Supermicro CSE-828TQ-R1400LPB computer case
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1. 4 Setup and Installation 4 1 Chapter 4 Chassis Setup and Installation Removing the Chassis Cover Before installing any components replacing chassis fans or accessing the mother board you will first need to remove the top cove from the chassis Removing the Chassis Cover f Unplug the power cord from the chassis Using a Philips screw driver remove two screws from each side of the top cover as shown below Press the two release tabs on the top of the cover Slide the cover back Lift the cover upwards Figure 4 1 Removing the Chassis Cover 4 1 SC828 Chassis User s Guide Figure 4 2 Lifting the Chassis Cover 4 2 Chapter 4 Setup and Installation 4 2 Installing the Motherboard into the Chassis Installing the Motherboard i Ensure that the power cord has been unplugged from the chassis Locate the mounting holes on the motherboard and the mounting holes on the chassis Align the mounting holes on the motherboard against the corresponding mounting holes on the chassis The SC828 chassis comes with removable motherboard standoffs These will need to be adjusted to each individual motherboard Once aligned place the motherboard on top of the chassis If using a heatsink with the motherboard refer to the motherboard manual for further instructions Using a Philips screw driver install a 6 32 screw into each mounting hole to secure the motherboard onto the chassis Figure 4 32. Disclaimer cont The products sold by Supermicro are not intended for and will not be used in life sup port systems medical equipment nuclear facilities or systems aircraft aircraft devices aircraft emergency communication devices or other critical systems whose failure to per form be reasonably expected to result in significant injury or loss of life or catastrophic property damage Accordingly Supermicro disclaims any and all liability and should buyer use or sell such products for use in such ultra hazardous applications it does so entirely at its own risk Furthermore buyer agrees to fully indemnify defend and hold Supermicro harmless for and against any and all claims demands actions litigation and proceedings of any kind arising out of or related to such ultra hazardous use or sale
3. Installing the Motherboard 4 3 SC828 Chassis User s Guide 4 3 Removing and Installing Chassis Fans The SC828 chassis comes equipped with six 6500 RPM fans for optimal cooling In the unlikely event that a fan needs to be replaced removing and installing chassis fans is a simple procedure Removing a Chassis Fan 1 If necessary open the chassis while the power is running to determine which fan has failed Never run the server for an extended period of time with the chassis open Turn off the power to the system and unplug the system from the outlet Disconnect the fan wiring from the connectors Press the release tab on the side of the fan housing Carefully lift the fan up and out of the chassis Release Tab Figure 4 4 Removing a Chassis Fan 4 4 Chapter 4 Setup and Installation Installing a Chassis Fan 1 Turn off the power to the system and unplug the system from the outlet 2 Slide the fan housing into the chassis fan mounting bracket 3 Push down gently on the top of the fan until it clicks into place 4 Reconnect the fan wiring to the connectors Figure 4 5 Installing a Chassis Fan 4 5 SC828 Chassis User s Guide 4 4 Power Supply The SC828 chassis has a 1000 or 1200 Watt power supply This power supply is auto switching capable This enables it to automatically sense and operate at a 100v to 240v input voltage The SC828 chassis has two power supplies In the unlikely event
4. 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 RAID card by its edges only do not touch its components peripheral chips memory modules or gold contacts When handling chips or modules avoid touching their pins Put the card and peripherals back into their antistatic bags when not in use General Safety Guidelines Always disconnect power cables before installing or removing any components from the computer including the backplane Disconnect the power cable before installing or removing any cables from the backplane Make sure that the backplane is securely and properly installed on the mother board to prevent damage to the system due to power shortage C 1 SC828 Chassis Manual C 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 C 2 Appendix C Backplane Specifications C 4 Front Connectors and Jumpers Figure C 1 Front Jumper
