Supermicro SuperChassis 213A-R900UB, Black
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1. 4 9 Installing the Air Shroud Figure 4 12 Air Shroud Installation Air shrouds concentrate airflow to maximize fan efficiency The SC213 chassis air shroud does not require screws for installation Installing the Air Shroud in the Chassis Installing the Air Shroud 1 Lay the chassis on a flat stable surface and remove the chassis cover 2 Ensure that the motherboard CPU heatsink and memory are all properly installed 3 If necessary move any cables that interfere with the air shroud placement 4 Place the air shroud in the chassis The air shroud fits just behind the three fans in the fan rack Slide the air shroud into the grooves just behind the fan rack Note that some motherboards may require the air shroud to be modified to fit over the motherboard The SC213 chassis air shroud is designed with break away pieces that may be removed to accomodate differing styles of motherboards 4 12 Chapter 4 Chassis Setup and Maintenance Figure 4 13 UIO Air Shroud Installation An additional air shroud is required for high powered CPUs to provide extra cooling Install the additional air shroud if necessary Installing the Additional Air Shroud Installing the Additional Air Shroud in the Chassis 1 Remove the left side break away piece of the main air shroud 2 Slide the additional air shroud into the chassis before installing the main air shroud 3 Install the main air shroud as directed on the previo2. Part CBL 0175L Alt Name Big Four Description This cable has one SFF 8484 32 pin connector on one end and 4 SAS connectors 7 pins each at the other This cable connects from the Host motherboard or other controller to the backplane SAS hard drive port Cable Name SAS Cable Quantity 1 Part CBL 0116 Alt Name iPass 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 Supermicro chassis are designed 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 moth erboards 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 Motherboard The SC213 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 A Num
3. ID SB7 SCLOCK PC SCL SBO C 4 Appendix C SAS 213A Backplane Specifications 11 12 ACT IN SAS Activity LED Header Pin Definiti JP26 The activity LED connectors designated JP26 a Pin Definition Pin Definition 1 ACTIN 0 6 ACT IN 4 and JP27 are used to indicate the activity status of each SAS drive The activity LED F ACT IN 1 connector is located on the front panel For ACT IN 5 ACT IN 2 ACT IN 6 2 7 the activity LED connector to work properly 3 8 4 ACTIN 3 9 ACTIN 7 5 x connect using a 10 pin LED cable This is only used when the activity LED is not supported by the hard drive Ground Empty SAS Activity LED Header Pin Definitions JP27 Pin Definition Pin Definition 1 ACT IN 8 6 ACT IN 12 2 ACT IN 9 7 ACT IN 13 3 ACT IN 10 8 ACT IN 14 4 ACT IN 11 9 ACT IN 15 5 Ground X Empty SC213 Chassis Manual C 6 Front Jumper Locations and Pin Definitions Meme ECL 0 00 13 JP80 I C Addr On CO Off C2 Not populated 14 Chip Reset JP36 1 2 Reset 2 3 No Reset Not populated 15 Buzzer Reset JP18 16 JP84 1 2 SGPIO 2 3 12C 17 Chip Reset JP35 1 2 Reset 2 3 No Reset Not populated Explanation of Jumpers PE Connector To modify the operation of the backplane Fins e e ju
4. 2 JP95 10 SAS IN 4 JSM4 4 IC Connector 3 JP52 11 JP27 Activity LED 2 5 1 C Connector 4 JP96 12 JP26 Activity LED 1 6 Power Connectors 4 pin JP10 JP13 JP46 JP48 C 3 SC213 Chassis Manual C 5 Front Connector and Pin Definitions 1 Upgrade Connectors The upgrade connectors are designated JP69 and JP78 are used for manufacturer s diagnos tic purposes only 2 2 5 PC Connectors PC Connector Pin Definitions The I C Connectors designated JP37 JP95 JP37 JP95 JP52 and JP52 and JP96 are used to monitor HDD ac JP96 tivity and status See the table on the right for Pin Definition pin definitions 1 Data 2 Ground 3 Clock 4 No Connection 6 Backplane Main Power Connectors Backplane Main P The 4 pin connectors designated JP10 pnei dor JP13 JP46 and JP48 provide power to the Gea backplane See the table on the right for pin Bn pension definitions 1 12V 2 and 3 Ground 4 5V 7 10 SAS IN Ports Sideband included Sideband Definitions JSM1 JSM4 The SAS ports are used to connect the SAS i e i Pin Definition Pin Definition drive cables The four SAS IN ports are des i i A11 SGPIO B11 Controller ID ignated JSM1 JSM4 Each port is also SDIN SB6 compatible with SATA drives PC Backplane Addressing SB5 A12 SGPIO B10 GND SB2 SDOUT PC Reset SB4 A9 GND SB3 B SGPIO SLOAD PC SDA SB1 A8 Backplane B8 SGPIO
