Supermicro SuperChassis 933E2-R760, Beige
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1. SC 933 Chassis Manual C 9 Failover The SC933EL2 Backplane has two expanders which allow effective failover and recovery Single Host Bus Adapter In a single host bus configuration the SAS HBA backplane connects to one Host Bus Adapter HBA FREE BEBE Port B Port A Expander 2 Expander 1 J W Single Host Bus Adapter Failover SAS HBA If the Expander or data path in Port A fails the system will automatically fail over to Port B BEP Port B Expander 2 Expander 1 VS M M Dual Host Bus Adapter SAS HBA In a Dual Host Bus Configuration the backplane connects to two Host Bus SAS HBA Adapters HBA AAR mm Port B Port A Expander 2 Expander 1 X AL Vf Dual Host Bus Adapter SAS HBA Failover If the Expander or data path in Port A SAS HBA fails the system will automatically fail over to Port B This maintains a full 7 SAY fm Y _ FEE connection to all drives cdi Port B Port A Expander 2 Expander 1 Xf LS LS XU C 12 Appendix Backplane Specifications C 10 Cables and Chassis Power Card 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 This section describes the supported power card for the 933 backlplane system For more informa2. POWER FAILURE LEDS FAN FAIL LEDS FANFAIL1 5V_LED 12V LEI OVERHEATFAIL1 oo R659 a RI A3 R2 FAN FAILURE Backplane LEDs LED STATE SPECIFICATION OVERHEATFAIL1 ON Overheat or Drive Failure FANFAIL1 ON Failure in System Fans 5V OFF Backplane power failure Light is on during normal operation 12V OFF Backplane power failure Light is on during normal operation 8 Appendix Backplane Specifications C 7 Rear Connectors and LED Indicators FAIL 15 ACT 15 FAIL 14 ACT 14 FAIL 13 ACT 13 FAIL 12 ACT 12 FAIL 11 ACT 11 FAIL 10 ACT 10 FAIL 9 ACT 9 FAIL 8 ACT 8 7 Nem FAIL 6 6 PY E FAIL 5 ACT 5 FAIL 4 4 FAIL 3 FAIL 2 ACT 2 FAIL 1 ACT 1 Rear SAS Connectors Rear SAS Drive Rear SAS Drive Connector Number Connector Number SAS 0 SAS HDD 0 SAS 8 SAS HDD 8 SAS 1 SAS HDD 1 SAS 9 SAS HDD 9 SAS 2 SAS HDD 2 SAS 10 SAS HDD 10 SAS 3 SAS HDD 3 SAS 11 SAS HDD 11 SAS 4 SAS HDD 4 SAS 12 SAS HDD 12 SAS 5 SAS HDD 5 SAS 13 SAS HDD 13 SAS 6 SAS HDD 6 SAS 14 SAS HDD 14 SAS 7 SAS HDD 7 SAS 15 SAS HDD 15 C 9 SC
3. Port B Expander 2 LS eed 25 5 933 Chassis Manual Server System with Dual SAS HBA Port B Ex 2 Power Card Cable 0166L external cable Port Ex 2 Port A Ex 1 26 Appendix Backplane Specifications Dual Cable Routing External Cables In the previous diagrams external cables are represented with two different lines These cables are both CBL 0166L CBL 0166L External Cables Different lines help the external cable user determine cable routing C 27 SC 933 Chassis Manual Notes C 28 Safety Information and Technical Specifications Appendix D SATA 933 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 D 1 ESD Safety Guidelines Electric Static 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 ca
4. 6 Activity LED Connector SAS Activity LED Header Pin Definitions JP26 The activity LED connectors designated JP26 and JP47 are used to indicate the activity status of each SAS drive The Activity LED Connector is located on the front panel For the Activity LED Header to work properly connect using a 10 pin LED cable Pin Definition Pin Definition 1 ACT INZO 6 ACT IN 4 ACT IN 1 7 ACT IN 5 ACT IN 2 8 ACT IN 6 ACT IN 3 9 ACT IN 7 Ground 10 Empty a amp N T SATA Ports The SAS ports are used to connect the SAS drive cables The 8 ports are designated 0 14 Each port is also compatible with SATA drives D 5 BPN SATA 933 Backplane User s Guide D 6 Front Jumper Locations and Pin Definitions ES E Sume uM EDD e EET ERE gt ge paura get eu ge gr ees 6 JRO Br ES zs a Socket Settings Socket JP18 Socket Setting Connected to front panel Note Buzzer Reset Press once to disable buzzer Press twice to enable buzzer Fan Jumper Settings This backplane supports up to four fans To utilize each fan you must configure both jumpers as instructed
5. 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 SC933 models are two buttons on the chassis control panel a reset button and an on off switch This chapter ex plains the meanings of all LED indicators and the appropriate response you may need to take 1 E I LOIS TT mbp D D IET 1 m _ PD D NNI Ta a cu ON Taan __ ___ L i E c eum eum eum 5 h n Power Button Reset Button Mute Button Power LED ea NIC LED Power Failure LED 3 1 5 933 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 reset button and a power on off button Reset The reset button is used to reboot the system Power The main power switch is used to apply or remove power from the power supply to the server system Turning off system power with this button removes the main power but keeps standby power supplied to the system Therefore you must unplug system before servicing Mute Mute The Mute button allows the system to be silenced quickly 3 3 Control Pa
6. 8226 3990 886 2 8226 3991 www supermicro com tw support supermicro com tw 886 2 8226 1900 1 3 5 933 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 charges 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 q
7. Standoffs prevent short circuits by securing space between the motherboard and the chassis surface The SC933 chassis includes permanent standoffs in locations used by most motherboards These standoffs accept the rounded Phillips head screws included in the SC933 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 up 4 5 5 933 Chassis Manual Installing the Motherboard 1 Review the documentation that came with your motherboard Become familiar with component placement requirements precautions and cable connec tions Open the chassis cover 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 Lay the motherboard on the chassis aligning the permanent and optional standoffs Secure the motherboard to the chassis using the rounded Phillips head screws Secure the CPU s heatsinks and other components to the motherboard as described in the motherboard documentation Connect the cables between the motherboard backplane chassis front pan el
