a rack unit with the rails provided There are a variety of rack units on the market which may mean that the assembly procedure will differ slightly from the instructions provided You should also refer to the installation instructions that came with the rack unit you are using NOTE This rail will fit a rack between 26 5 and 36 4 deep Identifying the Sections of the Rack Rails The chassis package includes two rail assemblies in the rack mounting kit Each assembly c
43. oved to allow access to the backplane ports 9 Replace the add on card bracket and secure the bracket with a screw 10 Repeat steps 3 5 for the remaining nodes 5 12 Chapter 5 Chassis Setup and Maintenance 5 6 Installing and Replacing Adapter Cards Adapter cards provide hot swappable functionality to the chassis Spacer Plate Adapter Card Motherboard Drawer gt P f D Removing the Adapter Card 1 Remove the motherboard drawer from the chassis Disconnect the wiring connecting the adapter card to the motherboard if any is present Remove the five screws securing the adapter card and the spacer plate to the drawer and set them aside for later use Remove the adapter card and spacer plate from the motherboard drawer Set the spacer plate aside for later use Installing the Adapter Card 1 Make sure the motherboard has been installed properly in the node drawer before installing the adapter card Place the adapter card and spacer plate in the motherboard drawer aligning the holes in the spacer and the adapter card with the holes in the mother board drawer Secure the adapter card and spacer plate to the motherboard drawer using the five M3 flathead screws which were previously set aside Reconnect the wiring from the motherboard to the adapter card if necessary Return the motherboard drawer to the closed position in the chassis 5 13 SC827 Chassis Manual Add
44. rom the Chassis 7 Gently ease the backplane up and out of the chassis at a slight angle 5 8 Chapter 5 Chassis Setup and Maintenance Installing the Backplane Installing the Backplane into the Chassis 1 Ensure that all of the hard drive trays have been removed from the bays in the front of the chassis and that the spring bar has been loosened as directed in the previous section 2 Secure the side mounting bracket to the backplane with the two screws provided 3 Slide the backplane into the chassis at a slight angle pushing it up against the side of the chassis 4 Ease the backplane forward against the front of the chassis This will aid in the alignment of the mounting holes 5 Align the mounting holes in the backplane with the holes in the chassis Re place the four screws at the top of the backplane and the screw on the side of the chassis 6 Adjust the spring bar then tighten the spring bar screws in the floor of the chassis 7 Reconnect all cables and return the hard drive trays to their bays in the front of the chassis Figure 5 10 Installing the Backplane 5 9 SC827 Chassis Manual 5 5 Installing the Motherboard e amii JUU KO e
45. s and PC technicians It provides information for the installation and use of the SC827 2U chassis Installa tion and maintenance should be performed by experienced technicians only Supermicro s SC827 2U chassis features a unique and highly optimized design for multi note dual processor platforms The chassis is equipped with 1200W or 1400W Gold Level high efficiency power supply for superb power savings High performance fans provide ample optimized cooling for the four motherboard nodes and the twelve hot swappable hard drives offer maximum storage capacity in a 2U 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 SC827 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 SC827 chassis This chapter also includes contact information Chapter 2 System Safety This chapter lists warnings precautions and system safety You should thoroughly familiarize yourself with this chapter for a general overview of safety precautions that should be followed before installing and servicing this chassis Chapter 3 Chassis Components Refer here for details on this chassis model including the fans bays airflow shields and other components Chapter 4 System Interface Refer to
46. s to the backplane on the chassis JF1 connects to motherboard A JF2 connects to mother board B JF3 connects to motherboard C and JF4 connects to motherboard D See the table on the previous page to determine the locations of the motherboards within the chassis D 4 Appendix D SAS 827B Backplane Specifications 13 14 Backplane to Front Panel Headers These connectors are designated JF5 and JF6 They connect the backplane to the front LED panels on the chassis JF5 con nects to the LED display panel for mother boards A and B JF6 connects to the LED display panel for motherboards C and D D 5 SC827 Chassis Manual D 6 Front Jumpers and Pin Definitions Buzzer eg n Sia ths RoHS E ad gg ages Explanation of Jumpers To modify the operation of the backplane jumpers can be used to choose between optional settings Jumpers create shorts Figure D 3 Front Jumpers 3 2 Con nector ele Pins o between two pins to change the function Jumper of the connector Pin 1 is identified with a square solder pad on the printed circuit s 2 4 board Note On two pin jumpers Closed Settna HEI means the jumper is on and Open means the jumper is off the pins Jumper Settings Jumper Jumper Settings Notes Open Buzzer disabled