5. 2 o y at es ao eal t 3 29 A g fi Igu SAS 11 SAS 12 SAS 414 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 SAS 6 SAS SATA HDD 6 SAS 7 SAS SATA HDD 7 SAS 8 SAS SATA HDD 8 SAS 9 SAS SATA HDD 9 SAS 10 SAS SATA HDD 10 SAS 11 SAS SATA HDD 11 SAS 12 SAS SATA HDD 12 SAS 13 SAS SATA HDD 13 SAS 14 SAS SATA HDD 14 SAS 15 SAS SATA HDD 15 C 9 SC213 Chassis Manual Rear LED Indicators Rear LED Hard Drive Activity Failure LED SAS 0 D12 D5 SAS 1 D22 D23 SAS 2 D40 D37 SAS 3 D102 D107 SAS 4 D13 D6 SAS 5 D24 D29 SAS 6 D41 D38 SAS 7 D104 D108 SAS 8 D14 D7 SAS 9 D25 D30 SAS 10 D42 D39 SAS 11 D106 D109 SAS 12 D15 D8 SAS 13 D26 D31 SAS 14 D87 D88 SAS 15 D111 D110 Appendix C SAS 213A Backplane Specifications Notes SC213 Chassis Manual Disclaimer cont The products sold by Supermicro are not intended for and will not be used in life sup port systems medical eguipment nuclear facilities or systems aircraft aircraft devices aircraft emergency communication devices or other critical systems whose failure to per form be reasonably expected to result in significant injury or loss of life or catastrophic property damage Accordingly Supermicro disclaims any and all liability and should
6. a rack Please read this manual in its entirety before beginning the rack installation procedure 2 1 SC213 Chassis Manual 2 4 Electrical Safety Precautions Basic electrical safety precautions should be followed to protect yourself from harm and the SC213 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 Do not use
7. and plug it into the slot on the motherboard 5 Screw the add on card bracket onto the chassis Figure 4 9 Installing the Low Profile Add on Card 4 9 SC213 Chassis Manual Secure the tail of the riser card bracket to the fan tray with one screw ae Secure the head of the riser card bracket to the rear of the chassis with two screws Figure 4 10 Installing the UIO Riser Card Bracket Installing Riser Cards and Add on Cards in UIO Models Installing the Riser Card UIO Chassis Models 1 Remove the chassis cover 2 Remove the riser bracket 3 Install the riser card onto the riser bracket Note that there are different cards for the right and left side of the bracket 4 Gently slide the riser card bracket with the riser card installed into the chassis and simultaneously plug the riser card into the slot on the motherboard 5 Locate the three screws on your riser card bracket and secure it to the chas sis as illustrated above Chapter 4 Chassis Setup and Maintenance Figure 4 11 UIO Add on Card Installed Installing the Add on Cards in UIO Chassis Models 1 Ensure that the riser card and riser card bracket have been correctly installed in the chassis Remove the blank bracket from the rear slot in the chassis Slide the add on card horizontally into the slot on the riser card Secure the add on card with its clip into the rear slot of the chassis 4 11 SC213 Chassis Manual
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9. does not cover damages in curred in shipping or from failure due to the alteration misuse abuse or improper maintenance of products During the warranty period contact your distributor first for any product problems 1 3 SC213 Chassis Manual Notes 1 4 Chapter 2 System Safety Chapter 2 System Safety 2 1 Overview This chapter provides a quick setup checklist to get your chassis up and running Following the steps in the order provided 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 familiar with common concepts and ter minology 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 the 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 at least one grounded power outlet When con figured the SC213 chassis includes a power supply which requires a grounded outlet 2 3 Preparing for Setup The SC213 chassis includes a set of rail assemblies including mounting brackets and mounting screws you will need to install the systems into
