Supermicro SuperChassis 808T-780B, Black
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1. Rear SAS SATA Connectors Rear Connector Number Number Connector SAS Drive SAS 1 J2 SAS SATA HDD 1 SAS 2 J3 SAS SATA HDD 2 SAS 3 J4 SAS SATA HDD 3 SAS 0 J1 SAS SATA HDD 0 Rear LED Indicators Rear Hard Drive Activity Failure LED Connector SAS 0 D12 D5 SAS 1 D13 D6 SAS 2 D14 D7 SAS 3 D15 D8 2 5 SUPERO SAS 808TQ Backplane User s Guide Notes 2 62. EEEE EEE 2 1 2 5 General Safety Precautions E EE EEE KK 2 2 2 07 System SaAf ty 55 si sa PAL Mln b de yalla keka D aa ced O kw Z ean va rek S ey W k ke ewe sz eray 2 3 Chapter 3 Chassis Components 3 1 OVGNVIGW 5524 aua kl bad id ba k kana k n ne beh Ak WA Nak W WARA eda 3 1 3 2 COMPONENTS erica 3 1 Chassis iit ecient ees a ei el 3 1 Backplane iii adan ka s an kix bala de kayiya l vw bna kan a Ka kulan a xw kRR RA 3 1 PANS N DD E aa 3 1 Mounting Rallies Aa vr ekani 3 1 Power SUDD V i xis kelan derden dalal kikan acess nz el neka d k kon Kak dikk a Mak k n kaka AW AWAYA nA 3 2 AIRSATOUO cocinada 3 2 3 3 Where to get Replacement Components eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeenteeeeeeeeeeeees 3 2 Chapter 4 System Interface 4 2 Control Panel Buttons ccc cece cece kaka lk aya aaa anaa Eaa ERE Aai 4 2 4 3 Control Panel LEDS s adl aatik 0 ky kl a klan y k eves rita 4 2 4 4 Drive Carrier LEDS si 43 ad aka nal kak bk l lan eee AZ asan a teeta 4 3 SAS SATA Drive 451 555 si li ka a a E 4 3 SCSI DriVES aid 4 4 vii Chassis Manual Chapter 5 Chassis Setup and Maintenance 5 1 5 2 5 3 5 6 5 8 OVENVIGW D dig eectea edad a aaa a aAA EAA TE aus eapie aR aA tite 5 1 Installation Step 1 Remove the Chassis COVET cccccccccccececeeeeeeeeeeeeteees 5 2 To remove the chassis COVEN LUL EEE 5 2 Install
3. Temporary L Bracket Figure 5 8 I O Shield Placement To install add on cards 1 Disconnect the power supply lay the chassis on a flat surface and open the chassis cover 2 Pull open the add on card slot clip in the rear of the chassis 3 Slide the temporary add on card L bracket toward the slot clip and remove the temporary bracket from the chassis 5 8 Chapter 5 Chassis Setup and Maintenance Add on Card Bracket a Screw Add on Card Bracket Riser Card Add on Card L Bracket AN Zir Figure 5 9 I O Shield Placement 4 Connect the add on card to the riser card and slide the add on card L bracket in to the rear add on card slot 5 Close the add on card slot clip Note Under normal circumstances the riser card and add on card bracket are not separated 5 9 Chassis Manual 5 5 Installation Step 4 Installing the Air Shrouds Air Shrouds Air shrouds concentrate airflow to maximize fan efficiency The SC808 chassis air shroud does not require screws to set up The SC808 chassis requires two identical air shrouds To install the air shroud 1 Confirm that all six fans are in place and is working properly 2 Place the first air shroud into the chassis The air shroud sits behind the system fans Each air shroud covers three fans 3 Install the second air shroud in the same manner as the first 5 10 Chapter 5 Chassis Setup and Maintenance 5 6 Installat
4. SUPERO SC808 Chassis Series PERS ESSE STASSE EEN oll edCeQOCO 200009 oc Ea l a 5 s a ii a een QO meocooOOOOOOOO DO J POLC O00 DOOOQOOODOOOOOTO 2 2 1 SC808T 980V B USER S MANUAL 1 0 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 SUPERMICRO COMPUTER 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 documenta tion 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 COMPUTER BE LIABLE FOR DIRECT INDIRECT SPECIAL INCIDENTAL SPECULATIVE O
5. 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 2 3 Chassis Manual o Put the serverboard and peripherals back into their antistatic bags when not in use o For grounding purposes make sure your computer chassis provides excel lent conductivity between the power supply the case the mounting fasten ers 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 Chassis include four hard drive bays Hard drives must be purchased separately For the latest shipping lists visit our Web site at http www supermicro com Backplane Each SC808 chassis comes with a 1U backplane For more information regarding compatible backplanes view the appendices found at the end of this manual In addition visit our Web site for the latest information http www supermicro com Fans The SC808 chassis accepts six system fans System fans for SC808 ch
6. 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 SuperMicro 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 SuperMicro Taiwan 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 8228 1366 ext 132 or 139 1 2 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 electri
