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Supermicro SuperChassis 846E1-R900B, Black

1. ET 8 SAS 11577534 ASAS 23 113 TE 1 33 SUY SAS M0 cz 16 72 SAS 22 RENI N ESAS 1 5pm 5 5 21 Xe Figure D 3 Rear Connectors Rear SAS SATA Connectors Rear Connector SAS 0 SAS 1 SAS 2 SAS 3 SAS 4 SAS 5 SAS 6 SAS 7 SAS 8 SAS 9 SAS 10 SAS 11 SAS Drive Number SAS SATA HDD 0 SAS SATA HDD 1 SAS SATA HDD 2 SAS SATA HDD 3 SAS SATA HDD 4 SAS SATA HDD 5 SAS SATA HDD 6 SAS SATA HDD 7 SAS SATA HDD 8 SAS SATA HDD 9 SAS SATA HDD 10 SAS SATA HDD 11 Rear Connector SAS 12 SAS 13 SAS 14 SAS 15 SAS 16 SAS 17 SAS 18 SAS 19 SAS 20 SAS 21 SAS 22 SAS 23 SAS Drive Number SAS SATA HDD 12 SAS SATA HDD 13 SAS SATA HDD 14 SAS SATA HDD 15 SAS SATA HDD 16 SAS SATA HDD 17 SAS SATA HDD 18 SAS SATA HDD 19 SAS SATA HDD 20 SAS SATA HDD 21 SAS SATA HDD 22 SAS SATA HDD 23 D 8 Appendix D BPN SAS 846EL Backplane Specifications Rear LED Indicators Rear LED Hard Drive Activity Failure LED SAS 0 ACT 0 FAIL 0 SAS 1 ACT 1 FAIL 1 SAS 2 ACT 2 FAIL 2 SAS 3 ACT 3 FAIL 3 SAS 4 ACT 4 FAIL 4 SAS 5 ACT 5 FAIL 5 SAS 6 ACT 6 FAIL 6 SAS 7 ACT 7 FAIL 7 SAS 8 ACT 8 F
2. 8 re plese 5 o o Figure D 2 Front Jumper Locations and Pin Defimitions Explanation of Jumpers To modify the operation of the backplane Connector i 7 i E Pins ele jumpers can be used to choose between optional settings Jumpers create shorts between two pins to change the function of the connector Pin 1 is identified with Jumper a square solder pad on the printed circuit board Note On two pin jumpers Closed 3 means the jumper is on and Open means Setting e the jumper is off the pins EH Appendix D BPN SAS 846EL Backplane Specifications General Jumper Settings BUZZER ENB1 Closed Enable Jumper Jumper Settings Note PRI MODE1 1 2 Factory Setting Do not change SEC 1 2 Factory Setting iB Do not change Open Disable Buzzer Enable Socket Settings Socket Socket Setting Note REMOTE FAN FAIL SOCKET Connected Front Panel Fan Fail indicator Optional Front Panel LEDs LED State Specification Overheat Drive Failure LED Indicator QMERHEATFAIEI ON Red light flashing Buzzer On FANFAIL 1 ON Failure in Fan 1 D 7 SC846 Chassis Manual D 7 Rear Connectors and LED Indicators
3. Figure C 5 Rear Connectors and LEDs Rear SAS SATA Connectors Rear SAS Drive Rear SAS Drive Connector Number Connector Number SAS 0 SAS SATA HDD 0 SAS 12 SAS SATA HDD 12 SAS 1 SAS SATA HDD 1 SAS 13 SAS SATA HDD 13 SAS 2 SAS SATA HDD 2 SAS 14 SAS SATA HDD 14 SAS 3 SAS SATA HDD 3 SAS 15 SAS SATA HDD 15 SAS 4 SAS SATA HDD 4 SAS 16 SAS SATA HDD 16 SAS 5 SAS SATA HDD 5 SAS 17 SAS SATA HDD 17 SAS 6 SAS SATA HDD 6 SAS 18 SAS SATA HDD 18 SAS 7 SAS SATA HDD 7 SAS 19 SAS SATA HDD 19 SAS 8 SAS SATA HDD 8 SAS 20 SAS SATA HDD 20 SAS 9 SAS SATA HDD 9 SAS 21 SAS SATA HDD 21 SAS 10 SAS SATA HDD 410 SAS 22 SAS SATA HDD 22 SAS 11 SAS SATA HDD 11 SAS 23 SAS SATA HDD 23 C 11 SC846 Chassis Manual Rear LED Indicators 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 SAS 16 D18 D19 SAS 17 D27 D32 SAS 18 D100 D103 SAS 19 D118 D119 SAS 20 D21 D20 SAS 21 D28 D33 SAS 22 D101 D105 SAS 23 D120 D121 C 12 Appendix D BPN SAS 846EL Backplane Specifications Appendix D BPN SAS 846EL Backplane Specifications Safety Guidelines To avoid personal injury and
4. Sum k Port A Expander 1 L m d I L m 4 A Hmm Port A Expander 1 ji Port A Expander 1 Figure D 22 Cascaded Configuration with Horizontal Branching D 23 SC846 Chassis Manual Dual SAS HBA and Cascaded Configuration NIA AEN Port B Expander 2 Port A Expander 1 Dual Port Cable Assembly Cable 0168L internal cable Cable 0166L external cables d Port A Expander B Port B Expander 2 Port A Expander l l l l l l 1 1 l l l l l l le ee leenen L Ww Figure D 23 Dual SAS HBA with Cascaded Configuration D 24 Appendix D BPN SAS 846EL Backplane Specifications Dual SAS HBA and Cascaded Configuration with Branching TT B Port B Ex 2 Port A Ex 1 EF SS 8 H UH Port B Ex 2 Port A Ex 1 Power fm 8 Port B Ex 2 Port A Ex 1 Power Card Cable 0166L external cable T BH Port B Ex 2 fm 8 Port B Ex 2 Port A Ex 1
5. Notes viii Chapter 1 Introduction Chapter 1 Introduction 1 1 Overview Supermicro s SC846 4U chassis features a unique and highly optimized design The chassis is equipped with high efficiency power supply High performance fans provide ample optimized cooling for FB DIMM memory modules and twenty four hot swappable drive bays offer maximum storage capacity 1 2 Shipping List Part Numbers Please visit the following link for the latest shiping lists and part numbers for your particular chassis model http www supermicro com SC846 Chassis Model CPU HDD Slots Power Supply 24x SAS 900W SC846STQ R900B DP Xeon SATA 1X FF Redundant 900W SC846E1 R900B DP Xeon 24x SAS 7x FF Redundant SC846E2 R900B DP Xeon 24x SAS TX FF 900W Redundant 710W SC946E1 R710B DP Xeon 24x SAS 7x FF Redundant 1 1 SC846 Chassis Manual 1 3 Where to get Replacement Components Though not frequently you may need replacement parts for your system To en sure the highest level of professional service and technical support we strongly recommend purchasing exclusively from our Supermicro Authorized Distributors System Integrators Resellers A list of Supermicro Authorized Distributors System Integrators Resellers can be found at http www supermicro com Click the Where to Buy link 1 2 Chapter 1 Introduction 1 4 Contacting Supermicro Headquarters Address Tel Fax Email
6. Power Card Figure D 24 Dual SAS HBA with Cascaded Configuration and Branching D 25 SC846 Chassis Manual Disclaimer cont The products sold by Supermicro are not intended for and will not be used in life sup port systems medical equipment nuclear facilities or systems aircraft aircraft devices aircraft emergency communication devices or other critical systems whose failure to per form be reasonably expected to result in significant injury or loss of life or catastrophic property damage Accordingly Supermicro disclaims any and all liability and should buyer use or sell such products for use in such ultra hazardous applications it does so entirely at its own risk Furthermore buyer agrees to fully indemnify defend and hold Supermicro harmless for and against any and all claims demands actions litigation and proceedings of any kind arising out of or related to such ultra hazardous use or sale D 26
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8. After selecting one of the drive configuration options listed above use the following instructions to install the drives and their trays into the chassis Changing Drive Trays 1 Power down and unplug the system from the outlet 2 Remove the chassis cover 3 Disconnect the power and data cables from the drive to other chassis compo nents including the motherboard and backplane 4 19 SC846 Chassis Manual Figure 4 22 HDD Tray 4 Unscrew the four screws 6 32 holding the drive into the HDD tray and set them aside These will be needed later to mount the replacement drive into the HDD tray Lift the drive tray up and out of the chassis Remove Tray from Chassis Remove Four Screws Figure 4 23 Remove the HDD Tray 4 20 Bw e Chapter 4 Chassis Setup and Maintenance Figure 4 24 Replacement Drive and Tray Installed in the Chassis Note the locations of the CD ROM and DVD ROM and the space for floppy drives in the beginning of this section Determine which configuration option to use in the chassis before continuing Installing the Hard Drive T Carefully remove the drive from the HDD tray If necessary also unscrew the four screws and mylar washers holding the drive tray to the chassis and set them aside for later use when mounting the replacement HDD tray Remove the drive tray from the chassis Install the replacement HDD into the replacement drive tray using the four
