Supermicro SuperChassis 417E16-R1400LPB
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1. meus ii 2 E ma hb MOT DOO DOE Front of SAS2 216EL Daughter Card Figure C 3 Jumper Locations and Pin Defimitions Explanation of Jumpers To modify the o i Connector y peration of the backplane mne e e jumpers can be used to choose between optional settings Jumpers create shorts between two pins to change the function A of the connector Pin 1 is identified with Jumper a sguare solder pad on the printed circuit board Note On two pin jumpers Closed e means the jumper is on and Open means Setting HIEI the jumper is off the pins C 6 Appendix C SAS2 216EL1 EL2 Backplane Specifications General Jumper Settings Jumper Jumper Settings Note PRI MODE1 Pins 2 3 Factory setting do not change PRI MODE2 Pins 2 3 Factory setting do not change REMOTE FAN FAIL1 REMOTE FAN FAIL2 BUZZER ENB1 Open Enable Default Closed Disable Open Enable Default Closed Disable Open Disable Closed Enable Enables disables the fan speed reporting Enables disables the FAN FAIL1 LED Buzzer enable The buzzer sound indicates that a condition requiring immediate attention has occurred The buzzer alarm is triggered by any of the following conditions 12. ESUUCCOOOO mme ric EO zy 0 oooood Sobo SRO e on a a en e odaga Be Figure 3 1 Control Panel 3 1 SC417 Chassis Manual 3 2 Control Panel Buttons There are two push buttons located on the left handle of the chassis From top to bottom these are a power on off button and a reset button Power The main power button is used to apply or remove power from the power supply to the system Turning off system power with this button removes the main power but keeps standby power supplied to the system Therefore you must un plug system before servicing Reset The reset button is used to reboot the system 3 3 Control Panel LEDs The control panel is located on the left handle of the SC417 chassis and has six LEDs These LEDs provide you with critical information related to different parts of the system This section explains what each LED indicates when illuminated and any corrective action you may need to take EP 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
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5. 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 Chapter 5 Rack Installation A Figure 5 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 5 7 SC847 Chassis Manual Ball Bearing Shuttle Figure 5 6 Installing into a Rack Standard Chassis Installation I
6. 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 ofthe following cables These cables must be purchased separately Cable Name SAS Cable Auantity 1 Part CBL 0175L Alt Name Big Four Description This cable has one SFF 8484 32 pin connector on one end and four SAS connectors seven pins each at the other This cable connects from the host motherboard or other controller to the backplane SAS hard drive port Cable Name SAS Cable Quantity 1 Part CBL 0116 Alt Name iPass or Small Four Description This cable has one iPass SFF 8087 Mini SAS connector 36 pin at one end and four SAS connectors on one end This cable connects from the host motherboard or other controller to the backplane SAS hard drive port A 2 Appendix A Chassis Cables Extending Power Cables Although 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 guide Power Cable Extenders Number of Pins Cable Part Length 24 pin CBL 0042 7 9 20 cm 20 pin CBL 0059 7 9 20 cm 8 pin CBL 0062 7 9 20 cm 4 pin CBL 0060 7 9 20 cm Front Panel to the Mothe
7. Refer here for details on this chassis components including the fans hard drives air shrouds and other components Follow the procedures given in this chapter when installing removing or reconfiguring components in your chassis Chapter 5 Rack Installation This chapter provides diagrams and information on connectivity configurations for the SC417 chassis Appendix A Hardware This section provides information on cabling and other hardware which is compat ible with your chassis For complete information on supported cables and hardware refer to the Supermico Web site at www supermicro com Preface Appendix B Power Supply Specifications This chapter lists the specifications of the power supply provided with your chas sis For additional information refer to the Supermicro website at www supermicro com Appendix C SAS2 216EL Backplane Specifications This section contains detailed specifications on the SAS2 216EL backplane Ad ditional information can be found on the Supermicro Web site at www supermicro com SC417 Chassis Manual Table of Contents Chapter 1 Introduction 1 1 Overview 12 sSBIpDIDO BISE 2 ne Seer a a pep penny A UTA eee a eee eee 1 1 1 3 Where to get Replacement Components nmennnenaeennnnenanaa 1 2 1 4 Contactirg Supertioto ici eni eee reta tenes eec e kd MA 1 3 1 5 Returning Merchandise for Service 1 4 Chapter 2 System Safety 2 1 GIC
8. Port A Expander 1 Cable 0166L External cables 4 led Run m Ku run Port B Expander 2 Port A Expander 1 Power Card i rm 3 w L l Figure C 24 Dual SAS HBA with Cascaded Configuration dd lir ui m um Ee xo cw cc dd m mo mo umo dl IMPORTANT See Section 3 3 of this manual Failover with RAID Cards and Multiple HBAs for important information on supported configurations C 25 SC417 Chassis Manual Dual SAS HBA and Cascaded Configuration with Branching Port B Ex 2 m a TE E Port B Ex 2 Power Card Port B Ex 2 Port A Ex 1 exe MEI He log 1 Port A Ex 1 Cable 0166L External cable Port B Ek 2 Port A Ex 1 Port B Ex 2 Power Power Card Card Figure C 25 Dual SAS HBA Cascaded Configuration and Branching IMPORTANT See Section 3 3 ofthis manual Failover with RAID Cards and Multiple HBAs for important information on supported configurations C 26 Appendix C SAS2 216EL1 EL2 Backplane Specifications Notes C 27 SC417 Chassis Manual Disclaimer cont The products sol
9. INDIRECT SPECIAL INCIDENTAL SPECULATIVE OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING FROM THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THIS PRODUCT OR DOCUMENTATION EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES IN PARTICULAR SUPERMICRO SHALL NOT HAVE LIABILITY FOR ANY HARDWARE SOFTWARE OR DATA STORED OR USED WITH THE PRODUCT INCLUDING THE COSTS OF REPAIRING REPLACING INTEGRATING INSTALLING OR RECOVERING SUCH HARDWARE SOFTWARE OR DATA Any disputes arising between manufacturer and customer shall be governed by the laws of Santa Clara County in the State of 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 March 14 2011 Unless you request and receive written permission from Super Micro Computer Inc you may not copy any part of this document Information in this document is subj
