Supermicro SuperChassis 743TQ-R760, Beige
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1. e CAR KKK Figure E 2 Front LEDs Front Panel LEDs LED State Specification D3 ON Overheat Drive Failure LED Indicator Red light flashing Buzzer On if activated E 10 Appendix E SAS 743TQ Backplane Specifications E 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 zgi ei eil mm U WU 2019 D D33 AD 7 vv e we e T sg e T st Wi L A 5 we A D12 D13 D14 D15 D18 D21 D22 Figure E 3 Rear Connectors Rear SAS SATA Connectors Rear SAS Drive Connector Number SAS 0 SAS SATA HHD 0 SAS 1 SAS SATA HHD 1 SAS 2 SAS SATA HHD 2 SAS 3 SAS SATA HHD 3 SAS 4 SAS SATA HHD 4 SAS 5 SAS SATA HHD 5 SAS 6 SAS SATA HHD 6 SAS 7 SAS SATA HHD 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 D25 D26 SC743 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 catastrop2. D 3 SC743 Chass is Manual Location of Jumpers DO GG C EDE E hh ER a LUS SEWVLYS nne elle eo TMM Kg s Channel 1 m Channel 2 Channel 4 Channel 3 JP26 A S Kg Channel 5 Activity LEDs Pin Definitions Act LED 1 e Act LED 2 e Act LED 3 e Act LED 4 e Act LED 5 e Key com ACTS acta ACT7 ACT3 ACTS ACT2 Acts E ACTI Channel 1 Channel 2 Channel 3 Channel 4 Channel 5 Figure D 2 Jumper Locations SATA Jumper Settings for the CSE M35T1 SATA Mobile Rack Jumper Description Setting JP18 Buzzer Reset Closed Enable Open Disable Default JP25 Overheat Temperature Open 45 C 1 2 50 C Default 2 3 55 C JP26 Act 1 Act 5 Connect this header to CBL0057 SATA LED cable JP28 Fan Sense 1 1 Enabled if a fan is not present the alarm will sound Default 2 3 Disabled D 4 Apppendix D CSE M35S CSE M35T1 Mobile Rack Specifications D 5 Installing the Hard Drive For the CSE M35S 1 SCSI IDs are assigned automatically by the backplane Do not set IDs manu ally on the driver Se the previous section for SCSI ID jumper settings 2 SCSI termination is enabled by default on the SCSI backplane Accessing the Hot Swappable Dri
3. SC743TQ 865B SQ model chassis are equipped with a specialized air shroud to accomodate the super quiet front and rear fans Be sure to specify air shroud model number MCP 310 74301 ON when ordering in the unlikely event that the air shroud needs to be replaced Removing the Air Shroud 1 Press the release tab on the middle chassis bracket until a click is heard 2 Press the release tab on the back of the rear chassis fans 3 Lift the air shroud upward and out of the chassis Figure 4 10 Installing the Air Shroud 4 10 Chapter 4 Chassis Setup and Maintenance 4 9 Installing the Motherboard Prior to Installing the Motherboard Before the motherboard can be installed or removed the middle and rear system fans and the air shroud must be removed as directed in sections 4 6 and 4 7 The following information is for reference only the motherboard is not included with the SC743 chassis Identify the locations of the following components e Processor s e Mounting holes e Retention brackets e Type A 6 32 screws included in the chassis accessory kit Obtain the following parts for the motherboard being used These should be included with the motherboard Refer to the motherboard documentation for details e UO shield e Chassis standoffs e Heatsink retention brackets Motherboard Installation Installing the Motherboard 1 Disconnect the power supply 2 Lay the chassis on a flat surface 3 Locate the mou
4. host receptacle connectors SATA hot swappable hard drives CSE M35T 1 only Cooling Subsystem One 1 9cm exhaust fan Monitoring Fan fail detection LED and alarm e Overheat LED indication Drive fail alarm indication CSE M35S only Built in termination CSE M35S only Dimension WxHxD 146mm x 129mm x 245mm 5 7 in x 5 0 in x 9 5 in Weight e Net 5 9lb 2 9 kg Gross 7 5lb 3 7 kg Chassis supported SC762 SC830 SC942 and SC743 CG SC743 Chassis Manual C 3 Packing List The CSE M34S CSE M34T mobile rack provides the following e CSE M34S CSE M34T mobile rack 90mm exhaust fan e Drive carrier four 4 CSE PT10 beige only e Six 6 counts of 6 32 hex washer head screws e Eight 8 counts of M3 washer head screws e Eighteen 18 counts of pan head screws For CSE M34T only e Serial ATA backplane CSESATA M34 e Four 4 Serial ATA cables CBL 0044 e Serial ATA LED cable CBL 0057 e SCSI cable CBL 027 U320 e SCSI backplane CSESCA 002 Supported Operating Systems This mobile rack supports the following operating systems Windows 2000 Windows XP and Windows 2003 e Linux Red Hat and SuSE C 2 Apppendix C CSE M34S CSE M34T Mobile Rack Specifications Additional Information The CSE M34S CSE M34T mobile rack was designed for use in certain chassis and servers or as a stand alone unit Use the chassis or server manual for instal lation instructions Use t
5. 12V 760W PWS 0056 100 240V 50 60Hz 14 8 Amp 3 5 Amp 50 0 Amp 36 0 Amp 36 0 Amp 1 0 Amp MER Part Rated AC Voltage 5V standby 12V 5V 3 3V 12V 865W PWS 865 PQ 100 240V 50 60Hz 12 6 Amp 6 5 Amp 70 0 Amp 30 0 Amp 30 0 Amp 1 0 Amp B 2 Apppendix C CSE M34S CSE M34T Mobile Rack Specifications Appendix C CSE M34S CSE M34T Mobile Rack Specifications C 1 Overview This manual is written for system integrators PC technicians and knowledgeable PC users It provides detailed information for the installation and use of the CSE M34S CSE M34T Mobile Rack The Supermicro CSE M34S CSE M34T Mobile Rack offers cutting edge technolgy with greater flexibility The CSE M34T supports 4 Serial ATA hot swappagle hard drives These hard drive yield an unparalleled storage capacity without compromis ing productivity by eliminating possible system downtime The CSE M34S also ac commodates four SCSI SCA 320 160 hard drives providing configuration flexibility and maximum data integrity If your system is running on a Windows operating system refer to section 4 11 of this manual for instructions on installing the appropriate drivers required by the backplane of the CSE M34S or CSE M34T mobile rack C 2 Product Features Occupancy Three 3 5 25 drive bays Capacity Five 5 1 SCA Ultra 320 160 hard drives with SAF TE built in CSE M35S only Five 5 1
6. CSE M35T1 Mobile Rack Specifications D 1 Overview Supermicro s CSE M35S CSE M35T1 Mobile Rack Series offers cutting edge technology with greater flexibility The CSE M35T1 supports five serial ATA hot swappable hard drives that yield an unparalleled storage capacity without com promising productivity by eliminating possible system down time The CSE M35S accommodates five SCSI SCA 320 160 hard drives which provide configuration flexibility and maximum data integrity If your system is running on a Windows operating system refer to section 4 11 of this manual for instructions on installing the appropriate drivers required by the backplane of the CSE M35S or CSE M35T1 mobile rack D 2 Packing List Check to see if you have received all the items listed below e CSE M35S CSE M35T1 mobile rack e 90mm exhaust fan Fan 0057 Screws Thirteen 13 counts of Flat Head Screws Twenty four 24 counts of Round Head Screws Seven 7 counts of Round Head Screws with Lock Washer e Drive carrier Five 5 CSE PT17 CSE PT17 B black For CSE M35T1 only e Serial ATA backplane CSE SATAM35 e Five 5 serial ATA cables CBL 0044 Serial ATA LED cable CBL 0057 D 1 SC743 Chassis Manual D 3 Technical Specifications Occupancy Capacity Cooling Subsystem Monitoring Dimension WxHxD Weight Three 3 5 25 drive bays Five 5 SCA Ultra 320 160 hard drives with SAF TE built in CSE M35S only Five 5 1 h
