Supermicro SuperChassis 835TQ-R800B, Black
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1. seese Es px a f JP63 JP 2 JP61 Explanation of Jumpers j JE To modify the operation of the backplane ip ssa T jumpers can be used to choose between EEN ro er HEY EE Em Ee optional settings Jumpers create shorts between two pins to change the function of the connector Pin 1 is identified with a square solder pad on the printed circuit Jumper board Note On two pin jumpers Closed 3 2 1 means the jumper is on and Open means Setting BA the jumper is off the pins C 5 Backplane Specifications Jumper Settings Jumper Jumper Settings Note 1 2 Reset JP35 2 3 No Reset MG 9072 Chip Reset Socket Settings Socket Socket Setting Note Buzzer Reset JP18 Connected to front panel Press once to disable buzzer Press twice to enable buzzer Fan Jumper Settings This backplane can use up to three fans To utilize each fan you must configure both jumpers as instructed below Fan Jumper Settings Jumper Jumper Settings Note JP61 EE FAN 1 Select JP97 Hr ARA FAN 1 Select JP62 peal FAN 2 Select JP98 pu ad FAN 2 Select JP63 AE FAN 3 Select JP99 pM i FAN 3 Select C 6 Safety Information and Technical Specifications PC and SGPIO Modes and Jumper Settings This bac2. oo0000000000 F1 naogaoooonaadgag E ooaooaoaoooauu naagaomnmumunaaogmo OoOaOOOOOOOOR BDpaaooaogaoaoaadaou Ek Ii ODOODOODOODOOOOOG DOO IL L Ii ETES Ee EET EES Be Leneecceee cee Figure 4 1 SC835 Front Panel 4 1 SC835 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 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 4 3 Control Panel LEDs The control panel located on the front of the SC835 chassis has 6 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 e Power Failure When this LED flashes it indicates a power failure in the power supply 4 2 Chapter 4 System Interface bs 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
3. 4 4 1O 3 ON OAK WD o C 2 Safety Information and Technical Specifications C 5 Front Connector and Pin Definitions 1 Upgrade Connector The Upgrade connector designated JP69 is used for manufacturer s diagnostic purposes only 2 FC Connectors The lC Connectors designated JP37 and JP95 are used to monitor HDD activity and status See the table on the right for pin definitions 3 Sideband Headers The sideband headers are designated JP66 JP68 JP75 JP77 JP112 and JP114 For SES 2 to work properly you must connect an 8 pin sideband cable See the table to the right for pin definitions NOTE SGPIO is the default setting for this backplane 4 MG9072 Chip The MG9072 is an enclosure management chip that supports the SES 2 controller and SES 2 protocols C 3 PC Connector Pin Definitions JP37 and JP95 Pin Definition 1 Data 2 Ground 3 Clock 4 No Connection Pin 2 10 Sideband Headers JP66 JP68 and JP68 Definition Pin Definition SGPIO 1 Controller ID SDIN SB6 PC Backplane Addressing SB5 SGPIO 3 GND SB2 SDOUT PC Reset SB4 GND SB3 5 SGPIO SLOAD FC SDA SB1 Backplane 7 SGPIO ID SB7 SCLOCK FC SCL SBO No Connec 9 No Connection tion Backplane Specifications 5 Backplane Main Power
4. If you are installing a new front port panel Remove the old drive by de pressing the release tab then pulling the drive out of the chassis 4 Insert the new drive unit in the slot until the tab locks into place 5 Connect the data and power cables to the backplane and if necessary motherboard 5 15 SC835 Chassis Manual For more information see the manual for your backplane in the appendix Replacing or Installing the Optional Floppy Drive Installing a Floppy Drive f 10 11 12 Power down and unplug the system Remove the chassis cover If you are not installing a new front port panel Remove the mini bezel grate from the drive bay The mini bezel is the small grating that covers the drive bay Remove this by simply pulling it out of the bay If you are installing a new front port panel Remove the old drive by de pressing the release tab then pulling the drive out of the chassis Insert the new drive unit in the slot until the tab locks into place Connect the data and power cables to the backplane and if necessary motherboard For more information see the manual for your backplane in the appendix Replacing or Installing the Front Port Panel Power down and unplug the system Remove the chassis cover If you are not installing a new front port panel Remove the mini bezel grate from the drive bay The mini bezel is the small grating that covers the drive bay Remove this by simply pul
5. 886 2 8228 1366 ext 132 or 139 1 3 SC835 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 order given should enable you to have your chassis setup and operational within a minimal amount of time These instructions assume that you are an experienced technician familiar 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 the 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 two grounded power outlets The SC835 chassis includes two redundant power supplies which require two grounded out lets 2 3 Preparing for Setup The SC835 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 1 SC835 Chassis Manual 2 4 Electrical Safety Precautions Basic electrical safety precau