9. Screws previously set aside Lower the replacement drive and tray into the chassis carefully aligning the thru holes in the drive tray with the holes in the chassis Using the four drive tray screws previously put aside install the replacement drive and drive tray into the chassis 4 21 SC846 Chassis Manual 4 11 Accessing the Backplane The SC846 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 1 Power down and unplug the system from any power source Remove the chassis cover Disconnect the cabling to the backplane Remove the three upper screws securing backplane housing to the chassis and set these aside for later use Remove Three Upper Figure 4 25 Removing the Upper Backplane Housing Screws 4 22 Chapter 4 Chassis Setup and Maintenance 5 Remove the four lower screws securing the backplane housing to the chassis floor and set these aside for later use 9 Remove 9 Four Lower e Screws Figure 4 26 Removing the Lower Backplane Housing Screws 6 Gently ease the backplane up and out of the chassis Q Lift the Backplane From the Chassis SC846 Chassis Manual Installing the Backplane 1 Gently slide the backplane and its housing back into position in the chassis Slide the Backplan
10. http www supermicro com support rma Whenever possible repack the chassis in the original Supermicro carton using the original packaging material If these are no longer available be sure to pack the chassis securely using packaging material to surround the chassis so that it does not shift within the carton and become damaged during shipping This warranty only covers normal consumer use and does not cover damages in curred in shipping or from failure due to the alteration misuse abuse or improper maintenance of products During the warranty period contact your distributor first for any product problems 1 4 Chapter 2 System Safety Chapter 2 System Safety 2 1 Overview This chapter provides a quick setup checklist to get your chassis up and running Following the steps in order given should enable you to have your chassis setup and operational within a minimal amount of time This quick set up assumes that you are an experienced technician famailiar with common concepts and terminology 2 2 Warnings and Precautions You should inspect the box the chassis was shipped in and note if it was damaged in any way If the chassis itself shows damage file a damage claim with carrier who delivered your system Decide on a suitable location for the rack unit that will hold that chassis It should be situated in a clean dust free area that is well venilated Avoid areas where heat electrical noise and eletromagnetic f
11. miliar with the power off controls should be nearby to switch off the power if necessary Use only one hand when working with powered on electrical equipment This is to avoid making a complete circuit which will cause electrical shock Use extreme caution when using metal tools which can easily damage any electrical components or circuit boards they come into contact with Donotuse mats designed to decrease electrostatic discharge as protection from electrical shock Instead use rubber mats that have been specifically designed as electrical insulators The power supply power cord must include a grounding plug and must be plugged into 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 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 2 2 Chapter 2 System Safety 2 5 2 6 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 aw
12. Bus Adapter SAS HBA In a single host bus configuration the backplane connects to one Host Bus a Adapter HBA iia T Port B Port A Expander 2 Expander 1 Figure D 6 Single HBA Single Host Bus Adapter Failover SAS HBA If the Expander or data path in Port A fails the system automatically switches s to Port B A Port B Port A Expander 2 Expander 1 4 Figure D 7 Single HBA Failover Dual Host Bus Adapter SAS HBA In a Dual Host Bus Configuration the backplane connects to two Host Bus Adapters HBA jo 2 amp e gam gt Port B Port A Expander 2 Expander 1 Figure D 8 Dual HBA Dual Host Bus Adapter i SAS HBA Failover SASHBA If the Expander or data path in Port A SAS HBA fails the system automatically switches to Port B This maintains a full connec 5 F BS a nr tion to all drives Port B Port A Expander 2 Expander 1 Figure D 9 Dual HBA Failover D 12 Appendix D BPN SAS 846EL Backplane Specifications D 10 Chassis Power Card and Support Cables Chassis Power Card In a cascaded configuration the first chassis includes a motherboard and at least one Host Bus Adapter HBA Other servers in this enclosed system include a power card Thi
13. JP95 JP52 JP96 JP52 JP96 JP116 and JP117 are used to JP116 and JP117 monitor HDD activity and status See the table Pin Definition on the right for pin definitions 1 Data 2 Ground 3 Clock 4 No Connection 0 5 SC846 Chassis Manual 7 8 9 Sideband Headers The sideband headers are designated JP66 Sideband Headers JP66 JP68 JP75 JP77 JP112 and JP114 JP68 JP75 JP77 JP112 and JP114 For ps Definition Pin Definition SES 2 to work properly you must connect an sgpio 4 Controller ID 8 pin sideband cable See the table to the right SDIN SB6 for pin definitions PC Backplane 3 i Addressing NOTE SGPIO is the default setting for this SB5 backplane 4 SGPIO 3 GND SB2 SDOUT PC Reset SB4 6 GND SB3 5 SGPIO SLOAD PC SDA SB1 8 Backplane 7 SGPIO ID SB7 SCLOCK PC SCL SBO 10 No Connec 9 Connection tion 10 Backplane Main Power Connectors Backplane Main Power The 4 pin connectors designated JP10 JP13 JP46 JP48 JP109 and JP110 provide power to the backplane See the table on the right for pin definitions 11 34 SAS Ports The SAS ports are used to connect the SAS drive cables The 24 ports are designated 0 23 Each port is also compatible with SATA drives C 6 4 Pin Connector JP10 JP13 JP46 and JP48 Pin Definition 1 12V 2 and 3 Ground 4 5V Appendix C BPN SAS 846TQ Backplane
14. Specifications C 6 Front Jumper Locations and Pin Definitions qupiza M h s 1 de x e d 2285 BoooJ 7 i Figure C 3 Front Jumpers Explanation of Jumpers Connector To modify the operation of the backplane Pins jumpers can be used to choose between optional settings Jumpers create shorts between two pins to change the function NENNEN of the connector Pin 1 is identified with a square solder pad on the printed circuit board Note On two pin jumpers Closed 3 2 1 means the jumper is on and Open means Setting the jumper is off the pins C 7 SC846 Chassis Manual Jumper Settings Jumper Jumper Settings Note JP35 i MG 9072 Chip Reset 1 JP50 Be Bat MG 9072 Chip Reset 2 JP129 A PUE MG 9072 Chip Reset 3 Fan Jumper Settings This backplane can use up to four fans To utilize each fan you must configure both jumpers as instructed below Fan Jumper Settings Jumper Jumper Settings Note ww a me CERE Rl ERES E N SENE INS moo teur m C 8 Appendix C BPN SAS 846TQ Backplane Specifications PC and SGPIO Modes and Jumper Settings This backplane can utilize C or SGPIO SGPIO is the def