7. Click the Where to Buy link 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 supermicro nl Customer Support Super Micro Computer Inc AE No 232 1 Liancheng Rd Chung Ho 235 Taipei County Taiwan R O C 886 2 8226 3990 886 2 8226 3991 www supermicro com tw support supermicro com tw 886 2 8226 1900 1 3 SC743 Chassis Manual 1 5 Returning Merchandise for Service A receipt or copy of your invoice marked with the date of purchase is required be fore any warranty service will be rendered You can obtain service by calling your vendor for a Returned Merchandise Authorization RMA number When returning to the manufacturer the RMA number should be prominently displayed on the outside of the shipping carton and mailed prepaid or hand carried Shipping and handling c
8. Rack Specifications JP18 JP25 JP26 JP27 JP28 JP29 JP30 JP31 JP32 Buzzer Reset Overheat Tempera ture Common Act 1 Act 4 Common Act In Act 1 Fan Sense Common Act In Act 2 Common Act In Act 3 Common Act In Act 1 Common Act Out Closed Enable Open Disable default Open 45 degrees Celcius 1 2 50 degrees Celcius 2 3 55 degrees Celcius Connect this header to CBL 0057 SATALED Cable Closed Enable Open Disable default 1 2 Enabled if a fan is not present the alarm will sound default 2 3 Disabled Closed Enable Open Disable default Closed Enable Open Disable default Closed Enable Open Disable default Closed Enable Open Disable default C 5 SC743 Chassis Manual Jumper Settings and Locations for the CSE M35T SATA Figure C 2 Jumper Locations JP25 lt SUPERO SATAM34 E REY 1 00 JP18 lt gt RT ZE sa Channel 81 lt 4 il I il PC m S m ue 7 Channel 2 qe Kl Channel 3 arg Gi ey da Da Channel 4 Je 2 en ee bri Activity LEDs Pin Definitions JP26 Act LED1 Channel 1 Act LED2 Channel 2 Act LED3 Channel 3 Act LED4 Channel 4 C 6 Apppendix C CSE M34S CSE M34T Mobile Rack Specifications Installation Procedures Installing the CSE M35S Backplane 1 SCSI IDs are
9. accessible Figure 4 15 Accessing the Interior Backplane Midplane Space SC743 Chassis Manual 4 13 SCSI Super GEM Driver Installation Instructions for Windows OS Note This driver is not necessary for other operating systems If you have two SCA backplanes you will need to install the driver twice The driver is located on the Super Micro motherboard driver CD or may be downloaded from the Supermicro ftp site ftp ftp supermicro com driver Qlogic Follow the procedure below to install this driver onto your system Installing the Driver 1 Right click on the My Computer icon and choose Properties 2 Select the Hardware tab and click on Device Manager 3 Open System Devices or browse to the location of GEM318 4 Right click on this device and select Properties 5 Click on Driver tab and select Update Driver 6 Click the Next button twice 7 Uncheck both options for Floppy Disk Drives and CD ROM Drives 8 Select Specify a Location and click the Next button 9 Click on the Browse button and select the drive containing the Supermicro Setup CD 10 Select the Qlogic folder and click on the Open button 11 System will automatically detect GEM318 and install the drive from this point on Or use the following procedure 4 18 Chapter 4 Chassis Setup and Maintenance Installing the Driver Alternative Procedure 1 Right click the My Computer icon on your desktop and choose Properties Cli
10. assigned automatically by the backplane Do not set IDs man ually on the drives See the previous section for SCSI ID jumper settings 2 SCSI termination is enabled by default on the SCSI backplane Accessing Hot Swappable Drives 1 Push the release button located beside each drive s LED 2 Lift up on the drive s handle 3 Carefully pull the drives out of the storage module Figure C 4 Jumper Locations C 7 SC743 Chassis Manual Installing a Drive into the Drive Tray 1 Mount the drive in the drive tray 2 Secure it into the drive tray as shown with the screws provided Figure C 5 Installing the Drive into the Drive Tray C 8 Apppendix C CSE M34S CSE M34T Mobile Rack Specifications Accessing the Backplane 1 Remove the screws located on the back of the mobile rack unit as shown Figure C 6 Removing the Outer Screws CSE M34T SATA 2 Pull out the rear fan bracket Figure C 8 Removing the Rear Fan Bracket CSE M34T SATA Figure C 7 Removing the Outer Screws CSE M34S SCSI OM Figure C 9 Removing the Rear Fan Bracket CSE M34S SCSI 3 Remove the screws securing the backplane 4 Remove the backplane Figure C 10 Removing the Screws CSE M34T S SATA SCSI NSDQ si q 5 Figure C 11 Removing the Backplane CSE M34T S SATA SCSI SC743 Chassis Manual Notes Apppendix D CSE M35S CSE M35T1 Mobile Rack Specifications Appendix D CSE M35S
11. configured to use SGPIO mode or restore your backplane to IC mode DC Settings Default Jumper Jumper Setting Note JP33 2 3 Controller ID 1 JP34 1 2 ID O Backplane ID 1 JP36 2 3 Controller ID 2 JP37 2 3 ID 1 Backplane ID 2 JP38 Closed IC Reset 2 JP40 Open DC Reset SDOUT 1 JP41 Open IPC Reset SDOUT 2 JP42 2 3 Backplane ID SDIN 1 JP43 2 3 Backplane ID SDIN 2 JP50 Closed DC Reset 1 SGPIO Settings Jumper Jumper Setting Note dee 1 2 Controller ID 1 JP34 1 2 Backplane ID 1 JP36 1 2 Controller ID 2 JP37 1 2 Backplane ID 2 JP38 Open DC Reset 2 JP40 Closed C Reset SDOUT 1 JP41 Closed C Reset SDOUT 2 JP42 1 2 Backplane ID SDIN 1 JP43 1 2 Backplane ID SDIN 2 JP50 Open DC Reset 1 E 8 Appendix E SAS 743TQ Backplane Specifications SAS Port Connections in FC and SGPIO Settings Use the following chart when connecting this backplane If you connect the SAS ports out of order you will not able to easily identify drives using the LED func tion SAS Port Connections in FC and SGPIO Settings Port PC SGPIO 0 3 PC 1 Sideband 1 4 7 DC 2 Sideband 2 E 9 SC743 Chassis Manual Front LED Indicators SRAN m E e Co J Se e F G EI EI e g OH DRIVE FAIL LED EE EE E ae m i TE
12. one middle rail one end bracket and one end rail as shown Middle Rail End Rail G End Bracket Figure 5 2 Assembling the Outer Chassis Rails 2 Insert the end bracket and the end rail onto the middle rail and secure them with the screws as shown 3 Install a set of outer rail assemblies to each side of the rack and secure them with the screws provided 4 Check that both sets of inner rails are securely attached to the chassis 5 Check that both sets of outer rails are securely attached to the rack 6 Insert the inner rails on the chassis into the outer rails on the rack 7 Gently slide the chassis into position within the rack 5 5 SC743 Chassis Manual Outer Rail Assemblies Inner Rails Figure 5 3 Mounting the Chassis into a Rack Appendix A Chassis Cables A 1 Overview Appendix A Cables Screws and other Accessories 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 to the Supermicro Web site at www supermicro com A 2 Cables Included with the SC743 Chassis C743S1 Series SCSI Part Type Length Description CBL 033L U320 Cable g Two drop SCSI ultra 320 cable CBL 0087 Cable 20 Round 16 pin to 16 pin front panel ribbon cable CBL 0084 Cable ER Spli