6. Connectors Backplane Main P The 4 pin connectors designated JP10 and os dei JP13 provide power to the backplane See P10 and JETS the table on the right for pin definitions Pin Definition 1 12V 2 and 3 Ground 4 5V 6 Fan Connectors Fan Connectors The 3 pin connectors designated JP54 iia audi ta JP56 and JP60 provide power to the Pin Definition fans See the table on the right for pin Groos 2 12V definitions 3 Tachometer 7 Activity LED Header SAS Activity LED Header Pin Definiti JP26 The activity LED header designated JP26 A Pennans ae mE iR Pin Definition Pin Definition is used to indicate the activity status of each SAS drive The Activity LED Header is T N e AT ING located on the front panel For the Activity PET ed T ed LED Header to work properly connect using 2 ESME DINGS a 10 pin LED cable 4 ACT IN 3 9 ACT IN 7 5 Ground 10 Empty 8 15 SAS Ports The SAS ports are used to connect the SAS drive cables The 8 ports are designated 0 7 Each port is also compatible with SATA drives C 4 Safety Information and Technical Specifications C 6 Front Jumper Locations and Pin Definitions JP84 JP85 w v Rew ees JP102 1 AE E E JP101 S JP83 bi Pa i MT
7. Use a regulating uninterruptible power supply UPS to protect the server from power surges voltage spikes and to keep your system operating in case of a power failure Allow the hot plug hard drives and power supply modules to cool before touch ing them Always keep the rack s front door and all panels and components on the servers closed when not servicing to maintain proper cooling 6 2 Chapter 7 Rack Installation Rack Mounting Considerations Ambient Operating Temperature If installed in a closed or multi unit rack assembly the ambient operating tem perature 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 temperature 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
8. chassis 6 Lay the motherboard on the chassis aligning the permanent and optional standoffs 7 Secure the motherboard to the chassis using the rounded Phillips head screws 8 Secure the CPU s and heatsinks to the motherboard 5 7 SC835 Chassis Manual VO Shield and Add On Card Setup The SC835 chassis includes space for an I O shield and up to seven Add on ex pansion cards ae D E EE ee od de dale o ANT VO Port panel Add On Expansion Card Slots Figure 5 4 SC835 Chassis Add On Card Slots and I O Ports Installing an Add On or Expansion Card Installing Add on or Expansion Cards 1 Remove the chassis cover 2 Locate the motherboard port aligned with the card slot you want to install 3 Each slot is secured by one screw located on the top inside the chassis Remove this screw 4 Gently slide the expansion add on card into the correct motherboard slot If the Add On card requires a riser card install it at this time If necessary slide the card into the PCI card guide and lock Never force a component into a motherboard or the chassis 5 Secure the expansion add on card with the screw from the I O panel 5 8 Chapter 5 Chassis Setup Installing an I O Port Panel Installing an VO Port Panel 1 Remove the chassis cover Locate the I O port panel
9. included in this manual Power Supply Each SC835 chassis model includes two redundant high efficiency hot swappable power supplies rated at 800 Watts In the unlikely event of a failure in one of the power supplies you can remove and replace the faulty power supply without pow ering down the system Air Shroud Air shrouds are shields usually plastic that funnel air directly to where it is needed Always use the air shroud included with your chassis 3 3 Where to get Replacement Components Though not frequently you may need replacement parts for your system To en sure the highest level of professional service and technical support we strongly recommend purchasing exclusively from our Supermicro Authorized Distributors System Integrators Resellers A list of Supermicro Authorized Distributors System Integrators 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 as well as others on the drive carriers to keep you constantly informed of the overall status of the system as well as the activity and health of specific components Most SC835 models have two buttons on the chassis control panel a reset button and an on off switch This chapter ex plains the meanings of all LED indicators and the appropriate response you may need to take
10. 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 Backplane Specifications C 3 An Important Note to Users e All images and layouts shown in this user s guide are based upon the latest PCB Revision available at the time of publishing The card you have received may or may not look exactly the same as the graphics shown in this manual Jumper Settings and Pin Definitions C 4 Front Connectors and Jumpers 56 2946 gu Wm s og Front Connectors Upgrade Connector JP69 PC Connector 1 JP37 and lC Connector 2 JP95 SideBand Connector 1 JP66 and SideBand Connector 2 JP68 Chip MG9072 Power Connectors 4 pin JP10 and JP13 Fan Connectors JP54 JP56 and JP60 ACT IN JP26 SAS Port 0 J5 SAS Port 1 J6 10 SAS Port 2 J7 11 SAS Port 3 J8 12 SAS Port 4 J10 13 SAS Port 5 J12 14 SAS Port 6 J14 15 SAS Port 7 J16