5. power supply fails replacement is simple The power supply simply needs to be unscrewed from the chassis and replaced Air Shroud Air shrouds are shields usually plastic that funnel air directly to where it is needed Always use the air shroud included with your chassis 3 3 Where to get Replacement Components Though not frequently you may need replacement parts for your system To en sure the highest level of professional service and technical support we strongly recommend purchasing exclusively from our Supermicro Authorized Distributors System Integrators Resellers A list of Supermicro Authorized Distributors System Integrators Resellers can be found at http www supermicro com Click the Where to Buy link 6b Be Oe QO ooeoee SE Z E MA Power Fail Overheat NIC ia in 3 Power LED Fan Fail LED LED LED Button Button LED Figure 3 1 Front Panel LEDs and Buttons 3 2 Chapter 3 Chassis Components 3 2 Control Panel Buttons There are two push buttons located on the front of the chassis These are in order from left to right a reset button and a power on off button RESET ert r iN i i 1 1 4 s e Reset The reset button is used to reboot the system J Power The main power switch is used to apply or remove power from the power supply to the server system Turning off system power with this button re moves the main power but keeps standby power supplied to
6. tempera ture of the rack environment may be greater than the ambient temperature of the room Therefore consideration should be given to installing the equipment in an environment compatible with the manufacturer s maximum rated ambient tempera ture Tmra Reduced Airflow Equipment should be mounted into a rack so that the amount of airflow required for safe operation is not compromised Mechanical Loading Equipment should be mounted into a rack so that a hazardous condition does not arise due to uneven mechanical loading Circuit Overloading Consideration should be given to the connection of the 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 SC828 Chassis Manual 5 5 Rack Mounting Instructions This section provides information on installing the SC828 chassis into a rack unit with the rails provided There are a variety of rack units on the market which may mean the assembly procedure will differ slightly You should also refer to
7. the instal lation instructions that came with the rack unit you are using Identifying the Sections of the Rack Rails The chassis package includes two rack rail assemblies in the rack mounting kit Each assembly consists of two sections an inner fixed chassis rail that secures directly to the server chassis and an outer fixed rack rail that secures directly to the rack itself Inner Rails The inner rails come pre installed on the chassis The chassis can be used normally with or with out a rack Use the following instruction in the unlikely event you must change the inner rails Figure 5 1 Attaching the Inner Rails 5 4 Chapter 5 Rack Installation Replacing the Inner Rails 1 Power down and unplug the chassis It is also recommended that you remove the power plug from the chassis 2 Ona solid stable surface lay the chassis on its side 3 The inner rail is held in place by one screw near the rear of the chassis Remove this screw 4 Remove the inner rail by sliding the rail toward the rear of the chassis 5 Place the new rail on the chassis aligning the chassis hooks with the rails 6 Slide the rail toward the front of the chassis 7 Secure the rail with one screw 8 Repeat these steps for the other inner rail 5 5 SC828 Chassis Manual Secure to the Front of the Rack Secure to the Rear of the Rack Attach Outer Racks together Figure 5 2 Assembling the Outer Rails Outer R
8. the system Therefore you must unplug system before servicing 3 3 Control Panel LEDs The control panel located on the front of the SC811 chassis has five LEDs These LEDs provide you with critical information related to different parts of the system This section explains what each LED indicates when illuminated and any corrective action you may need to take vity e Power Fail Indicates a power failure to the system s power supply units 3 3 SC828 Chassis Manual J Overheat Fan Fail When this LED flashes it indicates a fan failure When continuously on not flashing it indicates an overheat condition which may be caused by cables obstructing the airflow in the system or the ambient room tem perature being too warm Check the routing of the cables and make sure all fans are present and operating normally You should also check to make sure that the chassis covers are installed Finally verify that the heatsinks are installed properly This LED will remain flashing or on as long as the overheat condition exists e NIC2 Indicates network activity on GLAN2 when flashing J NIC1 Indicates network activity on GLAN1 when flashing e HDD Indicates IDE channel activity SAS SATA drive SCSI drive and or DVD ROM drive activity when flashing ae J Power Indicates power is being supplied to the system s power supply units This LED should normally be illuminated when the system is operating 3 4 Chapter