15. dual port connections D 21 SC846 Chassis Manual D 11 Supported Cascading Configurations Cascading allows the system to access data at a faster rate by allowing several backplanes to share resources to reduce latency time The first backplane in a cascaded system requires a motherboard and HBA Other servers require a power control card with no motherboard and no HBA For more information see the SC846 Chassis Manual available at www supermicro com T Se Port B Expander 2 Port A Expander 1 Single Port Cable Assembly HBA Host Bus Adapter Cable 0167L internal cable Cable 0166L B external cable Port B Expander 2 Port A Expander p T Port B Expander 2 Port A Expander FigureD 21 Simple Cascaded Configuration D 22 Appendix D BPN SAS 846EL Backplane Specifications Server System with Single SAS HBA The expanders allow horizontal branching This configuration also applies to dual ports 11 Port A Expander 1 Cable 0167L peee f7s internal cable L Single Port Cable Assembly o Port A Expander 1 Cable 0166L external cable j L d
16. e tuse ter tbe 4 12 Power Supply n en HR dede net eee elon 4 14 Changing the Power Distributor cccccsseceeeeseeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeenneeeeeeaee 4 17 vi Preface 4 10 Changing the CD ROM DVD ROM or Floppy Drive and HDD trays 4 19 4 11 Accessing the Backplarie aene onions 4 22 Chapter 5 Rack Installation 5 1 OVEIVIOW Y 5 2 Unpacking the System rentre Pn 5 3 Preparing for Setup uias been tei fe ee eret RE REX Eo Oed Choosing a Setup Location nti iia e E aa Rack Pr cautions er era General Server Precautions Rack Mounting Consideratiorns tiere ctc aei epe a 5 3 Ambient Operating Temperature c ccccecesceeeeecneeeeeeeeeeeeeesaeeeeetenneeeees 5 3 Reduced AIMOW tror m rer e etant t rre Er EET Reg ne Mechanical Eoadirigi iue rot doe eer Circuit Overloadirigi ea cin iere tii e rn ct Reliable robado operta EE etie sant 5 4 Rack Mounting Instructions ec dc tenore tede ente ea ee Rack Ralls pta ie Identifying the Inner Rack Rails Appendix A SC846 Cables and Hardware Appendix B SC846 Power Supply Specifications Appendix C BPN SAS 846TQ Backplane Specifications Appendix D BPN SAS 846EL Backplane Specifications vii SC846 Chassis Manual
17. property damage carefully follow all the safety steps listed below when accessing your system or handling the compo nents D 1 ESD Safety Guidelines Electriostatic 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 RAID card by its edges only do not touch its components peripheral chips memory modules or gold contacts When handling chips or modules avoid touching their pins Put the card and peripherals back into their antistatic bags when not in use General Safety Guidelines Always disconnect power cables before installing or removing any components from the computer including the backplane Disconnect the power cable before installing or removing any cables from the backplane Make sure that the backplane is securely and properly installed on the mother board to prevent damage to the system due to power shortage D 1 SC846 Chassis Manual D 3 An Important Note to Users Allimages 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
18. reset button and a power on off button Power The main power button 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 3 3 Control Panel LEDs The control panel located on the front of the SC846 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 Overheat Fan Fail When this LED flashes it indicates a fan failure When con tinuously on not flashing it indicates an overheat condition which may be caused by cables obstructing the airflow in the system or the ambient room temperature being too warm Check the routing of the cables and make sure all fans are pres ent and operating normally You should also check to make sure that the chassis covers are installed Finally verify that the heatsinks are installed properly This LED will remain flashing or on as long as the overheat condition exists 3 2 Chapter 3 System Interface NIC2 Indicates network activity on GLAN2 when flashing NIC1 Indicates network activity on GLAN1 when flashing HDD Indicates IDE channel activity SAS SATA drive and or DVD ROM drive activity when flashing V4 EN by Pow
19. shown in this manual D 2 Appendix D BPN SAS 846EL Backplane Specifications Jumper Settings and Pin Definitions D 4 Front Connectors and Jumpers 89 Bones e CAE 0 99 n 5 Bo o nn eur 8 53 CEES gg 8539 EID CERERI 666 660 Figure D 1 Front Connectors Front Connectors 1 and 2 Primary and Secondary Ic connectors optional Power Connectors PWR1 PWR2 PWR3 PWR4 PWR5 and PWR6 Primary and Secondary Flash Chip Primary and Secondary Expander Chip EPP Connectors J24 and J25 Fan Connectors Fan1 Fan2 and Fan3 SAS Connectors PRI JO 9 SAS Connectors PRI J1 10 SAS Connectors PRI J2 o N Da A CO 11 SAS Connectors SEC 90 not available in EL1 single port backplanes 12 SAS Connectors SEC J1 not available in EL1 single port backplanes 13 SAS Connectors SEC J2 not available in EL1 single port backplanes D 3 SC846 Chassis Manual D 5 Front Connector and Pin Definitions 1 and 2 Primary and Secondary PC Con nectors The C Connectors are used to monitor HDD activity and status See the table on the right for pin definitions 3 Backplane Main Power Connectors The 4 pin connectors designated PWR1 PWR2 PWR3 PWR4 PWRS5 and PWR6 provide power to the backplane Se
20. with the front of the rack rails C 3 Slide the chassis rails into the rack rails keeping the pressure even on both sides you may have to depress the locking tabs when inserting When the server has been pushed completely into the rack you should hear the locking tabs click 4 Optional Insert and tightening the thumbscrews that hold the front of the server to the rack 5 8 Appendix A Chassis Cables Appendix A SC846 Cables and Hardware A 1 Overview This appendix lists supported cables for your chassis system It only includes the most commonly used components and configurations For more compatible cables refer to the manufacturer of the motherboard you are using and our Web site at www supermicro com A 2 Cables Included with SC846TQ Chassis SAS SATA SC846TQ R900 Part Type Length Description 8 pin to 8 pin ribbon cable for CBL 0157L Cable 9 SGPIO PB free CBL 0087 Ribbon 20 16 pin to 16 pin ribbon cable for Round control panel CBL 0160L Cable e 2 each regional power cords CBL 0180L SATA Set for 4 SATA cables Length varied to minimize airflow interference CBL 0217L Cable 16 pin control panel converter cable SC846E1 R900B SC846E2 R900B SC846E1 R710B Part Type Length Description CBL 0087 Ribbon 20 16 pin to 16 pin ribbon Round cable for control panel CBL 0160L Cable e 2 each regional power cords CBL 0217L Cable 16 pin control panel con verte
21. 4 Chapter 4 Chassis Setup and Maintenance Release Tab Figure 4 17 Power Supply Release Tab Changing the Power Supply 1 If your chassis includes a redundant power supply at least two power mod ules you can leave the server running and remove only one power supply If your server has only one power supply you must power down the server and unplug the power cord 2 Push the release tab on the back of the power supply as illustrated 4 15 SC846 Chassis Manual Figure 4 18 Removing the Power Supply 3 Pull the power supply out using the handle provided 4 Replace the failed power module with the same model 5 Push the new power supply module into the power bay until you hear a click 6 Plug the AC power cord back into the module and power up the server 4 16 Chapter 4 Chassis Setup and Maintenance 4 9 Changing the Power Distributor Server chassis above 2U require a power distributor The power distributor provides failover and power supply redundancy In the unlikely event you must change the power distributor do following Changing the Power Distributor 1 Power down the server and remove the plug from the wall socket or power strip 2 Remove all cable connections to the power supply from the motherboard backplane and other components Also remove both power supplies Power Distributor Cover Power Distributor Board Mounted in the tray on the chassis wall Power S