11. 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 amp NIC2 Indicates network activity on LAN2 when flashing a NIC1 Indicates network activity on LAN1 when flashing OD HDD Indicates IDE channel activity SAS SATA drive SCSI drive and or DVD ROM drive activity when flashing ee 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 3 SC835 Chassis Manual 4 4 Drive Carrier LEDs Each SAS drive carrier has two LEDs Blue When illuminated this blue LED on the front of the drive carrier indicates drive activity A connection to the SAS backplane enables this LED to blink on and off when that particular drive is being accessed Red The red LED to indicate a drive failure If one of the SAS drives fail you should be refer to your system management software 4 4 Chapter 5 Chassis Setup Chapter 5 Chassis Setup and Maintenance 5 1 Overview This chapter details the basic steps reguired to install components to the chassis The only tool you will is a Phillips screwdriver Pr
12. 2 Failure in Fan 3 Overheat Drive Failure Backplane power failure Light is on during normal operation Backplane power failure Light is on during normal operation C 8 Safety Information and Technical Specifications C 7 Rear Connectors and LED Indicators SAS 0 SAS 1 SAS 2 SAS 3 SAS 4 SAS 5 SAS 6 SAS 7 J1 J2 J3 J4 J9 J11 J13 J15 ww e y ww w ww ww iw 5 D12 D7 Did D19 D180 CD23 D22 DeD D Dis Ix D29 D24 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 Rear LED Indicators Rear LED Hard Drive Activity Failure LED SAS 0 D12 D5 SAS 1 D13 D6 SAS 2 D14 D7 SAS 3 D15 D8 SAS 4 D18 D19 SAS 5 D21 D20 SAS 6 D22 D23 SAS 7 D24 D29 C 9 Backplane Specifications Notes
13. A reliable ground must be maintained at all times To ensure this the rack itself should be grounded Particular attention should be given to power supply connec tions other than the direct connections to the branch circuit i e the use of power strips etc 6 3 SC835 Chassis Manual 6 4 Rack Mounting Instructions This section provides information on installing the SC835 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 instal lation instructions that came with the rack unit you are using Screw Holes Figure 7 1 Installing the Inner Rack Rails Installing the Inner Rack Rails Installing 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 2 Slide the extension toward the front of the chassis 3 Secure the chassis with four screws as illustrated 4 Repeat steps 1 3 for the other inner rail 6 4 Chapter 7 Rack Installation Figure 7 3 Inner Rack Rails Installed Installing the Outer Rack Rails Outer rails attach to the server rack and hold the server in place The outer rails for the SC835 chassis extend between 30 inches and 33 inches Installing a the Outer Rails 1 Begin by measuring the distance from the front rail to the rear rail of the rack 2 Attach a short bracket t
14. Depending on your motherboard you must remove the existing port shield and replace with the new one or use the existing the shield to slide the ports through Connect the port panel to the motherboard following the motherboard docu mentation Parallel Port PS 2 Ports EA M p 8 4 Ora 8 LAN Port DE ED eir JL MEM Serial VGA or Video USB Ports 2 3d d i COM Port Figure 5 5 SC835 Chassis Port Panel 5 9 SC835 Chassis Manual 5 5 Installing the Air Shroud Rear Fan and Checking Air Flow Figure 5 6 Installing the Air Shroud Air shrouds concentrate airflow to maximize fan efficiency The SC835 chassis air shroud does not require screws to set it up Installing the Air Shroud 1 Remove the chassis cover If necessary remove the rear fans 2 Place the air shroud in the chassis as illustrated The shroud aligns with the fan holders and covers two of the front fans with two of the rear fans Make sure the air shroud aligns completely with the chassis 5 10 Chapter 5 Chassis Setup 5 6 Chassis Maintenance System Fans Five 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 SC835 Chassis includes three front fans and two rear fans SC835 chassis fans are fully hot swappa
15. RISING FROM THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THIS PRODUCT OR DOCUMENTATION EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES IN PARTICULAR SUPERMICRO SHALL NOT HAVE LIABILITY FOR ANY HARDWARE SOFTWARE OR DATA STORED OR USED WITH THE PRODUCT INCLUDING THE COSTS OF REPAIRING REPLACING INTEGRATING INSTALLING OR RECOVERING SUCH HARDWARE SOFTWARE OR DATA Any disputes arising between manufacturer and customer shall be governed by the laws of Santa Clara County in the State of California USA The State of California County of Santa Clara shall be the exclusive venue for the resolution of any such disputes Super Micro s total liability for all claims will not exceed the price paid for the hardware product Manual Revision 1 0 Release Date Januay 18 2008 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 2008 by SUPER MICRO COMPUTER INC All rights reserved Printed in the United States of America Preface Preface About This Manual This manual is written for professional system integrators and PC technicians It provides information for the installation and use of the SC835 3U chassis Installa tion and maintenance should be performed by experien
16. SUPER SC835 Chassis Series I ity E onoocooooeoecon ee Qo TE IE Hag mi ig ELI es ed Bed El EE El Rs EEN Ed EE IEE nocooonu HE I I OOOHOBAODOUR Do al lee zn cl iB OOODDOOBDOOAR El EEN EE 3 I g BE B is B o00000000000 Sail Isa mmm NNI i agagagogagagn las las Vas lae lag JE j 000000000000 SC835TQ R800B USER S MANUAL 1 0 SC835 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 A