10. known to the State of California to cause birth defects and other reproductive harm Manual Revision 1 0 Release Date September 4 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 This manual is written for professional system integrators and PC technicians It provides information for the installation and use of the SC213 chassis Installation and maintenance should be performed by experienced technicians only Supermicro s SC213 chassis features a unique design which is highly optimized for data storage applications It is equipped with 16 hot swappable hard drives a DVD ROM USB comport unit and a 900W redundant high efficiency power supply for superb power savings High performance fans provide ample cooling for the chassis This document lists compatible parts and configurations available when this docu ment was published Always refer to our Web site for updates on supported parts and configurations at http www supermicro com SC213 Chassis Manual Manual Organization Chapter 1 Introduction The in
11. 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 plug hard drives and power supply modules to cool before touch ing them 5 2 Chapter 5 Rack Installation e 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 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
12. the system 3 3 Control Panel LEDs The control panel located on the front of the SC213 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 VS gy a LA Power Indicates power is being supplied to the system s power supply units This LED should normally be illuminated when the system is operating e HDD Indicates IDE channel activity SAS SATA drive and or DVD ROM drive activity when flashing 3 2 Chapter 3 System Interface ETA e NIC2 Indicates network activity on GLAN2 when flashing ETA e NIC1 Indicates network activity on GLAN1 when flashing e Power Failure When this LED flashes it indicates a power failure in the power supply 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 temperature 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 3 3 SC213 Chassis Manual 3 4 Drive Carrier
13. 4 14 Removing the Backplane The SC213 chassis backplane is located behind the hard drives and in front of the front system fans In order to change jumper settings on the backplane it may be necessary to remove the backplane from the chassis Removing the Backplane from the Chassis 1 Power down and unplug the system from any power source Remove the chassis cover Disconnect the cabling to the backplane Remove all of the hard drives from the hard drive bays in the front of the chassis Remove the three upper screws at the top of the backplane indicated by the arrows below Figure 4 19 Removing the Screws at the Top of the Backplane 4 20 Chapter 4 Chassis Setup and Maintenance 6 Loosen but do not remove the three screws in the spring bar located on the floor of the chassis indicated by the arrows below Figure 4 20 Loosening the Spring Bar Screws in the Floor of the Chassis 7 Gently ease the backplane up and out of the chassis 4 21 SC213 Chassis Manual 4 15 Installing the Backplane Installing the Backplane into the Chassis 1 Ensure that all of the hard drive trays have been removed from the bays in the front of the chassis and that the spring bar has been loosened as directed in the previous section Slide the backplane into the chassis at a slight angle pushing it up against the side of the chassis Ease the backplane forward against the front of the chassis This will aid in the a
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15. LEDs Your chassis uses SAS or SATA but not both at the same time SAS SATA Drives Each SAS SATA drive carrier has two LEDs e Green or Blue Each hard disk drive carrier has either a green or a blue LED depending upon the hard disk drives and backplane used When illuminated this LED indicates drive activity A connection to the SATA backplane enables this LED to blink on and off when that particular drive is being accessed e Red The red LED indicates a SAS SATA drive failure If one of the SAS SATA drives fail you should be notified by your system management software 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 SC213 chassis The only tool you will need to install components and perform maintenance is a Phillips screwdriver and under certain circumstances a hex wrench In cases where the installation or maintenance procedures differ between the UIO and low profile chassis models alternative instructions or illustrations are provided 4 2 Installation and General Maintenance The following sections will provide you with information on installing components and performing general mainenance on the system Installation Topics Removing the Chassis Cover Installing Hard Drives Installing the Motherboard Installing the Air Shroud Completing the Installation Gene
16. SUPER SC213 Chassis Series SC213A R900UB SC213A R900LPB USER S MANUAL 1 0 SC213 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 RE
