Supero SC111 Series, User Manual

Page 1: ...SC111 Chassis Series SC111T 560UB SC111T 560CB USER S MANUAL 1 0a SUPER ...

Page 2: ...lusive 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 eq...

Page 3: ...perienced technicians only Supermicro s SC111 1U chassis is a cost effective short depth 21 95 2 5 HDD 1U chassis solution It has four hot swap 2 5 SAS SATA HDD trays coupled with our new advanced design 560W silver level high efficiency power supply 85 ef ficiency at 20 system loading This manual lists compatible parts available when this document was published Al ways refer to the our Web site f...

Page 4: ...erface which includes the functions and information of he control panel LEDs and 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 This chapter covers detailed informat...

Page 5: ... Safety 2 1 Overview 2 1 2 2 Warnings and Precautions 2 1 2 3 Preparing for Setup 2 1 2 4 Electrical Safety Precautions 2 2 2 5 General Safety Precautions 2 3 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 Rack 3 1 Power Supply 3 2 Air Shroud 3 2 Optional Features 3 2 3 3 Where to get Replacement Components 3 2 Cha...

Page 6: ...the Air Flow 5 12 5 8 System Fans 5 13 5 9 Replacing the Power Supply 5 15 Power Supply Failure 5 15 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 Circu...

Page 7: ...vii Preface Appendix A SC111 Chassis Cables Appendix B SC111 Power Supply Specifications Appendix C SAS 809T TQ Backplane Specifications ...

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Page 9: ... system loading 1 2 Shipping List Please visit the following link for the latest shipping lists and part numbers for your particular chassis model http www supermicro com products chassis 1U chs 113 Chapter 1 Introduction 1 1 SC111 Chassis Model CPU HDD I O Slots Power Supply SC111T 560UB Single Dual CPU 4x 2 5 hot swap SAS SATA 1x FF 560W SC111T 560CB Single Dual CPU 4x 2 5 hot swap SAS SATA 2x F...

Page 10: ...orrectly these drives can be removed without powering down the server Recommended for SAS or enterprise HDDs only Optional Features Optional features on the SC111 chassis include one slim DVD ROM drive and one USB port I O Expansion Slots The SC111 chassis includes either one full I O expansion slot or two full I O expan sion slots and one low profile I O slot See the chart on the previous page fo...

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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: ...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 ventilated Avoid areas where heat electrical noise and electromagnetic fields are generated You will also need it placed near at least one grounded power outlet When as ...

Page 14: ... fa t 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 t 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 des...

Page 15: ...inside of the system close the system back up and secure t it to the rack unit with the retention screws after 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 compone...

Page 16: ...nly do not touch its components peripheral chips t memory modules or contacts When handling chips or modules avoid touching their pins t Put the serverboard and peripherals back into their antistatic bags when not t in use For grounding purposes make sure your computer chassis provides excellent t conductivity between the power supply the case the mounting fasteners and the serverboard ...

Page 17: ...w supermicro com This chassis accepts a 1U backplane three fans with two optional fans and a power supply SC111 models come in black Backplane Each SC111 chassis comes with a 1U SAS SATA backplane For more informa tion 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 SC111 ...

Page 18: ...our chassis Optional Features One slim DVD ROM drive and or one USB com port are optional features on the SC111 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...

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

Page 20: ...system before servicing Reset The reset button is used to reboot the system t 4 2 Control Panel Buttons The SC111 chassis includes two or three push buttons located on the front panel a reset button a power on off button and a UID button UID When used with a UID compatible motherboard the UID button is used t to turn on or off the blue light function of the the U LED Once the blue light is activat...

Page 21: ... it indicates a fan failure and when blinking red slowly a power failure This LED will be blue when used for UID Unit Identifier When on continuously red 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 See the table below for descriptions of the LED states Figure 4 2 Universal Information LED Stat...

Page 22: ...ED on the front of the SATA drive carrier indicates drive activity A con Power Indicates power is being supplied to the system s power supply units t This LED should normally be illuminated when the system is operating HDD Indicates IDE channel activity SAS SATA drive and or DVD ROM drive t activity when flashing NIC1 Indicates network activity on GLAN1 when flashing t NIC2 Indicates network activ...

Page 23: ... SAS SATA t drives fail you should be notified by your system management software 4 5 Power Supply LEDs Some power supplies include an LED in the rear with the following definitions Solid Green When illuminated the green LED indicates that the power supply t is on Solid Amber When illuminated the amber LED indicates the power supply is t plugged in and turned off or the system is off but in an abn...

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Page 25: ...ting up your chassis 5 2 Installation and Maintenance Procedures Installation Removing the Chassis Cover t Installing Hard Drives t DVD ROM Drive Installation t Installing the Motherboard includes I O slot setup t Installing the Air Shroud and Checking the Airflow t General Maintenance Systems Fans t Replacing the Power Supply t Review the warnings and precautions listed in the manual before setti...

Page 26: ...ver 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 3 2 Removing the Chassis Cover Remove the screws securing the top cover to the chssis 1 Slide the cover toward the rear of the chassis 2 Lift the cover off the chassis 3 ...