17. and Maintenance Refer to this chapter for detailed information on this chassis You should 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 Appendix A SC835 Chassis Cables Appendix B SC835 Power Supply Specifications Appendix C SAS 833TQ Series Backplane Preface Table of Contents Chapter 1 Introduction 1 1 1 2 1 3 OVEMN EW ER EE ORR N N OE 1 Shipping List dil Part NUMDGIS ER AE ER pad RE NE OK CUL 1 Chassis Features OO EO EE RE 2 CPU SUPPOR Si MS EE ee de se ED ld i EE eg ee idu eee itv eeu 2 Rard DIVES QE 2 VO EXPANSIONS lOl T NES 2 Peripheral Drives Other Feature RR RE EE EE s 2 Chapter 2 System Safety 2 1 II EE NO EE EE ER 1 2 2 Warnings and Precautions iseis rne etm eto co bee RNEER EN EER dde Ea SUR co Pe SEE 1 2 3 Preparing for Setup ete Erneut aa Ee RE ear U AE DS Kk ER 1 2 4 Electrical Safety Precautions erect Dec c pr tee PCR etes enun 2 2 5 General Safety Precautions ned 2 6 System Safelyu EK RE teu d necp t a EE EE dod 3 Chapter 3 Chassis Components 3 1 BE ARE 1 342 GOMPONSNIS niet den
18. assis Release Buttons Figure 5 2 Removing the Hard Drive Tray 5 3 SC835 Chassis Manual Installing a Hard Drive into the Hard Drive Tray Installing a Hard Drive 1 Remove the two screws securing the dummy drive to the drive tray 2 Lift the dummy drive out of the drive tray 3 Place the hard drive tray on a flat stable surface such as a desk table or work bench 4 Slide the hard drive into the tray with the printed circuit board side facing down 5 Carefully align the mounting holes in the hard drive and the tray Make sure the bottom of the hard drive and bottom of the hard drive tray are flush 6 Secure the hard drive using all six screws 7 Replace the drive tray into the chassis Make sure to close the drive tray us ing the drive tray handle Drive Tray Figure 5 2 Removing the Dummy Drive from Tray 5 4 Chapter 5 Chassis Setup SASISATA or SCSI Hard Drive Hard Drive Use a hard stable surface when installing the hard drive Figure 5 3 Installing an SAS or SATA Drive to Hard Drive Tray 5 5 SC835 Chassis Manual 5 4 Installing the Motherboard Permanent and Optional Standoffs Standoffs prevent short circuits by securing space between the motherboard and the chassis surface The SC835 chassis includes permanent standoffs in locations used by most motherboards These standoffs accept the rounded Phillips head screws included in the SC835 accessories packagi
19. ble In other words fans may be removed and replaced without having to power down the server Fan Release Tab Fan Release Tab Front Fan 3 total Rear Fan 2 total Figure 5 7 Chassis Fans Replacing a System Fan Installing a System Fan 1 Open the chassis and locate the faulty fan Never run the server for an ex tended period of time with the chassis open 2 Press the release tab on the fan and pull the fan upward 3 Slide the new fan into the fan housing Make sure the power connectors are correctly aligned The new fan will be immediately active 5 11 SC835 Chassis Manual Rear System Fans The SC835 chassis includes three front fans and two rear fans The front fans are pre installed The rear fans must be installed after motherboard and air shroud setup Figure 5 8 Install the Rear Fan Installing the Rear System Fans Installing a the Rear System Fans 1 Confirm that the air shroud is correctly placed 2 Slide the rear fan into the slot as illustrated The fan release tab should be on the side closest to the power supply 3 Make sure that the fan is secure in the fan housing and the housing is cor rectly connected to the power supply 5 12 Chapter 5 Chassis Setup Checking the Server s Air Flow Checking the Air Flow 1 Make sure there are no objects to obstruct airflow in and out of the server If necessary route the cables through the cable rack 2 Do not operate the server wi
20. ced technicians only Supermicro s SC835 3U chassis features a unique and highly optimized design for dual core Xeon platforms The chassis is equipped with a redundant 800W high efficiency power supply High performance fans provide ample optimized cooling for FB DIMM memory modules and 8 hot swap drive bays offers maximum storage capacity in a 3U 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 SC835 Chassis Manual Manual Organization Chapter 1 Introduction The first chapter provides a checklist of the main components included with this chassis and describes the main features of the SC835 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 LEDs located throughout the system Chapter 5 Chassis Setup
21. dee ERGER GENRE 11 System Fans ep ER N Vra Bins 11 Replacing a System Ean nuit ec debe eO a 11 Installing the Rear System Fans eese 12 Checking the Server s Air FIOW eei eonim eei pacte cerita d de ea PERE 13 xo ise 13 Replacing the Power SUDDIY sr uci erede re scr eec Lr rr GEK ENS N GE ee 13 Replacing the Power Distributor iese ee ee ee RA ee Re ee ee eke ee ee eke ee 14 Replacing the DVD or CD ROM Driv iss 2 cease ee 15 Replacing or Installing the DVD Drive ee ke ee ek ee RA ee ee Re ee ee 15 Replacing or Installing the Optional Floppy Drive iese ee ee ee ee ee 16 Chapter 6 Rack Installation oni AE OE an 6 1 Unpacking 4heSyslem uo c iet hoec om rtr rU SEE ec cb ems 6 1 Preparing for of t cie tette bed escasos ce D d ced eade 6 1 Choosing a Setup Locations ee eet eae 6 1 Rack PrecauliOliS c ee ss ME eere pto ei Ee Ee EE RE Ee EA Ee ee ee ep ek EV eN ER DR 6 2 General Server Pre cautioris eerte etre rentre EER GES 6 2 Rack Mounting Considerations sssini na 6 2 Reduced Airflo W AE EE ter en OR er ent e 6 3 Mechanical boadirigi tao dienen ede ee RD ee ge ee en oe nep eden 6 3 Circuit Overloadirit obice EE re nr GE Ee teet AS EE ES ee On VER ye Pe Re TE 6 3 Reliable Ground SE e o SE Ee N ene ER Ma SE ERN ERE Dee Ee 6 3 Rack Mounting Instr ctiors 1e ene ene EN eer Eres 6 4 Installing thie Outer Rack Ralls
