Supero SC812L Series, User Manual

Page 1: ...SC812L CHASSIS SERIES SUPER USER S MANUAL 1 0 SC812L 520U SC812L 280U SC812L 520 SC812L 420 SC812L 520C SC812L 420C SC812L 410 SC812L U SC812L...

Page 2: ...TY TO 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 P...

Page 3: ...erienced technicians only Supermicro s SC812L 1U chassis features a unique and highly optimized design for dual core Xeon platforms The chassis is equipped with a high efficiency power supply for supe...

Page 4: ...SC812L Chassis Manual iv Notes...

Page 5: ...mponents 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...

Page 6: ...ackplanes 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...

Page 7: ...utions 2 2 2 6 System Safety 2 3 Chapter 3 System Interface 3 1 Overview 3 1 3 2 Control Panel Buttons 3 2 3 3 Control Panel LEDs 3 2 Chapter 4 Chassis Setup and Maintenance 4 1 Overview 4 1 4 2 Insta...

Page 8: ...a Setup Location 5 1 Rack Precautions 5 2 General Server Precautions 5 2 Rack Mounting Considerations 5 2 Ambient Operating Temperature 5 2 Reduced Airflow 5 3 Mechanical Loading 5 3 Circuit Overloadi...

Page 9: ...ix Preface Front Panel to the Motherboard A 3 A 4 Chassis Screws A 4...

Page 10: ...SC812L Chassis Manual x Notes...

Page 11: ...part numbers for your particular chassis model http www supermicro com Chapter 1 Introduction 1 1 SC812L Chassis Model CPU HDD I O Slots Power Supply SC812L 420 DP Dual core Xeon 3 Fixed Hard Drives...

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Page 14: ...SC812L Chassis Manual 1 4 Notes...

Page 15: ...s 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 on...

Page 16: ...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 Inste...

Page 17: ...ed 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 prin...

Page 18: ...hing their pins l Put the serverboard 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...

Page 19: ...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 This chapter explains the meanings of all LE...

Page 20: ...he SC812L 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 correct...

Page 21: ...cates network activity on GLAN1 when flashing l HDD Indicates IDE channel activity SAS SATA drive SCSI drive and or DVD ROM drive activity when flashing l Power Indicates power is being supplied to th...

Page 22: ...SC812L Chassis Manual 3 4 Notes...

Page 23: ...ing up your chassis 4 2 Installation Steps 4 3 Installation Step 1 Remove the Chassis Cover 4 2 4 4 Installation Step 2 Install Hard Drives 4 3 4 5 Installation Step 3 Installing the Motherboard 4 4 4...

Page 24: ...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 N...

Page 25: ...assis 3 Connect a standard hard drive to the bracket and secure the connection with the four screws connected to the bracket NOTE The bracket includes four screws and four rubber feet Always use the r...

Page 26: ...e 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...

Page 27: ...Secure the screw with the hexagon nut rounded side up 5 Lay the motherboard on the chassis aligning the permanent and optional standoffs 6 Secure the motherboard to the chassis using the rounded Phill...

Page 28: ...on card slots and one low profile slot Figure 4 5 SC812L Add on Card To install an add on card 1 Disconnect the power supply lay the chassis on a flat surface and open the chassis cover 2 In the rear...

Page 29: ...rd embedded in the riser card bracket 5 Re connect the riser card with add on cards to the motherboard 6 Secure each card to the chassis using the card s L bracket and close the add on card shield cli...

Page 30: ...ower rack for the SC812L can be adjusted into two different positions Left and Right The blower rack for the SC812L U series chassis can be configured in up to four positions The only positions needed...

Page 31: ...ary Position The following only applies to non U brand chassis When using a SuperMicro motherboard with an AMD CPU do the following 1 Disconnect the blowers from the motherboard and remove the foam ba...

Page 32: ...behind the two blowers closest to the power supply To check the server 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...

Page 33: ...te In most cases the chassis power supply and blowers are pre installed If you need to install blowers continue to the Systems Blower section of this chapter If the chassis will be installed into a ra...

Page 34: ...ange the power supply 1 Power down the server and unplug the power cord 2 Remove power cord from the rear of the chassis and disconnect the power supply for the motherboard and other chassis component...

Page 35: ...placed near a grounded power outlet Be sure to read the Rack and Server Precautions in the next section 5 3 Preparing for Setup The box your chassis was shipped in should include two sets of rail ass...

Page 36: ...er 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 operatin...

Page 37: ...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 b...

Page 38: ...g NOTE The rails will fit a rack between 29 and 35 25 deep Identifying the Sections of the Rails The chassis package includes two rail assemblies in the rack mounting kit Each assembly consists of two...

Page 39: ...six M5 flat head screws 3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 for the other chassis Figure 5 2 Rail Installation Inner Chassis Rail Figure 5 1 Inner and Outer Rails A B C To separate the inner and outer rails 1 Pull...

Page 40: ...t brackets to the front of the outer rails with two M4 screws 4 Secure the long brackets to the outer rails using two M4 screws Tighten the screws loosely so the bracket can slide back and forth 5 Pos...

Page 41: ...5 7 Chapter 5 Rack Installation Figure 5 3 Mounting the Chassis A B Rail Bracket C...

Page 42: ...n the chassis rails A 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 W...

Page 43: ...stallation You must reverse the brackets to accommodate two posts instead of four 1 Install the inner rails to the chassis as described in this chapter 2 Attach the short and long brackets to the oute...

Page 44: ...rews for each bracket 8 Tighten the M4 screws that secure each bracket to the outer rail 9 Repeat steps 5 9 using the second outer rail 10 Line the inner chassis rails A with the front of the outer ra...

Page 45: ...k Installation 12 Optional If you installed the front chassis mount you can insert thumb screws through the chassis ears and chassis mounts The chassis cannot be pulled from the rack unless the thumbs...

Page 46: ...SC812L Chassis Manual 5 12 Notes...

Page 47: ...1 Appendices Appendices Appendix A Compatible Cables...

Page 48: ...SC812L Chassis Manual 2 Notes...

Page 49: ...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 SC812L Part Type Len...

Page 50: ...ernate SAS SATA Cables Some compatible motherboards may have different connectors If your motherboard has only one SAS connector that the SAS SATA cables must share use one of the following cables The...

Page 51: ...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 SC812L chassis includes a cable to connect the chassis front panel to the motherboard If yo...

Page 52: ...lat 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...