Supermicro Supero SC808T-980B, User Manual

Page 1: ...SC808 Chassis Series SUPER USER S MANUAL 1 0 SC808T 980V B ...

Page 2: ...O USE THIS PRODUCT OR DOCUMENTATION EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES IN PARTICULAR THE VENDOR 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 o...

Page 3: ...assis features a unique and highly optimized design for dual core Xeon platforms The chassis is equipped with a 700W or 980W high efficiency power supply for superb power savings High performance fans provide ample optimized cooling for FB DIMM memory modules and 4 hot swap drive bays offers maximum storage capacity in a 1U form factor This document lists compatible parts available when this docum...

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Page 5: ...omponents 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 Installation Follow the proce...

Page 6: ...ables power supply specifications and compatible backplanes Not all compatible backplanes are listed Refer to our Web site for the latest compatible backplane information Appendix A Chassis Cables Appendix C Power Supply Specifications Appendix C SAS 808TQ Backplane Manual ...

Page 7: ... 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 Mounting Rails 3 1 Power Supply 3 2 Air Shroud 3 2 3 3 Where to get Replacement Components 3 2 Chapter 4 System Interface 4 2 Control Panel Buttons 4 2 4 3 Control Panel LEDs 4...

Page 8: ...ation Step 4 Installing the Air Shrouds 5 10 Air Shrouds 5 10 To install the air shroud 5 10 5 6 Installation Step 5 Checking the Chassis the Air Flow 5 11 To check the server s air flow 5 11 Installation Complete 5 11 5 7 System Fans 5 12 To change a system fan 5 12 5 8 Power Supply 5 14 Power Supply Replacement 5 14 To change the power supply 5 15 Chapter 6 Rack Installation 6 1 Overview 6 1 6 2...

Page 9: ...he chassis into a rack 6 7 Appendices Appendix A Cables Screws and other Accessories A 1 Overview A 1 A 2 Cables Included with SC808TQ Chassis SAS SATA A 1 A 4 Compatible Cables A 2 Alternate SAS SATA Cables A 2 Extending Power Cables A 3 Front Panel to the Motherboard A 3 A 5 Chassis Screws A 4 Appendix B SC808 Power Supply Specifications Appendix C SAS 808TQ BACKPLANE USER S GUIDE ...

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Page 11: ...ple optimized cooling for FB DIMM memory modules and 4 hot swap drive bays offer maximum storage capacity in a 1U form factor 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 1U chs 808 1 1 SC808 Chassis Model CPU HDD I O Slots Power Supply SC808TQ 980B DP Dual co...

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Page 13: ...ill 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 config ured the SC808 chassis includes one power supply 2 3 Preparing for Setup The SC808 Chassis includes a set of rail assemblies including mounting br...

Page 14: ...k Use extreme caution when using metal tools which can easily damage any electrical components or circuit boards they come into contact with l 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 l The power supply power cord must include a grounding plug and must be pl...

Page 15: ...rent 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 l Do not use mats designed to decrease electrostatic discharge as protect...

Page 16: ...board and peripherals back into their antistatic bags when not in use l For grounding purposes make sure your computer chassis provides excel lent conductivity between the power supply the case the mounting fasten ers and the serverboard ...

Page 17: ...he latest shipping lists visit our Web site at http www supermicro com Backplane Each SC808 chassis comes with a 1U backplane 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 information http www supermicro com Fans The SC808 chassis accepts six system fans System fans for SC808 chassis are powere...

Page 18: ...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 exclusively from our Supermicro Authorized Distributors System Integrators Resellers A list of Supermicro Authorized ...

Page 19: ...on the control panel and drive carriers to keep you con stantly informed of the overall status of the system SC808 models include two front panels that control two semi independent systesm This chapter explains the meanings of all LED indicators and the appropriate re sponse you may need to take ...

Page 20: ...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 l 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 ai...

Page 21: ...n flashing l Power Indicates power is being supplied to the system s power supply units This LED should normally be illuminated when the system is operating 4 4 Drive Carrier LEDs Your chassis uses SAS SATA or SCSI drives but not both SAS SATA Drives Each SAS SATA drive carrier has two LEDs l Green Each Serial ATA drive carrier has a green LED When illuminated this green LED on the front of the SA...

Page 22: ...ink on and off when that particular drive is being accessed l 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 ...

Page 23: ...apter 2 System Safety and the warning precau tions listed in the setup instructions 5 1 Overview 5 1 5 2 Installation Step 1 Remove the Chassis Cover 5 2 To remove the chassis cover 5 2 5 3 Installation Step 2 Install Hard Drives 5 3 To remove hard drive trays from the chassis 5 3 To install a hard drive to the hard drive tray 5 4 5 4 Installation Step 3 Installing the Motherboard 5 6 To install t...

Page 24: ...ver in the areas indicated in the illustra tion 3 Push the cover toward the rear of the chassis and lift the cover off the unit 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 Figure 5 1 Removing the Chassis Cover 2 3 Remove this screw 2 Remove this screw Remove this scr...