22. e case the mounting fasteners and the serverboard 2 4 Chapter 3 Chassis Components Chapter 3 Chassis Components 3 1 Overview This chapter describes the most common components included with your chassis Some components listed may not be included or compatible with your particular chassis model For more information see the installation instructions detailed later in this manual 3 2 Components Chassis and Chassis Bays The SC835 chassis supports either one slim 8x DVD one 24x CD ROM or one floppy drive It includes 8 hard drive bays Most chassis models include a DVD ROM Hard drives must be purchased separately For the latest shipping lists visit our Web site at http www supermicro com Backplane Each SC835 chassis comes with a 3U backplane Depending on our order your backplane will accept SAS SATA drives SAS only or SCSI drives For more in formation 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 SC835 chassis accepts three 8cm hot swappable fans and two 8cm rear exhaust fans System fans for SC835 chassis are powered from the serverboard These fans are 3U compatible and are powered by 3 pin connectors 3 1 SC835 Chassis Manual Mounting Rails The SC835 can be placed in a rack for secure storage and use To setup your rack follow the step by step instructions
23. e system into the rack Please read this section in its entirety before you begin the installation procedure outlined in the sections that follow Choosing a Setup Location e Leave enough clearance in front of the rack to enable you to open the front door completely 25 inches 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 SC835 Chassis Manual Rack Precautions Warnings and Precautions Ensure that the leveling jacks on the bottom of the rack are fully extended to the floor with the full weight of the rack resting on them n single rack installation stabilizers should be attached to the rack n 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 si multaneously may cause the rack to become unstable General Server Precautions Review the electrical and general safety precautions that came with the com ponents you are adding to your chassis Determine the placement of each component in the rack before you install the rails Install the heaviest server components on the bottom of the rack first and then work up
24. en einen borsa idea Avista 1 Chassis and Chassis Bays ee ee ke ee Re RA ee ee ee ee ee Re ee ee ee ee OERE 1 Backplane iranga M 1 Mounting Ralls 2 32 ee lees DH a n EPUM De EE GED 2 Power SUDDIV ES 2 Air SIMOUG EE EE EO 2 3 3 Where to get Replacement Components ss ee ede RA ke 2 Chapter 4 System Interface 4 1 BR RE EE EE RR EE OR 1 4 2 Control Panel Buttons d 4 3 Control Panel EDS retener rose er DERE REK Ge 2 4 4 lDriverCanier EDS SE iet E EV YI ENG BEES RIVE OPE DEDE EN 4 Chapter 5 Chassis Setup and Maintenance 5 1 au 1 5 2 Removing the Chassis Cover ees ee AR ee nennen tnn 2 5 3 Installing the Hardi DriVeS a4 us EE NEE ELKE KEES ee tro robot crane ete etre aree itane 3 SC835 Chassis Manual 5 4 5 5 5 6 6 1 6 2 6 3 6 4 Removing Hard Drive Trays From the Chassis 3 Installing a Hard Drive into the Hard Drive TraY iis esse ee esse ee ee ee ge ee ee ee 4 Installing the Motherboard ite nde eet aa 6 Permanent and Optional Standoffs sese 6 Standoft Eabelirigs EE RE N AE AE ere aee OR ER End 6 VO Shield and Add On Card Setup i iese ee ke AA Ee ee Ak ee 8 Installing an I O Port Parlel iir nete e ee eese C 9 Installing the Air Shroud Rear Fan and Checking Air Flow 10 Chassis MainterniahCce rr rrr e rr p ERF Ego
25. int this page to use as a reference while setting up your chassis When coupled with an SC833 series backplane this chassis is capable of failover and cascading Review Appendix C in this manual for setup instructions Review the warnings and precautions listed in the manual before setting up or servicing this chassis These include information in Chapter 2 System Safety and the warning precautions listed in the setup instructions 5 1 SC835 Chassis Manual 5 2 Removing the Chassis Cover Release Ta Figure 5 1 Removing the Chassis Cover Removing the Chassis Cover 1 Press the release tabs to remove the cover from the locked position Press both tabs at the same time If necessary you may need to remove the chas sis cover screw 2 Once the top cover is released from the locked position slide 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 5 3 Installing the Hard Drives The drives are mounted in drive trays to simplify their installation and removal from the chassis Removing Hard Drive Trays From the Chassis Removing the Hard Drives 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 ch