Page 27: ...AS or SATA hard drives are recommended for use in the SC111 chassis Removing Hard Drive Trays from the Chassis Press the release button on the drive tray This extends the drive bay handle 1 Use the handle to pull the drive out of the chassis 2 Figure 5 2 Removing Hard Drive 1 2 ...

Page 28: ...e facing down and the connec 2 tor end toward the rear of the carrier Align the drive in the carrier so that the screw holes of both line up Note that 3 there are holes in the carrier marked SAS or SATA to aid in correct instal lation Secure the drive to the carrier with four M3 screws as illustrated below These 4 screws are included in the chassis accessory box Insert the drive carrier into its b...

Page 29: ...ary to remove the front 2 mini bezel grate from slot A for a USB com port or slot B for a DVD ROM drive Pull the bezel forward and off the front of the chassis If a device was previ 3 ously installed this cover may already be removed Remove the top chassis cover and unplug the drive s power and data cables 4 from the motherboard and or backplane The DVD ROM requires an additional lock screw C at t...

Page 30: ...assembled drive drive tray and 7 drive tray mounting plates into the chassis If installing a DVD ROM drive gently slide the assembled drive drive tray drive tray mounting plates and the DVD ROM drive adapter board into the chassis and secure Reattach the drive tray to the chassis by replacing the mini bezel lock screw 8 and tightening it from inside the chassis Reconnect the data and power cables ...

Page 31: ...ludes permanent standoffs in locations used by most motherboards These standoffs accept the rounded Phillips head screws included in the SC111 accessories packaging Some motherboards require additional screws for heatsinks general components and or non standard security Optional standoffs are included for these mother boards To use an optional standoff you must place the hexagonal screw through th...

Page 32: ...et from the chassis As required by your motherboard install standoffs in any areas that do not 5 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 6 standoffs Secure the motherboard to the chassis using the rounded Phill...

Page 33: ... include two full height expansion slots and one low profile expan sion slot Note You must use a riser card to install expansion cards into any SC111 chassis Riser cards are sold separately For the latest riser card compatibility and perfor mance information visit our website at http www supermicro com Figure 5 8 SC111 Rear Full Height Full Length Slots and Low Profile Slot I O Panel Full Height F...

Page 34: ... slot in which to place the add on card On that slot 5 open the I O panel lever and slide the I O panel sideways From inside the chassis remove the I O panel Slide the add on card into the riser card and attach the add on card bracket 6 in place of the I O panel bracket Secure the add on card by closing the I O panel lever 7 If additional support for the add on card is required locate the add on c...

Page 35: ...sis air shroud does not require screws to set up Figure 5 10 Air Shroud Installation Air Shroud Installation Align the air shroud over the motherboard and behind the system fans 1 Gently place the air shroud in your chassis with the front side touching the 2 edges of the fans See the instructions in the following section for checking the air flow 3 ...

Page 36: ...s replaced periodically Do not operate the server without drives or drive trays in the drive bays Use 2 only recommended server parts Make sure no wires or foreign objects obstruct air flow through the chassis 3 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 4 Interface for details on the LEDs and the co...

Page 37: ...e SC111 chassis provides two additional open fan housings where an additional system fan may be added for optimal cooling Adding a System Fan Turn off the power to the system and unplug the system from the outlet 1 Remove the dummy fan from the fan tray 2 Place the new fan into the vacant space in the housing while making sure the 3 arrows on the top of the fan indicating air direction point in th...

Page 38: ... power to the system and unplug the system from the outlet 2 Remove the failed fan s power cord from the serverboard 3 Lift the failed fan from the chassis and pull it completely out from the 4 serverboard Place the new fan into the vacant space in the housing while making sure the 5 arrows on the top of the fan indicating air direction point in the same direc tion as the arrows on the other fans ...

Page 39: ...ment units can be ordered directly from Supermicro see contact information in the Preface As there is only one power supply unit in the SC111 chassis power must be completely removed from the server before removing and replacing the power supply unit 5 9 Replacing the Power Supply Figure 5 13 Removing the Power Supply Replacing the Power Supply Power down the server and unplug the power cord Push ...

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Page 41: ...oise 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 sectio...

Page 42: ...General Server Precautions Review the electrical and general safety precautions that came with the com t ponents you are adding to your chassis Determine the placement of each component in the rack t before you install the rails Install the heaviest server components on the bottom of the rack first and then t work up Use a regulating uninterruptible power supply UPS to protect the server from t po...

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: ...with 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 rail that secures directly to the chassis and an outer rail that secures directly to the rack itself Inner Rails The SC111 chassis includes a...

Page 45: ...o the Chassis Place the inner rail on the side of the chassis aligning the hooks of the chas 1 sis with the rail extension holes Make sure the rail faces outward Slide the rail toward the front of the chassis 2 Secure the chassis with two screws as illustrated 3 Repeat steps 1 3 for the other inner rail 4 1 1 3 1 3 1 1 2 1 2 ...