7. Removing Hard Drive 3 Install a new drive into the carrier with the printed circuit board side facing down so that the mounting holes align with those in the carrier 4 Secure the hard drive by tightening all six 6 screws 5 Use the open handle to replace the drive tray into the chassis Make sure the close the drive tray handle 5 5 Chassis Manual 5 4 Installation Step 3 Installing the Motherboard it 1 JUTEJ l O Shields Figure 5 6 I O Shield Placement I O Shield The I O shield holds the motherboard ports in place The I O shield does not re quire installation However you must confirm that the motherboard matches the I O shield Permanent and Optional Standoffs Standoffs prevent short circuits by securing space between the motherboard and the chassis surface The SC808 chassis includes permanent standoffs in locations used by the motherboards These standoffs accept the rounded Phillips head screws included in the SC808 accessories packa
8. Address SuperMicro Taiwan 4F No 232 1 Liancheng Rd Chung Ho 235 Taipei County Taiwan R O C Tel 886 2 8226 3990 Fax 886 2 8226 3991 Web Site www supermicro com tw Technical Support Email support supermicro com tw Tel 886 2 8228 1366 ext 132 or 139 Safety Information and Technical Specifications Chapter 1 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 1 1 ESD Safety Guidelines Electric Static Discharge ESD can damage electronic components To preventdam age to your system it is important to handle it very carefully The following measures are generally sufficient to protect your equipment from ESD e 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 e When handling chips or modules avoid touching their pins e Put the card and peripherals back into their antistatic bags when not in use 1 2 General Safety Guidelines e Always disconnect power cables before installing or removing any components from the computer including the backplane e Disconnect the power cable before installing or removing any cables from the backplane e Make sure that the
9. LED indicators and the appropriate re sponse you may need to take SUPERMICRO amp O RESET 4 1 Chassis Manual 4 2 Control Panel Buttons There are two push buttons located on the front of the chassis These are in order from left to right a reset button and a power on off button Oo 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 but ton removes the main power but keeps standby power supplied to the system Therefore you must unplug system before servicing 4 3 Control Panel LEDs The control panel located on the front of the SC808 chassis has five LEDs These LEDs provide you with critical information related to different parts of the system This section explains what each LED indicates when illuminated and any corrective action you may need to take ga o Overheat Fan Fail When this LED flashes it indicates a fan failure When continuously o
10. OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES IN PARTICULAR THE VENDOR 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 Supermicro s total liability for all claims will not exceed the price paid for the hardware product Manual Revision 1 0 Release Date April 27 2007 Unless you request and receive written permission from SUPER MICRO COMPUTER you may not copy or otherwise reproduce distribute 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 O 2007 by SUPER MICRO COMPUTER INC All rights reserved Printed in the United States of America Safety Information and Technical Specifications Table of Contents SAS 808TQ BACKPLANE USER S GUIDE Contacting SuperMicro oooocicncnccininonononcnoncnnnononononononononnnnnnnnnnncnnnnnnncnnnnininos Chapter 1 Safety Guidelines 1 1 ESD Safety Guidelines ooooicnnnnnnnnnnnininnonncnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn
11. backplane is securely and properly installed on the mother board to prevent damage to the system due to power shortage 1 3 An Important Note to Users All images and layouts shown in this user s guide are based upon the latest PCB Revision available at the time of publishing The card you have received may or may not look exactly the same as the graphics shown in this manual 1 1 SUPERO SAS 808TQ Backplane User s Guide Notes 1 2 Safety Information and Technical Specifications Chapter 2 Jumper Settings and Pin Definitions 2 1 Front Connectors and Jumpers ETTI 0 fi i i Ul U y hy Front Connectors 1 Power Connectors 4 pin JP10 and JP13 2 SAS Port 0 J5 3 SAS Port 1 J6 4 SAS Port 2 J7 5 SAS Port 3 J8 r 2 1 SUPERE SAS 808TQ Backplane User s Guide 2 2 Front Connector and Pin Definitions 1 Backplane Main Power Connectors Backplane Main Power The 4 pin connectors designated JP 10 and ach Comieci r JP13 provide power to the backplane See JP10 and JP13 the table on the right for pin definitions Pin Definition 1 12V 2 and 3 Ground 4 5V 2 5 SAS Ports The SAS ports are used to connect the SAS drive cables The four ports are designated 0 4 Each port is also compatible with SATA drives 2 2 Safety Informati
