Supermicro SC825MS-R700LPB, User Manual

Page 1: ...SC825M Chassis Series SUPER USER S MANUAL 1 0a SC825MTQ R700LPB SC825MS R700LPB SC825MTQ R700UB ...

Page 2: ...usive 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 FCC Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equ...

Page 3: ...chnicians only Supermicro s SC825M 2U chassis is a short depth chassis with a unique and highly optimized design The chassis is equipped with a redundant 700W high efficiency power supply for superb power savings High performance fans provide ample optimized cooling for the chassis This document lists compatible parts available when this document was published Always refer to the our Web site for u...

Page 4: ...er 3 Chassis Components Refer here for details on this chassis model including the fans bays airflow shields and other components Chapter 4 System Interface Refer to this chapter for details on the system interface which includes the functions and information provided by the control panel on the chassis as well as other LEDs located throughout the system Chapter 5 Chassis Setup and Maintenance Foll...

Page 5: ...ower supply specifications and compatible backplanes Not all compatible backplanes are listed Refer to our Web site for the latest compatible backplane information Appendix A Chassis Cables Appendix B Power Supply Specifications Appendix C Backplane Specifications ...

Page 6: ...pter 3 Chassis Components 3 1 Overview 3 1 3 2 Components 3 1 Chassis 3 1 Backplane 3 1 Fans 3 1 Mounting Rails 3 2 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 2 Control Panel Buttons 4 1 4 3 Control Panel LEDs 4 2 4 4 Drive Carrier LEDs 4 4 SAS SATA Drives 4 4 SCSI Drives 4 4 Chapter 5 Chassis Setup and Maintenance 5 1 ...

Page 7: ...nstalling an Optional Floppy or Hard Disk Drive 5 20 5 12 Optional Front Bezel 5 21 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 Considerations 6 3 Ambient Operating Temperature 6 3 Reduced Airflow 6 3 Mechanical Loading 6 3 Circuit Overloading 6 3...

Page 8: ...hassis 1 2 Shipping List Part Numbers Please visit the following link for the latest shiping lists and part numbers for your par ticular chassis model http www supermicro com products chassis 2U chs 825M SC825M Chassis Model CPU HDD I O Slots Power Supply SC825MTQ R700LP B DP Dual core Xeon 3x SAS SATA 7 x LP 700W Redundant SC825MTQ R700U B DP Dual core Xeon 3x SAS SATA 4x FF 3x LP 700W Redundant ...

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Page 10: ... 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 ...

Page 11: ...SC825M Chassis Manual 1 4 Notes ...

Page 12: ... 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 two grounded power outlets to take ad vantage of redundant power features 2 3 Preparing for Setup The SC...

Page 13: ...en 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 ...

Page 14: ... ensuring that all connections have been made 2 6 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 be...

Page 15: ...s or contacts When handling chips or modules avoid touching their pins Put the serverboard and peripherals back into their antistatic bags when not in use For grounding purposes make sure your computer chassis provides excellent conductivity between the power supply the case the mounting fasteners and the serverboard ...

Page 16: ...im comport USB tray and three hard drive bays For the latest shipping lists visit our Web site at http www supermicro com Backplane Each SC825M chassis comes with a 1U backplane Depending on our order you backplane will accept SAS SATA or SCSI For more information regarding compat ible backplanes view the appendices found at the end of this manual In addition visit our Web site for the latest info...

Page 17: ...dant and hot swappable Air Shroud Air shrouds are shields usually plastic that funnel air directly to where it is needed Always use the air shroud included with your chassis 3 3 Where to get Replacement Components Though not frequently you may need replacement parts for your system To en sure the highest level of professional service and technical support we strongly recommend purchasing exclusive...

Page 18: ...chasis includes LEDs on the control panel and drive carriers that indicate the activity and health of specific components 4 2 Control Panel Buttons There are two buttons located on the front of the chassis a reset button and a power on off button Figure 4 1 Front Panel and LEDS ...

Page 19: ...standby power Therefore you must unplug system before servicing 4 3 Control Panel LEDs The control panel located on the front of the SC825M 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 Power Failure When this LED flashes it i...