22. 46 Chassis Manual 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 2T 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 SAS Port 0 J5 SAS Port 1 J14 SAS Port 2 J26 SAS Port 3 J40 SAS Port 4 J6 SAS Port 5 J16 SAS Port 6 J29 SAS Port 7 J41 SAS Port 8 J7 SAS Port 9 J22 SAS Port 10 J30 SAS Port 11 J42 SAS Port 12 J8 SAS Port 13 J23 SAS Port 14 J32 SAS Port 15 J46 SAS Port 16 J10 SAS Port 17 J24 SAS Port 18 J38 SAS Port 19 J47 SAS Port 20 J12 SAS Port 21 J25 SAS Port 22 J39 SAS Port 23 J48 Figure C 2 SAS Ports C 4 Appendix C BPN SAS 846TQ Backplane Specifications C 5 Front Connector and Pin Definitions 1 MG9072 Chip The MG9072 is an enclosure management chip that supports the SES 2 controller and SES 2 protocols 2 Upgrade Connectors The upgrade connectors are designated JP69 JP78 and JP115 and are used for manufactur er s diagnostic purposes only 3 Activity LED Header The activity LED header designated JP26 JP47 and JP1068 is used to indicate the activ ity status of each SAS drive The Activity LED Header is located on the front panel For the Activity LED Header to work properly connect using a 10 pin LED cable 4 5 6 PC Connectors FC Connector Pin Definitions The I C Connectors designated JP37 JP95 JP37
23. AIL 8 SAS 9 ACT 9 FAIL 9 SAS 10 ACT 10 FAIL 10 SAS 11 ACT 11 FAIL 11 SAS 12 ACT 12 FAIL 12 SAS 13 ACT 13 FAIL 13 SAS 14 ACT 14 FAIL 14 SAS 15 ACT 15 FAIL 15 SAS 16 ACT 16 FAIL 16 SAS 17 ACT 17 FAIL 17 SAS 18 ACT 18 FAIL 18 SAS 19 ACT 19 FAIL 19 SAS 20 ACT 20 FAIL 20 SAS 21 ACT 21 FAIL 21 SAS 22 ACT 22 FAIL 22 SAS 23 ACT 23 FAIL 23 D 9 Appendix D BPN SAS 846EL Backplane Specifications Dual Port and Cascading Configurations D 8 Single and Dual Port Expanders Single Ports SAS 846EL1 backplanes have a single port expander that access all 24 drives and supports cascading Dual Ports SAS 846EL2 backplanes have dual port expanders that access all 24 drives These dual port expanders support cascading failover and recovery From HBA or higher From HBA or higher backplane backplane Port B Port A Secondary Ports Primary Ports Expander 2 Expander 1 2947 wp x Jap 4st Fdo JO To Lower Backplane in To Lower Backplane in cascaded system cascaded system Figure D 4 SAS 846EL2 Dual Port Configuration From HBA or higher backplane Port A Primary Ports Expander 1 40 To Lower Backplane in cascaded system Figure D 5 SAS 846EL1 Single Port Configuration D 11 SC846 Chassis Manual D 9 Failover The SAS 846EL2 backplane has two expanders which allow effective failover and recovery Single Host
24. Make sure the rail faces outward so that it will fit with the rack s mounting bracket 2 Slide the rail toward the front of the chassis 3 Secure the chassis with 4 screws as illustrated 4 Repeat steps 1 3 for the other inner rack rail 5 5 SC846 Chassis Manual Secure to the Front of the Rack Secure to the Attach Outer Racks Rear of the Rack Together Figure 5 3 Assembling the Outer Rails Installing the Outer Rails onto a Rack Installing the Outer Rails 1 Attach the short bracket to the outside of the long bracket You must align the pins with the slides Also both bracket ends must face the same direction 2 Adjust both the short and long brackets to the proper distance so that the rail fits snugly into the rack 3 Secure the long bracket to the front side of the outer rail with two M5 screws and the short bracket to the rear side of the outer rail with three M5 screws 4 Repeat steps 1 4 for the left outer rail 5 6 Chapter 5 Rack Installation Figure 5 4 Installing the Outer Rails to the Server Rack 5 7 SC846 Chassis Manual Figure 5 5 Installing the Rack Rails Installing the Chassis onto a Rack Installing the Chassis into a Rack 1 Confirm that chassis includes the inner rails A and rail extensions B Also confirm that the outer rails C are installed on the rack 2 Line chassis rails A and B
25. SUPERO SC846 CHASSIS SERIES SC846TQ R900B SC846E1 R710B SC846E1 R900B SC846E2 R900B USER S MANUAL 1 0d SC846 Chassis Manual The information in this User s Manual has been carefully reviewed and is believed to be accurate The vendor assumes no responsibility for any inaccuracies that may be contained in this document makes no commitment to update or to keep current the information in this manual or to notify any person or organization of the updates Please Note For the most up to date version of this manual please see our web site at www supermicro com Super Micro Computer Inc Supermicro reserves the right to make changes to the product described in this manual at any time and without notice This product including software if any and documentation may not in whole or in part be copied photocopied reproduced translated or reduced to any medium or machine without prior written consent IN NO EVENT WILL SUPERMICRO BE LIABLE FOR DIRECT INDIRECT SPECIAL INCIDENTAL SPECULATIVE OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING FROM THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THIS PRODUCT OR DOCUMENTATION EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES IN PARTICULAR SUPERMICRO SHALL NOT HAVE LIABILITY FOR ANY HARDWARE SOFTWARE OR DATA STORED OR USED WITH THE PRODUCT INCLUDING THE COSTS OF REPAIRING REPLACING INTEGRATING INSTALLING OR RECOVERING SUCH HARDWARE SOFTWARE OR DATA Any disputes arising between manufacturer and customer s
26. as described in the motherboard documentation 7 Connect the cables between the motherboard backplane chassis front panel and power supply as needed Also the fans may be temporarily removed to allow access to the backplane ports t Figure 4 10 Secure the Motherboard to the Chassis 4 8 Chapter 4 Chassis Setup and Maintenance Add on Card Expansion Slot Setup Your SC846 chassis includes I O slots for add on cards and expansion cards Add on Expansion Card Slots Ss c Figure 4 11 Installing Add on and Expansion Cards The SC846 chassis includes slots for add on cards and expansion cards Installing Add on and Expansion Cards in the SC846 Chassis 1 Disconnect the power supply lay the chassis on a flat surface and open the chassis cover 2 Remove the screw holding the cover in place for each add on expansion card slot you want to use Keep this screw for later use 3 Connect the add on cards and or expansion cards to the mother board 4 Secure each card to the chassis using the card s L bracket and the previously removed screw 4 9 SC846 Chassis Manual 4 5 Installing the Air Shroud Figure 4 12 Air Shroud for SC846LP Chassis Air shrouds concentrate airflow to maximize fan efficiency The SC846 chassis air shroud does not require screws to set up Installing the Air Shroud 1 Confirm that your air shroud matches your chassis model Each shroud is
27. ault 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 IC mode SGPIO Setting Default Jumper Jumper Setting Note JP84 1 2 SGPIO Mode Setting PC Setting Jumper Jumper Setting Note JP84 2 3 I2C Setting C 9 SC846 Chassis Manual Front LED Indicators B B Ba Ba ba Ba Bs A A A A A A A D45 D47 D49 D51 D3 D36D89 949 e T re o lel Figure C 4 Front LEDs Front Panel LEDs LED State Specification D45 ON Failure in Fan 1 D47 ON Failure in Fan 2 D49 ON Failure in Fan 3 D51 ON Failure in Fan 4 D3 ON Alarm 1 Overheat Drive Failure in Chan nel 1 D36 ON Alarm 2 Overheat Drive Failure in Chan nel 2 D89 ON Alarm 3 Overheat Drive Failure in Chan nel 3 D53 OFF Tov Backplane power failure Light is on during normal operation D54 OFF 12V Backplane power failure Light is on during normal operation C 10 Appendix C BPN SAS 846TQ Backplane Specifications C 7 Rear Connectors and LED Indicators uti AS 422 T