8. and power supply as needed Also the fans may be temporarily removed to allow access to the backplane ports Add on Card Expansion Slot Setup 5 933 chassis include I O slots for add on cards and expansion cards It provides six low profile add on card slots Installing Add on and Expansion Cards 1 Disconnect the power supply lay the chassis flat surface and open the chassis cover Remove the screw holding the cover in place for each low profile add on ex pansion card slot you want to use Keep this screw for later use Connect the add on cards and or expansion cards to the mother board Secure each card to the chassis using the card s L bracket and the screw previously removed 4 6 Chapter 4 Chassis Setup and Maintenance 4 5 Installing the Air Shroud Air Shroud Extension Figure 4 4 Air Shroud for SC933 Chassis Air shrouds concentrate airflow to maximize fan efficiency The SC933 chassis air shroud does not require tools to set up Installing the Air Shroud 1 If necessary remove the rear fan by pressing the fan release tab and pulling the fan from the chassis Move the cables from the power supply and power distributor to the bottom of the chassis You may have to bind the cables together Slide the air shroud extension into the groove behind the fan closest to the power supply The extension should almost touch the side of the chassis Slide the air shroud into the chassis The
9. 0167L internal cable A BEE 1 Cable 01661 Port B Expander 2 Port 1 external cable Xf QM I Port B Expander 2 T Other Considerations Cascading supports up to 122 hard drives Use the same cables for all single port configurations C 23 5 933 Chassis Manual Server System with Single SAS HBA The exanders allow horizontal branching This configuration also applies to dual ports I BUE 1 Port Expander 1 Cable 01671 internal cable E uu Single Port Cable Assembly I m umm 27 um mu BE Port A Expander 1 auf LS J Power Card Cable 0166L external cable gt i 1 Port A Expander 1 Port A Expander Vf Power Card C C gr 24 Appendix Backplane Specifications Server System with Dual SAS HBA and Cascading Configuration Port B Expander 2 Host Bus Adapter Dual Port Cable Assembly HBA Host Bus Adapter Cable 0168L internal cable Cable 0166L external cables Port B Expander 2 A Expander 1 m mo
10. 027 032 FAIL 11 28 D33 FAIL 12 D40 D37 FAIL 13 D41 D38 FAIL 14 D42 D39 D 9 BPN SATA 933 Backplane User s Guide Notes
11. Legend DP Dual Processor Support FF Full height Full length P4 Pentium 4 CPU UP Single Processor Support 1 1 5 933 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 Reseller 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 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 4F No 232 1 Liancheng Rd Chung Ho 235 Taipei County Taiwan R O C 886 2
12. air shroud connects to the air shroud extension the two front fans and two rear fans The air shroud includes perforations on the bottom These perforations can be removed if motherboard components interfere with the air shroud placement Do not remove more perforations than necessary Install the rear fans by sliding each fan into the fan housing on the chassis 4 7 5 933 Chassis Manual Checking the Server s Air Flow 1 Make sure there are no objects to obstruct airflow in and out of the server In addition if you are using a front bezel make sure the bezel s filter is replaced periodically 2 Do 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 4 The control panel LEDs inform you of system status See Chapter 3 System Interface for details on the LEDs and the control panel buttons 5 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 8 Chapter 4 Chassis Setup and Maintenance 4 6 Installing System Fans Six heavy duty fans provide cooling for the chassis These fans circulate air through the
13. below Fan Jumper Settings Jumper JP61 JP62 JP63 JP64 Jumper Settings 1 2 On Enable 2 3 Off Disable 1 2 On Enable 2 3 Off Disable 1 2 On Enable 2 3 Off Disable 1 2 On Enable 2 3 Off Disable Explanation of Jumpers 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 board Note On two pin jumpers Closed means the jumper is on and Open means the jumper is off the pins FAN 1 FAN 2 FAN 3 FAN 4 Fan Number c D 6 3 2 1 Connector elela Pins Jumper 3 2 1 Safety Information and Technical Specifications Front LED Indicators FAN FAIL 1 2 3 ALARM 5V 12 LEDs LED LED EJ aC TT vas ca pay E E 1 LI eS Front Panel LEDs LED Normal State Specification Fan 81 Fail Off Failure in Fan 1 Fan 82 Fail Off Failure in Fan 2 Fan 3 Fail Off Failure in Fan 43 Fan 4 Fail Off Failure in Fan 4 Alarm 1 Off Overheat Fan Failure Alarm 2 Off Overheat Fan Fai
14. in its entirety before you begin the installation 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 5 933 Chassis Manual This product is for installation only in a Restricted Access Location dedicated equipment rooms service closets and the like Warnings and Precautions Rack Precautions Ensure that the leveling jacks on the bottom of the rack are fully extended to the floor with the full weight of the rack resting on them n single rack installation stabilizers should be attached to the rack n multiple rack installations the racks should be coupled together Always make sure the rack is stable before extending a component from the rack You should extend only one component at a time extending two or more si multaneously may cause the rack to become unstable General Server Precautions Review the electrical and general safety precautions that came with the com ponents you are adding to your chassis Determine the placement of each component in the rack before you install the rails Install the heaviest server components on the bottom of the rack first and then work up Use a regulating uninterruptible power supply