Page 20: ...he system or the ambient room temperature being too warm To correct this condition do the following Correcting an Overheat Condition Check the routing of the cables and move any cables the restrict airflow Confirm that all fans are operating normally Verify that the heatsinks are installed properly If the chassis cover is not aligned correctly the airflow may be disrupted This leads to overheating Co...

Page 21: ...e enables this LED to blink on and off when that particular drive is being accessed Red The red LED to indicate an SAS SATA drive failure If one of the SAS SATA drives fail you should be notified by your system management software SCSI Drives This chassis does not support SCSI drives at this time Power Indicates power is being supplied to the system s power supply units This LED should normally be ...

Page 22: ...ing up your chassis General Maintenance Systems Fans Replace Power Supply Other Components 5 2 Installation List Removing the Chassis Cover Installing Hard Drives A Remove Hard Drive Trays from the Chassis B Install a Hard Drive to the Hard Drive Tray Installing the Motherboard includes I O Shield and Add on Card Slot Setup Installing the Air Shroud Checking the System Airflow Review the warnings a...

Page 23: ...e Slide the cover toward the rear of the chassis and lift the cover from the unit 1 2 Figure 5 1 Removing the Chassis Cover Remove this Screw 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 Remove this Screw ...

Page 24: ...5 4 Installing the Hard Drives Removing the Hard Drive Trays from the Chassis Press the release button on the drive tray This extends the drive tray handle Use the handle to pull the drive out of the chassis 1 2 Figure 5 2 Removing Hard Drive 2 1 ...

Page 25: ...Drive Tray Installing a Hard Drive to the Hard Drive Tray Remove the two screws holding connecting the drive tray the carrier Remove the tray from the carrier 1 2 Warning Except for short periods of time swapping hard drives do not operate the server with the hard drives empty The hard drive tray must have a hard drive or dummy drive installed Figure 5 4 Removing Dummy Drive from Tray Drive Tray D...

Page 26: ...o that the mounting holes align with those in the carrier Secure the hard drive by tightening all six screws Replace the drive tray into the chassis Make sure the close the drive tray handle Repeat these steps for each hard drive you want to install 3 4 5 6 Drive Tray SAS SATA or SCSI Hard Drive Figure 5 5 Removing Hard Drive 4 4 ...

Page 27: ...mponent placement requirements and precautions Make sure the I O shield matches the motherboard ports You may need to punch out the printer port With the illustrations facing the outside of the chassis place the shield into the space provided Once installed the motherboard will hold the I O shield in place 1 2 3 4 Figure 5 6 I O Shield Placement This section describes how to install the motherboar...

Page 28: ...ard you must remove the hard drive tray and the DVD ROM drive Removing the Hard Drive Tray Pull all three hard drives from the hard drive tray Remove each of the five hard drive tray screws and pull the hard drive up ward For screw locations see illustration above 1 2 Figure 5 7 Hard Drive Tray Screws Hard Drive Tray ...

Page 29: ...ng the DVD ROM in place If necessary disconnect any cables to the DVD ROM and Comport tray Slide the DVD ROM and comport tray toward the rear of the chassis sliding the tray out of the slotted holes on the bottom of the chassis Lift the DVD ROM and comport free from the chassis 1 2 3 4 Remove this Screw Figure 5 8 DVD ROM Drive and USB Comport DVD ROM Drive USB Comport DVD ROM USB Comport Bracket ...

Page 30: ...manent and optional standoffs In addition make sure the motherboard aligns with the I O shield 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 and power supply as needed Also the fans ...

Page 31: ...isconnect the power supply and lay the chassis on a flat surface If you have not done so open the chassis cover Remove the screw holding the slot cover in place for each low profile add on expansion 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 Fol low add on card manufacturer s instructions Secure each card to the chassis...

Page 32: ...rews to set up Figure 5 14 Air Shroud for SC825M Chassis Installing the Air Shroud Each air shroud includes perforations that can be removed to accommodate motherboard components To ensure maximum cooling remove only the perforations that are required Place air shroud in the chassis The air shroud covers the four fan slots near est to the DVD ROM drive 1 2 Air Shroud Perforations ...