Page 25: ...nstallation Step 2 Install Hard Drives To remove 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 2 Figure 5 2 Removing Hard Drive 1 ...

Page 26: ...e drive bays Figure 5 3 Chassis Drive Tray To install a hard drive to the hard drive tray 1 Remove the screws 2 holding connecting the drive tray the carrier 2 Remove the tray from the carrier Warning Except for short periods of time swapping hard drives do not operate the server with the hard drives empty 1 1 Figure 5 4 Removing Dummy Drive from Tray Drive Tray Dummy Drive ...

Page 27: ...oard side facing down so that the mounting holes align with those in the carrier 4 Secure the hard drive by tightening all six 6 screws 5 Use the open handle to replace the drive tray into the chassis Make sure the close the drive tray handle 4 4 Drive Tray SAS or SATA Hard Drive Figure 5 5 Removing Hard Drive ...

Page 28: ...the motherboard and the chassis surface The SC808 chassis includes permanent standoffs in locations used by the motherboards These standoffs accept the rounded Phillips head screws included in the SC808 accessories packaging Some motherboard require additional screws for heatsinks general components and or non standard security Optional standoffs are used for these motherboards To use an optional ...

Page 29: ...rew securing the add on card bracket to the chassis 3b Lift the bracket out of the chassis 3c Repeat this process for the second riser card 4 Lay the first motherboard in the chassis aligning the standoffs 5 Secure the motherboard to the chassis using the rounded Phillips head screws Each motherboard requires five screws 6 Repeat steps 3 5 for the second side of the chassis 7 Secure the CPU s heat...

Page 30: ...hassis cover 2 Pull open the add on card slot clip in the rear of the chassis 3 Slide the temporary add on card L bracket toward the slot clip and remove the temporary bracket from the chassis 8 Connect the cables between the motherboard backplane chassis front panel and power supply as needed Also fans may be temporarily removed to allow access to the backplane ports 9 Replace the add on card bra...

Page 31: ...et 4 Connect the add on card to the riser card and slide the add on card L bracket in to the rear add on card slot 5 Close the add on card slot clip Note Under normal circumstances the riser card and add on card bracket are not separated Figure 5 9 I O Shield Placement Add on Card Bracket Screw ...

Page 32: ...oud does not require screws to set up The SC808 chassis requires two identical air shrouds To install the air shroud 1 Confirm that all six fans are in place and is working properly 2 Place the first air shroud into the chassis The air shroud sits behind the system fans Each air shroud covers three fans 3 Install the second air shroud in the same manner as the first ...

Page 33: ...ign objects obstruct air flow through the chassis Pull all excess cabling out of the airflow path or use shorter cables The control panel LEDs inform you of system status See Chapter 3 System Interface for details on the LEDs and the control panel buttons Installation Complete In most cases the chassis power supply and fans are pre installed If you need to install fans continue to the Systems Fan ...

Page 34: ...ile the power is running to determine which fan has failed Never run the server for an extended period of time with the chassis open 2 Remove the failed fan s power cord from the serverboard 3 Lift the fan from the system 4 Place the new fan into the vacant space in the housing while making sure the arrows on the top of the fan indicating air direction point in the same direction as the arrows on ...

Page 35: ...5 13 Chapter 5 Chassis Setup and Maintenance Figure 5 11 System Fan Placement ...

Page 36: ...illuminated on the power supply when the power is off An illuminated green light indicates that the power supply is operating Power Supply Replacement The SC808 chassis utilizes one power supply In the unlikely event that the power supply unit must be replaced the system will shut down Replacement units can be ordered directly from Supermicro see contact information in the Preface 5 8 Power Supply...

Page 37: ... and unplug the power cord 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 Push the new power supply module into the power bay until you hear a click 5 Plug the AC power cord back into the module and power up the server ...

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Page 39: ...l 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 Precautions 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 sect...

Page 40: ...efore you install the rails Install the heaviest server components on the bottom of the rack first and then work up Use a regulating uninterruptible power supply UPS to protect the server from power surges voltage spikes and to keep your system operating in case of a power failure Allow the hot plug hard drives and power supply modules to cool before touch ing them Always keep the rack s front doo...

Page 41: ...to the connection of the equipment to the power supply circuitry and the effect that any possible overloading of circuits might have on overcurrent protection and power supply wiring Appropriate consideration of equipment nameplate ratings should be used when addressing this concern Reliable Ground A reliable ground must be maintained at all times To ensure this the rack itself should be grounded ...

Page 42: ...h the rack unit you are using NOTE This rail will fit a rack between 26 and 33 5 deep Identifying the Sections of the Rack Rails The chassis package includes two rack rail assemblies in the rack mounting kit Each assembly consists of two sections 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 6 1 ...

Page 43: ...attached inner rail 2 Slide the extension toward the front of the chassis 3 Secure the chassis with 2 screws as illustrated 4 Repeat steps 1 3 for the other inner rail extension 3 2 1 Installing the Inner Rail Extension The SC808 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 ch...