10. C 9 Single HBA Failover C 12 Appendix C SAS2 216EL1 EL2 Backplane Specifications C 12 Failover with RAID Cards and Multiple HBAs The SAS2 216EL backplane may be configured for failover with multiple HBAs using either RAID controllers or HBAs to acheive failover protection RAID Controllers If RAID controllers are used then the failover is accomplished through port failover on the same RAID card HBAs If multiple HBAs are used to achieve failover protection and load balancing Linux MPIO software must be installed and correctly configured to perform the load balancing and failover tasks SAS HBA SAS HBA Dual Host Bus Adapter In a Dual Host Bus Configuration the backplane connects to two Host Bus Adapters HBA PotB Port A Expander 2 Expander 1 Figure C 9 Dual HBA SAS HBA SAS HBA Dual Host Bus Adapter Failover If the Expander or data path in Port A fails the system automatically switches to Port B This maintains a full connec tion to all drives id E Port B Port A Expander 2 Expander 1 Tle Figure C 10 Dual HBA Failover IMPORTANT For RAID controllers redundancy is achieved through port failover For multiple HBAs MPIO software is required to achieve failover protection C 13 SC417 Chassis Manual C 13 Chassis Power Card and Support Cables Chassis Power
11. place the hexagonal screw through the bottom the chassis and secure the screw with the hexagon nut rounded side up M B standoff 6 32 to 6 32 Figure 4 11 Chassis Standoffs Installing the Motherboard 1 Review the documentation that came with your motherboard Become familiar with component placement requirements precautions and cable connec tions 2 Open the chassis cover and remove the chassis from any power source 3 As required by your motherboard install standoffs in any areas that do not have a permanent standoff Compare the mounting holes in the motherboard to those in the chassis A Place a hexagonal standoff screw through the bottom the chassis B Secure the screw with the hexagon nut rounded side up 4 8 Chapter 4 Chassis Setup and Maintenance Figure 4 9 Motherboard Installation Lay the motherboard on the chassis aligning the permanent and optional standoffs Compare the mounting holes in the motherboard to those in the chassis Secure the motherboard to the chassis using the rounded Phillips head screws Do not exceed eight pounds of torgue per sguare inch when tighten ing down the motherboard Secure the CPU s heatsinks and other components to the motherboard as described in the motherboard documentation Slide back the motherboard tray and connect the cables between the moth erboard backplane chassis front panel and power supply as needed The fans may be temporarily remove
12. 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 a grounded electrical outlet 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 2 2 Chapter 2 System Safety 2 6 Please handle used batteries carefully Do not damage the battery in any way a damaged battery may release hazardous materials into the environment Do not discard a used battery in the garbage or a public landfill Please comply with
13. the regulations set up by your local hazardous waste management agency to dispose of your used battery properly General Safety Precautions Keep the area around the chassis clean and free of clutter Place the chassis top cover and any system components that have been re moved away from the system or on a table so that they won t accidentally be stepped on While working on the system do not wear loose clothing such as neckties and unbuttoned shirt sleeves which can come into contact with electrical circuits or be pulled into a cooling fan Remove any jewelry or metal objects from your body which are excellent metal conductors that can create short circuits and harm you if they come into contact with printed circuit boards or areas where power is present After accessing the inside of the system close the system back up and secure it to the rack unit with the retention screws after ensuring that all connections have been made System Safety Electrostatic discharge ESD is generated by two objects with different electrical charges coming into contact with each other An electrical discharge is created to neutralize this difference which can damage electronic components and printed circuit boards The following measures are generally sufficient to neutralize this difference before contact is made to protect your eguipment from ESD Do notuse mats designed to decrease electrostatic discharge as protection from electrical shock
14. A Host Bus Host Bus Cable 0168L Adapter Adapier with Single Port Assembly Internal cable 4 1 I Cable 0166L External cable l I l Port B Expander 2 l I I t I al d y Figure C 19 Dual HBA Configuration IMPORTANT See Section C 12 of this manual Failover with RAID Cards and Multiple HBAs for important information on supported configurations C 21 SC417 Chassis Manual Dual HBA Configuration Cables Dual Port Cable Assembly Figure C 20 Dual Port Internal Cable CBL 0168L Cable Name SAS Dual port Cable Assembly 68 76 cm Part CBL 0168L Placement Internal cable Ports Dual Description Internal cascading cable Connects the backplane to the host bus adapter or external port Used in dual port environments Figure C 21 External Cable CBL 0166L Cable Name SAS EL2 EL1 Cascading Cable External 68 cm Part CBL 0166L Placement External Cable Ports Single or Dual Description External cascading cable Connects ports between servers Use one cable for single port connections and two cables for dual port connections C 22 Appendix C SAS2 216EL1 EL2 Backplane Specifications C 14 Supported Cascading Configurations Cascading allows the system to access data at a faster rate by allowing several backplanes to share resources to reduce latency time The first backp
15. Card In a cascaded configuration the first chassis includes a motherboard and at least one Host Bus Adapter HBA Other servers in this enclosed system must be eguipped with a power card This section describes the supported power card for the SAS2 216EL series backplane For more information see the Supermicro Web site at http www supermicro com Ooobk o a aeii ooonk fi ooo Oo 1 Li B O OO k O T Pi Tope X pM Clo pg L TT N pa M pt BUZZERI mwan Granoun ag EO Fa 5 e O so 0000000 ma s i 5 IE n 0000000 a CSE PTJBOD CB2 i REV 1 01 ix i pi Figure C 11 Chassis Power Card Sold Separately Power Card Part Number Part Type Where Used Allows the chassis to be used as CSE PTJBOD CB2 Power Card C 14 a JBOD Just a Bunch of Drives system Appendix C SAS2 216EL1 EL2 Backplane Specifications Connecting an Internal HBA to the Backplane The followin