Page 33: ...t air flow through the chassis Pull all excess cabling out of the airflow path or use shorter cables For the 825M chassis it is recommended that cables run beside the power supply as much as possible Make sure there are no objects to obstruct airflow in and out of the server Do not operate the server without hard drives or dummy drives in the hard drive trays Use recommended server parts only The con...

Page 34: ...nstallation Replace the DVD ROM drive unit and connect the DVD ROM drive to the motherboard Replace the hard drive tray The hard drive tray includes a SAS SATA or SCSI backplane Connect the backplane to the motherboard Securely close the chassis cover If the chassis will be installed into a rack continue to the next chapter for rack installation instructions 1 2 3 ...

Page 35: ...power is running to determine which fan needs replacing 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 hard drive tray and DVD ROM drive For instructions on doing this see the section of this chapter on Installing the motherboard Disconnect the system fan from the motherboard and lift the f...

Page 36: ...ousing 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 Each fan includes rubber feet to reduce vibrations Always use all four feet when placing a system fan Connect the new fan to the motherboard Replace the DVD ROM drive unit and hard drive fan tray Power up the system to check the new fan performance Close t...

Page 37: ...acement The 825M chassis models include a redundant power supply Power supplies can be replaced without powering down the system Replacement units can be ordered directly from Supermicro see contact information in the Preface 5 10 Power Supply The 825M chassis includes a redundant power supply It is not necessary to power down the server to replace a power supply Replacing the Power Supply Push th...

Page 38: ...etup and Maintenance Replace the failed power module with a new unit To do this push the new power supply module into the power bay until you hear a click Plug the AC power cord back into the module and power up the server 3 4 ...

Page 39: ...ackplane 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 Pull the power distributor from the chassis Gently guide all the cables through the power distributor housing Slide the new power distributor module into the power distributor housing Make sure that you slide the cable...

Page 40: ...g Replacing the DVD ROM and USB Comport Follow the instruction for removing the DVD ROM unit found in the section of this manual titled Removing the DVD ROM Drive Unit Remove the bracket attaching the DVD ROM to the USB Comport Replace the DVD ROM USB Comport or both and replace the bracket Reinstall the unit to the chassis and reconnect the cables to the motherboard and or backplane 1 2 3 4 5 11 ...

Page 41: ...ts the dummy drive and the slot cover must be removed Removing the Dummy Drive Floppy Drive or Hard Disk Drive Press the release tab Push against the back of the dummy drive sliding the dummy drive and slot cover forward out through the front of the chassis Insert the drive into rear of the open slot and connect the wiring 1 2 3 2 1 Figure 5 17 Removing the Dummy Drive and Slot Cover Release Tabs ...

Page 42: ...upports an optional full face locking front bezel for added se curity The front bezel is not included with the SC825M chassis but can be ordered seperately by visiting the Supermicro Web site at www supermicro com clicking on the Where to Buy link and referencing part number MCP 210 82503 0B ...

Page 43: ...e area that is well ventilated Avoid areas where heat electrical noise and electromagnetic fields are generated You will also need it placed near a grounded power outlet Be sure to read the Rack and Server Pre cautions in the next section 6 3 Preparing for Setup The box your chassis was shipped in should include two sets of rail assemblies two rail mounting brackets and the mounting screws you will...

Page 44: ...o 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 uninter...

Page 45: ...mised 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 consideratio...

Page 46: ... rack rail that secures directly to the rack itself Inner Rails The inner rails come pre installed on the chassis The chassis can be used normally with or with out a rack Use the following instruction in the unlikely event you must change the inner rails Replacing the Inner Rails Power down and unplug the chassis It is also recommended that you remove the power plug from the chassis On a solid sta...

Page 47: ...the Outer Rails to the Rack 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 Adjust both the short and long brackets to the proper distance so that the rail fits snugly into the rack Secure the long bracket to the front side of the outer rail with two M5 screws and the short bracket to the rear si...

Page 48: ...ith the front of the rack rails Slide the chassis rails into the rack rails keeping the pressure even on both sides you may have to depress the locking tabs when inserting When the server has been pushed completely into the rack you should hear the locking tabs click Optional Insert and tightening the thumb screws that hold the front of the server to the rack 1 2 3 4 Figure 6 2 Installing the Rack...