9. the tray with two screws on each side of the tray as shown Figure 4 16 Installing the Hard Drive into the Tray SC828 Chassis User s Guide Figure 4 17 Installing the Hard Drive and Tray into the Chassis Installing a Hard Drive and Hard Drive Tray into the Chassis 1 Insert the hard drive and hard drive tray into the hard drive tray slot in the chassis 2 Fold the HDD tray s handle inward until it clicks into the locked position 4 14 Chapter 4 Setup and Installation 4 7 Add on Card Expansion Slot Setup L Brackets Add on Expansion Card SC828 chassis includes seven slots for add on cards and expansion cards Installing an Add on or Expansion card 1 Confirm that each add on card you are installing includes a standard L bracket 2 Disconnect the power supply and lay the chassis on a flat surface If you have not done so open the chassis cover 3 Remove the screw holding the slot cover in place for each slot you want to use Keep this screw for later use 4 Connect the add on cards and or expansion cards to the mother board Fol low add on card manufacturer s instructions 5 Secure each card to the chassis using the card s L bracket and the screw previously removed SC828 Chassis User s Guide Notes 4 16 Chapter 5 Rack Installation Chapter 5 Rack Installation 5 1 Overview This chapter provides a quick setup checklist to get your chassis up and running Following th
10. x 5 mm 0 197 0 197 DVD ROM CD ROM and FLOPPY DRIVE Pan head Flat head Round head Round head 6 32 x 5 mm 6 32 x 5 mm M3 x 5 mm M2 6 x 5 mm 0 197 0 197 0 197 0 197 RAIL Flat head Round head M4 x 4 mm M4 x 4 mm Fier head 0 157 0 157 M5 x 12 mm 0 472 Washer for M5 M B STANDOFFS 0 Q 2S M B standoff M B CPU Thumb screw 1 U M B standoff 6 32 to 6 32 SANOT 6 32 x 5 mm 6 32 x 5mm M5 to 6 32 0 197 0 197 A 2 Appendix B Power Supply Specifications Appendix B Power Supply Specifications This appendix lists power supply specifications for your chassis system SC828TQ R1200LPB MFR Part Rated AC Voltage 5V standby 12V 5V 3 3V 12V 1200W PWS IK22 1R 100 240V 50 60Hz 6 15Amp 4 Amp 100 Amp 30 Amp 25 Amp 0 6 Amp SC828TQ R1000LPB MFR Part Rated AC Voltage 5V standby 12V 5V 3 3V 12V 1000W PWS IK01 1R 100 240V 50 60Hz 15 7Amp 4 Amp 83 Amp 30 Amp 20 Amp 0 6 Amp B 1 SC828 Chassis Manual Notes B 2 Appendix C Backplane Specifications Appendix C BPN SAS 828TQ Backplane Specifications To avoid personal injury and property damage carefully follow all the safety steps listed below when accessing your system or handling the components C 1 ESD Safety Guidelines Electric Static Discharge ESD can damage electronic components To prevent dam
11. SUPER SC828 Chassis Series SC828TQ R1000LPB SC828TQ R1200LPB USER S MANUAL 1 0a SC828 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 INSTALLING OR RECOVERING SUCH HARDWARE SOFTWARE OR DATA Any disputes arising between manufacturer and customer shall be gov
12. 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 com tw support supermicro com tw Technical Support 886 2 8228 1366 ext 132 or 139 1 3 SC828 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 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 n
13. W sicchieiiesceaverecsccnett itere en ANAN EES A A teeny 5 1 Unpacking the System 5 1 P eparing for SQu pi rtescvee nations tastes SA NRAN 5 1 Choosing a Setup LOCA Missississipi aea ai 5 1 Rack Preca tiOn Sienra aa Ea ia 5 2 General Server Precautions ernan AE EE P EE EETA 5 2 Rack Mounting ConsideratiON Sisenen naaa aa a 5 3 Ambient Operating Temperature 5 3 Reduced AIM OW catarsi arssinat a ir AEE E E EA 5 3 Mechanical Loading enesenn acces iee Ea SEE E EAER 5 3 Circuit Overloading sereias nsr ea Voa tant cede asians 5 3 Reliable Groundsman A a EN 5 3 Rack Mounting Instructions siisii ai aeara e 5 4 Identifying the Sections of the Rack Rails 5 4 Inner Rail Siraan ara aidin Erana ATARA US N ESTEE ESEN 5 4 Outer RACK RallS isi csiccsssnseviesssss oa a E E E 5 6 Installing the Outer Rails to the Ra kisssnssiiiansiaiei sitaaa 5 6 Installing the Chassis into the Rack c ccecceeseeeeeeceeeeeeeeeeeeseeneeeeeteeneeeees 5 7 Appendix A Cables Screws and other Accessories Appendix B Power Supply Specifications Appendix C BPN SAS 828TQ Backplane Specifications vi Chapter 1 Introduction Chapter 1 Introduction 1 1 Overview Supermicro s SC828 chassis features a unique and highly optimized design The chassis is equipped with a high efficiency 1000W or 1200W redundant power supply 1 2 Shipping List Part Numbers For the latest shiping lists and part numbers for your particular chassis mode