16. HDD Indicates IDE channel activity SAS SATA drive and or DVD ROM drive activity when flashing 3 2 Chapter 3 System Interface A NIC1 Indicates network activity on GLAN1 when flashing Eri NIC2 Indicates network activity on GLAN2 when flashing Overheat Fan Fail When this LED flashes it indicates a fan failure When con tinuously on not flashing it indicates an overheat condition which may be caused by cables obstructing the airflow in the system or the ambient room temperature being too warm Check the routing of the cables and make sure all fans are pres ent and operating normally You should also check to make sure that the chassis covers are installed Finally verify that the heatsinks are installed properly This LED will remain flashing or on as long as the overheat condition exists Power Failure When this LED flashes it indicates a failure in the redundant power supply 3 3 SC417 Chassis Manual 3 4 Drive Carrier LEDs The SC417 chassis uses SAS or SATA drives SAS SATA Drives Each SAS SATA drive carrier has two LEDs Blue Solid on Drive is present and available Blinking 7 Drive is actively being accessed Each Serial ATA drive carrier has a blue LED When illuminated in a solid on state this blue LED on the front of the SAS SATA drive carrier indicates drive activity A connection to the SAS SATA backplane enables this LED to blink on and off when that particular drive is being acc
17. Hard drive failure 2 Fan failure 3 System temperature over 45 Celsius C 7 SC417 Chassis Manual FANFAIL1 12V LED1 TOGZOVERHEATFAL Eu TE ET Tey LEDIp rae s 305550 40090900 00400405 amp g Figure C 4 Rear LEDs Rear LEDs LED Fail State Specification 12V LED1 off Green LED indicates backplane 12V l z power Light is on during normal operation 5V LED1 Of Blue LED indicates backplane 5V power Light is on during normal operation FANFAIL1 On Red LED indicates a fan failure Light is off during normal operation OVERHEATFAIL1 On Red LED indicates an overheat condition Light is off during normal operation C 8 Appendix C SAS2 216EL1 EL2 Backplane Specifications C 9 Front Connectors and LED Indicators Or n 7 dk dk nw lt lt N N apo bier RUM AWA RA WA Ma TAPA Baa auus dd bab mab WA MW Aa Vue uh cub Me B b etek a LET TE SARS 3h39 35039 039 Xp i0 A XXe EK EA X qdddaddadd2222222225225223 LeeLee ESET EEE ERTL EE EF REFRTRKLELL SHAT HY KDC Neoon AG ves v o v ser TT TNNAN FrReRrFRFRFRFRFRFRFREFEE He HH db HH db dt dE dk HH OH Fee ee ee eS Ske RRR RRR RR RR EE OOOOOOOOOOOOOO TLITTITILTLATAKLKA Figure C 5 Front Connectors and LEDs Front SAS SATA Connectors Front SAS Drive Front SAS Drive Connector Number Connector Number SAS JO SAS SATA HDD 1 SAS J12 SAS SATA HDD 13 SAS J1 SAS SATA HDD 2 SAS J13 SAS
18. Instead use rubber mats that have been specifically designed as electrical insulators Use a grounded wrist strap designed to prevent static discharge Keep all components and printed circuit boards PCBs in their antistatic bags until ready for use 2 3 SC417 Chassis Manual Touch a grounded metal object before removing any board from its antistatic bag e Do not let components or PCBs come into contact with your clothing which may retain a charge even if you are wearing a wrist strap Handle a board by its edges only do not touch its components peripheral chips memory modules or contacts When handling chips or modules avoid touching their pins Put the serverboard and peripherals back into their antistatic bags when not in use For grounding purposes make sure your computer chassis provides excellent conductivity between the power supply the case the mounting fasteners and the serverboard 2 4 Chapter 3 System Interface Chapter 3 System Interface 3 1 Overview There are six LEDs on the front control panel as well as others on the drive carri ers to keep you constantly informed of the overall status of the system and over all health of specific components SC417 models have two buttons on the chassis control panel A reset button and a power on off switch This chapter explains the meanings of all LED indicators and the appropriate responses you may need to take
19. L1 EL2 Backplane C 1 SC417 Chassis Manual 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 2 ESD Safety Guidelines Electrostatic Discharge ESD can damage electronic components To prevent damage to your system it is important to handle the backplane very carefully The following measures are generally sufficient to protect your equipment from ESD C 3 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 and daughter cards by their edges only do not touch the components peripheral chips memory modules or gold contacts When handling chips or modules avoid touching their pins Put the backplane 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 2 Appendix C SAS2 216EL1 EL2 Backplane Specifications C 4 An Important Note to Users All images and layouts shown in th
20. S 1K41P 1R 1100W 100 140V 50 60Hz 9 5 13 5A AC Input 1400W 180 240V 50 60Hz 7 0 9 5A DC Output 5V Standby DC Output 92A 100 140V 12V 116Ap 180 240V With Distributor 5V 30A 3 3V 24A 12V 0 6Ap 4A B 1 SC417 Chassis Manual Notes B 2 Appendix C SAS2 216EL1 EL2 Backplane Specifications Appendix C SAS2 216EL1 EL2 Backplane Specifications C 1 Overview of the SAS2 216EL1 EL2 Backplanes The SAS2 216EL1 EL2 model backplanes consists of a SAS2 216EB backplane A with one or two SAS2 216EL daughter cards B and C mounted on the rear of the backplane The SAS2 216EL1 model consists of the SAS2 216EB backplane A and one SAS2 216EL daughter card B mounted on the right hand side of the backplane The SAS2 216EL2 model consists of the SAS2 216EB backplane A and two SAS 216EL daughter cards B and C mounted on the rear of the backplane Components on the front side of the SAS2 216EB backplane include twenty four SAS connectors and their respecitve activity and failure LEDs Components on the rear side of the backplane include jumpers and power and fan connectors The daughter card s components include SAS ports flash and expander chips and mode select jumpers Rear Side of the Backplane SAS2 216EB Backplane A SAS2 216EL Daughter Card B SAS2 216EL Daughter Card C X Front Side of the Backplane Figure C 1 Overview of the SAS2 216E