Page 44: ...h the short and long brackets to the proper distance so that the rail fits snugly into the rack 3 Secure the long bracket to the front side of the outer rail with two M5 screws and the short bracket to the rear side of the outer rail with three M5 screws 4 Repeat steps 1 4 for the left outer rail Secure to the Front of the Rack Secure to the Rear of the Rack Figure 6 3 Assembling the Outer Rails A...

Page 45: ...talled on the rack 2 Line chassis rails A and B with the front of the rack rails C 3 Slide the chassis rails into the rack rails keeping the pressure even on both sides you may have to depress the locking tabs when inserting When the server has been pushed completely into the rack you should hear the locking tabs click 4 Optional Insert and tightening the thumbscrews that hold the front of the ser...

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Page 47: ...1 Appendices Appendices Appendix A Compatible Cables Appendix B SC808 Power Supply Specifications Appendix C SAS 808T Backplane Manual ...

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Page 49: ...er to the manufacturer of the motherboard you are using and our Web site at www supermicro com A 2 Cables Included with SC808TQ Chassis SAS SATA SC808T 980W Part Type Length Description CBL 0087 Ribbon Round 20 16 pin to 16 pin ribbon cable for control panel CBL 0212L Wire 15 cm Hard drive power extension cable ST TO RA CBL 0160L Cable 6 Regional power cord CBL 0201L SATA various Set for 4 SATA Ca...

Page 50: ...75L 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 from...

Page 51: ...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 SC808 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 P...

Page 52: ... 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 5 mm ...

Page 53: ...ppendix B SC808 Power Supply Specifications This appendix lists power supply specifications for your chassis system 980W MFR Part PWS 651 1R Rated AC Volt age 100 240V 50 60Hz 8 4 Amp 5V standby 3 Amp 12V 54 Amp 5V 25 Amp 3 3V 12 Amp 12V 0 5 Amp ...

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Page 55: ...Rev 1 0 SAS 808TQ BACKPLANE USER S GUIDE J5 J6 J7 J8 JP10 JP13 D3 GND GND 12V 5V GND GND 12V 5V 1 REV 1 0 SAS808 3 2 1 0 ...

Page 56: ...IS PRODUCT OR DOCUMENTATION EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES IN PARTICULAR THE VENDOR 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 ...

Page 57: ...lines 1 1 1 3 An Important Note to Users 1 1 Chapter 2 Jumper Settings and Pin Definitions 2 1 Front Connectors and Jumpers 2 1 Front Connectors 2 1 2 2 Front Connector and Pin Definitions 2 2 2 3 Front Jumper Locations and Pin Definitions 2 3 Explanation of Jumpers 2 3 FRONT LED INDICATORS 2 4 Front Pane LEDs 2 4 2 4 Rear Connectors and LED Indicators 2 5 Rear SAS SATA Connectors 2 5 Rear LED Ind...

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Page 59: ...s 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 1 2 General Safety Guidelines Always disconnect power cables before installing or removing any components from the computer including the backplane Disconnect the power cable b...

Page 60: ...1 2 SAS 808TQ Backplane User s Guide Notes ...

Page 61: ...hapter 2 Jumper Settings and Pin Definitions 2 1 Front Connectors and Jumpers 1 Power Connectors 4 pin JP10 and JP13 2 SAS Port 0 J5 3 SAS Port 1 J6 4 SAS Port 2 J7 5 SAS Port 3 J8 4 1 3 5 J5 J6 J7 J8 JP10 JP13 D3 GND GND 12V 5V GND GND 12V 5V 1 REV 1 0 SAS808 3 2 1 0 1 2 ...

Page 62: ...ition 1 12V 2 and 3 Ground 4 5V 1 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 2 5 SAS Ports The SAS ports are used to connect the SAS drive cables The four ports are designated 0 4 Each port is also compatible with SATA drives ...

Page 63: ... 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 Settings Note JP18 Open Enabled Closed Disabled Buzzer Reset JP25 Open 45 C 1 2 50 C 2 3 55 C Overheat temperature JP18 J5 J6 J7 J8 JP10 JP13 D...

Page 64: ... J5 J6 J7 J8 JP10 JP13 D3 GND GND 12V 5V GND GND 12V 5V 1 REV 1 0 SAS808 3 2 1 0 JP13 D3 GND GND 12V 5V Front Pane LEDs LED STATE SPECIFICATION D3 ON Overheat Fan Failure LED Indicator Red light flashing Buzzer On FRONT LED INDICATORS D3 ...

Page 65: ...S Drive Number SAS 0 J1 SAS SATA HDD 0 SAS 1 J2 SAS SATA HDD 1 SAS 2 J3 SAS SATA HDD 2 SAS 3 J4 SAS SATA HDD 3 Rear LED Indicators Rear Connector Hard Drive Activity Failure LED SAS 0 D12 D5 SAS 1 D13 D6 SAS 2 D14 D7 SAS 3 D15 D8 0 SAS D5 D12 J1 SAS 1 D6 D13 J2 SAS 2 D7 D14 J3 3 SAS D8 J4 R 8 2 D15 D12 D5 SAS 0 D13 D6 SAS 1 SAS 2 SAS 3 D14 D15 D8 D7 ...

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