Page 46: ...rear bracket C to the flat side of the outer rail B on the rear 2 end Secure them together using the screws provided Secure the front bracket A to the front of the rack using the screws pro 3 vided Secure the rear bracket C to the rear of the rack using the screws provided 4 Repeat steps 1 4 for the other outer rail 5 Secure this end to the front of the rack Secure this end to the rear of the rack...

Page 47: ...stalled on the rack Align the inner rails on the chassis with the front of the outer rails on the rack 2 Slide the chassis rails into the rack rails keeping the pressure even on both 3 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 into position Optional Insert and tighten the thumbscrews...

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Page 49: ... to the manufacturer of the motherboard you are using and our Web site at www supermicro com A 2 Cables Included with SC111 Chassis SAS SATA SC111T 560CB and SC111T 560UB Part Type Length Description CBL 0157L Round Ribbon Cable 9 8 pin to 8 pin ribbon cable for SGPIO CBL 0191L Ribbon Round Cable 50cm 20 pin to 20 pin ribbon cable for control panel CBL 0226L SATA Cable 43cm SATA cables three inclu...

Page 50: ...tion lists cables included with the SC111 Chassis packages 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 connector...

Page 51: ...M 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 SC111 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...

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Page 53: ...ly specifications for your chassis system SC111T 560CB SC111T 560UB 560W AC to DC w PFC 560W AC to DC w PFC I2C MFR Part PWS 562 1H PWS 562 1H20 Rated AC Voltage 100 240V 60 50Hz 0 5 2 6 Amp 100 240V 50 60Hz 6 5 2 6 Amp 5V standby 2 Amp 2 Amp 12V 46 5 Amp 46 5 Amp 5V 15 Amp 15 Amp 3 3V 15 Amp 15 Amp 12V 0 5 Amp 0 5 Amp ...

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Page 55: ...vent static discharge t Touch a grounded metal object before removing a component from the antistatic t bag Handle the backplane by its edges only do not touch its components peripheral t chips memory modules or gold contacts When handling chips or modules avoid touching their pins t Put the card and peripherals back into their antistatic bags when not in use t C 2 General Safety Guidelines Always...

Page 56: ... Note to Users All images and layouts shown in this user s guide are based upon the latest PCB t 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 ...

Page 57: ...P46 Not included on the SAS 809T backplane 8 Chip Reset JP35 Not included on the SAS 809T backplane 9 Mode Select JP33 Not included on the SAS 809T backplane 10 Buzzer Reset JP18 11 MG9071 Chip not included on the SAS 809T backplane 12 Y1 U19 R71 MH3 MH2 MH1 C18 C19 C20 C32 C159 C157 C151 C26 C33 C45 C84 C85 C5 C44 C65 D3 JP18 JP35 JP33 JP44 JP46 U25 C149 JP10 JP51 J5 J7 J6 J8 BZ1 MADE IN TAIWAN D...

Page 58: ...SATA drives 7 I2 C Connectors The I2 C Connector designated JP44 is used to monitor HDD activity and status See the table on the right for pin definitions I2 C Connector Pin Definitions JP44 Pin Definition 1 Data 2 Ground 3 Clock 4 No Connection 6 Sideband Header The sideband header is designated JP51 For SAS 2 to work properly you must connect an 8 pin sideband cable See the table to the right fo...

Page 59: ...chip For details see the jumper settings section of this manual 11 Buzzer Reset The buzzer reset is designated as JP18 It is used to reset the buzzer after it has been activated 12 MG9071 Chip The MG9071 chip is only included on the SAS 809TQ backplane It is an enclosure management chip that supports the SES 2 controller and SES 2 protocols 10 Mode Select Modeselect designatedJP33 isonlyincluded o...

Page 60: ... 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 2 3 Enabled 1 2 Disabled Buzzer Reset JP35 2 3 Default 1 2 Reset MG9071 Reset JP18 Y1 U19 R71 MH3 MH2 MH1 C18 C19 C20 C32 C159 C157 C151 C26 C33 C45 C84 C85 C5 C44 C65 D3 JP18 JP35 JP33 JP44 JP46 U25 C149 JP10 JP51 J5 J7 J6 J8 BZ1 MADE IN TAIWAN DESIGNED IN USA 11 2...

Page 61: ...el LEDs LED STATE SPECIFICATION D3 ON Overheat Drive Failure LED Indicator Red light flashing Buzzer On Front LED Indicators D3 I2 C and SGPIO Modes and Jumper Settings This backplane can utilize I2 C or SGPIO SGPIO is the default mode and can be used without making changes to your jumpers The following information details which jumpers must be configured to use I2 C mode or restore your backplane...

Page 62: ... SAS 2 SAS 1 SAS 0 C 7 Rear Connectors and LED Indicators Rear SAS SATA Connectors Rear Connector Connector Number SAS 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 Not included on SAS 809T SAS 0 D12 D5 SAS 1 D13 D6 SAS 2 D14 D7 SAS 3 D15 D8 D12 D5 SAS 0 D13 D6 SAS 1 SA...

Page 63: ...C 9 Appendix C SAS 809T TQ Backplane Specifications Notes ...

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