21. SATA HDD 14 SAS J2 SAS SATA HDD 3 SAS 314 SAS SATA HDD 15 SAS J3 SAS SATA HDD 4 SAS J15 SAS SATA HDD 16 SAS J4 SAS SATA HDD 5 SAS J16 SAS SATA HDD 17 SAS J5 SAS SATA HDD 6 SAS J17 SAS SATA HDD 18 SAS J6 SAS SATA HDD 7 SAS J18 SAS SATA HDD 19 SAS J7 SAS SATA HDD 8 SAS J19 SAS SATA HDD 20 SAS J8 SAS SATA HDD 9 SAS J20 SAS SATA HDD 21 SAS J9 SAS SATA HDD 10 SAS J21 SAS SATA HDD 22 SAS J10 SAS SATA HDD 11 SAS J22 SAS SATA HDD 23 SAS J11 SAS SATA HDD 12 SAS J23 SAS SATA HDD 24 C 9 SC417 Chassis Manual Front LED Indicators Front LED Hard Drive Activity Failure LED SAS JO ACT 0 FAIL 0 SAS J1 ACT 1 FAIL 1 SAS J2 ACT 2 FAIL 2 SAS J3 ACT 3 FAIL 3 SAS J4 ACT 4 FAIL 4 SAS J5 ACT 5 FAIL 5 SAS J6 ACT 6 FAIL 6 SAS J7 ACT 7 FAIL 7 SAS J8 ACT 8 FAIL 8 SAS J9 ACT 9 FAIL 9 SAS J10 ACT 10 FAIL 10 SAS 311 ACT 11 FAIL 11 SAS J12 ACT 12 FAIL 12 SAS J13 ACT 13 FAIL 13 SAS J14 ACT 14 FAIL 14 SAS J15 ACT 15 FAIL 15 SAS J16 ACT 16 FAIL 16 SAS J17 ACT 17 FAIL 17 SAS J18 ACT 18 FAIL 18 SAS J19 ACT 19 FAIL 19 SAS J20 ACT 20 FAIL 20 SAS J21 ACT 21 FAIL 21 SAS J22 ACT 22 FAIL 22 SAS J23 ACT 23 FAIL 23 C 10 Appendix C SAS2 216EL1 EL2 Backplane Specifications Dual Port and Cascading Configurations C 10 Single and Dual Port Expanders Single Ports SAS2 216EL1 model backplanes h
22. SUPERO DOUBLE SIDED STORAGE SC417 CHASSIS SERIES DON DONE po A A ja jej TET a SUR Go I T RETE EIE EE Fou QI SC417E16 R1400LPB SC417E16 R1400UB SC417E26 R1400UB SC417E26 R1400LPB USER S MANUAL 1 0 SC417 Chassis Manual The information in this User s Manual has been carefully reviewed and is believed to be accurate The vendor assumes no responsibility for any inaccuracies that may be contained in this document makes no commitment to update or to keep current the information in this manual or to notify any person or organization of the updates Please Note For the most up to date version of this manual please see our web site at www supermicro com Super Micro Computer Inc Supermicro reserves the right to make changes to the product described in this manual at any time and without notice This product including software and documentation is the property of Supermicro and or its licensors and is supplied only under a license Any use or reproduction of this product is not allowed except as expressly permitted by the terms of said license IN NO EVENT WILL SUPERMICRO BE LIABLE FOR DIRECT
23. accept SAS SCSI IB Ethernet and other types of connections SC417 U chassis accepts three full length full height expansion cards and the fourth slot is used for the UI O card It includes a bracket that extends from the fan row to the back of the chassis This bracket provides support for the riser card Installing a Universal Input Output Card in the SC417 U Model Chassis 1 Disconnect the power supply lay the chassis on a flat surface and open the chassis cover Connect the universal input output to the motherboard using the slots pro vided on the motherboard and the back panel Secure the card to the chassis using the four screws provided in the chassis packaging The SC417 U model chassis includes four full height full length slots and three low profile slots Installing Expansion Cards in the SC417 U Chassis 1 Disconnect the power supply lay the chassis on a flat surface and open the chassis cover If you are using a universal input output card make sure it is installed before continuing If you installing low profile expansion cards remove the chassis air shroud Secure the card to the chassis using the four screws provided with the chas sis packaging 4 11 SC4 17 Chassis Manual 4 6 Installing the Air Shroud Break Away Tabs Figure 4 13 Air Shroud for the SC417 Chassis Air shrouds concentrate airflow to maximize fan efficiency The SC417 chassis air shroud does not require s
24. and can be changed without pow ering down the system New units can be ordered directly from Supermicro see contact information in the Preface Release Tab Figure 4 16 Power Supply Release Tab Changing the Power Supply 1 The SC417 chassis includes a redundant power supply This means that the power supply may be replaced without powering down the server If your chassis has only one power supply you must power down the server and unplug the power cord 2 Push the release tab on the back of the power supply as illustrated 3 Pull the power supply out using the handle provided 4 Replace the failed power module with the same model 5 Push the new power supply module into the power bay until it clicks into the locked position 6 Plug the AC power cord back into the module and power up the server 4 16 Chapter 5 Rack Installation Chapter 5 Rack Installation 5 1 Overview This chapter provides instructions for installing the chassis into a rack Follow the instructions in the order given to ensure that the system is mounted correctly 5 2 Unpacking the System You should inspect the box which the chassis was shipped in and note if it was damaged in any way If the chassis itself shows damage you should file a damage claim with the carrier who delivered it Decide on a suitable location for the rack unit that will hold your chassis It should be situated in a clean dust free area that is well venti
25. ave a single port expander on the daughter card that accesses all of the drives and supports cascading Port A Primary Ports Expander 1 From HBA or higher backplane To Lower Backplane in Cascaded System Figure C 6 SAS2 216EL1 Single Port Configuration Dual Ports SAS2 216EL2 model backplanes have dual port expanders on the daughter cards that access all of the hard drives These dual port expanders support cascading failover and recovery Port B Secondary Ports Expander 2 Port A Primary Ports Expander 1 ll ee ee a ww ko Ts 5 Or From HBA From HBA or higher or higher backplane backplane To Lower Backplane To Lower Backplane in Cascaded System in Cascaded System Figure C 7 SAS2 216EL2 Dual Port Configuration C 11 SC417 Chassis Manual C 11 Failover The SAS2 216EL2 model backplane has two expanders which enable effective failover and recovery SAS HBA a 3 Port B Port A Expander 2 Expander 1 Single Host Bus Adapter In a single host bus configuration the backplane connects to one Host Bus Adapter HBA Figure C 8 Single HBA SAS HBA If the expander or data path in Port A fails the system automatically switches to Port B Single Host Bus Adapter Failover Expander 2 Expander 1 Figure