47. switch or electrical outlet If an electrical accident occurs you can then quickly remove power from the system 2 1 SC827 Chassis Manual Do not work alone when working with high voltage components Power should always be disconnected from the system when removing or in stalling main system components such as the serverboard memory modules and the DVD ROM and floppy drives not necessary for hot swappable drives When disconnecting power you should first power down the system with the operating system and then unplug the power cords from all the power supply modules in the system When working around exposed electrical circuits another person who is fa miliar with the power off controls should be nearby to switch off the power if necessary Use only one hand when working with powered on electrical equipment This is to avoid making a complete circuit which will cause electrical shock Use extreme caution when using metal tools which can easily damage any electrical components or circuit boards they come into contact with 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 install
48. ter covers the steps required to install components and perform mainte nance on the chassis The only tool you will need to install components and perform maintenance is a Phillips screwdriver Overview Chassis Cover Installing and Removing Hard Drives Removing and Installing the Backplane Installing the Motherboard Add on Card Expansion Card Setup Adapter Card Replacement Installing the Air Shrouds Checking the Chassis the Air Flow 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 SC827 Chassis Manual 5 2 Chassis Cover Remove two Screws Check Ventilation Openings Figure 5 1 Removing the Chassis Cover Before operating the SC827 chassis for the first time it is important to remove the protective film covering the top of the chassis in order to allow for proper ventila tion and cooling Removing the Chassis Cover and Protective Film 1 Remove the two screws which secure the top cover onto the chassis as shown above 2 Lift the top cover up and off the chassis 3 Peel off the protective film covering the top cover and the top of the chassis 4 Check that all ventilation openings on the top cover and the top of the chassis are clear and unobstructed Warning Except for short periods of time do NOT operat
49. tonc ide enean Aa kaa aataid 6 3 Reliable Grourid inten rfe ett penne a pe ERR see 6 3 6 6 Rack Mounting Instructions nrnrreeennrnentaennnenneneeat 6 4 Identifying the Sections of the Rack Rails 6 4 Locking TaD Spss AT UTD 6 5 Releasing the Inner all rr aa 6 5 Installing The Inner Rails on the Chassis 6 6 Installing the Outer Rails on the Rack iiris lnia 6 7 Standard Chassis Installation interiret a rhone 6 8 Optional Quick Installation Method 3 riter 6 9 Appendix A Cables Screws and other Accessories Appendix B SC827 Power Supply Specifications Appendix C SAS 827T Safety Guidelines Appendix D SAS 827B Backplane Specifications vii SC827 Chassis Manual Notes viii Chapter 1 Introduction Chapter 1 Introduction 1 1 Overview Supermicro s SC827 2U Twin chassis is designed to optimize performance per Watt and per dollar with four independent hot pluggable DP computing nodes ef ficiently organized into a 2U form factor Each node provides three 3 5 hard drives for RAID 5 data protection and is contained in a convenient module to facilitate easy system upgrades installation and maintenance The SC827 chassis is equipped with high efficiency optional 1 1 Gold Level redundant power supplies 93 power efficient server board and optimized cooling subsystems The 2U Twin is the best choice for HPC datacenter and cost effective blade
50. type applications 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 2U chs 827 SC827 Chassis MB Node power Model Hot Swap CPU HDD VO Slots sion Feature pply SC827T R1200W No Dual CPU 42xSAS SATA 4xip 1200WRe dundant SC827H R1200W Yes Dual CPU 12x SAS SATA 4xip 1200W Re dundant SC827T R1400W No Dual CPU 12x SAS SATA 4xip 1400W Re dundant SC827H R1400W Yes Dual CPU 12x SAS SATA 4xip 1400W Re dundant 1 1 SC827 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 nl 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
51. which flashes in one second intervals indicates a fan failure A flashing red light which flashes in four second interfals indicates a power failure When notified of an alert 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 and air shrouds are installed Finally veri fy that the heatsinks are installed properly This LED will remain flashing or on 4 2 Chapter 4 System Interface agiiong as the temperature is too high or a fan does not function properly O C3 Sac NIC Indicates network activity on either LAN1 or LAN2 when flashing 4 4 Drive Carrier LEDs The SC827 chassis uses SAS SATA drives SASISATA Drives Each SAS SATA drive carrier has two LEDs Blue Each Serial ATA drive carrier has a blue LED When illuminated this blue LED on the front of the SATA drive carrier indicates drive activity A connection to the SATA backplane enables this LED to blink on and off when that particular drive is being accessed Red Thered 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 3 SC827 Chassis Manual Notes 4 4 Chapter 5 Chassis Setup and Maintenance Chapter 5 Chassis Setup and Maintenance 5 1 Overview This chap
52. with four separate sectors which support from one to four motherboards indepentdently of each other The SAS ports are used to connect the SAS drive cables The 12 ports are designated AO A1 A2 BO B1 B2 CO C1 C2 and DO D1 D2 Each port is also compatible with SATA drives Use the table below to determine the SAS port to moth erboard configuration that is appropriate for your system SAS Port to Motherboard Configurations Number of SAS Port Connect to Motherboards Connectors Motherboard Using 1 MB AO A1 A2 MB A Using 2 MBs AO A1 A2 MB A BO B1 B2 MB B Using 3 MBs AO A1 A2 MB A BO B1 B2 MB B C0 C1 C2 MB C Using 4 MBs AO A1 A2 MB A BO B1 B2 MB B Co C1 C2 MB C DO D1 D2 MB D Figure C 7 Motherboard Locations In the Chassis C 7 SC827 Chassis Manual C 7 Front Jumper Locations and Pin Definitions 9 a geh RoHS Figure C 8 Front Jumpers Explanation of Jumpers uus Connector To modify the operation of the backplane dis pere jumpers can be used to choose between pA optional settings Jumpers create shorts between two pins to change the function Jumper of the connector
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