14. ack Rails Outer rails attach to the server rack and hold the server in place The outer rails for the SC828 chassis extend between 26 inches and 33 5 inches Another set of rails can be ordered that will fit a rack between 19 and 26 deep To order the second set of rails call or email customer support The contact information can be found in Chapter One of this manual Installing the Outer Rails to the Rack Installing the Outer Rails 1 Attach the short bracket to the outside of the long bracket You must align the pins with the slides Also both bracket ends must face the same direction 2 Adjust both the short and long brackets to the proper distance so that the rail fits snugly into the rack 3 Secure the long bracket to the front side of the outer rail with two M5 screws and the short bracket to the rear side of the outer rail with three M5 screws 4 Repeat steps 1 4 for the left outer rail 5 6 Chapter 5 Rack Installation Figure 5 3 Installing the Rack Rails Installing the Chassis into the Rack Installing the Chassis 1 Confirm that chassis includes the inner rails and rail extensions Also confirm that the outer rails are installed on the rack 2 Line chassis rails with the front of the rack rails 3 Slide the chassis rails into the rack rails keeping the pressure even on both sides you may have to depress the locking tabs when inserting When the server has been push
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16. ckplane 7 SGPIO ID SB7 SCLOCK PC SCL SBO 10 No Connec 9 No Connection tion 2 5 and 6 I C Connectors PC Connector Pin Definitions The I C Connectors designated JP44 and JP44 and JP45 JP45 are used to monitor HDD activity and Pin Definition status See the table on the right for pin defi 1 Data nitions 2 Ground 3 Clock 4 No Connection Appendix C Backplane Specifications 7 MG9072 Chip The MG9072 is an enclosure management chip that supports the SES 2 controller and SES 2 protocols 8 Activity LED Header SAS Activity LED Header Pin Definitions JP26 The activity LED header designated JP26 is used to indicate the activity status of each SAS drive The Activity LED Header is Pin Definition Pin Definition 1 ACT IN 0 6 ACT IN 4 _ 2 ACT IN 1 7 ACT IN 5 located on the front panel For the Activity 3 ACT IN 2 8 Not Used LED Header to work properly connect using 4 ACT IN 3 9 Not Used a 10 pin LED cable 5 Ground 10 Empty 9 Backplane Main Power Connectors Backplane k Main Power The 4 pin connectors designated JP10 and 4 Pin Connector JP13 provide power to the backplane See OP gandhi the table on the right for pin definitions ping Definition 1 12V 2and3 Ground 4 5V 10 15 SAS Ports The SAS ports are used to connect the SAS drive cables The six ports are designated 0 5 Each port is also c
17. ed completely into the rack you should hear the locking tabs click 4 Optional Insert and tightening the thumb screws that hold the front of the server to the rack 5 7 SC828 Chassis Manual Notes 5 8 Appendix A Chassis Cables Appendix A Cables Screws and other Accessories A 1 Overview This appendix lists supported cables for your chassis system It only includes the most commonly used components and configurations For more compatible cables refer to the manufacturer of the motherboard you are using and our Web site at www supermicro com A 2 Cables Included with the SC828 Chassis SC828TQ R1200LPB Part Type Length Description CBL 0044L Cable 24 6x SATA cable CBL 0157L Cable 9 1x 8 pin ribbon cable CBL 0222L Cable 65cm 25 6 1x 16 pin to 16 pin front control flat cable SC828TQ R1000LPB Part Type Length Description CBL 0044L Cable 24 6x SATA cable CBL 0157L Cable 9 1x 8 pin ribbon cable CBL 0222L Cable 65cm 25 6 1x 16 pin to 16 pin front control flat cable CBL 0084 Cable 594 16 pin ribbon front control split con verter cable A 1 SC828 Chassis Manual A 3 Chassis Screws The accessory box includes all the screws needed to setup your chassis This section lists and describes the most common screws used Your chassis may not require all the parts listed M B HARD DRIVE lt Pan head Flat head 6 32 x 5 mm 6 32