13. 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 4 1 SC743 Chassis Manual 4 2 Removing the Chassis Cover Disconnecting the Chassis from the Power Source 1 Turn off all peripheral devices and turn off the power supply connected to the S0743 2 Unplug all power cords from the system or the wall outlets 3 Disconnect all cables and label the cables for easy identification Warning Use a grounded wrist strap designed to prevent static discharge when handling compo nents After completing the above steps you can remove the chassis cover and install components and devices into the chassis as described in this chapter Removing the Chassis Cover 1 Press the release tab to unlock the cover 2 The release tab will pop open as shown 3 Slide the cover back and off of the chassis Figure 4 1 Removing the Chassis Cover 4 2 Chapter 4 Chassis Setup and Maintenance 4 3 Accessing the Hot Swappable Drive Trays Hot swappable drives may be removed and installed from the chassis without powering down the system and without opening the chassis cover Accessing and Installing Hard Drives 1 Unlock and open the drive tray door as shown 2 Press the release tab located on the drive tray door to release the drive tray from its locking position 3 Lif
14. 2 protocols 4 Backplane Main Power Connectors The 4 pin connectors designated JP10 and JP13 provide power to the backplane See the table on the right for pin definitions 5 Activity LED Header The activity LED header designated JP26 is used to indicate the activity 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 E 4 Backplane Main Power 4 Pin Connector JP10 and JP13 Pin Definition 1 12V 2and3 Ground 4 5V Appendix E SAS 743TQ Backplane Specifications 6 and 9 Sideband Headers Sideband Headers The sideband headers are designated JP51 ee and JP52 For SES 2 to work properly you Pin Definition Pin Definition must connect an 8 pin sideband cable See the S SE DEES table to the right for pin definitions SB5 4 Reset SB4 3 GND SB2 6 GND SB3 5 SDA SB1 8 Backplane 7 SCL SBO ID SB7 10 No Connec 9 No Connec tion tion 7 and 8 IC Connectors PC Connector The CG Connectors designated JP45 and pean iba JP45 are used to monitor HDD activity and Pin Definition status See the table on the right for pin defi 1 Data nitions 2 Ground 3 Clock 4 No Connection 10 17 SAS Ports The SAS ports are used to connect the SAS drive cables The 8 ports are designated 0 7 Each port is also comp
15. 800 FSB DP Xeon 800 FSB DP Xeon 800 FSB DP Xeon 800 FSB DP Xeon 800 FSB DP Xeon 800 FSB DP Xeon 800 FSB DP Xeon 800 FSB DP Xeon 800 FSB HDD 8x SAS SATA 8x SAS SATA 8x SAS SATA 8x SCA Dual Channel 8x SCA 8x SATA 8x Fixed 8x SAS SATA 8x SCA Dual Channel 8x SCA 8x SATA UO Slots 7x FF 7x FF 7x FF 7x FF 7x FF 7x FF 7x FF 7x FF 7x FF 7x FF 7x FF Power Supply 865W 865W 760W 760W 760W 760W 760W 650W 650W 650W 650W 1 1 SC743 Chassis Manual SC743i R650 SC743i R650B SC743S1 R645 SC743S1 R645B SC743T R645 SC743T R645B SC743i R645 SC743i R645B SC743i 465 C743i 465B DP Xeon 800 FSB DP Xeon 800 FSB DP Xeon 800 FSB DP Xeon 800 FSB DP Xeon 800 FSB 8x Fixed 8x SCA 8x SATA 8x Fixed 8x Fixed 7x FF TX FF 7x FF 7x FF 7x FF 650W 645W Low Noise 645W Low Noise 645W Low Noise 465W Low Noise 1 3 Where to get Replacement Components Although not frequently you may need replacement parts for your system To ensure 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
16. Check the routing of the cables and make sure all fans are present and operating normally You should also check to make sure that the chassis covers are installed Finally verify that the heatsinks are installed properly This LED will remain flashing or on as long as the overheat condition exists 3 4 Chapter 3 Chassis Components siy e Power Fail Indicates a power failure to the system s power supply units 3 5 SC743 Chassis Manual Notes 3 6 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 page to use as a reference while setting up your chassis The SC743 i series chassis models do not come equipped with hot swappable hard drives Chassis models in the i series such as SC743i 650 SC743i 645 and SC743i 465 must be powered down and the power supply must be disconnected from the backplane prior to removing the hard drives See the instructions in this section for details on how to remove and install fixed hard drives All other SC743 chassis models include hot swappable hard drives which may be replaced without powering down the system See the instructions in this chapter for details on how to install and remove hot swappable hard drives Review
17. Cover 4 6 Chapter 4 Chassis Setup and Maintenance Configuring the Storage Module for 5 25 Devices 1 Remove the 5 25 drive trays from the storage module Remove the screws and drive tray brackets from the drive trays Install the 5 25 devices into the storage module Replace the module back into the chassis Ensure that the storage module is securely locked into position Figure 4 6 Installing 5 25 Devices into the Storage Module Configuring the Storage Module for 3 5 Devices with a Mobile Rack 1 Remove the storage module from the chassis Remove the screws and brackets from the storage module Install the 3 5 devices into the mobile rack Secure the brackets to the mobile rack Slide the mobile rack into the storage module Slide the storage module into the chassis Storage Module Pa Mobile Rack Figure 4 7 Installing 3 5 Devices into Mobile Rack and Storage Module 4 7 SC743 Chassis Manual 4 7 Removing and Replacing the System Fans Before installing the motherboard in the chassis or accessing the motherboard after installation it is necessary to remove the system fans One set is located at the rear of the chassis the other set is located in the middle of the chassis C743TQ 865B SQ Cooling System The SC743TQ 865B SQ model chassis are equipped with two super quiet mid chassis fans two non functional dummy fans one rear fan and does not require an air shroud This
18. NG 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 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 2a Release Date December 15 2008 Unless you request and receive written permission from Super Micro Computer Inc you may not copy any part of this document Information in this document is subject to change without notice Other products and companies referred to herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies or mark holders Copyright 2008 by Super Micro Computer Inc All rights reserved Printed in the United States of America Preface Preface About This M
