Supermicro SC118G-R1400B, User Manual

Page 1: ...SC118G Chassis Series SC118G R1400B USER S MANUAL 1 0a SUPER ...

Page 2: ...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...

Page 3: ...cro s SC118G 1U chassis features a unique and highly optimized design for quad processor platforms The chassis is equipped with either one or two 1400W power supplies These power supplies are designed to support high performance system components and eight high speed heavy duty counter rotating fans for optimal cooling This document lists compatible parts available when this document was published...

Page 4: ... which includes the functions and information provided by the control panel on the chassis as well as other LEDs located throughout the system Chapter 5 Chassis Setup and Maintenance Refer to this chapter for detailed information on this chassis You should follow the procedures given in this chapter when installing removing or reconfiguring your chassis Chapter 6 Rack Installation Refer to this ch...

Page 5: ... 2 1 2 2 Warnings and Precautions 2 1 2 3 Preparing for Setup 2 1 2 4 Electrical Safety Precautions 2 1 2 5 General Safety Precautions 2 2 2 6 System Safety 2 3 Chapter 3 Chassis Components 3 1 Overview 3 1 3 2 Components 3 1 Chassis 3 1 Backplane 3 1 Fans 3 1 Rack Mounting 3 1 Power Supply 3 2 Air Shroud 3 2 3 3 Where to get Replacement Components 3 2 Chapter 4 System Interface 4 1 Overview 4 1 4...

Page 6: ...stalling the Air Shroud 5 12 Checking the Air Flow 5 13 5 7 System Fans 5 14 Fan Numbering in the BIOS 5 14 Maintaining System Fan Trays 5 15 5 8 Power Supply 5 17 Power Supply Replacement 5 17 Chapter 6 Rack Installation 6 1 Overview 6 1 6 2 Unpacking the System 6 1 6 3 Preparing for Setup 6 1 Choosing a Setup Location 6 1 Rack Precautions 6 2 General Server Precautions 6 2 Rack Mounting Consider...

Page 7: ... 6 6 Installing the Outer Rails and the Chassis 6 7 6 5 Installing the Server into a Telco Rack 6 9 Appendix A SC118G Chassis Cables and Accessories Appendix B SC118G Power Supply Specifications Appendix C SAS 118TQ Backplane Specifications ...

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Page 9: ...ix 2 5 hot swap drive bays offer maximum storage capacity in a 1U form factor 1 2 Shipping List Please visit the following link for the latest shipping lists and part numbers for your par ticular chassis model http www supermicro com products chassis 1U chs 118 Chapter 1 Introduction 1 1 SC118G Chassis Model CPU HDD I O Slots Power Supply SC118G R1400B DP UP 4x SAS SATA 4xFF 1xLP or 2xGPU 1xLP 140...

Page 10: ...ives These drives are hot swappable Once set up correctly these drives can be removed without powering down the server In addition these drives support SES2 SAS SATA I O Expansion slots Each SC118G chassis includes six full height full length PCI slots or two double width high end graphics cards GPU plus one low profile PCI slot or one double width high end graphics card with twin motherboards Oth...

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Page 12: ...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 t...

Page 13: ...at electrical noise and electromagnetic fields are generated You will also need to place the chassis near at least one grounded power outlet When configured the SC118G chassis includes one primary and in R model chas sis one primary and one redundant power supply 2 3 Preparing for Setup The SC118G chassis includes a set of rail assemblies including mounting brackets and mounting screws you will ne...

Page 14: ... 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 one grounded electrical outlet on standard chassis two grounded outlets with rudundant power supply R model chassis Serverboard battery CAUTION There is a danger of explosion if the onboard battery is install...

Page 15: ...nce 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 groun...

Page 16: ...SC118G Chassis Manual 2 4 For grounding purposes make sure your computer chassis provides excellent conductivity between the power supply the case the mounting fasteners and the serverboard ...

Page 17: ...is accepts a 1U backplane up to eight fans and a power supply SC118G models come in black Backplane Each SC118G chassis comes with a 1U backplane The backplane will accept SAS SATA For more information regarding compatible backplanes view the appendices found at the end of this manual In addition visit our Web site for the latest informa tion http www supermicro com Fans The SC118G chassis accepts...

Page 18: ...d Always use the air shroud included with your chassis 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 Distributo...

Page 19: ...rview There are several LEDs on the control panel and on the drive carriers that provide system and component status This chapter explains the meanings of the LED indicators and the appropriate responses that need to be taken Figure 4 1 Control Panel Buttons and LEDs ...

Page 20: ... may be required Reset The reset button is used to reboot the system 4 2 Control Panel Buttons The SC118G chassis includes two push buttons located on the front panel a reset button and a power on off button 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...