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19. ese steps in the order given should enable you to have the system operational within a minimum amount of time 5 2 Unpacking the System You should inspect the box the chassis was shipped in and note if it was damaged in any way If the chassis itself shows damage you should file a damage claim with the carrier who delivered it Decide on a suitable location for the rack unit that will hold your chassis It should be situated in a clean dust free area that is well ventilated Avoid areas where heat electrical noise and electromagnetic fields are generated You will also need it placed near a grounded power outlet Be sure to read the Rack and Server Pre cautions in the next section 5 3 Preparing for Setup The box your chassis was shipped in should include two sets of rail assemblies two rail mounting brackets and the mounting screws you will need to install the system into the rack Please read this section in its entirety before you begin the installation procedure outlined in the sections that follow Choosing a Setup Location e Leave enough clearance in front of the rack to enable you to open the front door completely 25 inches e Leave approximately 30 inches of clearance in the back of the rack to allow for sufficient airflow and ease in servicing 5 1 SC828 Chassis Manual Warnings and Precautions e This product is for installation only in a Restricted Access Location dedicated equipment rooms service cl
20. formation details which jumpers must be configured to use C mode or restore your backplane to SGPIO mode SGPIO Setting Default Jumper Jumper Setting Note JP33 1 2 Controller ID 1 JP34 1 2 Backplane ID 1 use ID 0 JP36 1 2 Controller ID 2 JP37 1 2 Backplane ID 2 use ID 0 JP38 Open C Reset 2 JP40 Closed SDOUT 1 JP41 Closed SDOUT 2 JP42 1 2 SDIN 1 JP43 1 2 SDIN 2 JP50 Open 2C Reset 1 PC Setting Jumper Jumper Setting Note JP33 2 3 Controller ID 1 JP34 1 2 Backplane ID 1 use ID 0 JP36 2 3 Controller ID 2 JP37 2 3 Backplane ID 2 use ID 1 JP38 Closed C Reset 2 JP40 Open C Reset 1 JP41 Open PC Reset 2 JP42 2 3 Blackplane ID 1 JP43 2 3 Blackplane ID 2 JP50 Closed C Reset 1 C 7 SC828 Chassis Manual C 7 Rear Connectors and LED Indicators SAS 3 J4 lt SAS 0 ee Figure C 4 Front Jumpers ae oe ay m EILL o eaS O Rear SAS SATA Connectors Rear SAS Drive Connector Number SAS 0 SAS SATA HDD 0 SAS 1 SAS SATA HDD 1 SAS 2 SAS SATA HDD 2 SAS 3 SAS SATA HDD 3 SAS 4 SAS SATA HDD 4 SAS 5 SAS SATA HDD 5 Rear LED Indicators Rear LED Hard Drive Activity Failure LED SAS 0 D12 D5 SAS 1 D13 D6 SAS 2 D14 D7 SAS 3 D15 D8 SAS 4 D18 D19 SAS 5 D21 D20 C 8 Appendix C Backplane Specifications Notes C 9 SC828 Chassis Manual
21. gs precautions and system safety It recommended that you thoroughly familiarize yourself installing and servicing this chassis safety pre cautions Chapter 3 Chassis Components Refer here for details on this chassis model including the fans airflow shields and other components Chapter 4 Chassis Setup and Installation Follow the procedures given in this chapter when installing removing or reconfiguring your chassis Chapter 5 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 Appendix A Cables Screws and other Accessories Appendix B Power Supply Specifications Appendix C BPN SAS 828TQ Backplane Specifications Preface Table of Contents Chapter 1 Introduction 1 1 1 2 1 3 1 4 1 5 QVEIVIOW asirai ises tissi ki tirannide s edt a a T EEEa AE i TEE 1 1 Shipping List 1 1 Part NUMBDOGMS esirinda irae pi A a NE aaaea 1 1 Where to get Replacement Components cceceeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 1 2 Contacting SUperMICT O nuenian ed eine a aed 1 3 Returning Merchandise for ServiCe cccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeneeeeeeeneeeeeseeneeeess 1 4 Chapter 2 System Safety 2 1 2 2 2 3 2 4 2 5 2 6 D T 2 1 Warnings and Precautions 22 1 Preparing Ton Set Piscsise ee na i aerials ae 2 1 Electrical Safety Pre