26. kplane can utilize IPC or SGPIO SGPIO is the default mode and can be used without making changes to your jumpers The following information details which jumpers must be configured to use C mode or restore your backplane to SGPIO mode SGPIO Setting Default Jumper Jumper Setting Note JP65 1 2 SDIN 1 JP67 1 2 SDIN 2 JP83 1 2 PC Reset 1 JP84 1 2 Controller ID 1 JP85 1 2 Backplane ID 1 use ID 0 JP86 1 2 C Reset 2 JP87 1 2 SDOUT 1 JP88 1 2 SDOUT 22 JP101 1 2 Controller ID 2 JP102 1 2 Backplane ID 2 use ID 0 PC Setting Jumper Jumper Setting Note JP65 2 3 Backplane ID 1 JP67 2 3 Backplane ID 2 JP83 2 3 PC Reset 1 JP84 2 3 Controller ID 1 JP85 1 2 Backplane ID 1 use ID 0 JP86 2 3 C Reset 2 JP87 2 3 PC Reset 1 JP88 2 3 PC Reset 2 JP101 2 3 Controller ID 2 JP102 2 3 Backplane ID 2 use ID 1 C 7 Backplane Specifications FRONT LED INDICATORS FAN FAIL 1 2 3 LEDs t wn 2 x gn EE seel see ses PTT jf ee ew BIES Front Panel LEDs LED Fan 1 Fail Fan 2 Fail Fan 3 Fail Alarm 1 5V 12V NORMAL STATE OFF OFF OFF OFF ON ON SPECIFICATION Failure in Fan 1 Failure in Fan
27. les Included with SC835TQ Chassis SAS SATA SC835TQ R800B Part Type Length Description CBL 0044L Cable 2 SATA Cable CBL 0087 Ribbon 20 16 pin to 16 pin ribbon cable for Round control panel CBL 0209L Wire 210mm 4 pin to 3 pin fan power cable Cable e Regional power cord A 1 SC835 Chassis Manual A 3 Compatible Cables This section lists cables included with the SC835 Chassis packages Alternate SAS Cables Some compatible motherboards have different connectors If your motherboard has only one SAS connector that the SAS 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 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 Cascading JBOD SAS Cables Use the following cables when setting up a cascading or JBOD system el Cable Name SAS Cable Quantity varies by
28. ling it out of the bay If you are installing a new front port panel Remove the old front port panel by depressing the release tab then pulling the front port panel out of the chassis Insert the new unit in the slot until the tab locks into place Connect the data and power cables to the backplane and if necessary motherboard For more information see the manual for your backplane in the appendix 5 16 Chapter 7 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 Pre cautions in the next section 6 3 Preparing for Setup The box your chassis was shipped in includes one set of rail assemblies two in ner and 2 outer and the mounting screws you will need to install th
29. n 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 SC835 Chassis Manual 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 Handle a board by its edges only do not touch its components peripheral chips memory modules or contacts When handling chips or modules avoid touching their pins Put the serverboard and peripherals back into their antistatic bags when not in use For grounding purposes make sure your computer chassis provides excellent conductivity between the power supply th
30. netter einer tonnes 6 5 Installing the Chassis Into a Rack en rete EES EK EE e enne ce 6 6 Appendix A SC835 Chassis Cables Appendix B SC835 Power Supply Specifications Appendix C SAS 833TQ Backplane Specifications vi Chapter 1 Introduction 1 1 Overview Chapter 1 Introduction Supermicro s SC835 3U chassis features a unique and highly optimized design The chassis is equipped with a redundant high efficiency power supply High per formance fans provide ample optimized cooling and 8 hot swappable drive bays offer maximum storage capacity in a 3U form factor 1 2 Shipping List Part Numbers Please visit the following link for the latest shipping lists and part numbers for your particular chassis model http Awww supermicro com products chassis 3U chs 835 SC835 Chassis Series Model CPU HDD NO Slots Power Supply E SC835TQ R800B Xeon 1066 amp apoapie 7x FF R800W MHz FSB EP drive trays 1 1 SC835 Chassis Manual 1 3 Chassis Features The SC835 high performance chassis includes the following features CPU Support The SC835 Chassis supports Intel and AMD Quad processors Please refer to the motherboard specifications pages on our Web site for updates on supported processors for this chassis Hard Drives The SC835 Chassis features 8 slots for 3 5 SAS SATA drives These drives are hot swappable Once setup correctly these drives can be removed without powering down the se
31. ng Some motherboard require additional screws for heatsinks general components and or non standard security Optional standoffs are included to these mother boards To use an optional standoff you must secure a hexagonal post by screwing it into the necessary spot Standoff Labeling Standoff locations are labeled on the bottom of the SC835 chassis with the letters P D and A P Most compatible motherboards have a processor or CPU located here If neces sary place standoffs here for the CPU s heatsink D Place optional standoffs here if your motherboard requires additional posts to hold the unit in place A A number of older motherboards have processors or CPUs located in areas designated A Place standoffs here for the CPU s heatsink 5 6 Chapter 5 Chassis Setup Figure 5 4 Installing the Motherboard Motherboard Installation Installing the Motherboard 1 Review the documentation that came with your motherboard Become familiar with component placement reguirements and precautions 2 Confirm that the power supply is disconnected and lay the chassis on a flat surface 3 Open the chassis cover 4 Remove any packaging from the chassis If the rear fans set of two fans nearest the I O slots or the air shroud is in place remove them 5 If required by your motherboard install standoffs in any areas that do not have a permanent standoff To do this tighten a hexagonal optional standoff into the