Page 21: ...er supply units This LED should normally be illuminated when the system is operating HDD Indicates IDE channel activity SAS SATA drive and or peripheral drive activity when flashing NIC1 Indicates network activity on GLAN1 when flashing NIC2 Indicates network activity on GLAN2 when flashing ...

Page 22: ...e notified by your system management software 4 5 Overheating Overheat Temperature Setting Some backplanes allow the overheat temperature to be set at 45º 50º or 55º by changing a jumper setting For more information see the appendices at the back of this manual or download the backplane user guide at www supermicro com Overheating Condition If the Server Overheats Take the Following Actions 1 Dete...

Page 23: ...r card installa tion Installing the Air Shroud Includes checking the airflow Procedures for Twin Motherboard Chassis When utilizing twin motherboards installation procedures differ and require spe cialized parts for the air shroud and riser card bracket These specialized parts are sold separately and can be found on the Supermicro Web site at http www supermicro com This manual covers both standar...

Page 24: ... tabs at the same time to release the cover 3 Slide the cover toward the rear of the chassis 4 Lift the cover up and off of the chassis Warning Except for short periods of time do NOT operate the chassis without the cover in place The chassis cover must be in place to allow proper airflow and prevent overheating Figure 5 1 Removing the Chassis Cover 1 1 3 1 4 2 1 2 1 ...

Page 25: ...g and Installing Hard Drives Removing Hard Drive Carriers from the Chassis 1 Press the release button on the drive carrier This extends the drive carrier handle 2 Use the handle to pull the drive carrier out of the chassis Figure 5 2 Removing Hard Drive 1 2 ...

Page 26: ...rrier so that the screw holes of both line up Note that there are holes in the carrier marked SATA to aid in correct installation 4 Secure the drive to the carrier with four M3 screws as illustrated below These screws are included in the chassis accessory box 5 Insert the drive carrier into its bay keeping the carrier oriented so that the hard drive is on the top of the carrier and the release but...

Page 27: ...drive carrier which is next to the power supply that the power supply handle must be lifted before extending the hard drive carrier handle or inserting the hard drive carrier into the drive bay Figure 5 7 Installing Removing the Hard Drive Carrier Next to the Power Supply 1 2 ...

Page 28: ... accept the rounded Phillips head screws included in the SC118G accessories packaging Some motherboard require additional screws for heatsinks general components and or non standard security Optional standoffs are included to accomodate these motherboards To use an optional standoff you must place the hexagonal screw through the bot tom of the chassis and secure the screw with the hexagon nut roun...

Page 29: ...doff screw through the bottom the chassis B Secure the screw with the hexagon nut rounded side up 4 Lay the motherboard on the chassis aligning the permanent and optional standoffs 5 Secure the motherboard to the chassis using the rounded Phillips head screws Do not exceed eight pounds of torque when tightening down the motherboard 6 Secure the CPU s heatsinks and other components to the motherboa...

Page 30: ...icro com Figure 5 10 Rear Expansion Slots Optional Double Width High End Graphics Card Slot Four Full Height Full Length Expansion slots The versatile SC118G chassis may be configured for a variety of applications If chassis is to be configured with the X8DTG DF motherboard it is necessary to puchase a second add on card riser card and riser card bracket assembly Use the chart below to determine t...

Page 31: ... the area illustrated above it is necessary to remove the set of fans behind the power supply An optional 4028 fan module is available on the Supermicro Web site at www supermicro com Note When installing twin motherboards the MCP 240 81805 0N riser card bracket must be used instead of the standard riser card bracket See page 5 11 of this manual or the Supermicro Web site at http www supermicro co...

Page 32: ...strated on the following page 3 Lift the expansion card bracket from the chassis 4 Install the riser card on the bracket using the two screws provided 5 Open the latch on the end of the bracket 6 Install the expansion card by sliding the card into the appropriate slot in the riser card and then close the bracket latch over the end of it 7 Install the entire assembly into the appropriate slot on th...

Page 33: ...ls Assembling the Riser Card Bracket for Twin Motherboards 1 Replace the original riser card bracket by taking the three brackets apart and reusing the left and right brackets 2 Insert the left and right brackets into the tail bracket MCP 240 81805 0N and secure with the three top screws A 3 Secure the side screw B 4 Install the motherboard standoffs along with the MCP 240 81805 0n as required on ...

Page 34: ...available on the Supermicro Web site at http www supermicro com Installation of the MCP 310 81803 0B air shroud is identical to the installation of a standard air shroud which is described below Installing the Air Shroud 1 Position the air shroud in the chassis as illustrated above 2 Align the notch A on the air shroud with the pin B on the add on card bracket 3 Slide the pin B into the back of th...