12. of the SAS SATA drives fail you should be notified by your system management software SCSI Drives This chassis does not support SCSI drives at this time 4 4 Chapter 5 Chassis Setup and Maintenance Chapter 5 Chassis Setup and Maintenance 5 1 Overview This chapter covers the steps required to install components and perform maintenance on the chassis The only tool you will need to install components and perform maintenance is a Phillips screwdriver 5 1 Overview 5 1 5 2 Installation Step 1 Remove the Chassis Cover 5 2 To remove the chassis cover 5 2 5 3 Installation Step 2 Install Hard Drives 5 3 To remove hard drive trays from the chassis 5 3 To install a hard drive to the hard drive tray 5 4 5 4 Installation Step 3 Installing the Motherboard 5 6 To install the motherboard 5 7 To install add on cards 5 8 5 5 Installation Step 4 Installing the Air Shrouds 5 10 To install the air shroud 5 10 5 6 Installation Step 5 Checking the Chassis the Air Flow 5 11 To check the server s air flow 5 11 Review the warnings and precautions listed in the manual be fore setting up or servicing this chassis These include infor mation in Chapter 2 System Safety and the warning precau tions listed in the setup instructions 5 1 Chassis Manual 5 2 Installation Step 1 Remove the Chassis Cover Remove this screw Remove this screw Remove this screw Figure 5 1 Removing the Chassis Cover To remove the cha
13. performed by experienced technicians only Supermicro s SC808 1U chassis features a unique and highly optimized design for dual core Xeon platforms The chassis is equipped with a 700W or 980W high efficiency power supply for superb power savings High performance fans provide ample optimized cooling for FB DIMM memory modules and 4 hot swap drive bays offers maximum storage capacity in a 1U form factor This document lists compatible parts available when this document was published Always refer to the our Web site for updates on supported parts and configura tions Chassis Manual Notes Preface Manual Organization Chapter 1 Introduction The first chapter provides a checklist of the main components included with this chassis and describes the main features of the SC808 chassis This chapter also includes contact information Chapter 2 System Safety This chapter lists warnings precautions and system safety You should thoroughly familiarize yourself with this chapter for a general overview of safety precautions that should be followed before installing and servicing this chassis Chapter 3 Chassis Components Refer here for details on this chassis model including the fans bays airflow shields and other components Chapter 4 System Interface Refer to this chapter for details on the system interface which includes the functions and information provided by the control panel on the chassis as well as other LE
14. within the rack To install the inner rails 1 Place the inner rack extensions on the side of the chassis aligning the hooks of the chassis with the rail extension holes Make sure the extension faces outward just like the preattached inner rail 2 Slide the extension toward the front of the chassis 3 Secure the chassis with 2 screws as illustrated 4 Repeat steps 1 3 for the other inner rail extension 6 5 Chassis Manual Secure to the Front of the Rack Secure to the Attach Outer Racks Rear of the Rack together Figure 6 3 Assembling the Outer Rails To install the outer rails to the rack 1 Attach the short bracket to the outside of the long bracket You must align the pins with the slides Also both bracket ends must face the same direction 2 Adjust both the short and long brackets to the proper distance so that the rail fits snugly into the rack 3 Secure the long bracket to the front side of the outer rail with two M5 screws and the short bracket to the rear side of the outer rail with three M5 screws 4 Repeat steps 1 4 for the left outer rail 6 6 Chapter 6 Rack Installation Si yepozoa PARE EEE A A IATA a Figure 6 4 Installing the Rack Rails To install the chassis into a rack 1 Confirm that chassis includes the inner rails A and rail extensions B Also confirm that the out
15. Ds located throughout the system Chapter 5 Chassis Setup and Installation Follow the procedures given in this chapter when installing removing or reconfiguring your chassis Chapter 6 Rack Installation Refer to this chapter for detailed information on chassis rack installation You should follow the procedures given in this chapter when installing removing or reconfiguring your chassis into a rack environment Chassis Manual Compatible Backplanes This section lists compatible cables power supply specifications and compatible backplanes Not all compatible backplanes are listed Refer to our Web site for the latest compatible backplane information Appendix A Chassis Cables Appendix C Power Supply Specifications Appendix C SAS 808TQ Backplane Manual vi Preface Table of Contents Preface About TiS ManUal ay ki s5 code ia iii Manual OTGMIZA MONA a v Chapter 1 Introduction 1 1 OVGIVIOW yay ney n s n sikan vy a a yes a bawa neka TAEA EAA A iia 1 1 1 2 Shipping IS ks lsa lalan alal n aaa de 1 1 Part NUMbDETS isis 1 1 1 3 Contacting SUPErMiCro ccc ian xisl k na eee yasa kan rn Da beken b l Ee MENA E veka R 4 1 2 Chapter 2 System Safety 2 1 OVEIVIS WE escoria ra ara ai 2 1 2 2 Warnings and PrecautiOnS ccccccncccononooonnncnnnnnnnnnnnnnonnncnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnannncnnnnnnnnns 2 1 2 3 PrEparingilor Se lU iia ca 2 1 2 4 Electrical Safety Precautions