15. 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 Washer for 5 M B STANDOFFS 0 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 4 Appendix Power Supply Specifications Appendix B 5 933 Power Supply Specifications This appendix lists power supply specifications for your chassis system 760W Power Supply Part PWS 0065 100 240V AC Voltage 50 6 2 14 8Amp DC Ouput 5V 3 3V lt 200W 5V 36 0 Amp 5V standby 3 5 Amp 12V 50 0 Amp combined 12V 1 0 AAmp 3 3V 36 0 Amp 5 933 Chassis Manual Notes B 2 Appendix Backplane Specifications Appendix C SAS 933EL Backplane Specifications To avoid personal injury and property damage carefully follow all the safety steps listed below when accessing your system or handling the components C 1 ESD Safety Guidelines Electric Static Discharge ESD can damage electronic components To prevent 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 Han
16. 02 Length 39 cm 15 inches Part 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 933 EL backplane C 16 Appendix Backplane Specifications Connecting an External Host Bus Adapter to the Backplane This backplane supports external Host Bus Adapters 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 HBA Host Bus Adapter Power Card m Single External Host Bus Adapter CBL 0200L External HBA Cable HBA Host Bus Adapter bd Host Bus Adapte Power Card Dual External Host Bus Adapter e CBL 0200L External HBA Cables SC 933 Chassis Manual Supported External HBA to Backplane Cable Use the following cable if your external HBA has an Infiniband connector SAS InfiniBand to Mini SAS CBL 0200L Cable Name SAS InfiniBand to Mini SAS X4 1M cable PBF Part CBL 0200L Length 1 meter Description This cable has an Infiniband connector SFF 8470 on one end and an SFF 8088 1X 26 pins at the other end C 18 Appendix Backplane Specifications Connecting Multiple Backplanes in a Single Channel Environment This section describes the cables use
17. 1 SEC 54 Mode4 94 SEC SEC MODES M ode 5 gt Socket Settings Socket Socket Setting Note REMOTE_FAN_FAIL_ Connected Front Panel Fan Fail indicator SOCKET Optional 6 Appendix Backplane Specifications Explanation of Jumpers 3 2 1 To modify the operation of the backplane 4 jumpers can be used to choose between optional settings Jumpers create shorts between two pins to change the function Jumper of the connector Pin 1 is identified with a square solder pad on the printed circuit board Note On two pin jumpers Closed 3 2 1 means the jumper is on and Open means Setting the jumper is off the pins General Jumper Settings Jumper Jumper Settings Note PRI 4 1 2 Factory Setting PRI MODE5 213 Factory Setting Do not change PRI BLINK Open Factory Setting SEC 4 1 2 Factory Setting Do not change SEC MODE5 2 3 Factory Setting B Do not change SEC BLINK Open Factory Setting iz Do not change Open Disable Closed Enable Buzzer Enable men UST RE Fan Alert Enable Closed Enable C 7 SC 933 Chassis Manual Front LED Indicators FE RoHS
18. 933 Chassis Manual Rear LED Indicators Rear LED Hard Drive Activity Failure LED SAS 80 ACT 80 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 FAIL 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 Appendix Backplane Specifications Dual Port and Cascading Configurations C 8 Single and Dual Port Expanders Single Ports SC 933EL1 backplanes have a single port expander that access all 16 drives and supports cascading Dual Ports SC 933EL2 backplanes have dual port expanders that access all 16 drives These dual port expanders support cascading failover and recovery SC 933EL1 Single Port Backplane From HBA or higher backplane UMS tes SUPERG e Lower Backplane in cascaded system SC 933EL2 Dual Port Backplane From HBA or From HBA or higher backplane higher backplane
19. DOCUMENTATION EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES IN PARTICULAR SUPERMICRO SHALL NOT HAVE LIABILITY FOR ANY HARDWARE SOFTWARE OR DATA STORED OR USED WITH THE PRODUCT INCLUDING THE COSTS OF REPAIRING REPLACING INTEGRATING INSTALLING OR RECOVERING SUCH HARDWARE SOFTWARE OR DATA Any disputes arising between manufacturer and customer shall be governed by the laws of Santa Clara County in the State of California USA The State of California County of Santa Clara shall be the exclusive venue for the resolution of any such disputes Super Micro s total liability for all claims will not exceed the price paid for the hardware product Manual Revision 2 0a Release Date February 22 2008 Unless you request and receive written permission from SUPER MICRO COMPUTER you may not copy any part of this document Information in this document is subject to change without notice Other products and companies referred to herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies or mark holders Copyright 2008 by SUPER MICRO COMPUTER INC rights reserved Printed in the United States of America 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 SC933 chassis Installation and maintenance should be performed by experienced technicians only This Supermicro SC933 chass