22. he Air Shroud 1 Check the illustration below for the following motherboards A X6QCT Intel 16 Dimm B X7QC3 Intell 24 Dimm C H8QM3 2 AMD 32 Dimm D H8QME 2 AMD 16 Dimm If the motherboard being used is one of those listed bend or remove the shaded portions of the air shroud shown in the illustration below to fit the motherboard 4 10 Chapter 4 Setup and Installation St 2 Adjust the air channel arcs on the underside of the air shroud as necessary for optimal cooling 3 Carefully slide the air shroud into the chassis so that it covers the system fans and directs the air flow into the chassis Adjust the Air Channel Arcs Figure 4 13 Installing the Air Shroud 4 11 SC828 Chassis User s Guide 4 6 Removing the Hard Drive Tray and Installing a Hard Drive To install a hard disk drive into the chassis it is necessary to remove the HDD tray from the chassis Removing a Hard Drive Tray 1 Press the release tab on the front of each hard drive try to unlock the HDD tray 2 Using the handle pull the HDD tray out from the chassis as shown Figure 4 14 Removing a Hard Drive Tray 4 12 Chapter 4 Setup and Installation Replacing a Hard Drive in the Hard Drive Tray 1 Remove the two screws that attach to the both sides of the dummy HDD 2 Slide out the dummy HDD as shown Figure 4 15 Removing the Dummy Hard Drive 3 Slide a hard drive into the HDD tray and secure the HDD to
23. its and harm you if they come into contact with printed circuit boards or areas where power is present After accessing the inside of the system close the system back up and secure it to the rack unit with the retention screws after ensuring that all connections have been made System Safety Electrostatic discharge ESD is generated by two objects with different electrical charges coming into contact with each other An electrical discharge is created to neutralize this difference which can damage electronic components and printed circuit boards The following measures are generally sufficient to neutralize this difference before contact is made to protect your equipment from ESD Do not use mats designed to decrease electrostatic discharge as protection from electrical shock Instead use rubber mats that have been specifically designed as electrical insulators Use a grounded wrist strap designed to prevent static discharge Keep all components and printed circuit boards PCBs in their antistatic bags until ready for use 2 3 SC828 Chassis User s Manual e 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 e Handle a board by its edges only do not touch its components peripheral chips memory modules or contacts e When handling chips or modules avoid t
24. l please visit the Supermicro Web site at http www supermicro com SC828TQ R1200B Chassis Model CPU HDD 1 0 Slots Power Supply 6 x 3 5 Hot 7 x Low 1200W swap SAS profile Full C828TQ R1200B Inteland AMD satadrive length O Quad processors bays expansion slot SC828TQ R1000B Chassis Model CPU HDD V O Slots Power Supply 6 x 3 5 Hot 7 x Low 1000W swap SAS profile Full SATA drive length I O bays expansion slot C828TQ Intel and AMD R1000B Quad processors 1 1 SC828 Chassis Manual 1 3 Where to get Replacement Components Though not frequently you may need replacement parts for your system To en sure the highest level of professional service and technical support we strongly recommend purchasing exclusively from our Supermicro Authorized Distributors System Integrators Resellers A list of Supermicro Authorized Distributors Sys tem Integrators Resellers can be found at http www supermicro com Click the Where to Buy link 1 2 Headquarters Address Tel Fax Email Web Site Europe Address Tel Fax Email Asia Pacific Address Tel Fax Web Site Email Tel Chapter 1 Introduction 1 4 Contacting SuperMicro 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
25. lease Date September 15 2008 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 2008 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 SC828 chassis Installation and maintenance should be performed by experienced technicians only Supermicro s SC828 chassis features a unique and highly optimized design The chassis is equipped with a front loading 1000W or 1200W high efficiency redundant power supply High performance fans provide ample optimized cooling 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 SC828 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 SC828 chassis This chapter also includes contact information Chapter 2 System Safety This chapter lists warnin
26. o 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 e The power supply power cord must include a grounding plug and must be plugged into grounded electrical outlets e 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 5 2 6 DVD ROM laser CAUTION This server may have come equipped with a DVD ROM drive To prevent direct exposure to the laser beam and hazardous radiation exposure do not open the enclosure or use the unit in any uncon ventional way General Safety Precautions Keep the area around the chassis clean and free of clutter Place the chassis top cover and any system components that have been re moved away from the system or on a table so that they won t accidentally be stepped on While working on the system do not wear loose clothing such as neckties and unbuttoned shirt sleeves which can come into contact with electrical circuits or be pulled into a cooling fan Remove any jewelry or metal objects from your body which are excellent metal conductors that can create short circu