28. autions listed in the setup instructions 4 1 SC846 Chassis Manual 4 2 Removing the Chassis Cover S BERE Ss SR COS SUI Beso SSN Sweeny i A ou SSS M Release Tab Figure 4 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 2 Once the top cover is released from the locked position slide the cover toward the rear of the chassis 3 Lift the cover 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 3 Installing Hard Drives Figure 4 2 Removing Hard Drive Removing Hard Drive Trays from the Chassis 1 Press the release button on the drive tray This extends the drive bay handle 2 Use the handle to pull the drive out of the chassis 4 3 SC846 Chassis Manual Dummy Drive Drive Tray Figure 4 3 Chassis Drive Tray The drives are mounted in drive trays to simplify their installation and removal from the chassis These trays also help promote proper airflow for the drive bays Warning Except for short periods of time swapping hard drives do not operate the server with the hard drives empty Figure 4 4 Removing Dummy Driv
29. ay from the system or on a table so that they won t accidentally be stepped on While working on the system do not wear loose clothing such as neckties and unbuttoned shirt sleeves which can come into contact with electrical circuits or be pulled into a cooling fan Remove any jewelry or metal objects from your body which are excellent metal conductors that can create short circuits and harm you if they come into contact with printed circuit boards or areas where power is present After accessing the inside of the system close the system back up and secure it to the rack unit with the retention screws after ensuring that all connections have been made System Safety Electrostatic discharge ESD is generated by two objects with different electrical charges coming into contact with each other An electrical discharge is created to neutralize this difference which can damage electronic components and printed circuit boards The following measures are generally sufficient to neutralize this difference before contact is made to protect your equipment from ESD Do not use mats designed to decrease electrostatic discharge as protection from electrical shock Instead use rubber mats that have been specifically designed as electrical insulators Use a grounded wrist strap designed to prevent static discharge Keep all components and printed circuit boards PCBs in their antistatic bags until ready for use Touch a grounded metal objec
30. e from Tray Installing a Hard Drive to the Hard Drive Tray 1 Remove the two screws securing the dummy drive to the drive tray and remove the dummy drive Place the hard drive tray on a flat surface such as a desk table or work bench 4 4 Chapter 4 Chassis Setup and Maintenance SASISATA Hard Drive Drive Tray Figure 4 5 Installing the Hard Drive into the Tray 2 Slide the hard drive into the tray with the printed circuit board side facing down 3 Carefully align the mounting holes in both the drive tray and the hard drive 4 Secure the hard drive to the tray using six screws 5 Replace the drive tray into the chassis Make sure to close the drive tray handle to lock the drive tray into place Figure 4 6 Installing the Hard Drive 4 5 SC846 Chassis Manual 4 4 Installing the Motherboard Shield Figure 4 7 I O Shield Placement Shield The shield holds the motherboard ports in place Install the I O shield before you install the motherboard 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 shield into the space provided 4 Once installed the motherboard will hold the I O shield in place 4 6 Chapter 4 Chassis Setup and Maintenance Permanent and Optio
31. e into the Chassis Sm SSS Figure 4 28 Replacing the Backplane in the Chassis 2 Replace the four lower screws which secure the backplane housing to the chassis floor Replace the Four Lower Screws Figure 4 29 Replacing the Four Lower Screws 4 24 Chapter 4 Chassis Setup and Maintenance 3 Replace the three upper screws which secure the backplane housing to the chassis 4 Reconnect the cabling to the backplane Replace the Three Upper Figure 4 30 Replacing the Three Upper Screws 4 25 SC846 Chassis Manual Notes 4 26 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 minimum amount of time 5 2 Unpacking the System You should inspect the box the chassis was shipped in and note if it was damaged in any way If the chassis itself shows damage you should file a damage claim with the carrier who delivered it Decide on a suitable location for the rack unit that will hold your chassis It should be situated in a clean dust free area that is well ventilated Avoid areas where heat electrical noise and electromagnetic fields are generated You will also need it placed near a grounded power outlet Be sure to read the Rack and Server Pre cautions in the next section 5 3 Preparing f
32. e the table on the right for pin definitions 4 Primary and Secondary Flash Chips The Primary and Secondary Flash Chips enhance the backplane memory 5 Primary and Secondary Expander Chips This Primary and Secondary Expander Chips allow the backplane to support dual ports cascading and failover 6 EPP Ports The EPP ports are used for manufacturer diagnostic purposes only D 4 PC Connector Pin Definitions JP44 and JP45 Pin Definition 1 Data 2 Ground 3 Clock 4 No Connection Backplane Main Power 4 Pin Connector Pin Definition l 12V 2and3 Ground 4 5V Appendix D BPN SAS 846EL Backplane Specifications T Fan Connectors Fan Connectors The 3 pin connectors designated FAN2 and FANS provide power to the Ping pennon fans See the table on the right for pin i 2 12V definitions 3 Tachometer 8 13 SAS Ports The Primary and Secondary sets of SAS ports provide expander features including cascading and failover From right to left the ports are Primary 1 2 3 and Second ary 1 2 3 D 5 SC846 Chassis Manual D 6 Front Jumper Locations and Pin Definitions BUZZER ENB1 N REMOTE_FAN_FAIL_SOCKET1 EC od 55 PRI JO OVERHEATFAIL1 FAN FAIL1 SEC Model cB ORF
33. er Indicates power is being supplied to the system s power supply units This LED should normally be illuminated when the system is operating T P Power Failure When this LED flashes it indicates a failure in the power supply 3 3 SC846 Chassis Manual 3 4 Drive Carrier LEDs Your chassis uses SAS SATA SAS SATA Drives Each SAS SATA drive carrier has two LEDs Green Each Serial ATA drive carrier has a green LED When illuminated this green LED on the front of the SAS SATA drive carrier indicates drive activity A connection to the SAS SATA backplane enables this LED to blink on and off when that particular drive is being accessed Red Thered LED to indicate an SAS SATA drive failure If one of the SAS SATA drives fail you should be notified by your system management software SCSI Drives This chassis does not support SCSI drives at this time 3 4 Chapter 4 Chassis Setup and Maintenance Chapter 4 Chassis Setup and Maintenance 4 1 Overview This chapter covers the steps required to install components and perform mainte nance on the chassis The only tool you will need to install components and perform maintenance is a Phillips screwdriver Print this chapter to use as a reference while setting up your chassis Review the warnings and precautions listed in the manual before setting up or servicing this chassis These include information in Chapter 2 System Safety and the warning prec