20. E 3 4 SAS BICI 3 4 Chapter 4 Chassis Setup and Maintenance 4 1 OM i e 4 1 Installation eta Ecrire 4 1 4 2 Removing the Chassis Cover 4 2 4 3 Installing Hard Drives ederet tete ee td 4 3 4 4 Installing the 4 5 VOSNE 4 5 Permanent and Optional 4 5 4 5 Installing the Alr 4 6 Installing System Fans 4 7 Replacing Power Supply Chapter 5 Rack Installation 5 1 cioe tenuti tdi 5 1 5 2 Unpacking the System cn E OU ete teh ace 5 1 9 2 Preparing Aor SetU ee crece Gens de extet dedi summer 5 1 5 933 Chassis Manual Choosing a Setup EoCatlOr oiii ee rete Rack Precautions o Da dE General Server Precautiolis aa Rack Mounting Considerations Ambient Operating 5 3 Mechanical Loading tea e pesce iR ERREUR ERE 5 3 Circuit Overloadlrig eec recens lebt a 5 3 Reliable Ground UP 5 3 5 4 Rack Mounting Instr
21. SUPERO 5 933 CHASSIS SERIES Ig 7 1 lt lt lt a 1 1 EN poaa a b ill m paaa b BL d NI 5 5 D D L 5 5 5 D om em eum 5 93351 760 5 93352 760 5 933 760 5 933 1 760 5 933 2 760 USER S MANUAL 2 0a 5 933 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
22. Serial SAS drive carrier has a green LED When illuminated this green LED on the front of the SAS drive carrier indicates drive activity A connection to the SAS backplane enables this LED to blink on and off when that particular drive is being accessed Red The red LED indicates a SAS drive failure If one of the SAS drives fail you should be notified by your system management software SCSI Drives Each SCSI drive carrier has two LEDs Green When illuminated the green LED on the front of the SCSI drive carrier indicates drive activity A connection to the SCSI SCA backplane enables this LED to blink on and off when that particular drive is being accessed Red The SAF TE compliant backplane activates the red LED to indicate a drive failure If one of the SCSI drives fail you should be notified by your system management software If your system supports more drives than are currently being utilized the LEDs which are designated for unused drives will remain unlit 3 4 Chapter 4 Chassis Setup 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 Installation Procedures Overview Removing the Chassis Cover Install
23. 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 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 a
24. assis Gently guide all the cables through the power distributor housing Slide the new power distributor module into the power distributor housing Make that you slide the cables through the bottom of the housing Reconnect all the power cables replace the power supply and insert the plug into the wall 4 13 5 933 Chassis Manual Notes 4 14 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 for Setup The box your chassis was shipped in should include two sets of rail assemblies two rail mounting brackets and the mounting screws you will need to install the System into the rack Please read this section
25. chassis as a means of lowering the chassis internal temperature Release Tab b Figure 4 16 System Fan Replacing a System Fan 1 If necessary open the chassis while the power is running to determine which fan has failed Never run the server for an extended period of 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 motherboard Press the fan release tab to lift the failed fan from the chassis and pull it completely 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 direc tion as the arrows on the other fans Power up the system and check that the fan is working properly before re placing the chassis cover 4 9 5 933 Chassis Manual Figure 4 5 Placing the System Fan 4 10 Chapter 4 Chassis Setup Maintenance 4 7 Replacing Power Supply The SC933 Chassis has an auto switching power supply This enables it to automati cally sense and operate at a 100v to 240v input voltage An amber light illuminates on the power supply when the power is off An illuminated green light indicates that the power supply is operating The SC933 chassis includes a redundant power supply that can be changed without powering down the system In the unlikely event that one i
26. 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 motherboard memory modules and the DVD ROM and floppy drives not necessary for hot swappable drives When disconnecting power you should first power down the system with the operating system and then unplug the power cords from all the power supply modules in the system When working around exposed electrical circuits another person who is fa miliar with the power off controls should be nearby to switch off the power if necessary Use only one hand when working with powered on electrical equipment This is to avoid making a complete circuit which will cause electrical shock Use extreme caution when using metal tools which can easily damage any electrical components or circuit boards they come into contact with Donotuse mats designed to decrease electrostatic discharge as protection from electrical shock Instead use rubber mats that have been specifically designed as electrical insulators The power supply power cord must include a grounding plug and must be plugged into grounded electrical outlets Motherboard Battery CAUTION There is a danger of explo
27. d when cascading from a single HBA These connections use CBL 0167L internal cables and CBL 0166L external cables Single HBA Conguration CBL 0167L with Single Port Assembly internal cable external cable Xf LS Port B Expander 2 4 CBL 0166L l L p SC 933 Chassis Manual Single HBA Configuration Cables Single Port Cable Assembly SAS Internal Backplane Cable CBL 0167L Cable Name SAS EL2 EL1 Backplane Cable Internal w 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 SAS Cascading Cable External 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 servers With most connectors use one cable for single port connections and two cables for dual port connections C 20 Appendix Backplane Specifications Connecting Multiple Backplanes in a Dual Channel Environment This section describes the cables used when cascading from a single HBA These connections use CBL 0168L internal cables and CBL 0166L external cables Cable 0168L