16. R 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 THE VENDOR 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 Supermicro s total liability for all claims will not exceed the price paid for the hardware product Manual Revision 1 0 Release Date April 27 2007 Unless you request and receive written permission from SUPER MICRO COMPUTER 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 O 2007 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 SC808 1U chassis Installa tion and maintenance should be
17. assis are powered from the serverboard These fans are 1U high and are powered by 3 pin connectors Mounting Rails The SC808 can be placed in a rack for secure storage and use To setup your rack follow the step by step instructions included in this manual 3 1 Chassis Manual Power Supply Each SC808 chassis model includes a high efficiency power supply rated at 980 Watts In the unlikely event your power supply fails replacement is simple and can be done without tools Air Shroud The SC808 chassis includes two mylar air shrouds that funnel air directly to where it is needed Always use the air shroud included with your chassis 3 3 Where to get Replacement Components Though not frequently you may need replacement parts for your system To en sure the highest level of professional service and technical support we strongly recommend purchasing exclusively from our Supermicro Authorized Distributors System Integrators Resellers A list of Supermicro Authorized Distributors Sys tem Integrators Reseller can be found at http www supermicro com Click the Where to Buy link 3 2 Chapter 4 System Interface Chapter 4 System Interface 4 1 Overview There are several LEDs on the control panel and drive carriers to keep you con stantly informed of the overall status of the system SC808 models include two front panels that control two semi independent systesm This chapter explains the meanings of all
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19. cal noise and eletromagnetic fields are generated You will also need it placed near at least one grounded power outlet When config ured the SC808 chassis includes one power supply 2 3 Preparing for Setup The SC808 Chassis includes a set of rail assemblies including mounting brackets and mounting screws you will need to install the systems into the rack Please read this manual in its entirety before you begin the installation procedure 2 4 Electrical Safety Precautions Basic electrical safety precautions should be followed to protect yourself from harm and the SC808 from damage o 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 electri 2 1 Chassis Manual cal outlet If an electrical accident occurs you can then quickly remove power from the system o Do not work alone when working with high voltage components o Power should always be disconnected from the system when removing or installing main system components such as the serverboard memory mod ules 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 J When working around exposed electrical circuits another person who is fa miliar with the power off controls should be nearb
20. dentally 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 2 6 System Safety Electrostatic discharge ESD is generated by two objects with different electrical charges coming into contact with each other An electrical discharge is created to neutralize this difference which can damage electronic components and printed circuit boards The following measures are generally sufficient to neutralize this difference before contact is made to protect your equipment from ESD Do not use mats designed to decrease electrostatic discharge as protection from electrical shock Instead use rubber mats that have been specifically designed as electrical insulators Use a grounded wrist strap designed to prevent static discharge Keep all components and printed circuit boards PCBs in their antistatic bags until ready for use Touch a grounded metal object before removing any board from its anti static bag