26. 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 5 2 Chapter 5 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 5 5 Rack Mounting Considerations Ambient Operating Temperature If installed in a closed or multi unit rack assembly the ambient operating tempera ture of the rack environment may be greater than the ambient temperature of the room Therefore consideration should be given to installing the equipment in an environment compatible with the manufacturer s maximum rated ambient tempera ture TMRA Reduced Airflow Equipment should be mounted into a rack so that the amount of airflow required for safe
27. crews for its installation The SC417 air shroud is designed with removeable break away tabs that allow the air shroud to be adjusted to fit a variety of motherboards Installing the Air Shroud 1 Disconnect the chassis from any power source and remove the chassis cover 2 Place the air shroud in the chassis The air shroud fits behind the fans and beside to the power supply 3 After checking the fit of the air shroud remove any break away tabs neces sary to ensure a proper fit with the motherboard 4 12 Chapter 4 Chassis Setup and Maintenance 4 7 Checking the Server s Air Flow Checking the Air Flow 1 Make sure there are no objects to obstruct airflow in and out of the server In addition if you are using a front bezel make sure that the bezel s filter is replaced periodically 2 Do not operate the server without drives or drive trays in the drive bays Use only the recommended server parts 3 Make sure that no wires or foreign objects obstruct airflow through the chassis Pull all excess cabling out of the airflow path or use shorter cables The control panel LEDs inform you of system status See Chapter 3 System Interface for details on the LEDs and the control panel buttons In most cases the chassis power supply and fans are pre installed If you need to install fans continue to the Systems Fan section of this chapter If the chassis will be installed into a rack continue to the next chapter for rack in
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29. d to allow access to the backplane ports AN m Figure 4 10 Slide Back the Motherboard Tray 4 9 SC417 Chassis Manual PCI Slot Setup SC417 The chassis includes PCI slots for expansion cards The number of cards used depends on your chassis model SC417 LP Models Provides seven low profile PCI card slots for expansion cards SC417 UIO Models Provides four full height full length slots three low profile slots and includes a universal expansion card e PCI Card Slots Figure 4 12 SC417 LP model Expansion Slot Setup in LP Low Profile Chassis The SC417 chassis includes PCI slots for expansion cards The number of cards you can use depends upon your chassis model and motherboard model Installing Expansion Cards in SC417 LP Low Profile Chassis 1 Disconnect the power supply lay the chassis on a flat surface and open the chassis cover 2 Remove the screw holding the cover in place for each low profile expansion card slot you want to use Keep this screw for later use 3 Connect the expansion cards to the motherboard 4 Secure each card to the chassis using the card s L bracket and the screw previously removed Chapter 4 Chassis Setup and Maintenance Expansion Slot Setup in U Universal Output Chassis SC417 U model chassis accepts a slightly smaller L shaped motherboard to allow for a universal expansion card to be used This universal output card allows the Systems to
30. e Backplane This backplane supports external host bus adapters In this configuration the HBA and the backplane are in different physical chassis This allows a JBOD Just a Bunch Of Drives configuration from an existing system Single External Host Bus Adapter HBA Host Bus Adapter CBL 0166L External HBA Cable Figure C 14 Single External Host Adapter Dual External Host Bus Adapter CBL 0166L External HBA Cables Figure C 15 Dual External Host Bus Adapter IMPORTANT See Section C 12 of this manual Failover with RAID Cards and Multiple HBAs for important information on supported configurations C 17 SC417 Chassis Manual Supported External HBA to Backplane Cable Use the following cable if your external HBA has an InfiniBand connector Figure C 15 SAS InfiniBand Cable CBL 0200L Cable Name SAS InfiniBand to Mini SAS X4 1M cable PBF Part CBL 0200L Length 1 meter Description This cable has an InfiniBand connector SFF 8470 on one end and an SFF 8088 1X 26 pin connector at the other end C 18 Appendix C SAS2 216EL1 EL2 Backplane Specifications Connecting Multiple Backplanes in a Single Channel Environment This section describes the cables used when cascading from a single HBA These connections use CBL 0167L internal cables and CBL 0166L external cables CBL 0167L with Single Port A
31. ect to change without notice Other products and companies referred to herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies or mark holders Copyright O 2011 by Super Micro Computer Inc All rights reserved Printed in the United States of America Preface Preface About This Manual This manual is written for professional system integrators and PC technicians It provides information for the installation and use of the SC417 chassis Installation and maintenance should be performed by experienced technicians only This manual lists compatible parts available when this document was published Al ways refer to the our Web site for updates on supported parts and configurations SC417 Chassis Manual Manual Organization Chapter 1 Introduction The first chapter provides a summary of the main components included with the SC417 chassis and describes the main features of the chassis This chapter also includes contact information Chapter 2 System Safety This chapter lists warnings precautions and system safety It is recommended that you thoroughly familiarize yourself with installing and servicing the chassis and all safety precautions Chapter 3 System Interface Refer to this chapter for details on the system interface which includes the func tions and information provided by the chassis control panel as well as other LEDs located throughout the system Chapter 4 Chassis Setup and Maintenance