34. er Supply Specifications This appendix lists power supply specifications for your chassis system SC846TQ R900B SC846E1 R900B and SC846E2 R900B MFR Part Rated AC Volt age 5V standby 12V 5V 3 3V 12V 900W PWS 902 1R 100 240 50 60Hz 3 4 Amp 4 Amp 75 Amp 50 Amp 30 Amp 0 6 Amp SC846E1 R710B MFR Part DC Input Voltage 5V standby 12V 5V 3 3V 12V 710W PWS 711 1R Voltage Range 36V to 75V 24A 11A Nominal Voltage 48V 4 Amp 59 Amp 30 Amp 20 Amp 0 6 Amp B 1 SC846 Chassis Manual Notes B 2 Appendix C BPN SAS 846TQ Backplane Specifications Appendix C BPN SAS 846TQ 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 Electriostatic 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 Use a grounded wrist strap designed to prevent static discharge Touch a grounded metal object before removing a component from the antistatic bag Handle the RAID card by its edges only do not touch its components peripheral chips memory modules or gold contacts When handling chips or modules avoid touching
35. hall be governed by the laws of Santa Clara County in the State of California USA The State of California County of Santa Clara shall be the exclusive venue for the resolution of any such disputes Super Micro s total liability for all claims will not exceed the price paid for the hardware product California Best Management Practices Regulations for Perchlorate Materials This Perchlorate warning applies only to products containing CR Manganese Dioxide Lithium coin cells Perchlorate Material special handling may apply See www dtsc ca gov hazardouswaste perchlorate WARNING Handling of lead solder materials used in this product may expose you to lead a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects and other reproductive harm Manual Revision 1 0d Release Date December 29 2008 Unless you request and receive written permission from Super Micro Computer Inc you may not copy any part of this document Information in this document is subject to change without notice Other products and companies referred to herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies or mark holders Copyright 2008 by Super Micro Computer Inc All rights reserved Printed in the United States of America Preface Preface About This Manual This manual is written for professional system integrators and PC technicians It provides information for the installation and use of the SC846 chassis Installat
36. ields are generated You will also need it placed near at least one grounded power outlet When config ured the SC846 chassis includes one power supply R models include a redundant power supply and require two grounded outlets 2 3 Preparing for Setup The SC846 chassis includes a set of rail assemblies including mounting brackets and mounting screws you will need to install the systems into the rack Please read this manual in its entirety before you begin the installation procedure 2 4 Electrical Safety Precautions Basic electrical safety precautions should be followed to protect yourself from harm and the SC846 from damage 2 1 SC846 Chassis Manual 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
37. ion and maintenance should be performed by experienced technicians only This manual lists compatible parts available when this document was published Al ways refer to the our Web site for updates on supported parts and configurations SC846 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 SC846 chassis This chapter also includes contact information Chapter 2 System Safety This chapter lists warnings precautions and system safety It recommended that you thoroughly familiarize yourself installing and servicing this chassis safety pre cautions Chapter 3 Chassis Components Refer here for details on this chassis model including the fans 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 and Maintenance 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 enviro
38. labeled SC846LP SC846RC or SC846U Place air shroud in the chassis The air shroud fits behind the two fans closest to the power supply Chapter 4 Chassis Setup and Maintenance 4 6 Checking the Server s Air Flow Checking the Air Flow 1 Make sure there are no objects to obstruct airflow in and out of the server In addition if you are using a front bezel make sure the bezel s filter is replaced periodically 2 Do not operate the server without drives or drive trays in the drive bays Use only recommended server parts 3 Make sure no wires or foreign objects obstruct air flow through the chassis Pull all excess cabling out of the airflow path or use shorter cables The control panel LEDs inform you of system status See Chapter 3 System Interface for details on the LEDs and the control panel buttons 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 4 11 SC846 Chassis Manual 4 7 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 Release Tab Release Tab Figure 4 13 Front System Fan Figure 4 14 Rear System Fan Replacing a System Fan 1 If necessary open the chassi
39. le has an InfiniBand connector SFF 8470 on one end and an SFF 8088 1X 26 pins at the other end SC846 Chassis Manual Connecting Multiple Backplanes in a Single Channel Environment This section describes the cables used when cascading from a single HBA These connections use CBL 0167L internal cables and CBL 0166L external cables CBL 0167L with Single Port Assembly internal cable Port B Expander 2 CBL 0166L external cable vA Port B Expander 2 Port A Expander I E l b om Pe Figure D 15 Single HBA Configuration D 18 Appendix D BPN SAS 846EL Backplane Specifications Single HBA Configuration Cables Single Port Cable Assembly Figure D 16 Single Port Internal Cable CBL 0167L Cable Name SAS EL2 EL1 Backplane Cable Internal with 2 port Cascading Cable 68 cm Part CBL 0167L SFF 8087 to SFF 8088 x1 Ports Single Placement Internal cable Description Internal cable Connects the backplane to the Host Bus Adapter HBA or external port Used in single port environments Figure D 17 External Cable CBL 0166L Cable Name SAS EL2 EL1 Cascading Cable External 68cm Part CBL 0166L SFF 8088 1x to SFF 8088 x1 Ports Single or Dual Placement External cable Description External cascading cable Connects ports between server
40. ment of each component in the rack before you install the rails Install the heaviest server components on the bottom of the rack first and then work up Use a regulating uninterruptible power supply UPS to protect the server from power surges voltage spikes and to keep your system operating in case of a power failure Allow the hot plug hard drives and power supply modules to cool before touch ing them 5 2 Chapter 5 Rack Installation Always keep the rack s front door and all panels and components on the servers closed when not servicing to maintain proper cooling 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
41. n 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 SC846 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 cable Par 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 requires several different con nections from the front panel A 3 SC846 Chassis Manual A A Chassis Screws The accessory box includes all the screws needed to setup your chassis This section lists and describes the most common screws used Your chassis may not require all the parts listed M B HARD DRIVE e Pan head Flat head 6 32x 5 mm 6 32x 5 mm 0 197 0 197 DVD ROM CD ROM and FLOPPY DRIVE em g Pan head Flat head Round head Round head 6 32 x 5 mm 6 32x 5 mm M3x5mm M2 6 x 5 mm 0 197 0 197 0 197 0 197 RAIL Flat head Round head Flat head M4 x 4 mm M4 x 4 mm 0 157 0 157 MSc Washer for M5 M B STANDOFFS D Q DS M B standoff M B CPU Thumb screw 1 U M B standoff 6 32 to 6 32 standoff 6 32 x 5 mm 6 32 x 5 mm M5 to 6 32 0 197 0 197 Appendix B Power Supply Specifications Appendix B SC846 Pow