21. er rails C are installed on the rack 2 Line chassis rails A and B with the front of the rack rails C 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 pushed completely into the rack you should hear the locking tabs click 4 Optional Insert and tightening the thumbscrews that hold the front of the server to the rack 6 7 Chassis Manual Notes 6 8 Appendices Appendices Appendix A Compatible Cables Appendix B SC808 Power Supply Specifications Appendix C SAS 808T Backplane Manual Appendices Notes 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 SC808TQ Chassis SAS SATA SC808T 980W Part Type Length Description Ribbon CBL 0087 20 16 pin to 16 pin ribbon cable for Round control panel CBL 0160L Cable 6 Regional power cord CBL 0201L SATA a os SPA ear ied to minimize airflow interference j Hard drive power extension cable A 1 Chassis Manual A 4 Compatible Cables These cables are compatible with t
22. er supply as illustrated Pull the power supply out using the handle provided Push the new power supply module into the power bay until you hear a click Plug the AC power cord back into the module and power up the server 5 15 Chassis Manual Notes 5 16 Chapter 6 Rack Installation Chapter 6 Rack Installation 6 1 Overview This chapter provides a quick setup checklist to get your chassis up and running Following these steps in the order given should enable you to have the system operational within a minimum amount of time 6 2 Unpacking the System You should inspect the box the chassis was shipped in and note if it was damaged in any way If the chassis itself shows damage you should file a damage claim with the carrier who delivered it Decide on a suitable location for the rack unit that will hold your chassis It should be situated in a clean dust free area that is well ventilated Avoid areas where heat electrical noise and electromagnetic fields are generated You will also need it placed near a grounded power outlet Be sure to read the Rack and Server Precautions in the next section 6 3 Preparing for Setup The box your chassis was shipped in should include two sets of rail assemblies 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 t
23. ging Some motherboard require additional screws for heatsinks general components and or non standard security Optional standoffs are used for these motherboards To use an optional standoff you must place the hexagonal screw through the bottom the chassis and secure the screw with the hexagon nut rounded side up The SC808 chassis does not require optional standoffs 5 6 Chapter 5 Chassis Setup and Maintenance Remove these screws Figure 5 7 Add on Card Bracket To install the motherboard Review the documentation that came with your motherboard Become familiar with component placement requirements precautions and cable connections Open the chassis cover Remove the add on card brackets To do this 3a Remove screw securing the add on card bracket to the chassis 3b Lift the bracket out of the chassis 3c Repeat this process for the second riser card Lay the first motherboard in the chassis aligning the standoffs Secure the motherboard to the chassis using the rounded Phillips head screws Each motherboard requires five screws Repeat steps 3 5 for the second side of the chassis Secure the CPU s heatsinks and other components to the motherboard as described in the motherboard documentation 5 7 Chassis Manual 8 Connect the cables between the motherboard backplane chassis front panel and power supply as needed Also fans may be temporarily removed to allow access to
24. hat follow Choosing a Setup Location Leave enough clearance in front of the rack to enable you to open the front door completely 25 inches Leave approximately 30 inches of clearance in the back of the rack to allow for sufficient airflow and ease in servicing This product is for installation only in a Restricted Access Location dedicated equipment rooms service closets and the like 6 1 Chassis Manual Warnings and Precautions Rack Precautions Ensure that the leveling jacks on the bottom of the rack are fully extended to the floor with the full weight of the rack resting on them In single rack installation stabilizers should be attached to the rack In multiple rack installations the racks should be coupled together Always make sure the rack is stable before extending a component from the rack You should extend only one component at a time extending two or more simultaneously may cause the rack to become unstable General Server Precautions Review the electrical and general safety precautions that came with the compo nents you are adding to your chassis Determine the placement of each component in the rack before you install the rails Install the heaviest server components on the bottom of the rack first and then work up Use a regulating uninterruptible power supply UPS to protect the server from power surges voltage spikes and to keep your system operating in case of a