32. es adapter brackets for those customers using round hole racks or racks with threaded holes size M5 or larger Installing the Adapter Bracket 1 Place the hooks of the front of the outer rail into the square holes of one of the adapter brackets Place the hooks of the rear of the outer rail into the square holes of a second adapter bracket Adjust the length of the outer rail to fit within the rack uprights Secure the front adapter bracket to the front of the rack using the screws recommended by the rack manufacturer Secure the rear adapter bracket to the rear of the rack in the same manner 5 10 Appendix A Chassis Cables Appendix A SC417 Cables and Hardware 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 SC417 Chassis SAS SATA SC417 Part Type Length Description z Seven each 10 5 4 pin middle fan EL Calle power extension PWM CBL 0087 Ribbon 20 16 pin to 16 pin ribbon cable for Round control panel CBL 0160L Cable 6 Two each regional power cords CBL 0217L Cable 22cm 8 66 16 pin control panel converter cable A 1 SC417 Chassis Manual A 3 Compatible Cables These cables are compatible with the SC417 Chassis
33. essed Red Solid on Drive failure Blinking RAID activity When the red LED is blinking it indicates that the system is either building initializing or rebuilding RAID SCSI Drives This chassis does not support SCSI drives at this time 3 4 Chapter 4 Chassis Setup and Maintenance Chapter 4 Chassis Setup and Maintenance 4 1 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 perform maintenance is a Phillips screwdriver Print this chapter to use as a reference while Setting up your chassis Review the warnings and precautions listed in the manual before setting up or servicing this chassis These include information in Chapter 2 System Safety and the warnings precautions listed in the setup instructions Safety Warning Before performing any chassis setup or mainte nance it is recommended that the chassis be removed from the rack and placed on a stable bench or table For instructions on how to uninstall the chassis from the rack refer to Chapter 5 Rack Instal lation in this manual 4 1 SC417 Chassis Manual 4 2 Removing the Chassis Cover Figure 4 1 Removing the Chassis Cover Removing the Chassis Cover 1 Unplug the chassis from any power source 2 Remove the screws securing the cover to the chassis 3 Lift the cover up and off the chassis Warning Except for short pe
34. g exclusively from our Supermicro Authorized Distributors System Integrators Resellers A list of Supermicro Authorized Distributors System Integrators Resellers can be found at http www supermicro com Click the Where to Buy link 1 2 Chapter 1 Introduction 1 4 Contacting Supermicro Headquarters Address Tel Fax Email Web Site Europe Address Tel Fax Email Asia Pacific Address Tel Fax Web Site Technical Support Email Tel 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 gsupermicro 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 support supermicro com tw 886 2 8226 1900 1 3 SC417 Chassis Manual 1 5 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 Authori
35. g section lists the most common cables used to connect the HBA to the backplane HBA Host Bus Adapter Figure C 12 Single Internal Host Bus Adapter HBA Host Bus Adapter HBA Host Bus Adapter Figure C 13 Dual Internal Host Bus Adapter Supported Internal HBA Cables Use the following cables to create connections between the internal HBA and SAS2 216EL model backplane The cables reguired depend upon the HBA connector Cable Name iPass TO 4 LANE Part CBL 0117L Length 46 cm 18 inches Description This cable has one SFF 8484 32 pin connector at one end and one iPass SFF 8087 Mini SAS connector 36 pin at the other This cable connects from the HBA to the SAS2 216EL backplane IMPORTANT See Section C 12 of this manual Failover with RAID Cards and Multiple HBAs for important information on supported configurations C 15 SC417 Chassis Manual Cable Name iPass Mini SAS to iPass Mini SAS Part 4 CBL 0108L 02 Length 39 cm 15 inches Part 4 CBL 0109L 02 Length 22 cm 9 inches Part CBL 0110L 02 Length 18 cm 7 inches Description This cable has an iPass SFF 8087 Mini SAS connector 36 pin at each end It connects from the HBA to the SAS2 216EL model backplane C 16 Appendix C SAS2 216EL1 EL2 Backplane Specifications Connecting an External HBA to th
36. gure 4 8 Installing Single and Dual Hard Drives and the Bracket Installing a 3 5 Single Hard Drive into the Bracket 1 Align the four round washers and four screws with the holes in the hard drive and the holes in the bracket 2 Secure the hard drive to the bracket using the screws and washers provided 3 See the instructions below for installing the bracket onto the chassis Installing Dual 2 5 Hard Drives into the Bracket 1 Align the eight external tooth washers and eight screws with the holes in the hard drive and the holes in the bracket 2 Secure the hard drive to the bracket using the screws and washers provided 3 See the instructions below for installing the bracket onto the chassis Installing the Bracket onto the Chassis 1 Align the holes in the bracket with the chassis standoffs 2 Secure the bracket using the screws provided 4 7 SC417 Chassis Manual 4 5 Installing the Motherboard Permanent and Optional Standoffs Standoffs prevent short circuits by securing space between the motherboard and the chassis surface The SC417 chassis includes permanent standoffs in locations used by most motherboards These standoffs accept the rounded Phillips head screws included in the SC417 accessories packaging Some motherboards require additional screws for heatsinks general components and or non standard security Optional standoffs are included to these mother boards To use an optional standoff you must
37. is 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 5 Introduction to the SAS2 216EL1 EL2 Backplane The SAS2 216EL1 EL2 model backplane has been designed to utilize the most up to date technology available providing your system with reliable high guality performance This manual reflects the SAS2 216EL Revision 1 02 backplane the most current release available at the time of publication This manual also describes the SAS2 216EL daughter card Revision 1 02 the most current release available at the time of publication Always refer to the Supermicro Web site at www supermicro com for the latest updates compatible parts and sup ported configurations C 3 SC417 Chassis Manual Connectors Jumpers and LEDs C 6 Connectors 2222 C Lr sessi EE Front of SAS2 216EL Daughter Card s Figure C 2 Connectors on the Backplane and Daughter Cards Connectors 1 Flash Chip 6 EPP Connectors J2 2 Expander Chip 7 Fan Connectors Fan1 Fan2 and Fan3 3 SAS Port PRI J1 8 Power Connectors PWR1 PWRA 4 SAS Port PRI J2 9 Debug Connector EXPDBG1 5 SAS Port PRI J3 10 UART Connector SMART UART C 4 Appendix C SAS2 216EL1 EL2 Backplane Specifications C 7 Front Connector and Pin Definitio