17. ce Appendix C This section provides detailed information on the SAS 213A backplane Additional information can by found on our Web site at www supermicro com SC213 Chassis Manual Table of Contents Chapter 1 Introduction 1 1 OVE IVICW icin ciseciencerves cctvancetacteceretieuacenscenaheesseteh Ada okk kap 1 2 Shipping List 3 Contactinig SUPEFMIGEOL arcetensetiien iene aata a Ta t 1 2 1 4 Returning Merchandise for Service mtennnnneennennaneneennnaene 1 3 Chapter 2 System Safety 2 1 OVE VIOW aiana nara sets davai aj kr tan ested 2 1 2 2 Warnings and Precautions ccceccceeceeeeneeeeeeeneeeeeseeeeeeseeaeeeeeseseaeeeeeeneeeess 2 1 2 8 Preparing fOr SCUipisiscieed aii haa ka tie ede tea ares 2 1 2 4 Electrical Safety Precautions 2 2 2 5 General Safety Precautions 2 stes2eceencee eee ees 2 3 2 0 System Saleya E kava alla veaga A 2 3 Chapter 3 System Interface 3 1 OVEIVIOW pisiasi iarsi cosets a EA a VaN cons cuesuuseecucibestacaaviaraccbe s catch a tipa a 3 1 3 2 Control Panel BUMOMS ressida lokki saata 3 2 3 3 Control Panel WEDS iprinisinta ii eeii iyaa E EEE 3 2 3 4 Drive Carrier LEDs Chapter 4 Chassis Setup and Maintenance 4 1 QV GIVIOW A A 4 1 4 2 Installation and General Maintenance miatmereraa 4 1 Installation TOPIGS 44407 neat en aaa nee 4 1 General Maintenance TOpics 0wntenne
18. 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 SC213 Chassis Manual e Touch a grounded metal object before removing any board from its antistatic bag Do not let components or PCBs come into contact with your clothing which may retain a charge even if you are wearing a wrist strap 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 touching their pins e Put th
19. dges 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 SC213 Chassis Manual C 3 A 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 SAS 213A Backplane Specifications Jumper Settings and Pin Definitions C 4 Front Connectors and Jumpers Q 9 ss I ie 00 8000 eli LPPE EEE 5 Bl P a 6 6 Q Q Front Connectors 1 Upgrade Connectors JP69 and 7 SAS IN 1 JSM1 JP78 E yan au Ee ARGIA QE 2 2 off mnnn F 8 al 9 55550 2929 pz 8 SAS IN 2 JSM2 2 12C Connector 1 JP37 9 SAS IN 3 JSM3 3 IC Connector
20. e carrier with the PCB side facing down and the connec tor end toward the rear of the carrier Align the drive in the carrier so that the mounting holes of both are aligned Note that there are holes in the carrier marked SAS or SATA to aid in cor rect installation Secure the drive to the carrier with four screws as illustrated above Use the four M3 flat head screws included in the HDD bag of your accessory box Note that the screws used to secure the dummy drive to the tray cannot be used to secure the hard drive Insert the hard drive and drive carrier into its bay vertically keeping the carrier oriented so that the release button is on the bottom When the carrier reaches the rear of the bay the release handle will retract Push the handle in until it clicks into its locked position 4 4 Chapter 4 Chassis Setup and Maintenance 4 5 Installing the I O Shield I O Shield Figure 4 4 I O Shield Placement I O Shield The I O shield holds the motherboard ports in place Install the I O shield before installing the motherboard If the motherboard you purchased did not include a standard I O shield contact the motherboard vendor for a compatible shield Installing the I O Shield 1 Review the documentation that came with your motherboard Become familiar with component placement requirements and precautions 2 Open the chassis cover 3 With the illustrations facing the outside of the chassis place the s
21. e 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 Chapter 3 System Interface Chapter 3 System Interface 3 1 Overview There are several LEDs on the control panel as well as other LEDs on the drive carriers to keep you constantly informed of the over all status of the system as well as the activity and health of specific components Most SC213 models are two buttons on the control panel a reset button and an on off switch This chapter explains the meanings of all LED indicators and the appropriate response you may need to take E 55 anaananaen raa ase 8 oooo000000000 ooogooo0o0g000n00 000000000000 Figure 3 1 Chassis User Interface 3 1 SC213 Chassis Manual 3 2 Control Panel Buttons There are two push buttons located on the front of the chassis These are a power on off button and a reset button e Power The main power switch is used to apply or remove power from the power supply to the server system Turning off system power with this button removes the main power but keeps standby power supplied to the system Therefore you must unplug system before servicing e Reset The reset button is used to reboot the system A needle pen or other small device is required to activate this button and reset