25. he SC808 Chassis Alternate SAS SATA Cables Some compatible motherboards have different connectors If your motherboard has only one SAS connector that the SAS SATA cables must share use one of the following cables These cables must be purchased separately Cable Name SAS Cable Quantity 1 Part CBL 0175L Alt Name Big Four Description This cable has one SFF 8484 32 pin connector on one end and 4 SAS connectors 7 pins each at the other This cable connects from the Host motherboard or other controller to the backplane SAS hard drive port Cable Name SAS Cable Quantity 1 Part 4 CBL 0116L Alt Name Pass or Small Four Description This cable has one ipass SFF 8087 mini sas connector 36 pins at one end and 4 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 Super Micro 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 2Opin_ CBL 0059 7 9 20 CM Brin CBL 0062 7 9 20 CM _____4pin______ CBL 0060 7 9 20 CM Fron
26. iika yan kakul a balay yn babay dean A 2 Alternate SAS SATA Cables E kk kk kk kK K K k kk KA A 2 Extending Power Cables EEiidEkkkkkkk keke kk keke K k nn nn nn nn KAKA KA KAKA HH HA HA KA A 3 Front Panel to the Motherboard E kk kk A 3 A CHASSIS SChEWS ls sie t san aaar aa ke b hea A ex yan lle R DI Yek We dr U n R kre wU e x dan ASE An A 4 Appendix B SC808 Power Supply Specifications Appendix C SAS 808TQ BACKPLANE USER S GUIDE Chassis Manual Notes Chapter 1 Introduction Chapter 1 Introduction 1 1 Overview Supermicro s SC808 1U chassis features a unique and highly optimized design The chassis is equipped with high efficiency power supply High performance fans provide ample optimized cooling for FB DIMM memory modules and 4 hot swap drive bays offer maximum storage capacity in a 1U form factor 1 2 Shipping List Part Numbers Please visit the following link for the latest shiping lists and part numbers for your par ticular chassis model http www supermicro com products chassis 1U chs 808 SC808 Chassis Model CPU 1 0 Slots SC808TQ 980B Bie Enel i 1x FF Xeon 1 1 Chassis Manual 1 3 Contacting SuperMicro Headquarters Address Tel Fax Email Web Site Europe Address Tel Fax Email Asia Pacific Address Tel Fax Web Site Technical Support Email Tel SuperMicro Computer Inc 980 Rock Ave
27. ion Step 5 Checking the Chassis the Air Flow To check the server s 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 the bezel s filter is replaced periodically 2 Do not operate the server without drives or drive trays in the drive bays Use only recommended server parts 3 Make sure no wires or foreign objects obstruct air flow 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 Installation Complete 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 installation instructions 5 11 Chassis Manual 5 7 System Fans Six fans provide cooling for the chassis These fans circulate air through the chassis as a means of lowering the chassis internal temperature The SC808 system fans are hot swappable There is no need to power down the system when switching fans Rubber Feet Figure 5 10 System Fan To change a system fan 1 If necessary open the chassis while the power is running to determine which fan has failed Never run the server for an extended period of ti
28. me with the chassis open 2 Remove the failed fan s power cord from the serverboard 3 Lift the fan from the system 4 Place the new fan into the vacant space in the housing while making sure the arrows on the top of the fan indicating air direction point in the same direction as the arrows on the other fans Make sure all four of the fan s rubber feet are in place 5 Confirm that the fan is working properly before replacing the chassis cover 5 12 Chapter 5 Chassis Setup and Maintenance 11 System Fan Placement Figure 5 5 13 Chassis Manual 5 8 Power Supply Depending on your chassis model the SC808 Chassis has a 980 watt power supply This power supply is auto switching capable This enables it to automatically sense and operate at a 100v to 240v input voltage An amber light will be illuminated on the power supply when the power is off An illuminated green light indicates that the power supply is operating Power Supply Replacement The SC808 chassis utilizes one power supply In the unlikely event that the power supply unit must be replaced the system will shut down Replacement units can be ordered directly from Supermicro see contact information in the Preface Release Tab Figure 5 12 Changing the Power Supply 5 14 Chapter 5 Chassis Setup and Maintenance To change the power supply Power down the server and unplug the power cord Push the release tab on the back of the pow
29. n 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 temperature is too high or a fan does not work correctly 4 2 Chapter 4 System Interface ED o NIC2 Indicates network activity on GLAN2 when flashing ED O NIC1 Indicates network activity on GLAN1 when flashing El o HDD Indicates IDE channel activity SAS SATA drive SCSI drive and or DVD ROM drive activity when flashing Aa _ o Power Indicates power is being supplied to the system s power supply units This LED should normally be illuminated when the system is operating 4 4 Drive Carrier LEDs Your chassis uses SAS SATA or SCSI drives but not both SAS SATA Drives Each SAS SATA drive carrier has two LEDs O Green Each Serial ATA drive carrier has a green LED When illuminated this green LED on the front of the SATA drive carrier indicates drive activity A 4 3 Chassis Manual connection to the SATA backplane enables this LED to blink on and off when that particular drive is being accessed 0 Red The red LED to indicate an SAS SATA drive failure If one