38. lane in a cascaded system reguires a motherboard and an HBA Other servers reguire a power control card with no motherboard and no HBA For more information specific chassis manuals are available at www supermicro com ee a Port B Expander 2 Single Port Cable Assembly Cable 0167L internal cable Cable 0166L External cable Port B Expander 2 Port A Expander 1 Port B Expander 2 Port A Expander 1 Figure C 22 Simple Cascaded Configuration C 23 SC417 Chassis Manual Server System with Single SAS HBA The expanders allow horizontal branching This configuration also applies to dual ports jt m Port A Expander 1 Cable 0167L Internal cable Single Port Cable Assembly Iri d Port A Expander 1 Port A Expander 1 Figure C 23 Cascaded Configuration with Horizontal Branching C 24 Appendix C SAS2 216EL1 EL2 Backplane Specifications Dual SAS HBA and Cascaded Configuration Port B Expander 2 Port A Expander 1 Dual Port Cable Assembly Cable 0168L Internal cable Ja La er 2
39. lated 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 5 3 Preparing for Setup The box your chassis was shipped in should include two sets of rail assemblies and the mounting screws required to install the system into a 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 beginning the installation procedures outlined in the following sections 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 similar environments 5 1 SC847 Chassis Manual Warning 5 4 Warnings and Precautions Rack Precautions Ensure that the leveling jacks on the bottom of the rack are fully extended to the floor with the full weight of the rack resting on them n single rack installations stabilizers should be attached to the rack n multiple rack installations the racks should be coupled together Always make sure that the rack is stable
40. na 5 9 Adapters for Round and Threaded Hole Racks rese 5 10 Appendix A SC417 Cables and Hardware Appendix B SC417 Power Supply Specifications Appendix C SAS2 216EL1 EL2 Backplane Specifications vii SC417 Chassis Manual Notes viii Chapter 1 Introduction Chapter 1 Introduction 1 1 Overview The SC417 chassis features extremely high storage density with a maximum of seventy two 2 5 hot swappable drives per enclosure The chassis also features high availability with 1400 Watt Gold Level 1 1 redundant power supplies and seven 8 cm hot swappable cooling fans The SC417 series chassis is ideal for DB file servers data warehouses media stream servers video on demand security servers and other applications 1 2 Shipping List Please visit the Supermicro Web site for the latest shiping lists and part numbers for your particular chassis model at http www supermicro com SC417 Chassis Model CPU HDD a l ga SC417E16 R1400LPB DP UP asd Anes 5 zw prre ai nt SC417E16 R1400UB DP UP i a e a ioi 1 Men s nt SC417E26 R1400LPB DP UP T mup pin ji Pd SC417E26 R1400UB DP UP Ehe E a du Ms 1 pore m nt 1 1 SC417 Chassis Manual 1 3 Where to get Replacement Components Alhough not freguently you may need replacement parts for your system To en sure the highest level of professional service and technical support we strongly recommend purchasin
41. ns 1 Flash Chips The flash chip enhances the backplane memory Expander Chips This expander chip allows the backplane to support dual ports cascading and failover 5 SAS Ports The primary and secondary sets of SAS ports provide expander features including cascading and failover From right to left the ports are Primary 1 2 3 and Second ary 1 23 EPP Ports The EPP ports are used for manufacturer diagnostic purposes only Fan Connectors The 3 pin connectors designated FAN1 FAN2 and FANS provide power to the fans See the table on the right for pin definitions Backplane Main Power Connectors The 4 pin connectors are designated PWR1 PWR2 PWR3 and PWR4 They provide power to the backplane See the table on the right for pin definitions Debug Connector The debug connector is designated EX PDBG1 and is used for manufacturer s diagnostic purposes only 10 UART Connector The UART connector is designated SMART UART and is used for manufacturer s diag nostic purposes only C 5 Fan Connectors Pin Definition 1 Ground 2 12V 3 Tachometer Backplane Main Power 4 Pin Connector Pin Definition 1 12V 2and3 Ground 4 5V SC417 Chassis Manual C 8 Jumper Locations and Settings aS REMOTE_FAN_FAIL1 A goo zs REMOTE RAN FAILE daria nil IBUZZER_ENB1 t 0 n m o0 Oo 00 no on oo ou on yo
42. nstalling 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 5 8 Chapter 5 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 5 7 2 Release the inner rail without retracting the middle rail 3 Install the inner rails on the chassis as previously described on page 5 6 4 Install the chassis onto the middle rail as described in the previous section 5 9 SC847 Chassis Manual Adapters for Round and Threaded Hole Racks The SC417 chassis includ
43. 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 5 3 SC847 Chassis Manual 5 6 Rack Mounting Instructions This section provides information on installing the chassis into a rack unit with the rails provided There are a variety of rack units on the market which may mean that the assembly procedure will differ slightly from the instructions provided You should also refer to the installation instructions that came with the rack unit you are using NOTE This rail will fit a rack between 26 5 and 36 4 deep Identifying the Sections of the Rack Rails The chassis package includes two rail assemblies in the rack mounting kit Each assembly consists of three sections An inner chassis rail which secures direc
44. rboard The SC417 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 2 cable Part 16 pin 16 pin CBL 0049 16 pin 20 pin CBL 0048 20 pin 20 pin CBL 0047 16 pin Varies CBL 0068 20 pin Varies CBL 0067 Split cables Use these cable if your motherboard requires several different con nections from the front panel A 3 SC417 Chassis Manual A 4 Chassis Screws The accessory box includes all the screws needed to set up your chassis This section lists and describes the most common screws used Your chassis may not reguire all the parts listed M B HARD DRIVE Pan head Flat head 6 32 x 5 mm 6 32 x 5 mm 0 197 0 197 DVD ROM CD ROM and FLOPPY DRIVE em g Pan head Flat head Round head Round head 6 32 x 5 mm 6 32x 5 mm M3x5mm M2 6 x 5 mm 0 197 0 197 0 197 0 197 RAIL Flat head Round head Flat head M4 x 4 mm M4 x 4 mm 0 157 0 157 MSc Ani A Washer for M5 M B STANDOFFS D Q SE M B standoff M B CPU Thumb screw 1 U M B standoff 6 32 to 6 32 standoff 6 32 x 5 mm 6 32 x 5mm M5 to 6 32 0 197 0 197 Appendix B Power Supply Specifications Appendix B SC417 Power Supply Specifications This appendix lists power supply specifications for your chassis system SC417 1400W MFR Part PW