32. o the front side of the right outer rail and a long bracket to the rear side of the right outer rail 3 Adjust both the short and long brackets to the proper distance so that the rail can fit snugly into the rack 4 Secure the short bracket to the front side of the outer rail with two screws and the long bracket to the rear side of the outer rail with three screws 5 Repeat these steps for the left outer rail Figure 7 2 Outer Rack Rails 6 5 SC835 Chassis Manual FEEEFEEEEREREEEEEERA Figure 7 4 Installing the Chassis into the Server Rack Installing the Chassis into a Rack Installing into a Rack 1 Confirm that the inner and outer rails are installed on the rack 2 Line chassis rails with the front of the rack rails 3 Slide the chassis rails into the rack rails keeping the pressure even on both sides you may have to depress the locking tabs when inserting When the server has been pushed completely into the rack you should hear the locking tabs click into position 4 Optional Insert and tighten the thumbscrews that hold the front of the server to the rack 6 6 Appendix A Appendix A SC835 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 Cab
33. ower Distributor 1 Power down the server and remove the plug from the wall socket or power strip Remove all cable connections from the power supply to the motherboard backplane and other components Also remove both power supplies Locate the power distributor between the power supply and the fan row Remove the three screws securing the power supply Gently pull the power distributor from the chassis Make the guide all the cables through the power distributor housing Slide the new power distributor module into the power distributor housing Make that you slide the cables through the bottom of the housing Reconnect all the power cables replace the power supply and insert the plug into the wall Figure 5 9 Removing the Power Distributor 5 14 Chapter 5 Chassis Setup Replacing the DVD or CD ROM Drive SC835 chassis models support either a slim 8x DVD ROM 24x CD DVD ROM or an optional floppy disk drive Use these instructions in this section in the unlikely event that you must replace any of these components Figure 5 10 Installing the DVD ROM Front Panel or CD ROM Replacing or Installing the DVD Drive Installing a DVD or CD ROM Drive 1 Power down and unplug the system 2 Remove the chassis cover 3 If you are not installing a new front port panel remove the mini bezel from the drive bay The mini bezel is the small grating that covers the drive bay Remove this by simply pulling it out of the bay
34. rd must include a grounding plug and must be plugged into grounded electrical outlets Serverboard Battery CAUTION There is a danger of explosion if the onboard battery is installed upside down which will reverse its polarities This battery must be replaced only with the same or an equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer s instructions 2 2 Chapter 2 System Safety 2 6 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 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 retentio
35. rs 3 backplane power cable to the backplane If you are using a Supermicro backplane the FDD con nector does not need to be attached BOERE mother Provides power to the motherboard CPU D 1 This cable has 2 black and 2 yellow board cable board wires Provides power to PCI expansion card pin eers 1 mother This cable has 2 black and 2 yellow board cable board wires 5 pin SMBus mother Allows the SM System Management Power cable 1 board bus to monitor power suppl small P Dx mother Intrusion detection cable allows the sys 2 pin INT cable 1 tem to log when the server chassis has board been opened B 2 Safety Information and Technical Specifications Appendix C SAS 833TQ Backplane Specifications To avoid personal injury and property damage carefully follow all the safety steps listed below when accessing your system or handling the components C 1 ESD Safety Guidelines Electric Static Discharge ESD can damage electronic components To prevent damage 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 When handling chips or
36. rver In addition these drives support SES2 SAS SATA VO Expansion slots Each version of the SC835 Chassis includes 7 full height full length I O expansion slots Peripheral Drives Each SC835 chassis supports either one slim 8x DVD drive one 24x CD or one optional floppy drive These drives allow you to quickly install or save data Other Features Other onboard features are included to promote system health These include various six cooling fans a convenient power switch reset button and LED indica tors 1 2 Chapter 1 Introduction 1 4 Contacting SuperMicro Headquarters Address Tel Fax Email Web Site Europe Address Tel Fax Email Asia Pacific Address Tel Fax Web Site Technical Support Email Tel Super Micro Computer Inc 980 Rock Ave San Jose CA 95131 U S A 1 408 503 8000 1 408 503 8008 marketing supermicro com General Information support supermicro com Technical Support www supermicro com Super Micro Computer B V Het Sterrenbeeld 28 5215 ML s Hertogenbosch The Netherlands 31 0 73 6400390 31 0 73 6416525 sales supermicro nl General Information support supermicro nl Technical Support rma gsupermicro nl Customer Support Super Micro Computer 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