Page 35: ...the airflow in and out of the server Pull all excess cabling out of the airflow path or use shorter cables 2 Do not operate the server without drives or drive trays in the drive bays Use only recommended server parts 3 The control panel LEDs inform you of the overall system status See Chapter 4 System Interface for details on the LEDs and the control panel buttons ...

Page 36: ...back to back which rotate in opposite directions This counter rotating action generates exceptional airflow and works to dampen vibration levels Fan Numbering in the BIOS In the unlikely event of a fan failure the failed system fan can be identified through the BIOS by utilizing the fan numbering system shown below These numbers are also imprinted on the floor of the chassis 5 7 System Fans Figure...

Page 37: ...stem from the outlet 2 Place the additional fan tray into the vacant space in the the chassis aligning the mounting holes in the fan tray with the mounting holes in the floor of the chassis and aligning the fan tray so that it is facing in the the opposite direc tion from the fan beside it These trays hook together and must be connected in alternating directions in order to fit within the chassis ...

Page 38: ...e system from the outlet 3 Remove the failed fan s power cord from the backplane 4 Remove the four pins securing the fan to the fan tray 5 Lift the failed fan from the fan tray and out of the chassis 6 Place the new fan into the vacant space in the fan tray 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 in th...

Page 39: ...e completely removed from the server before removing and replacing the power supply unit R model chassis with redundant power supplies are hot swappable and the power supply may be replaced without powering down the server 5 8 Power Supply Replacing the Power Supply 1 Power down the server and unplug the power cord Not necessary for chas sis with redundant power supplies 2 Push the release tab on ...

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Page 41: ... and electromagnetic fields are generated You will also need it placed near a grounded power outlet Be sure to read the Rack and Server Pre cautions in the next section 6 3 Preparing for Setup The box your chassis was shipped in should include two sets of rail assemblies two rail mounting brackets and the mounting screws you will need to install the system into the rack Please read this section in...

Page 42: ...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 UPS to protect the server from power surg...

Page 43: ...omised 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 considerati...

Page 44: ... 32 5 deep Identifying the Sections of the Rack Rails The chassis package includes two quick release rail assemblies in the rack mounting kit Each assembly consists of two primary sections an inner fixed chassis rail and inner rail extention that secure directly to the chassis and an outer rail assembly that secures directly to the rack itself Figure 6 1 Identifying the Sections of the Inner and O...

Page 45: ...you decide not to use a server rack Attach the inner rail extensions stabilize the chassis within the rack Installing the Inner Rail Extensions 1 Place the inner rail extensions B over the preattached inner rails A which are attached to the side of the chassis Align the hooks of the inner rail with the rail extension holes Make sure the extension faces outward just like the inner rail 2 Slide the ...

Page 46: ...1 Identify the left and right outer rails by examining the ends which bend outward 2 Slide the front section of the outer rail A into the rear section of the outer rail B Secure to the Front of the Rack Secure to the Rear of the Rack Figure 6 3 Assembling the Outer Rails Slide Outer Rails Together Outer Rail Assembled Assembling the Sections of the Outer Rail 1 A 1 B ...

Page 47: ...ail to the front of the rack 2 Secure the rear of the outer rail to the rear of the rack 3 Adjust the outer rails to the proper length so that the outer rail fits snugly within the rack 4 Repeat with the second outer rail assembly 5 Slide the inner rail extensions into the front of the outer rails 6 Push the chassis backward into the rack until it clicks into the locked postion 1 1 1 2 ...

Page 48: ... 8 Figure 6 5 Removing the Chassis M5 0 Outer Rail Latch Removing the Chassis From the Rack 1 Press the outer rail latch to release the chassis 2 Carefully slide the chassis forward off the outer rails and out of the chassis ...

Page 49: ...s four total First determine how far follow the chassis will extend out the front of the rack Larger chassis should be positioned to balance the weight between front and back If a bezel is included on your chassis remove it Then attach the two front brackets to each side of the chassis then the two rear brackets positioned with just enough space to accommodate the width of the Telco rack Finish by...

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Page 51: ... CBL 0087 Ribbon round cable 20 16 pin to 16 pin ribbon cable for control panel A 3 Compatible Cables These cables are compatible with the SC118G Chassis Alternate SAS SATA Cables Some compatible motherboards have different connectors If your motherboard has only one SAS connector that the SAS SATA cables must share use one of the following cables These cables must be purchased separately Cable Na...

Page 52: ...s 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 SC118G chassis includes a cable to connect the chassis front panel to the motherboard If your motherboard uses a different connector use th...

Page 53: ...d Flat head M4 x 4 mm 0 157 RAIL Round head M4 x 4 mm 0 157 Flat head M5 x 12 mm 0 472 Washer for M5 DVD ROM CD ROM and FLOPPY DRIVE Flat head 6 32 x 5 mm 0 197 Pan head 6 32 x 5 mm 0 197 Round head M3 x 5 mm 0 197 Pan head 6 32 x 5 mm 0 197 M B Flat head 6 32 x 5 mm 0 197 HARD DRIVE Thumb screw 6 32 x 5 mm 0 197 M B standoff 6 32 to 6 32 M B STANDOFFS M B CPU standoff M5 to 6 32 Round head M2 6 x...