28. dle 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 C 1 SC 933 Chassis Manual C 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 shown in this manual 2 Appendix Backplane Specifications Jumper Settings and Pin Definitions C 4 Front Connectors and Jumpers EGLO ae SPR B mcm BARCODE OG ER Front Connectors 1 Primary and Secondary connec tors optional 2 Primary and Secondary Flash Chip 3 Primary and Secondary Expander Chip 4 Power Con
29. ent electrical charges coming into contact with each other An electrical discharge is created to neutralize this difference which can damage electronic components and printed circuit boards The following measures are generally sufficient to neutralize this difference before contact is made to protect your equipment from ESD Do not use mats designed to decrease electrostatic discharge as protection from electrical shock Instead use rubber mats that have been specifically designed as electrical insulators Use a grounded wrist strap designed to prevent static discharge Keep all components and printed circuit boards PCBs in their antistatic bags until ready for use 2 3 5 933 Chassis Manual Touch a grounded metal object before removing any board from its antistatic bag Do not let components or PCBs come into contact with your clothing which may retain a charge even if you are wearing a wrist strap Handle a board by its edges only do not touch its components peripheral chips memory modules or contacts When handling chips or modules avoid touching their pins Put the motherboard 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 motherboard 2 4 Chapter 3 System Interface 3 1 Chapter 3 System Interface Overview
30. er Cable Cable e Regional power cord A 1 5 933 Chassis Manual A 4 Cables Included with SC933E Series Chassis SC933E1 R760 and SC933E2 R760 Part Type Length Description CBL 0180L 02 SAS 39 cm iPass to iPass SAS Cable CBL 0209L Cable 210 mm 4 pin to 3 pin Fan Power Cable Cable 6 2 Regional power cords A 5 Compatible Cables These cables are compatible with the SC933 Chassis Alternate SAS Cables Some compatible motherboards have different connectors If your motherboard has only one SAS connector that the SAS cables must share use one of the following cables These cables must be purchased separately Cable Name SAS Cable Quantity 1 Part CBL 0175L Alt Name Big Four Description This cable has one SFF 8484 32 pin connector on one end and 4 SAS connectors 7 pins each at the other This cable connects from the Host motherboard or other controller to the backplane SAS hard drive port Cable Name SAS Cable Quantity 1 Part CBL 0116 Alt Name iPass or Small Four Description This cable has one ipass SFF 8087 mini sas connector 36 pins at one end and 4 SAS connectors on one end This cable connects from the Host motherboard or other controller to the backplane SAS hard drive port A 2 Appendix A Chassis Cables Extending Power Cables Although Super Micro chassis are designed with to be efficient and cost effective some com
31. ing Hard Drives Installing the Motherboard I O Shield Standoffs Add on Expansion Setup Installing the Air Shroud Installing System Fans Replacing the Power Supply Review the warnings and precautions listed in the manual be fore setting up or servicing this chassis These include infor mation in Chapter 2 System Safety and the warning precau tions listed in the setup instructions 4 1 5 933 Chassis Manual 4 2 Removing the Chassis Cover 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 Drive Tray Figure 4 2 Removing Dummy Drive from Tray 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 The drives are mounted in drive trays to simplify their installation and removal from the chassis These trays also help promote proper airfl
32. ironment Appendices 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 Table of Contents Chapter 1 Introduction 1 1 1 1 1 2 Shipping List 1 1 P 1 1 1 3 Where to get Replacement Components sse 1 2 1 4 Contacting redderet eet trece 1 3 1 5 Returning Merchandise for Service 1 4 Chapter 2 System Safety 2 1 OVOLVIGW eicit ocn ren car Tera 2 1 2 2 Warnings and Precautions 2 1 253 Len ded 2 1 2 4 Electrical Safety Precautions 2 0 2 2 2 5 General Safety Precautions ite Cie 2 3 256 System Safety cce eee eeu Pc eise MOIS 2 3 Chapter 3 System Interface 3 1 OVOIVIOW xt esce oM 3 1 3 2 Control Panel Buttons 3 2 9 3 GontrolPariel WEDS iii epi ret rater ioter REEF eee eee 3 2 9 4 Drive Carrier EEDS orte t a E Ene REY eee ERE ES EAE
33. is features a unique and highly optimized design for dual core Xeon platforms The chassis is equipped with a 760W high efficiency power supply for superb power savings High performance fans provide ample optimized cooling for FB DIMM memory modules and hot swap drive bays offers maximum storage capacity This document lists compatible parts available when this document was published Always refer to the our Web site for updates on supported parts and configura tions 5 933 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 SC933 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 Chassis Setup and Maintenance Follow the procedures given in this chapter when installing removing or reconfiguring your chassis Chapter 5 Rack Installation Refer to this chapter for detailed information on chassis rack installation You should follow the procedures given in this chapter when installing removing or reconfiguring your chassis into a rack env