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23. he chassis 3 While holding down the release tab pull the power supply out using the handle provided on the power module 4 Replace the failed power module with the same model power supply 5 Push the new power supply module into the power bay until the tab clicks into the locked position 6 Plug the AC power cord back into the module and the replacment power mod ule will automatically power up 4 18 Chapter 4 Chassis Setup and Maintenance Figure 4 18 Installing the Power Distributor 4 13 Installing the Power Distributor The power distributor provides failover and power supply redundancy and is pre installed in the chassis In the rare event that you have to replace the power distributor follow the steps below Changing the Power Distributor 1 Power down the server and unplug the power cord from the power module 2 Remove all cable connections to the power supply from the motherboard backplane and other components Also remove both power supply modules 3 Remove the screws securing the power distributor 4 Gently pull the power distributor from the chassis Gently guide all the cables through the power distributor housing 5 Slide the new power distributor module into the power distributor housing Make that you slide the cables through the bottom of the housing 6 Reconnect all the power cables replace the power supply and insert the plug into the wall 4 19 SC213 Chassis Manual
24. hield into the space provided at the rear of the chassis as illustrated above 4 5 SC213 Chassis Manual 4 6 Installing Chassis Standoffs Chassis Standoffs Figure 4 5 Chassis Standoffs Permanent and Optional Standoffs Standoffs prevent short circuits by creating space between the motherboard and the chassis surface The SC213 chassis includes permanent standoffs in locations used by most motherboards These standoffs accept the rounded Phillips head screws which are included in the SC213 accessories packaging Some motherboards require additional screws for heatsinks general components and or non standard security Optional standoffs are included for these mother boards To use an optional standoff place the hexagonal nut with the rounded side up in the holes provided on the floor of the chassis 4 6 Chapter 4 Chassis Setup and Maintenance 4 7 Installing the Motherboard Installing the Motherboard 1 Review the documentation that came with your motherboard Become familiar with component placement requirements precautions and cable connec tions Open the chassis cover If necessary remove the air shroud and riser card bracket Ensure that the I O shield has been installed correctly As required by your motherboard install standoffs in any areas that do not have a permanent standoff and remove any standoffs that are not required by the motherboard Lay the motherboard on the chassis aligning
25. ing to determine which fan reguires changing Never run the server for an extended period of time with the chassis open 2 Pressthe fan release tab to lift the failed fan from the chassis and pull it completely out of the chassis 3 Place the new fan into the vacant space in the housing while making sure the arrows on the top ofthe fan indicating air direction point in the same direc tion as the arrows on the other fans 4 The fan will automatically begin running at the correct speed 4 16 Chapter 4 Chassis Setup and Maintenance Figure 4 15 Placing the Low Profile System Fan Figure 4 16 Placing the UIO System Fan SC213 Chassis Manual 4 12 Power Supply The SC213 chassis has two redundant 900 Watt power supplies The power modules are hot swappable enabling the power supplies to be changed without powering down the system These power supplies are auto switching capable This enables the power supply 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 Coup aaraa Figure 4 17 Removing the Power Supply Changing the Power Supply 1 Determine which power supply needs to be replaced and unplug the power cord to that module 2 Push the release tab on the back of the power supply as illustrated to re lease the power module from t