19. SUPER SC743 Chassis Series SC743TQ 865 SC743S2 760 SC743T R760 SC743TQ 650 C743S1 650 SC743i 650 SC743T 645 SC743i 465 SC743TQ R760 SC743S1 760 SC743i R760 SC743S2 650 SC743T 650 C743S1 645 SC743i 645 SC743TQ 865B SQ USER S MANUAL 1 2a SC743 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 INCLUDI
20. Setup Locations anisses nearest ceases 5 1 Rack PRECAUTIONS Se ccs ccscxonnssnn conserve EEEn ENA AENEA rE E EAEE EUAS NEITT 5 2 General Server PreCautiOnS cccciccsscasssecessecosedecossesesdenavsccersicesssesseadendeeduevscrecs 5 2 Rack Mounting Considerattons AA 5 3 Ambient Operating Temperature 5 3 Red ced AIM OW EE Mechanical Loading Circuit OVEN OAGIAG EE 5 4 Installing the Chassis Rack Mounting Rals 5 4 Appendix A Cables Screws and other Accessories Appendix B Power Supply Specifications Appendix C CSE M34S CSE M34T Mobile Rack Specifications Appendix D CSE M35S CSE M35T1 Mobile Rack Specifications Appendix E SAS 743TQ Backplane Sepcifications vi Chapter 1 Introduction 1 1 Overview Chapter 1 Introduction Supermicro s SC743 chassis features a unique and highly optimized design The chassis is equipped with a high efficiency 80 low noise power supply 1 2 Shipping List Part Numbers Please visit the the Supermicro Web site for the latest shiping lists and part numbers for your particular chassis model at http Avww supermicro com Model SC743TQ 865 B SQ SC743TQ 865B SC743TQ R760 SC743TQ R760B SC743S2 R760 SC743S2 R760B SC743S1 R760 SC743S1 R760B SC743T R760 SC743T R760B SC743i R760 SC743i R760B SC743TQ R650 SC743TQ R650B SC743S2 R650 SC743S2 R650B C743S1 R650 C743S1 R650B SC743T R650 SC743T R650B CPU DP Xeon DP Xeon DP Xeon
21. When working around exposed electrical circuits another person who is fa miliar with the power off controls should be nearby to switch off the power if necessary e Use only one hand when working with powered on electrical equipment This is to avoid making a complete circuit which will cause electrical shock Use extreme caution when using metal tools which can easily damage any electrical components or circuit boards they come into contact with Do not use mats designed to decrease electrostatic discharge as protection from electrical shock Instead use rubber mats that have been specifically designed as electrical insulators e The power supply power cord must include a grounding plug and must be plugged into grounded electrical outlets e Serverboard battery CAUTION There is a danger of explosion if the on board 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 c
22. anual This manual is written for professional system integrators and PC technicians It provides information for the installation and use of the SC743 chassis Installation and maintenance should be performed by experienced technicians only Supermicro s SC743 chassis features a unique and highly optimized design The chassis is equipped with a 465 645 650 760 or 865 Watt power supply and high performance fans provide ample optimized cooling 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 SC743 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 SC743 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 airflow shields and other components Chapter 4 Chassis Setup and Maintenance Follow the procedures given in this chapter when installing or removing components or reconfiguring your chassis Chapter 5 Rack Installation Refer to this chapter for detailed informatio
23. atible with SATA drives However do NOT mix SAS and SATA drives in the same enclosure E 5 SC743 Chassis Manual E 6 Front Jumper Locations and Pin Definitions REV 3 00 JP50 JP38 v WwW JP40 Keis n JP33 beef o ofe EB y a a JP36 JP37 JP29 a A _ a E EB E E A S ZE Gomez Eise Figure E 1 Front Jumper Locations E 6 Appendix E SAS 743TQ Backplane Specifications Explanation of Jumpers Connector Pins To modify the operation of the backplane 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 a square solder pad on the printed circuit Note On two pin jumpers Closed means the jumper is on and Open means the jumper is off the pins Jumper L Jumper Settings Jumper Jumper Settings Note JP18 Open Enabled Buzzer Reset Closed Disabled JP29 Open Default MG 9072 Chip Reset Closed Reset E 7 SC743 Chassis Manual DC and SGPIO Mode Jumper Settings This backplane can utilize IC or SGPIO PC is the default mode and can be used without making changes to your jumpers The following information details which jumpers must be
24. att Power Supply The 760 Watt power supply is a triple redundant power supply with a different con figuration than that of the 465 645 650 and 865 Watt power supplies Installing the Power Supply 1 Unplug Power Cord Unplug the power cord from the power supply Push the release tab on the left side of each power supply to release it from the locked position Once released from the locked position pull the power supply outward using the handle provided Install the replacement power supply in the chassis Replace any other components in the chassis that have been removed and replace the chassis cover before replacing the power cord and powering up the system Release Tabs Figure 4 14 Installing the 760 Watt Power Supply 4 16 Chapter 4 Chassis Setup and Maintenance 4 12 Accessing the Interior Space Between the Backplane and the Midplane For easy access to the interior space between the backplane and the midplane follow the instructions below before installing components or cables into this area Accessing the Interior Space 1 Remove the two screws as shown below and set them aside for future use 2 Remove the three screws on the bottom of the bracket between the back plane and the mideplane 3 Use a standard screwdriver to gently press the release tabs to release the midplane 4 Pull the midplane forward approximately 35 degrees as shown in the illustra tion below The interior space is now
25. chassis does not require an air shroud In the unlikely event that a system fan needs to be replaced be sure to specify the SQ model number when ordering parts Standard Cooling Systems Most SC743 model chassis include mid chassis cooling fans rear cooling fans and an air shroud to channel air within the chassis Removing and Replacing Mid chassis Fans 1 Press the release tab located on the left side of the middle chassis fan 2 While holding down the release tab pull the fan upwards and out of the chassis 3 When replacing the middle chassis fan push the fan back into the fan module slot until a click is heard indicating that the fan has locked into position Release Tab Figure 4 8 Removing the Middle Chassis Fans 4 8 Chapter 4 Chassis Setup and Maintenance Removing Rear Chassis Fans f Locate the release tab on the top of the chassis fan at the rear of the chas sis Push the release tab down to unlock the fan Once the fan is unlocked tip it forward and out of the chassis When replacing the rear chassis fan push the fan back into the fan module until a click is heard indicating that the fan has locked into position Figure 4 9 Removing Rear Chassis Fans 4 9 SC743 Chassis Manual 4 8 Removing the Air Shroud Before installing the motherboard in the chassis or accessing the motherboard after installation it is necessary to remove the air shroud between the two sets of system fans