45. riods 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 4 2 Chapter 4 Chassis Setup and Maintenance 4 3 Installing Removable Hard Drives Figure 4 2 Removing Hard Drive Removing Hard Drive Carriers from the Chassis 1 Press the release button on the drive carrier This extends the drive carrier handle 2 Use the handle to pull the drive carrier out of the chassis 4 3 SC417 Chassis Manual Dummy Drive Drive Carrier Figure 4 3 Chassis Drive Carrier The 2 5 drives are mounted in drive carriers to simplify their installation and re moval from the chassis These carriers also help to 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 drives removed from the chassis drive bays Warning Enterprise level hard disk drives are recommended for use in Supermicro chassis and servers For information on recom mended HDDs visit the Supermicro Installing a Hard Drive to the Hard Drive Carrier 1 Remove the four screws securing the dummy drive to the drive carrier and remove the dummy drive 4 4 Chapter 4 Chassis Setup and Maintenance SAS SATA Hard Drive Drive Carrier Figure 4 5 Installing the Hard Drive into the Carrier 2 Place the hard drive into the carrier with the printed circui
46. ssembly Internal cable CBL 0166L External cable PA I Port B Expander 2 l l l l L gt Figure C 16 Single HBA Configuration SC417 Chassis Manual Single HBA Configuration Cables Single Port Cable Assembly Figure C 17 Single Port Internal Cable CBL 0167L Cable Name SAS EL2 EL1 Backplane Cable Internal with 2 port Cascading Cable 68 cm Part CBL 0167L SFF 8087 to SFF 8088 x1 Ports Single Placement Internal cable Description Internal cable Connects the backplane to the HBA or external port Used in single port environments Figure C 18 External Cable CBL 0166L Cable Name SAS EL2 EL1 Cascading Cable External 68 cm Part CBL 0166L SFF 8088 1x to SFF 8088 x1 Ports Single or Dual Placement External cable Description External cascading cable Connects ports between servers With most connectors use one cable for single port connections and two cables for dual port connections C 20 Appendix C SAS2 216EL1 EL2 Backplane Specifications Connecting Multiple Backplanes in a Dual Channel Environment This section describes the cables used when cascading from dual HBAs These connections use CBL 0168L internal cables and CBL 0166L external cables Port B Expander 2 Port A Expander 1 EEA i arc rie HB
47. stallation instructions 4 13 SC417 Chassis Manual 4 8 System Fans Seven hot swappable heavy duty fans provide cooling for the chassis These fans circulate air through the chassis thereby lowering the chassis internal tempera ture Release Tab Airflow Direction Indicator Figure 4 14 System Fan Replacing a System Fan 1 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 serverboard Press the fan release tab and lift the failed fan from the chassis Place the new fan into the vacant space in the housing while making sure the arrows on the top ofthe fan indicating airflow direction point in the same direction as the arrows on the other fans Check that the fan is working properly before replacing the chassis cover 4 14 Chapter 4 Chassis Setup and Maintenance Figure 4 15 Placing the System Fan 4 15 SC417 Chassis Manual 4 9 Power Supply The SC417 chassis has a 1400 Watt high efficiency redundant 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 Redundant power supplies are hot swappable
48. t board side facing down 3 Carefully align the mounting holes in the drive carrier with the holes in the hard drive 4 Secure the hard drive to the carrier using four screws 5 Replace the drive tray into the chassis Make sure to close the drive carrier handle to lock the drive carrier into place Figure 4 6 Installing the Hard Drive 4 5 SC417 Chassis Manual 4 4 Installing Optional Fixed Hard Drives The SC417 chassis includes brackets for installing either one 3 5 fixed hard drive or two 2 5 fixed hard drives within the chassis Each chassis can accomodate up to two internal drive trays supporting up to two 3 5 hard drives or up to four 2 5 hard drives The tray part number is MCP 220 84701 0N Installing Fixed HDDs into the SC417 Chassis 1 Disconnect the chassis from any power source 2 Remove the chassis cover as described in Section 4 2 3 Remove the screw securing the motherboard node tray to the chassis 4 Slide back the motherboard node tray to reveal the HDD mounting location on the floor of the chassis su Fixed HDD Mounting Location Figure 4 7 Sliding Back the Motherboard Node Tray Chapter 4 Chassis Setup and Maintenance Fi
49. te 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 Tthe SC417 chassis includes edundant power supplies which require two grounded outlets 2 3 Preparing for Setup The SC417 chassis includes a set of rail assemblies which includes mounting brackets and the mounting screws you will need to install the system into a rack Read this manual in its entirety before you begin the installation procedure 2 1 SC417 Chassis Manual 2 4 Electrical Safety Precautions Basic electrical safety precautions should be followed to protect yourself from harm and the SC417 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 e Power should always be disconnected from the system when removing or install ing main system components such as the serverboard memory modules not necessary for hot swappable drives When disconnecting power you should first power down the system with
50. tly 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 5 1 Identifying the Outer Rail Middle Rail and Inner Rails Left Rail Assembly Shown 5 4 Chapter 5 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 Pull the inner rail all the way out 5 Repeat steps 1 3 for the second outer rail Figure 5 2 Extending and Releasing the Inner Rail 5 5 SC847 Chassis Manual Inner Rails Figure 5 3 Installing the Inner Rails Figure 5 4 Inner Rails Installed on the Chassis Installing The Inner Rails on the Chassis Installing the Inner Rails 1
51. zation 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 4 Chapter 2 System Safety Chapter 2 System Safety 2 1 Overview This chapter provides a guick setup to get your chassis up and running Following the steps in order given should enable you to have your chassis set up and opera tional within a minimal amount of time This guick 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 no
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