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Page 55: ...K41F 1R AC Input 1200W 100 140V 50 60 Hz 10 5 14 7 Amp 1400W 180 240v 50 50hZ 7 2 9 5 Amp DC Output 5V standby 6 Amp DC Output 12V 100 Amp 100 140V 117 Amp 180 Appendix B SC118G Power Supply Specifications This appendix lists power supply specifications for your chassis system ...

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Page 57: ...event static discharge Touch a grounded metal object before removing a component from the antistatic bag Handle the backplane 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 C 2 General Safety Guidelines Always disconne...

Page 58: ...s shown in this manual C 4 Introduction to the SAS 118TQ Backplane The SAS 118TQ backplane has been designed to utilize the most up to date tech nology available providing your system with reliable high quality performance This manual reflects SAS 118TQ Revision 1 01 the most current release available at the time of publication Always refer to the Supermicro Web site at www supermi cro com for the...

Page 59: ... R R UPER SUPER SUPER SUPER SUPER SUPER SUPER SUPER SUPER SUPER SUPER SUPER SUPER SUPER SUPER SUPER SUPER S R UPER S TEL 408 503 8000 FAX 408 503 8008 www supermicro com DESIGNED BY SUPERMICRO U S A SAN JOSE CA 95131 PROJECT NAME 2009 11 24 DATE DESINGER LAYOUT TEAM 1 ARE IN INCHES DECIMAL TOLERANCES 1 03 010 X XX XXX UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED DIMENSIONS ANGLE 30 MACH FINISH BPN SAS118TQ REV 1 01...

Page 60: ...round 4 5V C 6 Front Connector and Pin Definitions 1 2 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 3 4 Sideband Connectors The sideband connectors are designated JP51 and JP53 For SES 2 to work properly an 8 pin sideband cable must be connected to JP51 and JP53 See the table to the right...

Page 61: ... IN 6 4 ACT IN 3 9 ACT IN 7 5 Ground 10 Empty 8 Activity LED Headers The activity LED header designated JP26 is used to indicate the activity status of each hard drive The Activity LED Header is located on the rear of the front panel For the Activity LED Header to work properly connect using a 10 pin LED cable 10 15 SAS Ports The SAS ports are used to connect the SAS drive cables The six ports are...

Page 62: ...GPIO JP84 MODE SEL 2 3 I2C 1 2 RST JP35 MG9072 RST 2 3 NO RST UPGRADE I2C 1 SB 1 5V GND 12V 12V GND 5V PRIMARY SIDE SILKSCREEN ACT IN REV 1 01 BPN SAS118TQ C 7 Front Jumper Locations and Pin Definitions JP18 JP35 JP84 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 ...

Page 63: ...SE SPECIFIED DIMENSIONS ANGLE 30 MACH FINISH BPN SAS118TQ REV 1 01 BUZZER D3 ALARM SAS 5 SAS 4 SAS 3 SAS 2 SAS 1 SAS 0 SB 2 I2C 2 JP18 BUZZER RST 1 2 RST 2 3 NO RST Sara Cui 1 2 SGPIO JP84 MODE SEL 2 3 I2C 1 2 RST JP35 MG9072 RST 2 3 NO RST UPGRADE I2C 1 SB 1 5V GND 12V 12V GND 5V PRIMARY SIDE SILKSCREEN ACT IN REV 1 01 BPN SAS118TQ D3 Backplane Front LED Indicator Front LED Indicator Jumper Descr...

Page 64: ... IN INCHES DECIMAL TOLERANCES 1 03 010 X XX XXX UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED DIMENSIONS ANGLE 30 MACH FINISH BPN SAS118TQ REV 1 01 Sara Cui ACT5 FAIL5 ACT4 FAIL4 ACT3 FAIL3 SAS 5 SAS 4 SAS 3 SAS 2 SAS 1 ACT0 FAIL0 ACT2 FAIL2 ACT1 FAIL1 SAS 0 C 8 Rear Connectors and LED Indicators Rear SAS SATA Connectors and LED Indicators Rear Connector SAS SATA Drive Number Activity LED Indicator Failure LED Indic...

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Page 66: ...e reasonably expected to result in significant injury or loss of life or catastrophic property damage Accordingly Supermicro disclaims any and all liability and should buyer use or sell such products for use in such ultra hazardous applications it does so entirely at its own risk Furthermore buyer agrees to fully indemnify defend and hold Supermicro harmless for and against any and all claims dema...