34. ll 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 5 933 Chassis Manual 5 4 Rack Mounting Instructions This section provides information on installing the SC933 chassis into a rack unit with the rails provided There are a variety of rack units on the market which may mean the assembly procedure will differ slightly You should also refer to the instal lation instructions that came with the rack unit you are using NOTE This rail will fit a rack between 28 and 33 67 deep Identifying the Sections of the Rack Rails The chassis package includes two rack rail assemblies an inner fixed chassis rail that secures directly to the server chassis and an outer fixed rack rail that secures directly to the rack itself Figure 5 1 Identifying the Sections of the Rack Rails right side rail shown Inner Rail Extension The SC933 chassis includes a set of inner rails in two sections inner rails and inner rail extensions The inner rails are preattached and do not interfere with normal use of the chassis if you decide not to use a server rack Attach the inner rail extension to stabilize the chassis within the rack 5 4 Chapter 5 Rack Installation Figure 5 2 Identifying the Sections of the Rack Rails right side rail shown Installing the Inner Rai
35. ls 1 Place the inner rack extensions on the side of the chassis aligning the hooks of the chassis with the rail extension holes Make sure the extension faces outward just like the preattached inner rail Slide the extension toward the front of the chassis Secure the chassis with 1 screws as illustrated Repeat steps 1 3 for the other inner rail extension 5 5 5 933 Chassis Manual Front Side ca Figure 5 3 Assembling the Outer Rails Installing the Outer Rails to the Rack 1 Attach the short bracket to the outside of the long bracket You must align the pins with the slides Also both bracket ends must face the same direction 2 Adjust both the short and long brackets to the proper distance so that the rail fits snugly into the rack 3 Secure the long bracket to the front side of the outer rail with two M5 screws and the short bracket to the rear side of the outer rail with three M5 screws 4 Repeat steps 1 3 for the remaining outer rail 5 6 Chapter 5 Rack Installation Figure 5 4 Installing the Outer Rails to the Server Rack 5 933 Chassis Manual Figure 5 5 Installing the Rack Rails Installing the Chassis into a Rack 1 Confirm that chassis inner rails and outer rails are installed on the rack 2 Line chassis
36. lure 45V On Gee failure Light is on during 442V On 4 failure Light during D 7 BPN SATA 933 Backplane User s Guide D 7 Rear Connectors and LED Indicators Jd 2 41 SATA 6_ SATA 8 SATA 10 12 SATA 14 J1 J3 J9 J13 J17 J19 J21 J28 2 411 J18 J20 J27 Rear SATA Connectors Rear SATA Drive Connector Number SATA 0 SATA HDD 0 SATA 1 SATA HDD 1 SATA 2 SATA HDD 2 SATA 3 SATA HDD 3 SATA 4 SATA HDD 4 SATA 5 SATA HDD 5 SATA 6 SATA HDD 6 SATA 7 SATA HDD 7 SATA 8 SATA HDD 8 SATA 9 SATA HDD 9 SATA 10 SATA HDD 10 SATA 11 SATA HDD 11 SATA 12 SATA HDD 12 SATA 13 SATA HDD 13 SATA 14 SATA HDD 14 D 8 Safety Information and Technical Specifications MURIS RA ae Mee pee 2 025 X ws Dus Le w T 3 FAIL PET T 9 SATA 1 A 3 D13 D6 015 08 021 020 024 029 D26 D31 028 033 D41 D38 Rear LED Indicators Rear LED Hard Drive Activity Failure LED FAIL 0 D12 D5 FAIL 1 D13 D6 FAIL 2 D14 D7 FAIL 3 D15 08 FAIL 4 018 019 FAIL 5 021 020 FAIL 6 022 023 FAIL 7 024 029 FAIL 8 025 030 FAIL 9 026 031 FAIL 10
37. nectors PWRO PWR1 PWR2 PWR3 5 EPP Connectors J15 and J16 6 Fan Connectors Fan1 Fan2 Fan3 and Fan4 SC 933 EL2 Backplane 7 SAS Connectors PRI 8 SAS Connectors PRI A1 9 SAS Connectors PRI A2 10 SAS Connectors SEC B3 not available in EL1 single port back plane 11 SAS Connectors SEC 1 not avail able in EL1 single port backplane 12 SAS Connectors SEC B2 not available in EL1 single port back FE CE LS SC 933 EL1 Backplane 3 SC 933 Chassis Manual C 5 Front Connector and Pin Definitions 1 Primary and Secondary FC Connectors Connector Pin Definitions The Connectors are used to monitor hard Pin Definition drive activity and status through LED See 1 the table on the right for pin definitions There 2 Ground are four total connectors two primary and 3 Clock two secondary 4 No Connection These connectors are optional and should only be used by qualified technicians 2 Primary and Secondary Flash Chips The Primary and Secondary Flash Chips enhance the backplane memory 3 Primary and Secondary Expander Chips This Primary and Secondary Expander Chips allow the backplane to sup
38. nel LEDs The control panel located on the front of the SC933 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 3 2 Chapter 3 System Interface Power Indicates power is being supplied to the system s power supply units This LED should norbally be illuminated when the system is operating Overheat Fan Fail When this LED flashes it indicates a fan failure When continuously on not flashing it indicates an overheat condition which may be caused by cables obstructing the airflow in the system or the ambient room temperature being too warm Check the routing of the cables and make sure all fans are present and operating normally You should also check to make sure that the chassis covers are installed Finally verify that the heatsinks are installed properly This LED will remain flashing or on as long as the overheat condition exists dh NIC1 Indicates network activity on GLAN1 when flashing HDD Indicates IDE channel activity 5 5 drive SCSI drive and or DVD ROM drive activity when flashing Power Fail Indicates a power failure to the system s power supply units 3 3 5 933 Chassis Manual 3 4 Drive Carrier LEDs Your chassis uses SAS or SCSI drives but not both SAS Drives Each SAS drive carrier has two LEDs Green Each