30. ndix lists power supply specifications for your chassis system MFR Part Rated AC Volt age 5V standby 12V 5V 3 3V 12V PWS 651 1R 100 240V 50 60Hz 8 4Amp 3Amp 54 Amp 25 Amp 12 Amp 0 5 Amp B 1 Chassis Manual Notes B 2 SUPERO SAS 808TQ BACKPLANE USER S GUIDE Rev 1 0 SUPERO SAS 808TQ Backplane User s Guide 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 SUPERMICRO COMPUTER 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 documenta tion 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 COMPUTER 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
31. nnnnnnn nn 1 2 General Safety Guidelines oooonnninininnnnnnnnnnncnnnncncnnnnnnnnncnnnnnnnnnnno 1 3 An Important Note to Users h L kk k Chapter 2 Jumper Settings and Pin Definitions 2 1 Front Connectors and JUmperS coccccccccccccnncncnnncnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn nn nnnnnnnnno ETONE CONNEC OLS DK d 2 2 Front Connector and Pin Definitions E EEE 2 3 Front Jumper Locations and Pin Detfinitions Explanation Of JUMPETS oooooooocccococococonononononononononononononononinininins FRONT LED INDICATORS 4 kk kk kk kk Front Pane LEDS 222 451 54nd Eki E dada 2 4 Rear Connectors and LED Indicators EEEEEEEEE Rear SAS SATA Connectors l hK lll kk keke kek Rear LED Indicators s asa d y saa d la bil eneit ray saa ka SUPERO SAS 808TQ Backplane User s Guide Contacting SuperMicro Headquarters Address SuperMicro Computer Inc 980 Rock Ave San Jose CA 95131 U S A Tel 1 408 503 8000 Fax 1 408 503 8008 Email marketing supermicro com General Information support supermicro com Technical Support Web Site www supermicro com Europe Address SuperMicro Computer B V Het Sterrenbeeld 28 5215 ML s Hertogenbosch The Netherlands Tel 31 0 73 6400390 Fax 31 0 73 6416525 Email sales supermicro nl General Information support supermicro nl Technical Support rma supermicro nl Customer Support Asia Pacific
32. on and Technical Specifications 2 3 Front Jumper Locations and Pin Definitions E SUPERO sas optional settings Jumpers create shorts Explanation of Jumpers Tai Connector To modify the operation of the backplane Pins jumpers can be used to choose between A between two pins to change the function J mp r 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 EE the jumper is off the pins wo N Jumper Settings Jumper Jumper Settings Note JP18 Open Enabled Buzzer Reset Closed Disabled Open 45 C Overheat temperature JP25 1 2 50C 2 3 55C 2 3 SUPERO SAS 808TQ Backplane User s Guide FRONT LED INDICATORS O OO 12V GND GND 5V H 403 Front Pane LEDs SPECIFICATION Overheat Fan Failure LED Indicator Red light flashing Buzzer On 2 4 Safety Information and Technical Specifications 2 4 Rear Connectors and LED Indicators
33. osing a Setup Location LULUhLLL EEE EEE EEE EEE eee eee e eee t eee KK KK KK KK KK K 6 1 Rack Precautions reiini iissa kak san il hinen yo aa Zal lan n k dida ahaa 6 2 General Server PrecaUt OnS L EEE Lii kk keke kak k K k k k k KK 6 2 Rack Mounting Considerations Eiii kk kk k k k k k kk kk K 6 2 Ambient Operating Temperature i ke 6 2 Reduced AlrlOWs 0 conil laa ad 6 3 Mechanical Loading seniii iiia a ete fee dea dd ami 6 3 Circuit Overloading 4 5 2sal lekan la nessa hed ki k bakan bak kada va decencia 6 3 Reliable Gronde i5sikak iyya la ki vk kany kala haa ban va ad kay DADA EA da n k bereke a W a y n lan 6 3 Rack Mounting INStructiONS cccccoooocconncccnnnnnccnnononanonnnonononononnnnancnnnnnnnnnnnnns 6 4 Preface Identifying the Sections of the Rack Raj lS EEE 6 4 Installing the Inner Rail Extension ooooooococococococononononnnonononononinnnnnnnnnnncancncnnnn 6 5 To install the inner rails occccnnnnnnooccncccccnnnnnncnnnononnncnnnnnnonononnnannncnnnnnnnnnos 6 5 To install the outer rails to the ra CK 6 6 To install the chassis into a rack oooncccccnnnccconononnnncnnnnnnnnnononaanancnnnnnnnnnos 6 7 Appendices Appendix A Cables Screws and other Accessories A T COVE Wicca teca cods decida A 1 A 2 Cables Included with SC808TQ Chassis SAS SATA EEE A 1 A 4 Compatible Cables ayi i sihar kun n k
34. power failure Allow the hot plug hard drives and power supply modules to cool before touch ing them 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 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 6 2 Chapter 6 Rack Installation 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 powe