27. ompatible with SAS and SATA drives C 5 SC828 Chassis Manual C 6 Front Jumper Locations and Pin Definitions Explanation of Jumpers Connector To modify the operation of the backplane Pins Le e jumpers can be used to choose between optional settings Jumpers create shorts between two pins to change the function j umper of the connector Pin 1 is identified with _ a square solder pad on the printed circuit board Note On two pin jumpers Closed means the jumper is on and Open means Setting gt BE the jumper is off the pins Jumper Settings Jumper Jumper Settings Note Open Enabled JP18 Closed Disabled Buzzer Reset Open 45 C JP25 1 2 50 C Overheat Temperature 2 3 55 C Open Default IP29 Closed Reset MG 9071 Chip Reset C 6 Appendix C Backplane Specifications C and SGPIO Modes and Jumper Settings This backplane can utilize C or SGPIO SGPIO is the default mode and can be used without making changes to your jumpers The following in
28. osets and the like Rack Precautions e 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 e In single rack installation stabilizers should be attached to the rack e In multiple rack installations the racks should be coupled together e Always make sure the rack is stable before extending a component from the rack e 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 e Review the electrical and general safety precautions that came with the com ponents you are adding to your chassis e Determine the placement of each component in the rack before you install the rails e Install the heaviest server components on the bottom of the rack first and then work up e 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 e Allow the hot swappable hard drives and power supply modules to cool before touching them 5 2 Chapter 5 Rack Installation 5 4 e Always keep the rack s front door and all panels and components on the servers closed when not servicing to maintain proper cooling Rack Mounting Considerations Ambient Operating Temperature If installed in a closed or multi unit rack assembly the ambient operating
29. ot 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 quick setup checklist to get your chassis up and running Following the steps in order given should enable you to have your chassis setup and operational within a minimal amount of time This quick set up assumes that you are an experienced technician 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 SC828 chassis includes one power supply 2 3 Preparing for Setup The SC828 Chassis bolts directly to a rack and includes the mounting screws you will need to install the system
30. ouching their pins e Put the serverboard and peripherals back into their antistatic bags when not in use e For grounding purposes make sure your computer chassis provides excellent conductivity between the power supply the case the mounting fasteners and the serverboard 2 4 Chapter 3 Chassis Components Chapter 3 Chassis Components 3 1 Overview This chapter describes the most common components included with your chassis Some components listed may not be included or compatible with your particular chassis model For more information see the installation instructions detailed later in this manual 3 2 Components Chassis You SC828 chassis comes equipped with the following e 6x 3 5 hot swappable SAS SATA drive bays e 7x low profile full length I O expansion slots e Slim DVD ROM drive e Front USB com port For the latest shipping lists visit our Web site at http www supermicro com This chassis accepts six system cooling fans and one power supply SC828 models come in black Fans The SC828 chassis accepts six 6500 RPM system fans 3 1 SC828 Chassis Manual Mounting to a Rack Optional The SC828 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 Power Supply Each SC828 chassis model includes a high efficiency power supply with thermal control fan rated at 1000 or 1200 Watts In the unlikely event your