39. nnectors 1 OH 1 JP25 2 OH 2 JP45 3 Power Connectors 4 pin JP10 JP13 JP46 and JP48 4 Fan Connectors JP54 JP56 JP58 and JP60 5 ACT 1 7 JP26 and INZ8 14 JP47 6 SATA Port 40 J5 7 SATA Port 1 J6 8 SATA Port 2 J7 9 SATA Port 3 J8 10 SATA Port 4 J10 D 3 BPN SATA 933 Backplane User s Guide 11 SATA Port 5 J12 12 SATA Port 6 J14 13 SATA Port 7 J16 14 SATA Port 8 J22 15 SATA Port 9 J23 16 SATA Port 10 J24 17 SATA Port 11 J25 18 SATA Port 12 J26 19 SATA Port 13 J29 20 SATA Port 14 J30 D 4 Safety Information and Technical Specifications D 5 Front Connector and Pin Definitions 1 OH Temperature Connector OH JP25 and OH 2 JP45 Open 45 degrees Celcius 1 2 50 degrees Celcius 2 3 55 degrees Celcius 2 Backplane Main Power Connectors Backplane Main The 4 pin connectors designated JP10 BI CORO qos JP10 JP13 JP13 JP46 and JP48 provide power to JP46 and JP48 backplane See the table on the right for pin definitions 1 12V 2and3 Ground 4 5V 5 Fan Connectors Fan Connectors JP54 JP56 and JP60 The 3 pin connectors designated JP61 JP62 JP63 and JP60 provide power to the fans See the table on the right pin definitions 2 12V 3 Tachometer
40. ow for the drive bays Warning Except for short periods of time swapping hard drives do not operate the server with the hard drives empty 4 3 5 933 Chassis Manual SAS or SCSI Hard Drive Drive Tray Figure 4 3 Removing Hard Drive 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 2 Place the hard drive tray on a flat surface such as a desk table or work bench 3 Slide the hard drive into the tray with the printed circuit board side facing down 4 Carefully align the mounting holes in both the drive tray and the hard drive 5 Secure the hard drive to the tray using four screws 6 Replace the drive tray into the chassis Make sure to close the drive tray handle to lock the drive tray into place 4 4 Chapter 4 Chassis Setup Maintenance 4 4 Installing the Motherboard The 1 shield holds the motherboard ports in place Install the 1 shield before you install the motherboard shield Installing the I O Shield 1 Review the documentation that came with your motherboard Become familiar with component placement requirements and precautions 2 Open the chassis cover 3 With the illustrations facing the outside of the chassis place the shield into the space provided 4 Once installed the motherboard will hold the 1 shield in place Permanent and Optional Standoffs
41. patible 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 SC933 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 Front Panel _ Motherboard 16 16 CBL 0049 16 20 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 5 933 Chassis Manual A 6 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 2 Pan head Flat head 6 32 x 5mm 6 32 x 5mm 0 197 0 197 DVD ROM CD ROM and FLOPPY DRIVE em Flat head Round head Round head 6 32 x 5 mm 6 32x 5
42. port dual ports cascading and failover 4 Backplane Main Power Connectors Backplane Main Power The 4 pin connectors designated PWRO 4 Pin Connector PWR1 PWR2 and PWR3 provide power to the backplane See the table on the right Ping for pin definitions 1 2 Ground 4 5V 5 EPP Ports The EPP ports are used for manufacturer diagnostic purposes only C 4 Appendix Backplane Specifications 6 Fan Connectors Fan Connectors 1 Fan2 Fan The 3 pin connectors designated 1 2 Fan3 4 provide power to Ping Definition the system fans 1 Ground See the table on the right for pin defini 2 tions 3 Tachometer 7 11 SAS Ports This backplane supports SAS drives only Note that the Primary and Secondary sets of SAS ports are in different order From right to left the ports are Primary A3 A1 and A2 and Secondary B3 B1 and B2 5 SC 933 Chassis Manual C 6 Front Jumper Locations and Pin Definitions FE RoHS e Remote Fan Fail Socket 21 es E PRLIPMI 600 Buzzer Enable Wy BUZZER LJ SEC IPMI SECC PRI_Mode4 bd EA PRI_ BAR CODE 595 Mode5 Fan Alert Enable
43. rails with the front of the rack rails 3 Slide the chassis rails into the rack rails keeping the pressure even on both Sides you may have to depress the locking tabs when inserting When the server has been pushed completely into the rack the locking tabs will click into the locked position 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 Cables Screws and other Accessories A 1 Overview This appendix lists supported cables for your chassis system It only includes the most commonly used components and configurations For more compatible cables refer to the manufacturer of the motherboard you are using and our Web site at www supermicro com A 2 Cables Included with SC933T Chassis SAS SC933T R760 Part Type Length Description CBL 0044L Cable 2 SATA Cable CBL 0209L Cable 210 mm 4 pin to 3 pin Fan Power Cable Cable 6 2 Regional power cords A 3 Cables Included with SC933S Chassis SCSI C933S1 R760 Part Type Length Description CBL 063L Cable 30 2 Drop SCSI Cable CBL 0209L Cable 210 mm 4 pin to 3 pin Fan Power Cable Cable 6 Regional power cord 5 93352 760 Part Type Length Description CBL 028 Cable 30 Ultra 320 SCSI Cable CBL 033L U320 Ribbon 9 23 cm ULTRA 320 PB FREE CBL 0209L Cable 210 mm 4 pin to 3 pin Fan Pow
44. rd 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 BPN SATA 933 Backplane User s Guide 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 shown in this manual D 2 Safety Information and Technical Specifications Jumper Settings and Pin Definitions D 4 Front Connectors and Jumpers 9 ED tS 7 l wg C 4 pM gr e e e e ee e 7 cl CRED CREED 5 3 a A WE 0090909 4 Front Co