35. r supply connec tions other than the direct connections to the branch circuit i e the use of power strips etc 6 3 Chassis Manual 6 4 Rack Mounting Instructions This section provides information on installing the SC808 chassis into a rack unit with the rails provided There are a variety of rack units on the market which may mean the assembly procedure will differ slightly You should also refer to the installation instructions that came with the rack unit you are using NOTE This rail will fit a rack between 26 and 33 5 deep Identifying the Sections of the Rack Rails The chassis package includes two rack rail assemblies in the rack mounting kit Each assembly consists of two sections an inner fixed chassis rail that secures directly to the server chassis and an outer fixed rack rail that secures directly to the rack itself Rail Extension Inner Rail is preinstalled to the chassis Outer Rails Figure 6 1 Identifying the Sections of the Rack Rails right side rail shown 6 4 Chapter 6 Rack Installation Figure 6 2 Identifying the Sections of the Rack Rails right side rail shown Installing the Inner Rail Extension The SC808 chassis includes a set of inner rails in two sections inner rails and inner rail extensions The inner rails are preattached and do not interfere with normal use of the chassis if you decide not to use a server rack Attach the inner rail extension to stabilize the chassis
36. ssis cover 1 The chassis cover is secured by four screws Remove all four screws 2 Gently push down on the chassis cover in the areas indicated in the illustra tion 3 Push the cover toward the rear of the chassis and lift the cover off the unit Warning Except for short periods of time do NOT operate the server without the cover in place The chassis cover must be in place to allow proper airflow and prevent overheating 5 2 Chapter 5 Chassis Setup and Maintenance 5 3 Installation Step 2 Install Hard Drives Figure 5 2 Removing Hard Drive To remove hard drive trays from the chassis 1 Press the release button on the drive tray This extends the drive bay handle 2 Use the handle to pull the drive out of the chassis 5 3 Chassis Manual Dummy Drive Drive Tray Figure 5 3 Chassis Drive Tray The drives are mounted in drive carriers to simplify their installation and removal from the chassis These carriers also help promote proper airflow for the drive bays Warning Except for short periods of time swapping hard drives do not operate the server with the hard drives empty Figure 5 4 Removing Dummy Drive from Tray To install a hard drive to the hard drive tray 1 Remove the screws 2 holding connecting the drive tray the carrier 2 Remove the tray from the carrier 5 4 Chapter 5 Chassis Setup and Maintenance SAS or SATA Hard Drive Drive Tray Figure 5 5
37. t Panel to the Motherboard The SC808 chassis includes a cable to connect the chassis front panel to the motherboard If your motherboard uses a different connector use the following list to find a compatible cable Front Panel to Motherboard Cable Ribbon Cable Number of Pins Number of Pins Front Panel Motherboard Cable Part pin t6pin_ CBL 0049 pin _20Opn CBL 00 8 20 pin 20 pin CBL 0047 16 pin various CBL 0068 20 pin various CBL 0067 Split Cables Use these cable if your motherboard requires several different connections from the front panel Chassis Manual A 5 Chassis Screws The Chassis and accessory box include all the screws needed to setup your chassis This section include descriptions of the most common screws used Your chassis may not require all the parts listed M B HARD DRIVE e 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 gt 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 Y Flat head Round head email eee lt M5 nan 472 0 157 0 157 Washer for M5 Q2 gt 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 5 mm M5 to 6 32 0 197 0 197 M B STANDOFFS l TI A 4 Appendix B Power Supply Specifications Appendix B SC808 Power Supply Specifications This appe
38. the backplane ports 9 Replace the add on card bracket and secure the bracket with a screw Add on Card Expansion Slot Setup SC808 chassis includes I O slots for add on cards and expansion cards Each side supports one low profile half length add on card for a total of two per system EH i j et O PRESS hani nian pree an n eji IM TA gene TEEDE p e EN ne HEE AREA S cal Add on Card Slot Clip I El En Uh aU E E de a E i AA O e H OW JA Ea
39. y 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 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 The power supply power cord must include a grounding plug and must be plugged into grounded electrical outlets Oo 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 o DVD ROM Laser CAUTION this server may have come equipped with a DVD ROM drive To prevent direct exposure to the laser beam and hazard ous radiation exposure do not open the enclosure or use the unit in any unconventional way 2 5 General Safety Precautions o Keep the area around the chassis clean and free of clutter 2 2 Chapter 2 System Safety Place the chassis top cover and any system components that have been removed away from the system or on a table so that they won t acci
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