26. ck on the Hardware tab and select Device Manager to bring up the list of system devices You may see one or two yellow question marks that read QLogic GEM354 or GEM318 SCSI Processor Device Right click on these and select uninstall If two such question marks are present uninstall both Select the Action tab and click on Scan for Hardware Changes The Hard ware Wizard program should start up Click the Next button At the first prompt select Display a list of known device drivers for the device so that can choose a specific driver and click the Next button Select Other Devices and click Next Select Have Disk specify your floppy drive location in the options box and click Next Select Enclosure Services Device and click Next Ignore the warning prompt by clicking Yes SC743 Chassis Manual Notes 4 20 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 in a minimal amount of time 5 2 Unpacking the System You should inspect the box the chassis was shipped in and note if it was damaged in any way If the chassis itself shows damage you should file a damage claim with the carrier who delivered it Decide on a suitable location for the rack unit that will hold your chassis It should be situated in a clean d
27. d that chassis It should be situated in a clean dust free area that is well ventilated Avoid areas where heat electrical noise and electromagnetic fields are generated You will also need it placed near at least one grounded power outlet When config ured the SC743 chassis includes one power supply 2 3 Preparing for Setup The SC743 chassis may stand as a tower or bolt directly to a rack The mounting screws you will need to install the systems into the rack are included Please read this manual in its entirety before you begin the installation procedure 2 1 SC743 Chassis Manual 2 4 Electrical Safety Precautions Basic electrical safety precautions should be followed to protect yourself from harm and the SC743 from damage e Be aware of the locations of the power on off switch on the chassis as well as the room s emergency power off switch disconnection switch or electrical outlet If an electrical accident occurs you can then quickly remove power from the system e Do not work alone when working with high voltage components e Power should always be disconnected from the system when removing or in stalling main system components such as the serverboard memory modules and the DVD ROM and floppy drives not necessary for hot swappable drives When disconnecting power you should first power down the system with the operating system and then unplug the power cords from all the power supply modules in the system e
28. e 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 RESE e Reset The reset button is used to reboot the system 3 6 Control Panel LEDs The control panel located on the front of the SC811 chassis has five LEDs These LEDs provide you with critical information related to different parts of the system This section explains what each LED indicates when illuminated and any corrective action you may need to take N Z e Power The main power switch is used to apply or remove power from the power supply to the server system Turning off system power with this button removes the main power but keeps standby power supplied to the system Therefore you must unplug the system s power cord before servicing 3 3 SC743 Chassis Manual e HDD Indicates IDE channel activity SAS SATA drive SCSI drive and or DVD ROM drive activity when flashing e NIC2 Indicates network activity on GLAN2 when flashing e NIC1 Indicates network activity on GLAN1 when flashing e Overheat Fan Fail When this LED flashes it indicates a fan failure When continuously on not flashing it indicates an overheat condition which may be caused by cables obstructing the airflow in the system or the ambient room temperature being too warm
29. eeeeteeeeeeneee 3 2 3 4 Front LED Pane lis anssi ada aai 3 2 3 5 Control Panel Buttons a 3 3 3 6 Control Panel LEDS sssri e ea at A daaa 3 3 Chapter 4 Chassis Setup and Maintenance 4 1 OLTA A E EET E E T 4 1 4 2 Removing the Chassis Covei nereEsgeueegegdeeekederedAEeNEEEedE dE SEENEN EdeSEE EN 4 2 4 3 Accessing the Hot Swappable Drive Travs 4 3 4 4 Installing Fixed Hard Drives in SC743i Series Chassis Model 4 4 4 5 Installing Hard Drives into the Drive Trays 46 Configuring the Storage Module A Storage ModuleO ptionsisascessesciveveweeyea seca n etre eye ntieeeeesaunceneiecesy 4 7 Removing and Replacing the System Fans sssnsssesessesresrssseerrsrsesrsnresrennes 4 8 SC743TQ 865B SQ Cooling System eee eect eee eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeenneeeeee 4 8 Standard Cooling Systems 2 cAcs assa iepa ta eet ta iinet 4 8 4 8 Removing the Air Shroud SC743 Chassis Manual 4 9 Installing the MothenbOard aisicsctiek seeded anaes 4 11 4 10 Installing Add on CardS 22 2 0s t ccnssedoesedascesausebsaenansdhadeediadhenessndodonenveeiaes cae 4 13 ENNEN ele EE 4 15 465 645 650 and 865 Watt Power Supplies wee 4 15 760 Walt TEE 4 16 4 12 Accessing the Interior Space Between the Backplane and the Midplane 4 17 4 13 SCSI Super GEM Driver Installation Instructions for Windows OS 4 18 Chapter 5 Rack Installation 5 1 Overview e 52 Unpacking an EE 5 1 5 3 Preparing for Setup EE 5 1 Choosing a
30. en mechanical loading Circuit Overloading Consideration should be given to the connection of the equipment to the power supply circuitry and the effect that any possible overloading of circuits might have on overcurrent protection and power supply wiring Appropriate consideration of equipment nameplate ratings should be used when addressing this concern Reliable Ground A reliable ground must be maintained at all times To ensure this the rack itself should be grounded Particular attention should be given to power supply connec tions other than the direct connections to the branch circuit for example the use of power strips and other devices 5 3 SC743 Chassis Manual 5 4 Installing the Chassis Rack Mounting Rails Before Installing the Chassis Rails 1 Unplug the power cord from the from the power supply 2 Secure the chassis cover 3 Remove all external devices and connectors Installing the Inner Chassis Rails 1 Locate the pair of inner rails and two sets of screws 6 screws per set that are included in the shipping package 2 Align the inner rails against the chassis as shown Figure 5 1 Installing the Inner Chassis Rails 3 Secure the inner rails onto the chassis with the screws provided Ensure that the inner rails are mounted flush with the edge of the chassis 5 4 Chapter 5 Rack Installation Installing the Outer Chassis Rails 1 Locate the two pairs of outer rails Each pair consists of