45. s necessary a new unit can be ordered directly from Supermicro see contact information in the Preface 4 11 5 933 Chassis Manual Release Tab Figure 4 6 Removing the Power Supply Changing the Power Supply 1 This chassis includes a redundant power supply at least two power mod ules you can leave the server running and remove only one power supply 2 Push the release tab on the back of the power supply as illustrated 3 Pull the power supply out using the handle provided 4 Change 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 12 Chapter 4 Chassis Setup and Maintenance Figure 4 7 Changing the Power Distributor Server chassis that are 2U or more high 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 power strip Remove all cable connections to the power supply from the motherboard backplane and other components Also remove both power supplies Locate the power distributor between the power supply and the fan row Remove the three screws securing the power supply Gently pull the power distributor from the ch
46. sion if the onboard battery is installed upside down which will reverse its polarities This battery must be replaced only with the same or an equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer s instructions 2 2 Chapter 2 System Safety 2 6 DVD ROM Laser CAUTION this server may have come equipped with a DVD ROM drive To prevent direct exposure to the laser beam and hazardous radiation exposure do not open the enclosure or use the unit in any uncon ventional way General Safety Precautions Keep the area around the chassis clean and free of clutter Place the chassis top cover and any system components that have been re moved away from the system or on a table so that they won t accidentally be stepped on While working on the system do not wear loose clothing such as neckties and unbuttoned shirt sleeves which can come into contact with electrical circuits or be pulled into a cooling fan Remove any jewelry or metal objects from your body which are excellent metal conductors that can create short circuits and harm you if they come into contact with printed circuit boards or areas where power is present After accessing the inside of the system close the system back up and secure it to the rack unit with the retention screws after ensuring that all connections have been made System Safety Electrostatic discharge ESD is generated by two objects with differ
47. tion see the PCC JBPWR2 power card manual This manual a can be found at the http www supermicro com or as an appendix in the SC933 chassis manual SUPERG JBPWR2 sevice 5 0000000000 5 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 C 13 SC 933 Chassis Manual Connecting an Internal Host Bus Adapter to the Backplane The following section lists the most common cables used to connect the HBA to the backplane Host Bus Adapter Host Bus Adapter Dual Internal Host Bus Adapter C 14 Appendix Backplane Specifications Supported Internal HBA to Backplane Cables Use the following listed cables to create connections between the internal HBA and backplane The cables required depend on the HBA connector to 4 lane cable CBL 0117 Cable Name IPASS TO 4 LANE Part CBL 0117 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 933 EL backplane SC 933 Chassis Manual IPASS mini SAS TO IPASS mini SAS CBL 0110L 2 Cable Name IPASS mini SAS TO IPASS mini SAS Part CBL 0108L
48. uctions inre a 5 4 Identifying the Sections of the Rack 5 4 Inner Rail Extension eei n emet ae riter rne nete 5 4 Appendix A Cables Screws and other Accessories Appendix B SC933 Power Supply Specifications Appendix C SAS 933EL Backplane Specifications Appendix D SATA 933 Backplane Specifications vi Chapter 1 Introduction Chapter 1 Introduction 1 1 Overview Supermicro s SC933 3U 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 four hot swap drive bays offer maximum storage capacity 1 2 Shipping List Part Numbers Please visit the following link for the latest shipping lists and part numbers for your particular chassis model http www supermicro com SC933 Chassis Model CPU HDD Slots Power Supply 15x SAS Bays SC933E2 R760B 18090 UP P4 sion slots Redundant Expander 15x SAS Bays SC933E1 R760B Xeon pa S expan BUN UP P4 sion slots Redundant Expander DP Xeon Six expan 760W Ur SHOE UP P4 sion slots Redundant 88 93381 8760 Xeon 14 0320 5 SX expan 1808 sion slots Redundant DP Xeon Six expan 760W UP P4 TSAS sion slots Redundant
49. uick 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 fields are generated You will also need it placed near at least one grounded power outlet When con figured the SC933 chassis includes two power supplies R models a redundant power supply and require two grounded outlets 2 3 Preparing for Setup The SC933 Chassis includes a set of rail assemblies including mounting brackets and mounting screws you will need to install the systems into the rack Please read this manual in its entirety before you begin the installation procedure 2 1 5 933 Chassis Manual 2 4 Electrical Safety Precautions Basic electrical safety precautions should be followed to protect yourself from harm and the SC933 from damage Be aware of the locations of the power on off switch on the
50. with Single Port Assembly internal cable E 2 1 4 Cable 01661 4 gt gt C 21 SC 933 Chassis Manual Dual HBA Conguration Cables Dual Port Cable Assembly SAS Cascading Cable Internal 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 SAS Cascading Cable External 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 dual port connections C 22 Appendix Backplane Specifications C 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 not a motherboard and HBA For more infor mation see the SC933 Chassis Manual Single Port Cable Assembly Cable
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