26. 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 e This product is for installation only in a Restricted Access Location dedicated equipment rooms service closets and the like 5 1 SC213 Chassis Manual Warning 5 4 Warnings and Precautions 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 installations stabilizers should be attached to the rack e In multiple rack installations the racks should be coupled together e Always make sure that 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 upwards e Use a regulating uninterruptible
27. lignment of the mounting holes Align the mounting holes in the backplane with the holes in the chassis Replace the three screws at the top of the backplane and the three screws in the floor of the chassis Reconnect all cables and return the hard drive trays to their bays in the front of the chassis Figure 4 21 Installing the Backplane 4 22 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 these steps in the order given should enable you to have the system operational within a minimal 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
28. 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 Chapter 2 System Safety 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 circuits and harm you if they
29. mer otpine cante parts 16 pin 16 pin CBL 0049 16 pin 20 pin CBL 0048 20 pin 20 pin CBL 0047 16 pin various CBL 0068 20 pin various CBL 0067 Split cables Use these cables if your motherboard requires several different con nections from the front panel A 3 SC213 Chassis Manual Notes A 4 Appendix B Power Supply Specifications Appendix B C213 Power Supply Specifications This appendix lists power supply specifications for your chassis system SC213A R900UB SC213A R900LPB 900W MFR Part PWS 902 1R with PDB 100 240V Rated AC Voltage 60 50Hz 11 4 5 Amp 5V standby 4 Amp 12V 75 Amp 5V 45 Amp 3 3V 24Amp 12V 0 6 Amp B 1 SC213 Chassis Manual Notes B 2 Appendix C SAS 213A Backplane Specifications Appendix C SAS 213A Backplane Specifications To avoid personal injury and property damage carefully follow all the safety steps listed below when accessing your system or handling the components C 1 ESD Safety Guidelines Electrostatic Discharge ESD can damage electronic components To prevent dam age to your system it is important to handle it very carefully The following measures are generally sufficient to protect your equipment from ESD Use a grounded wrist strap designed to prevent static discharge Touch a grounded metal object before removing a component from the antistatic bag Handle the backplane by its e
30. mpers can be used to choose between r optional settings Jumpers create shorts between two pins to change the function Jumper 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 the jumper is off the pins C 6 Appendix C SAS 213A 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 jumper The following information details which jumper must be configured to use SGPIO mode or restore your backplane to C mode SGPIO Setting Default Jumper Jumper Setting Note JP84 1 2 SGPIO Mode Setting PC Setting Jumper Jumper Setting Note JP84 2 3 C Setting C 7 SC213 Chassis Manual Front LED Indicators SUPERO 3 45243 STOKE ru OSA E esi i Q H H e s the td 000 ED 0000 M 00 0f Need ECE Front Panel LEDs LED D3 D4 C 8 Specification Alarm 1 Alarm 2 Appendix C SAS 213A Backplane Specifications C 7 Rear Components Connectors and LED Indicators ONT ooo oon SAS 154 2 fi o 29
31. 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 SC213 Chassis Manual 5 6 Rack Mounting Instructions This section provides information on installing the SC213 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 59 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 a fixed inner chassis rail that secures directly to the chassis and an outer rack rail that secures to the rack Inner Rail Extensions Rail Locking Tabs Inner Rails Pre installed on the chassis Figure 5 1 Identifying the Sections of the Inner Rails Locking Tabs Both inner chassis rails have a locking tab The tabs lock the chassis into place when installed and pushed fully into the rack These tabs also lock the server in place when fully extended from the rack This prevents the server from coming completely out of the rack when you pull it out for