31. harges will be applied for all orders that must be mailed when service is complete For faster service RMA authorizations may be requested online http www supermicro com support rma Whenever possible repack the chassis in the original Supermicro carton using the original packaging material If these are no longer available be sure to pack the chassis securely using packaging material to surround the chassis so that it does 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 the order given should enable you to have your chassis setup and operational within a minimal amount of time This quick setup assumes 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 carrier who delivered your system Decide on a suitable location for the rack unit that will hol
32. hassis 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 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 thei
33. he instructions listed in this manual to use the mobile rack independent of a chassis The pictures or graphics shown in this user s guide were based upon the latest PCB revision available at the time of the publishing of this manual The CSE M34S CSE M34T mobile rack may or may not look exactly the same as the graphics shown in this manual The availability of SAS devices supported depends on the readiness of firmware and hardware support C 3 SC743 Chassis Manual C 4 Front Connectors and Jumpers JP14 JP25 Sears A i T nN mmm Rm TERCERA 73 mmm d N f a s A aed S E gt JP21 gt JP18 Ann Aesnt bosseg gue KH ER Stu avis Figure C 1 Mobile Rack Backplane Front Jumper Settings Jumper settings for the CSE M34S SCSI Jumper Description Setting JP14 Delay start Closed Enable Open Disable default JP18 Bumper Reset Closed Enable Open Disable default JP21 SCSI Termination Closed Enable Open Disable default JP24 SCSI ID Selection 1 2 SCSI IDs 0 1 2 3 4 default 2 3 SCSI IDs 9 10 11 12 13 Je Overheat Temperature Open 50 degrees Celcius 1 2 55 degrees Celcius default 2 3 60 degrees Celcius default CA Apppendix C CSE M34S CSE M34T Mobile
34. hic 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
35. n on chassis rack installation You should follow the procedures given in this chapter when installing removing or reconfiguring your chassis into a rack environment Appendix A Cables Screws and other Accessories Appendix B Power Supply Specifications Appendix C CSE M34S CSE M34T Mobile Rack Specifications Appendix D CSE M35S CSE M35T1 Mobile Rack Specifications Appendix E SAS 743TQ Backplane Sepcifications Preface Table of Contents Chapter 1 Introduction 1 1 Eet csghetsbenecnseiteiessecsnasteae red a stupeestaneiniegs E eTe aaia 1 1 1 2 Shipping List 1 1 Part NUMDOGMS esiisad esrara isan pi A a NE aaae iaun 1 1 1 3 Where to get Replacement Components 1 2 1 4 Contacting SUPermMICT O i 20co ected eaa a 1 3 1 5 Returning Merchandise for Genice 1 4 Chapter 2 System Safety 2 1 OQVEIVICW iiccceciatentessersccecssetede caveats ENEE T 2 1 2 2 Warnings and Precautions 22 1 23 Preparing Bled KEE 2 1 2 4 Electrical Safety Precautions areroresrssvnnn ennen ANR 2 2 2 5 General Safety Precautions siinsesse aane iaaa 2 3 2 6 System Salely EE 2 3 Chapter 3 Chassis Components 3 1 QV EIVICW aonekane i aa daa a a da aad ei 3 1 3 2 Components wi 3 1 Chass Siriaren nanen eea a AE EEE ETNEN ASERNE ENN 3 1 Mounting tora Rack Optional scsciicevecvsesetcesescesccnnseedieuse verse aa 3 1 Power SUPPLY ait csi cece deg egen eege 3 1 3 3 Where to get Replacement Components c ceeceeeeeeeeeeceeeeee
36. nting holes on the chassis 4 Install the standoffs into the holes in the chassis 5 Install the I O shield as directed by the motherboard documentation 4 11 SC743 Chassis Manual 6 Secure the heatsink to the motherboard as directed by the motherboard documentation 7 Secure the motherboard to the chassis using Type A screws which are included in the chassis accessory kit 8 Replace the middle and rear system fans as directed in section 4 6 9 Replace the air shroud as directed in section 4 7 Figure 4 11 Installing the Motherboard Warning The system fans air shroud and chas sis cover must be installed prior to operating the system Out of warranty damage may result if the system is operated without proper cooling protec tion in place Chapter 4 Chassis Setup and Maintenance 4 10 Installing Add on Cards After installing the motherboard add on cards such as PCI cards may be installed into the chassis Installing Add on Cards 1 Locate the release tab on the top of the add on card bracket 2 Gently apply pressure on the middle of the release tab to unlock the bracket as shown ON KP A SC743 Chassis Manual 3 Once the bracket is unlocked pull the release tab upward and remove the bracket from the chassis 4 After removing the bracket from the chassis add on cards may be installed in the bracket 5 Install the bracket with the newly installed add on card back in
37. ost receptacle connectors SATA hot swappable hard drives CSE M35T 1 only One 1 9cm exhaust fan Fan fail detection LED and alarm Overheat LED indication Drive fail alarm indication CSE M35S only Built in termination CSE M35S only 146mm x 129mm x 245mm 5 7 in x 5 0 in x 9 5 in Net 5 9lb 2 9 kg Gross 7 5lb 3 7 kg Chassis supported SC762 SC830 SC942 and SC743 D 2 Apppendix D CSE M35S CSE M35T1 Mobile Rack Specifications D 4 Jumper Settings Jumper Settings for the CSE M35S SCSI Mobile Rack HP HP JP29 p we nee al te FAN wu wm ig DS OH TEMP OPEN 50 C P30 FAN SENSE 1 2 58 C 1 2 ENABLE 2 3 60 C 2 3 DISABLE JP2 CH ID SELECT ZS GEM318 ID Sa Deal aA A IER JP14 DELAY START JP21 SCSI TERM ON WITH TERM OFF Mo TERM Be S S SUPER SCAM942 Go i REV 1 00 ZF e L D Figure D 1 Jumper Locations SCSI Jumper Description Setting JP18 Bumper Reset Closed Enable Open Disable default JP21 SCSI Termination Closed Enable Open Disable default JP24 SCSI ID Selection 1 2 SCSI IDs 0 1 2 3 4 default 2 3 SCSI IDs 9 10 11 12 13 JP29 GEM 318 IDs 1 2 iD6 default JP30 Fan Sensor Pins 1 2 Enable default If a fan is not present the alarm will sound Pins 2 3 Disable
38. pecifications 3 Remove the backplane Figure D 10 Removing the Backplane D 9 SC743 Chassis Manual Notes Appendix E SAS 743TQ Backplane Specifications Appendix E SAS 743TQ Backplane Sepcifications To avoid personal injury and property damage carefully follow all the safety steps listed below when accessing your system or handling the components E 1 ESD Safety Guidelines Electrostatic Discharge ESD can damage electronic components To prevent dam age to your system it is important to handle it very carefully The following measures are generally sufficient to protect your equipment from ESD E 2 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 E 1 SC743 Cha