42. nal Standoffs Standoffs prevent short circuits by securing space between the motherboard and the chassis surface The 90846 chassis includes permanent standoffs in locations used by most motherboards These standoffs accept the rounded Phillips head screws included in the SC846 accessories packaging Some motherboards require additional screws for heatsinks general components and or non standard security Optional standoffs are included to these mother boards To use an optional standoff you must place the hexagonal screw through the bottom the chassis and secure the screw with the hexagon nut rounded side i y M B standoff 6 32 to 6 32 Figure 4 8 Chassis Standoffs Installing the Motherboard 1 Review the documentation that came with your motherboard Become familiar with component placement requirements precautions and cable connec tions 2 Open the chassis cover 3 As required by your motherboard install standoffs in any areas that do not have a permanent standoff To do this A Place a hexagonal standoff screw through the bottom the chassis B Secure the screw with the hexagon nut rounded side up 4 7 SC846 Chassis Manual Figure 4 9 Motherboard Installation 4 Lay the motherboard on the chassis aligning the permanent and optional standoffs 5 Secure the motherboard to the chassis using the rounded Phillips head screws 6 Secure the CPU s heatsinks and other components to the motherboard
43. nment Preface This section lists compatible cables power supply specifications and compatible backplanes Not all compatible backplanes are listed Refer to our Web site for the latest compatible backplane information Appendix A Hardware This section provides information on cabling and other hardware which is compat ible with your chassis For complete information on supported cables and hardware refer to the Supermico Web site at www supermicro com Appendix B Power Supply Specifications This chapter lists the specifications of the power supply provided with your chas sis For additional information refer to the Supermicro website at www supermicro com Appendix C SAS 846TQ Backplane Specifications This section contains detailed specifications on the backplane for the SC846TQ chassis systems Additional information can be found on the Supermicro Web site at www supermicro com Appendix D SAS 846EL Backplane Specifications This section contains detailed specifications on the backplane for the SC846EL chassis systems Additional information can be found on the Supermicro Web site at www supermicro com SC846 Chassis Manual Table of Contents Chapter 1 Introduction 1 1 1 2 1 3 1 4 1 5 Overview STIMU LIS RECORD 1 1 Part N MDE 1 1 Where to get Replacement Components sssesssssesseseerene 1 2 Contacting SupGrmicro ss 0 eye ag ape 1 3 Re
44. ns Cable Name IPASS mini SAS TO IPASS mini SAS Part 4 CBL 0108L 02 Length 39 cm 15 inches Part 4 CBL 0109L 02 Length 22 cm 9 inches Part CBL 0110L 02 Length 18 cm 7 inches Description This cable has an ipass SFF 8087 mini sas connector 36 pins at each end It connects from the HBA to the SAS 846EL backplane D 15 SC846 Chassis Manual Connecting an External Host Bus Adapter to the Backplane This backplane supports external Host Bus Adapters In this configuration the HBA and the backplane are in different physical chassis This allows a JBOD Just a Bunch Of Drives configuration from an existing system Single External Host Bus Adapter HBA Host Bus Adapter L lol od N CBL 0200L External HBA Cable Figure D 12 Single External Host Adapter Dual External Host Bus Adapter HBA Host Bus Adapter HBA Host Bus Adapter Lou wu UL QS wem mn E CBL 0200L External HBA Cables Figure D 13 Dual External Host Bus Adapter D 16 Appendix D BPN SAS 846EL Backplane Specifications Supported External HBA to Backplane Cable Use the following cable if your external HBA has an InfiniBand connector Figure D 14 SAS InfiniBand Cable CBL 0200L Cable Name SAS InfiniBand to Mini SAS X4 1M cable PBF Part CBL 0200L Length 1 meter Description This cab
45. on overcurrent protection and power supply wiring Appropriate consideration of equipment nameplate ratings should be used when addressing this concern Reliable Ground A reliable ground must be maintained at all times To ensure this the rack itself should be grounded Particular attention should be given to power supply connec tions other than the direct connections to the branch circuit i e the use of power strips etc 5 3 SC846 Chassis Manual 5 4 Rack Mounting Instructions Rack Rails Assembly This section provides information on installing the SC846 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 You should also refer to the installation instructions that came with the rack unit you are using NOTE This rail will fit a rack between 26 and 33 5 deep Identifying the Inner Rack Rails The chassis package includes a rack rail assembly in the rack mounting kit Each assembly consists of an inner rail that secures to the chassis and an outer rail that is attached directly to the rack Inner Rail Assembly Figure 5 1 Identifying the Rack Rails 5 4 Chapter 5 Rack Installation Figure 5 2 Installing the Rails Installing the Inner Rails on the Chassis Installing the Inner Rails 1 Place the inner rails on the side of the chassis aligning the hooks of the chas sis with the inner rail holes
46. or 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 Read this section in its entirety before you begin the installa tion procedure outlined in the sections that follow Choosing a Setup Location Leave enough clearance in front of the rack to enable you to open the front door completely 25 inches Leave approximately 30 inches of clearance in the back of the rack to allow for sufficient airflow and ease in servicing 5 1 SC846 Chassis Manual Warnings and Precautions This product is for installation only in a Restricted Access Location dedicated equipment rooms service closets and the like Rack Precautions Ensure that the leveling jacks on the bottom of the rack are fully extended to the floor with the full weight of the rack resting on them n single rack 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 place
47. r cable A 1 SC846 Chassis Manual A 3 Compatible Cables These cables are compatible with the SC846 Chassis Alternate SAS SATA Cables Some compatible motherboards have different connectors If your motherboard has only one SAS connector that the SAS SATA cables must share use one of the following cables These cables must be purchased separately Cable Name SAS Cable Quantity 1 Part CBL 0175L Alt Name Big Four Description This cable has one SFF 8484 32 pin connector on one end and 4 SAS connectors 7 pins each at the other This cable connects from the Host motherboard or other controller to the backplane SAS hard drive port Cable Name SAS Cable Quantity 1 Part 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 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 pi