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34. ral Maintenance Topics System Fans Power Supply Review the warnings and precautions listed in the manual before setting up or servicing this chassis These include in formation in Chapter 2 System Safety and the warning precau tions listed in the setup instructions 4 1 SC213 Chassis Manual 4 3 Removing the Chassis Cover Figure 4 1 Removing the Chassis Cover Removing the Chassis Cover the Chassis Cover 1 Press both release tabs at the same time to release the cover from the locked position 2 Once the top cover has been released slide the cover backwards toward the rear of the chassis 3 Lift the cover up and off the chassis Warning Except for short periods of time do NOT operate the server without the cover in place The chassis cover must be in place to allow proper airflow and prevent overheating 4 2 Chapter 4 Chassis Setup and Maintenance 4 4 Installing Hard Drives Figure 4 2 Removing Hard Drive Tray The SC213 comes equipped with sixteen hot swappable hard drives Only SAS or enterprise SATA HDDs are recommended for use in the SC213 chassis Removing Hard Drive Trays 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 out of the chassis 4 3 SC213 Chassis Manual Figure 4 3 Chassis Drive Tray Installing a Hard Drive into a Drive Carrier 1 Insert a drive into th
35. servicing 5 4 Chapter 5 Rack Installation Inner Rails Pre installed on the chassis Figure 5 2 Identifying the Sections of the Inner Rails The Inner Rail Extensions The inner rails are pre attached and do not interfere with normal use of the chas sis if you decide not to use a server rack When using a rack attach the inner rail extension to the inner rail to stabilize the chassis within the rack If you are not using a rack you do not have to install the inner rail extensions Installing the Inner Rail Extensions 1 Place the inner rail 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 pre attached inner rail 2 Slide the extension toward the front of the chassis 3 Secure the rail extension to the chassis with the screws provided Repeat steps 1 through 3 above for the other inner rail extension 5 5 SC213 Chassis Manual Figure 5 3 Extending and Releasing the Outer Rails Outer Rack Rails Outer rails attach to the server rack and hold the chassis in place The SC213 comes equipped with quick release outer rails which allow the chassis to be easily extended or removed from the rack Identifying the Outer Rails 1 Identify the two outer rack rails Pull out the end of the outer rail until it is fully extended as illustrated above Note the location of the release tab which will allow the o
36. ssure even on both sides It may be necessary to depress the locking tabs when inserting the rails When the server has been pushed completely into the rack you should hear the locking tabs click into the locked position If necessary insert and tighten the thumbscrews that hold the front of the server to the rack 5 8 Chapter 5 Rack Installation Figure 5 6 Securing the Chassis to the Rack SC213 Chassis Manual Notes 5 10 Appendix A Chassis Cables Appendix A SC213 Chassis Cables 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 SC213 Chassis SAS SATA SC213A R900UB SC213A R900LPB Part Type Length Description CBL 0087 Cable 20 Round 16 to 16 pin ribbon front panel cable A 1 SC213 Chassis Manual A 3 Compatible Cables These cables are compatible with the SC213 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 ofthe following cables These cables must be purchased separately Cable Name SAS Cable Auantity 1
37. the permanent and optional standoffs Secure the motherboard to the chassis using the rounded Phillips head screws which are included in the motherboard bag of the accessory box Figure 4 6 Installing the Low Profile Motherboard 4 7 SC213 Chassis Manual 8 Secure the CPU s heatsinks and other components to the motherboard as described in the motherboard documentation 9 Connect the cables between the motherboard backplane chassis front panel and power supply as needed Additionally the fans may be temporar ily removed to allow access to the backplane ports and to allow for ease of installation Figure 4 7 Installing the UIO Motherboard 4 8 Chapter 4 Chassis Setup and Maintenance 4 8 Installing the Add on Cards Add on card installation in the SC213 chassis differs between the UIO and low profile chassis models See below for directions that are specific you your chassis type Installing Add on Cards in Low Profile Model Chassis Installing Add on Card Brackets Low Profile Chassis Models 1 Remove the chassis cover and ensure that the motherboard has been prop erly installed 2 Locate the vertical add on card slots in the rear of the SC213 chassis 3 Remove the blank bracket which is pre installed in the chassis a a ae NA CONES i Figure 4 8 Removing the Blank Add on Card Bracket A 4 Simultaneously slide the add on card carefully into the bracket