39. r antistatic bags until ready for use 2 3 SC743 Chassis Manual e Touch a grounded metal object before removing any board from its antistatic bag Do not let components or PCBs come into contact with your clothing which may retain a charge even if you are wearing a wrist strap e Handle a board by its edges only do not touch its components peripheral chips memory modules or contacts e When handling chips or modules avoid touching their pins e Put the serverboard and peripherals back into their antistatic bags when not in use e For grounding purposes make sure your computer chassis provides excellent conductivity between the power supply the case the mounting fasteners and the serverboard 2 4 Chapter 3 Chassis Components Chapter 3 Chassis Components 3 1 Overview This chapter describes the most common components included with your chassis Some components listed may not be included or compatible with your particular chassis model For more information see the installation instructions detailed later in this manual 3 2 Components Chassis Chassis may include one of the following three options e Up to three 5 25 hard drives e Up to five 3 5 hard drives e Up to six add on cards For the latest shipping lists visit our Web site at http Awww supermicro com Mounting to a Rack Optional The SC743 can be placed in a rack for secure storage and use To setup your rack follow the step b
40. ray 3 Mount a hard drive into the hard drive tray 4 Replace the screws which were set aside earlier 5 Install the hard drive into the chassis 6 Push down the release tab over the newly installed hard drive 7 Close the hard drive tray door Removing the Dummy Drive Installing the Hard Drive Figure 4 4 Hard Drive Trays 4 5 SC743 Chassis Manual 4 6 Configuring the Storage Module Storage Module Options The storage module can configured to accomodate a variety of data storage devices such as CD IDE DVD tape and floppy drives The chassis may be rotated from a vertical tower position to a horizontal rack mounting position to accomdate use of these devices The following configurations may be used in the SC743 chassis e 5 25 Drives Install any combination of three 5 25 devices e 3 5 Drives Install any combination of five 3 5 devices using an M35 mobile rack inside the storage module e Tower Configuration Rotate the chassis into an upright tower position Remove the storage module rotate it 90 degrees and reinstall it back into the chassis e Mobile Rack Remove the storage module and replace it with either the CSEOM34T or CSSE M35S T1 mobile rack Removing the Storage Module 1 Locate the release tab on top of the storage module as shown below Press the release tab to unlock the storage module 2 Once unlocked push the module forward and out of the chassis Figure 4 5 Removing the Chassis
41. ribbon cable CBL 0084 Cable 6 Split converter cable 8 26 e CBL 0209L Cable 210mm 4 pin to 3 pin fan power cable 8 26 4 pin to 4 pin fan power cable CBL 0216L Cable 210mm optional 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 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 SC743 chassis includes a cable to connect the chassis front panel to the motherboard If your motherboard uses a different connector use the following chart to find a compatible cable Front Panel to Motherboard Cable Ribbon Cable ace eee 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 SC743 Chassis Manual A 3 Chassis Screws The accessory box includes all the screws needed to setup your chassis This sec
42. ssis Manual E 3 An Important Note to Users e Al 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 E 2 Appendix E SAS 743TQ Backplane Specifications Jumper Settings and Pin Definitions E 4 Front Connectors and Jumpers O gt Ei gt K 2777 Stts Front Connectors 1 JTAG Connector JP47 2 Upgrade Connector JP46 3 Chip MG9072 4 Power Connectors 4 pin JP10 and JP13 5 ACT IN JP26 6 SideBand Connector 2 JP52 7 PC Connector 2 JP45 8 BC Connector 1 JP44 E 3 9 SideBand Connector 1 JP51 10 SAS Port 0 J5 11 SAS Port 1 J6 12 SAS Port 2 J7 13 SAS Port 3 J8 14 SAS Port 4 J10 15 SAS Port 5 J12 16 SAS Port 6 J14 17 SAS Port 7 J16 SC743 Chassis Manual E 5 Front Connector and Pin Definitions 1 and 2 JTAG Connector and Upgrade Connectors The JTAG and Upgrade Connectors des ignated JP47 and JP46 are used for diag nostic purposes These connectors should be used by a certified and experienced technician 3 MG9072 Chip The MG9072 is an enclosure management chip that supports the SES 2 controller and SES
43. t converter cable CBL 0063L Cable 20 SCSI cable CBL 0062L Cable 7 9 12V 8 pin to 8 pin power connector extension cable CBL 0209L Cable eee 4 pin to 3 pin fan power cable 210mm H P P SC743S2 Series SCSI Part Type Length Description CBL 033L U320 Cable EN Two drop SCSI ultra 320 cable CBL 0087 Cable 20 Round 16 pin to 16 pin front panel ribbon cable CBL 0084 Cable 6 Split converter cable CBL 0063L Cable 20 SCSI cable CBL 0062L Cable 7 9 12V8 pin to 8 pin power connector extension cable CBL 0209L Cable social 4 pin to 3 pin fan power cable 210mm H P P A 1 SC743 Chassis Manual SC743T Series SAS SATA Part Type Length Description CBL 0044L Cable 2 SATA cable Amphenol CBL 0087 Cable 20 Round 16 pin to 16 pin front panel ribbon cable CBL 0084 Cable 6 Split converter cable CBL 0062L Gable 7 9 12V 8 pin to 8 pin power connector extension cable CBL 0209L Cable Sec 4 pin to 3 pin fan power cable i 210mm SC743TQ Series SATA SCSI Part Type Length Description CBL 0044L Cable 2 SATA cable Amphenol CBL 0087 Cable 20 Round 16 pin to 16 pin front panel ribbon cable CBL 0084 Cable 6 Split converter cable e 8 pin to 8 pin ribbon cable for tet Gable 138 SGPIO supports up to 4 drives 8 26 CBL 0216L Cable 210mm 4 pin to 4 pin fan power cable SC743i Series Part Type Length Description CBL 0087 Cable 20 Round 16 pin to 16 pin front panel
44. t up the drive tray handle 4 Pull the drive tray door downward and pull the drive tray out from the chassis Note The orientation of the picture shown below is for rack mount systems Figure 4 2 Removing Hard Drive Trays 4 3 SC743 Chassis Manual 4 4 Installing Fixed Hard Drives in SC743i Series Chassis Models Disconnecting the Chassis from the Power Source 1 Turn off all peripheral devices and turn off the power supply connected to the 80743 2 Unplug all power cords from the system or the wall outlets 3 Disconnect all cables and label the cables for easy identification 4 Open the chassis cover as described in section 4 2 5 Disconnect the wiring which the hard drive to either the motherboard or the add on card of the motherboard depending upon your chassis model 6 Unlock and open the drive tray door as shown 7 Press the release tab located on the drive tray door to release the drive tray from its locking position 8 Lift up the drive tray handle 9 Pull the drive tray door downward and pull the drive tray out from the chassis Note The orientation of the picture shown below is for rack mount systems Figure 4 3 Removing Hard Drive Trays 4 4 Chapter 4 Chassis Setup and Maintenance 4 5 Installing Hard Drives into the Drive Trays Installing Hard Drives 1 Remove the screws from the hard drive tray and set them aside for later use 2 Remove the dummy drive from the hard drive t