48. s With most connectors use one cable for single port connections and two cables for dual port connections D 19 SC846 Chassis Manual Connecting Multiple Backplanes in a Dual Channel Environment This section describes the cables used when cascading from dual HBAs These connections use CBL 0168L internal cables and CBL 0166L external cables Port B Expander 2 Cable 0168L with Single Port Assembly internal cable HBA Host Bus Adap HBA Host Bus Adapter n Cable 0166L l external cable EH 1 Port B Expander 2 Port A Expander I E L p Figure D 18 Dual HBA Configuration D 20 Appendix D BPN SAS 846EL Backplane Specifications Dual HBA Configuration Cables Dual Port Cable Assembly _ Figure D 19 Dual Port Internal Cable CBL 0168L Cable Name SAS Dual port Cable Assembly 68 76cm 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 Figure D 20 External Cable CBL 0166L Cable Name SAS EL2 EL1 Cascading Cable External 68cm Part CBL 0166L Placement External cable Ports Single or Dual Description External cascading cable Connects ports between servers Use one cable for single port connections and two cables for
49. s section describes the supported power card for the SAS 846 series backplane For more information see the PCC JBPWR2 power card manual This manual can be found at the http www supermicro com or as an appendix in the SAS 846EL chassis manual o o o o o o o o o o o o SUPER BPWR2 verso Figure D 10 Chassis Power Card Sold Separately Power Card Part Number Part Type Where Used Allows the chassis to be in a CSE PTJBOD CB1 Power Card JBOD Just a Bunch of Drives system SC846 Chassis Manual Connecting an Internal Host Bus Adapter to the Backplane The following section lists the most common cables used to connect the Host Bus Adapter HBA to the backplane HBA Host Bus Adapter Figure D 11 Single Internal Host Bus Adapter Host Bus Adapter HBA Host Bus Adapter Figure D 12 Dual Internal Host Bus Adapter Supported Internal HBA Cables Use the following listed cables to create connections between the internal HBA and SAS 846EL backplane The cables required depend on the HBA connector Cable Name IPASS TO 4 LANE Part CBL 0117L Length 46 cm 18 inches Description This cable has one SFF 8484 32 pin connector on one end and ipass SFF 8087 mini sas connector 36 pins at the other This cable connects from the HBA to the SAS 846EL backplane D 14 Appendix D BPN SAS 846EL Backplane Specificatio
50. s while the power is running to determine which fan has failed Never run the server for an extended period of time with the chassis open Turn off the power to the system and unplug the system from the outlet Remove the failed fan s power cord from the serverboard Press the fan release tab to lift the failed fan from the chassis and pull it com pletely from the chassis Place the new fan into the vacant space in the housing while making sure the arrows on the top of the fan indicating air direction point in the same direction as the arrows on the other fans Power up the system and check that the fan is working properly before replac ing the chassis cover 4 12 Chapter 4 Chassis Setup and Maintenance 15 Placing the Front System Fan Figure 4 16 Placing the Rear System Fan Figure 4 4 13 SC846 Chassis Manual 4 8 Power Supply The SC846 Chassis has either a 710 Watt or a 900 Watt high efficiency redundant power supply This power supply is auto switching capable This enables it to auto matically sense and operate at a 100v to 240v input voltage An amber light will be illuminated on the power supply when the power is off An illuminated green light indicates that the power supply is operating Redundant power supplies are hot swappable and can be changed without pow ering down the system New units can be ordered directly from Supermicro see contact information in the Preface 4 1
51. t 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 2 3 SC846 Chassis Manual Handle a board by its edges only do not touch its components peripheral chips memory modules or contacts When handling chips or modules avoid touching their pins Put the serverboard and peripherals back into their antistatic bags when not in use For grounding purposes make sure your computer chassis provides excellent conductivity between the power supply the case the mounting fasteners and the serverboard 2 4 Chapter 3 System Interface Chapter 3 System Interface 3 1 Overview There are 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 SC846 models have two buttons on the chassis control panel a reset button and a power on off switch This chapter explains the meanings of all LED indicators and the appropriate responses you may need to take RIG z a a a a z 3 1 SC846 Chassis Manual 3 2 Control Panel Buttons There are two push buttons located on the front of the chassis These are in order from left to right a
52. 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 SC846 Chassis Manual C 3 A Note to Users Allimages 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 0 2 Appendix C BPN SAS 846TQ Backplane Specifications Jumper Settings and Pin Definitions C 4 Front Connectors and Jumpers Figure C 1 Front Connectors Front Connectors 1 Chip MG 9072 7 SideBand Connector 1 JP66 2 Upgrade Connectors JP69 JP78 and 2 JP68 and JP115 8 SideBand Connector 3 JP75 3 ACT IN JP26 JP47 and JP108 and 4 JP77 4 PC Connector 1 JP37 and 2 9 SideBand Connector 5 JP112 JP95 and 6 JP114 5 PC Connector 3 JP52 and 4 10 Power Connectors 4 JP96 pin JP10 JP13 JP46 6 PC Connector 5 JP116 and 6 JP48 JP109 and JP110 JP117 0 3 SC8
53. turning Merchandise for Service sssssssssse 1 4 Chapter 2 System Safety 2 1 2 2 2 3 2 4 2 5 2 6 Overview Warnings anid PreCautions 5 2 ccr a a REENR Re duh 2 1 Preparing for Setup endrerit en 2 1 Electrical Safety Precautions seessssssssssseeseeeneee nennen 2 1 General Safety Precautions recen pa Te ciere eec e Ec educ lice 2 3 System Salty rot tonc o dri dise Le Rr 2 3 Chapter 3 System Interface 3 1 3 2 3 3 3 4 Overview Control Panel Buttofis sasono 3 2 Control Panel WEDS Fo eti tees 3 2 Drive Carrier EIS ec ans thee deter 3 4 SAS SATA DIVES sates n ERR UND Rr 3 4 SIMI 3 4 Chapter 4 Chassis Setup and Maintenance 4 1 4 2 4 3 4 4 4 5 4 6 4 7 4 8 Overview Removing the Chassis GCOVWOr eico rici dee eter kn SL teda AE did a 4 2 Installing Hard itti eh Edere 4 3 Installing the Motherboard eerie crier it tox emerat eta Coro propo Exeter nens 4 6 M 4 6 Permanent and Optional Standoff s ccc cccessecceeeeeneeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaeeeeteaees 4 7 Add on Card Expansion Slot Setup 4 9 Installing the Air ShrOud ec iret toot eere 4 10 Checking the Server s Air emere teh eee trip rao 4 11 System aris tnit i tenia
54. upply Fan Row Figure 4 19 Removing the Power Distributor Cover SC846 Chassis Manual e gt Locate the power distributor between the power supply and the fan row Remove the two screws securing the power distributor housing to the chassis wall Remove the three screws securing the power distributor to the housing Gently pull the power distributor and houseing from the chassis Carefully guide all the cables through the power distributor housing Remove the power distributor from the 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 4 20 Removing the Power Distributor and Housing 4 18 Chapter 4 Chassis Setup and Maintenance 4 10 Changing the CD ROM DVD ROM or Floppy Drive and HDD trays The SC846 chassis supports the following drive configuration options Options Position A Position B Position C Option One Floppy DVD or Not available Not available CD ROM drive Option Two Not available 3 5 fixed hard 3 5 fixed hard drive drive Option Three Floppy DVD or Not available Open for later use CD ROM drive Option Four Open for later use Open for later use 3 5 fixed hard if no drive is in if no drive is in drive position B position A Figure 4 21 Drive Location Options

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