31. s and Connectors Front Connectors 1 CD ROM Floppy Drive Power 9 Power Connectors 4 pin JP10 JP17 and J18 and JP13 2 Upgrade Connector JP46 10 SAS Port 0 J5 3 SideBand Connector 1 JP51 11 SAS Port 1 J6 4 SideBand Connector 2 JP52 12 SAS Port 2 J7 5 C Connector 1 JP44 13 SAS Port 3 J8 6 I C Connector 2 JP45 14 SAS Port 4 J10 7 MG9072 CHIP 15 SAS Port 5 J12 8 ACT_IN JP26 SAS Ports 5 Figure C 2 SAS Ports C 3 SC828 Chassis Manual 1 CD ROM Floppy 4 Pin Connectors The 4 pin connectors designated JP105 and JP106 provide power to the CD ROM and C 5 Front Connector and Pin Definitions CD ROM FDD Power 4 Pin Connector JP17 and JP18 Pin Definition floppy drives See the table on the right for pin definitions 1 2and3 Ground 5V 4 12V 2 Upgrade Connector The Upgrade connector designated JP46 is used for manufacturer s diagnostic purposes only 3 and 4 Sideband Headers Sid band Headers i JP51 and JP52 The sideband headers are designated JP51 Pin Definition Pin Definition and JP52 For SES 2 to work properly you i r 2 SGPIO 1 Controller ID must connect an 8 pin sideband cable See the SDIN SB6 table to the right for pin definitions re Backplane Addressing SB5 4 SGPIO 3 GND SB2 SDOUT PC Reset SB4 6 GND SB3 5 SGPIO SLOAD P C SDA SB1 8 Ba
32. s into the rack Please read this manual in its entirety before you begin the installation procedure 2 1 SC828 Chassis User s Manual 2 4 Electrical Safety Precautions Basic electrical safety precautions should be followed to protect yourself from harm and the SC828 from damage e 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 e Do not work alone when working with high voltage components e 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 e 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 e 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 D
33. that a power supply unit fails the system will shut down and you will need to change the power supply unit New units can be ordered directly from Supermicro see contact information in the Preface Figure 4 6 Removing the Power Cord Channel Assembly Removing the Power Supply Power Supply Removal 1 Unplug all power leading to the chassis 2 Disconnect all wiring from the power supply 3 Remove the two screws which hold the power cord channel cover in place and the power cord channel cover off of the power cord channel 4 Remove the single screw securing the power cord channel to the power dis tributor and lift it off of the power distributor 5 Remove the two mounting screws which secure the power distributor to the floor of the chassis and lift it out of the chassis 4 6 Chapter 4 Setup and Installation Release Button Handle Figure 4 7 Releasing the Power Supply 6 On the front of the chassis press the release button on the front face of the power supply 7 Lift the handle upwards 8 Gently pull the power supply forward and out of the chassis 9 Ensure that all screws are set aside for later use when installing the replace ment power supply Figure 4 8 Removing the Power Supply 4 7 SC828 Chassis User s Guide Installing the Power Supply Power Supply Installation 1 Unplug all power leading to the chassis 2 Using the screws previously set aside secure the power distributor
34. to the floor of the chassis Figure 4 9 Replacing the Power Distributor and Power Cord Channel 3 Reattach the power cord channel to the power distributor 4 Connect the power cord to the power supply and run the cord through the power cord channel and out of the chassis Figure 4 10 Replacing the Power Supply 4 8 Chapter 4 Setup and Installation 5 Replace the power cord channel cover on the power cord channel 6 Insert the power supply into its slot in the front of the chassis gently pushing it back into the chassis until it clicks into position oh iS a We Figure 4 11 Replacing the Power Cord Channel Cover SC828 Chassis User s Guide 4 5 Installing the Air Shroud The air shroud is used to channel the air flow from the system fans and direct it into critical areas of the chassis that require cooling The SC828 chassis comes equipped with an adjustable air shroud which allows the direction of the airflow to be fine tuned for optimal cooling No tools are required to install or adjust the air shroud The SC828 chassis air shroud is designed to accomodate a variety of motherboards Some motherboard and heatsink combinations will require portions of the air shroud to be bent or removed to fit Check the illustration below for the motherboard you are using The shaded areas of the air shroud must be bent or removed in order to accomodate these motherboards Installing and Adjusting t
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