Page 49: ...6 7 Chapter 6 Rack Installation Figure 6 3 Installing the Rack Rails ...

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Page 51: ...Overview A variety of cables are supported for your chassis system In order to obtain the most up to date information on compatible cables compoments and configurations refer to the manufacturer of the motherboard you are using and to our Web site at www supermicro com ...

Page 52: ...L 0175L Alt Name Big Four 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 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 ...

Page 53: ...0 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 SC825M 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 Number of Pins Front Panel Number of Pins Motherboard Cable Pa...

Page 54: ...e parts listed 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 FLOPPY DRIVE Flat head 6 32 x 5 mm 0 197 Pan head 6 32 x 5 mm 0 197 Round head 3 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 hea...

Page 55: ...B 1 Appendix B Power Supply Specifications Appendix B SC825M Power Supply Specifications SC825M 700W Redundant MFR Part PWS 0065 Rated AC Voltage 100 240V 50 60Hz 9 5 4 5 Amp 5V standby 4 Amp 12V 58 Amp ...

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Page 57: ...dges 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 disconnect power cables before installing or removing any components from the computer including the backplane Disconnect the power cable befo...

Page 58: ...R 12V GND 5V 12V GND 5V REV 1 00 SAS818TQ C 4 Front Connectors and Jumpers Front View Front Connectors 1 JP10 Backplane Main PWR 4 Pin 2 JP51 Sideband Connector 3 JP44 I2 C Connector 4 JP26 ACT IN 5 J9 and J10 CD ROM Floppy Drive 4 Pin PWR Connector 6 AMI MG9071 Chip 7 J8 SAS Port 0 8 J7 SAS Port 1 9 J6 SAS Port 2 4 2 1 3 5 6 9 8 7 5 ...

Page 59: ...designated JP51 For SES 2 to work properly you must connect an 8 pin sideband cable to JP51 See the table to the right for pin definitions Sideband Connector JP51 Pin Definition Pin Definition 2 Backplane Addressing SB5 1 Controller ID SB6 4 Reset SB4 3 GND SB2 6 GND SB3 5 SDA SB1 8 Backplane ID SB7 7 SCL SB0 10 No Connec tion 9 No Connec tion SAS Activity LED Header Pin Definitions JP26 Pin Definition...

Page 60: ...e the table on the right for pin definitions CD ROM FDD Power 4 Pin Connector J9 and J10 Pin Definition 1 12V 2 and 3 Ground 4 5V 6 MG9072 Chip The MG9072 is an enclosure management chip used in the 818 TQ backplane 7 9 SAS Ports The SAS ports are used to connect the SAS drive cables The 3 ports are des ignated 0 2 and are compatible with SATA drives ...

Page 61: ...n 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 Connector Pins Jumper Setting 3 2 1 3 2 1 Jumper Settings Jumper Jumper Setti...

Page 62: ...rs The following information details which jumpers must be configured to use SGPIO mode or restore your backplane to I2 C mode I2 C Mode Default Jumper Jumper Setting Note JP33 2 3 Controller ID 1 JP34 1 2 ID 0 2 3 ID 1 Backplane ID 1 JP40 Open I2 C Reset _SDOUT 1 JP42 2 3 I2 C Backplane ID _SDIN 1 JP50 Closed I2 C Reset 1 SGPIO Mode Only Jumper Jumper Setting Note JP33 1 2 Controller ID 1 JP34 1 2...

Page 63: ...ectors Rear Connector SAS Drive Number SAS 0 SAS SATA HHD 0 SAS 1 SAS SATA HHD 1 SAS 2 SAS SATA HHD 2 Rear LED Indicators Rear LED Indicator Hard Drive Activity and Failure LEDs D12 SCA 0 Activity LED Connected to HDD D13 SCA 1 Activity LED Connected to HDD D14 SCA 2 Activity LED Connected to HDD D5 SAS 0 Failure LED Connected to HDD D6 SAS 1 Failure LED Connected to HDD D7 SAS 2 Failure LED Conne...