45. tion lists and describes the most common screws used Your chassis may not require all the parts listed M B HARD DRIVE g Pan head Flat head 6 32 x 5 mm 6 32 x 5 mm 0 197 0 197 DVD ROM CD ROM and FLOPPY DRIVE GE Pan head Flat head Round head Round head 6 32 x5 mm 6 32 x 5mm M3 x5 mm M2 6 x 5mm 0 197 0 197 0 197 0 197 RAIL Flat head Round head Flathead M4 x 4 mm M4 x 4 mm 0 157 0 157 M5 x 12 mm 0 472 Washer for M5 M B STANDOFFS gn e Qe M B standoff MIB CPU Thumb screw 1 U M B standoff 6 32 to 6 32 standoff 6 32 x 5mm 6 32 x 5mm M5 to 6 32 0 197 0 197 Appendix B Power Supply Specifications Appendix B Power Supply Specifications B 1 Power Supply Options This appendix lists power supply specifications for your chassis system MER Part Rated AC Voltage 5V standby 12V 5V 3 3V 12V 465w PWS 465 PQ 100 240V 60 50Hz 6 3 Amp 3 Amp 35 Amp 20 Amp 15 Amp 0 5 Amp MFR Part Rated AC Voltage 5V standby 12V 5V 3 3V 12V 645W PWS 0060 100 240V 50 60Hz 11 5 Amp 4 0 Amp 46 Amp 30 0 Amp 30 0 Amp 0 6 Amp B 1 SC743 Chassis Manual MER Part Rated AC Voltage 5V standby 12V 5V 3 3V 12V 650W PWS 0056 100 240V 50 60Hz 11 5Amp 4 0 Amp 46 Amp 30 0 Amp 30 0 Amp 0 6 Amp MER Part Rated AC Voltage 5V standby 12V 5V 3 3V
46. to the chassis by gently pushing the bracket into the slot until it clicks into place 4 14 Chapter 4 Chassis Setup and Maintenance 4 11 Power Supply The SC743 chassis includes a power supply rated at either 645 650 760 or 865 Watts In the unlikely event that you need to replace the power supply simply follow the directions for your specific power supply below Warning Always unplug the power cord before re moving the power supply Warning Do not open the casing of the power supply Power supplies can only be serviced by a qualified manufacturer s technician 465 645 650 and 865 Watt Power Supplies The 465 645 650 and 865 Watt power supplies offer different features but are designed to be installed and removed from the chassis in the same way Installing the Power Supply 1 Unplug the power cord from the power supply 2 Using a Phillips head screwdriver remove the four screws holding the power supply in place and set them aside for later use 3 Carefully lift the power supply up and out of the chassis Figure 4 13 Installing the 645 650 or 865 Watt Power Supply 4 15 SC743 Chassis Manual 4 5 6 Install the replacement power supply in the chassis Replace the screws which were set aside previously Replace any other components in the chassis that have been removed and replace the chassis cover before replacing the power cord and powering up the system 760 W
47. ust free area that is well ventilated Avoid areas where heat electrical noise and electromagnetic fields are generated You will also need it placed near a grounded power outlet Be sure to read the Rack and Server Pre cautions in the next section 5 3 Preparing for Setup The box your chassis was shipped in should include four mounting screws which you will need if you intend to install the system into a rack Please read this section in its entirety before you begin the installation procedure outlined in the sections that follow Choosing a Setup Location e Leave enough clearance in front of the rack to enable you to open the front door completely 25 inches e Leave approximately 30 inches of clearance in back of the rack to allow for sufficient airflow and ease in servicing 5 1 SC743 Chassis Manual e This product is for installation only in a Restricted Access Location dedicated equipment rooms service closets and similar environments Warnings and Precautions Rack Precautions e Ensure that the leveling jacks on the bottom of the rack are fully extended to the floor with the full weight of the rack resting on them e In single rack installation stabilizers should be attached to the rack e In multiple rack installations the racks should be coupled together e Always make sure the rack is stable before extending a component from the rack e You should extend only one component at a time Extending t
48. ves Accessing Drives 1 Push the release button located beside the drive LEDs as shown 2 Swing the handle outward Release Buttons Figure D 3 Hard Drive Release Buttons D 5 SC743 Chassis Manual Figure D 4 Removing the Hard Drives 3 Pull out the hard drive 4 Place the hard drive into a drive tray 5 Insert the screws through the mounting holes and into the hard drive 6 Replace the hard drive and the hard drive tray into the mobile storage rack Figure D 5 Installing the Hard Drives into the Drive Tray D 6 Apppendix D CSE M35S CSE M35T1 Mobile Rack Specifications D 6 Removing the Exhaust Fan 1 Squeeze the two tabs located on both sides of the exhaust fan as shown Figure D 6 Removing the Exhaust Fan 2 Gently pull the fan away from the back of the mobile storage rack Note For the SC942 Chassis the CSE M35 Rear Exhaust Fan should not be used Instead the hot swappable 120mm chassis fans included with the SC942 chassis should be connected to the backplane of the CSE M35S CSE M35T1 mobile rack Figure D 7 Removing the Exhaust Fan D 7 SC743 Chassis Manual D 7 Removing the Backplane 1 Remove the screw located on the side of the storage module as shown Figure D 8 Removing the Rear Bracket Screw 2 Pull the rear bracket out of the storage module Figure D 9 Removing the Rear Bracket D 8 Apppendix D CSE M35S CSE M35T1 Mobile Rack S
49. wo or more simul taneously may cause the rack to become unstable General Server Precautions e Review the electrical and general safety precautions that came with the com ponents you are adding to your chassis e Determine the placement of each component in the rack e Install the heaviest server components on the bottom of the rack first and then work up e Use a regulating uninterruptible power supply UPS to protect the server from power surges voltage spikes and to keep your system operating in case of a power failure e Allow the hard drives and power supply modules to cool before touching them e Always keep the rack s front door all panels and all components on the servers closed when not servicing in order to maintain proper cooling 5 2 Chapter 5 Rack Installation 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 unev
50. y step instructions included in this manual Power Supply Each SC743 chassis model includes a high efficiency power supply with thermal control fan rated at 465 645 650 760 or 865 Watts In the unlikely event your power supply fails replacement is simple The power supply simply needs to be unscrewed from the chassis and replaced 3 1 SC743 Chassis Manual 3 3 Where to get Replacement Components Although not frequently you may need replacement parts for your system To ensure 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 3 4 Front LED Panel The following diagram defines each component of the front LED panel lt 0 lt 0 FORA T 0000900 O Figure 3 1 Front LED Panel 1 Power Button 2 System Reset 3 Power Indicator 4 HDD Activity Indicator 5 LAN Inidicator 6 LAN Indicator 7 CPU Temperature Fan Failure Indicator 8 Power Failure Indicator 9 USB Port 10 USB Port 3 2 Chapter 3 Chassis Components 3 5 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 e Power Th
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