38. troduction provides a list of the main components included with this chassis and describes the primary features of the SC213 chassis This chapter also includes contact information Chapter 2 System Safety Chapter 2 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 the SC213 chassis Chapter 3 System Interface This chapter provides details on the system interface which includes the functions and information provided by the control panel LEDs on the chassis and by other LEDs located throughout the system Chapter 4 Chassis Setup and Maintenance Refer to this chapter for detailed information on the chassis 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 This section references cables which are compatible with your SC213 system Re fer to our Web site for additional information on cabling at www supermicro com Appendix B This chapter lists supported power supply information for your SC213 system Refer to our Web site for additional details at www supermicro com Prefa
39. us page 4 13 SC213 Chassis Manual 4 10 Checking the Air Flow Checking 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 notoperate 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 4 14 Chapter 4 Chassis Setup and Maintenance 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 SC213 Chassis Manual 4 11 System Fans Three heavy duty fans provide cooling for the chassis These fans circulate air through the chassis as a means of lowering the chassis internal temperature The SC213 fans are hot swappable enabling the fans to be replaced without powering down the system Release Tab Figure 4 14 System Fan Replacing a System Fan 1 If necessary open the chassis while the power is runn
40. uter rail extension to be separated from the outer rail Do not release it at this time If released simply depress the release tab and slide the outer rail extension back into the outer rail Repeat steps 1 3 for the second outer rail 5 6 Chapter 5 Rack Installation Figure 5 4 Extending and Releasing the Outer Rails Attaching the Outer Rack Rails to the Rack The outer rails attach to the rack and allow easy access to the chassis Installing the Outer Rails to the Rack 1 Press the button to retract the outer rail extensions 2 Hang the hooks of the front portion of the outer rail onto the slots of the rack If necessary use screws to secure the outer rails to the rack as illustrated above 3 Hang the hooks of the rear portion of the outer rail onto the slots of the rack Use screws as shown in step two to secure the rear of the outer rail to the rear of the rack 4 Repeat steps 1 3 for the remaining outer rail 5 7 SC213 Chassis Manual Figure 5 5 Installing into a Rack Installing the Chassis into a Rack 1 Confirm that the inner rails A and rail extensions B are properly installed Confirm that the outer rails C and outer rail extensions D are correctly installed on the rack Line chassis inner rails with the front of the rack outer rails Slide the chassis inner rails into the rack outer rails keeping the pre
41. vii SC213 Chassis Manual Notes viii Chapter 1 Introduction Chapter 1 Introduction 1 1 Overview Supermicro s SC213 chassis provides 16 hot swappable 2 5 SAS SATA hard drive bays one 5 25 hard drive one slim DVD and one slim floppy drive in an efficient 2U form factor designed for the most frequently encountered applications The chassis is also equipped with a redundant 900W high efficiency 85 power supply for outstanding power savings with specially designed optimized cooling 1 2 Shipping List Please visit the following link for the latest shipping lists and part numbers for your par ticular chassis model http www supermicro com products chassis 2U chs 213 C213 Model CPU HDD vO Slots Power Supply 900W Single Dual 16x 2 5 hot 4x FF 3x SC213A R900UB SEI ah SASISATA ip Redun ant 900W Single Dual 16x 2 5 hot SC213A R900LPB CPU swap SAS SATA 7x LP pea 1 1 SC213 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 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 Sterrenb
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