37. setup Part CBL 0167L Placement Internal cable Ports Single Description Internal cable Connects the backplane to the Host Bus Adapter HBA or external port Used in single port environments Cable Name SAS Cable Quantity varies by setup Part CBL 0168L Placement Internal cable Ports Dual Description Internal cascading cable Connects the backplane to the Host Bus Adapter HBA or external port Used in Dual port environments A 3 SC835 Chassis Manual Cable Name SAS Cable Quantity varies by setup Part CBL 0166L Placement External cable Ports Single or Dual Description External cascading cable Connects ports between servers With most connectors use one cable for single port connections and two cables for dual port connections A 4 Appendix A Extending Power Cables Although Supermicro chassis are designed with to be efficient and cost effective some compatible motherboards have power connectors located in different areas To use these motherboards you may have to extend the power cables to the mother boards To do this use the following chart as a guide Power Cable Extenders Number of Pins Cable Part Length 24 pin CBL 0042 7 9 20 CM 20 pin CBL 0059 7 9 20 CM 8 pin CBL 0062 7 9 20 CM 4 pin CBL 0060 7 9 20 CM Front Panel to the Motherboard The SC835 chassis includes a cable to connect the chassis front panel to the motherboard If
38. thout drives or drive trays in the drive bays 3 Use only recommended server parts 4 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 5 Do not operate the server for extended periods of time without the air shroud in the proper place 5 13 Chapter 5 Chassis Setup 5 7 Power Supply The power supply for the SC835 Chassis is redundant and hot swappable meaning the power supply can be changed without powering down the system Replacing the Power Supply Replacing the Power Supply 1 The SC835 chassis includes a redundant power supply at least two power modules you can leave the server running if you remove only one power supply at a time 2 Unplug the power supply that you will replace 3 Push the release tab on the back of the power supply as illustrated 4 Pull the power supply out using the handle provided 5 Replace the failed power module with the same model 6 Push the new power supply module into the power bay until you hear a click 7 Plug the AC power cord back into the module and power up the server 5 13 SC835 Chassis Manual Replacing the Power Distributor Redundant server chassis that are 2U or higher require a power distributor The power distributor provides failover and power supply redundancy In the unlikely event you must replace the power distributor do following Installing the P
39. tions should be followed to protect yourself from harm and the SC835 from damage Be aware of the locations of the power on off switch on the chassis as well as the room s emergency power off switch disconnection switch or electrical outlet If an electrical accident occurs you can then quickly remove power from the system Do not work alone when working with high voltage components Power should always be disconnected from the system when removing or in stalling main system components such as the serverboard memory modules and the DVD ROM and floppy drives not necessary for hot swappable drives When disconnecting power you should first power down the system with the operating system and then unplug the power cords from all the power supply modules in the system When working around exposed electrical circuits another person who is fa miliar with the power off controls should be nearby to switch off the power if necessary Use only one hand when working with powered on electrical equipment This is to avoid making a complete circuit which will cause electrical shock Use extreme caution when using metal tools which can easily damage any electrical components or circuit boards they come into contact with Donotuse mats designed to decrease electrostatic discharge as protection from electrical shock Instead use rubber mats that have been specifically designed as electrical insulators The power supply power co
40. your motherboard uses a different connector use the following list to find a compatible cable Front Panel to Motherboard Cable Ribbon Cable Front Panel Motherboard ad 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 cable if your motherboard reguires several different con nections from the front panel A 5 SC835 Chassis Manual Notes A 6 Appendix B Appendix B SC835 Power Supply Specifications This appendix lists power supply specifications for your chassis system SC835TQ R800B 800W Redundant MFR Part PWS 801 1R 100 240V Rated AC Voltage 50 60Hz 10A 4 Amp 5V standby 4 Amp 12V 66 Amp 5V 25 Amp 3 3V 12 Amp 12V 0 5 Amp SC835 Chassis Manual Power Supply Connections Connect each of the following cables a s required by your motherboard manufac turer In some instances some cables may not need to be connected Power Supply Cables Name Name Connects Description ber to 20 pin or 24 pin power cable provides 20 pin or 24 pin mother electricity to the motherboard Has 20 1 power cable board 24 yellow black gray red orange green and blue wires Each cable has 3 connectors two Hard Drive HDD and one Floppy Drive HDD Hard Drive FDD Attach the HDD connecto
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