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SC825 Chassis Manual

General Safety Guidelines

Always disconnect power cables before installing or removing any components 

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from the chassis, including the SCA-825S2 backplane.

Disconnect the power cable from the chassis before installing or removing any 

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cables or components from the SCA-825S2 Backplane.

Make sure that the SCA-825S2 Backplane is securely and properly installed on 

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the motherboard to prevent damage to the system, due to a power shortage.

Summary of Contents for SC825TQ-560LPV

Page 1: ...CHASSIS Series SC825TQ R720LPB SC825TQ R720UB SC825TQ R700V B SC825TQ 710LP B SC825TQ R700LPV B SC825TQ 560LPV B SC825S2 R700LPV B SC825S2 560LPV B SC825TQ 560UV B SC825TQ 560UB B USER S MANUAL 1 0b...

Page 2: ...ED 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...

Page 3: ...y Supermicro s SC825 2U chassis features a unique and highly optimized design The chassis is equipped with a 720W redundant 710W single 700W redundant or 560W single high efficiency power supply for s...

Page 4: ...s 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 a...

Page 5: ...endices This section lists compatible cables power supply specifications and compatible backplanes Not all compatible backplanes may be listed Refer to our Web site for the latest compatible backplane...

Page 6: ...iew 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 Ove...

Page 7: ...etup in LP Low Profile Chassis 5 11 Add on Card Expansion Slot Setup for SC825U Universal Output 5 12 5 8 Installing the Air Shroud 5 13 Checking the Server s Air Flow 5 14 Installation Complete 5 14...

Page 8: ...ing the Sections of the Rack Rails 6 4 Installing the Inner Rail Extension 6 5 Outer Rack Rails 6 6 Appendix A SC825 Chassis Cables Appendix B SC825 Power Supply Specifications Appendix C SAS 825TQ Ba...

Page 9: ...wer Supply SC825TQ 720LPB DP Xeon 8x SAS SATA 7x LP FL 720W Gold Level SC825TQ 720UB DP Xeon 8x SAS SATA 4x FF 3x LP 720W Gold Level SC825TQ 710LP DP Xeon 8x SAS SATA 7x LP FL 710W SC825TQ R700UV SC82...

Page 10: ...le Once set up correctly these drives can be removed without powering down the server In addition these drives support SAF TE SCSI and SES2 SAS SATA I O Expansion slots Each SC825 chassis model includ...

Page 11: ...dress Super Micro Computer B V Het Sterrenbeeld 28 5215 ML s Hertogenbosch The Netherlands Tel 31 0 73 6400390 Fax 31 0 73 6416525 Email sales supermicro nl General Information support supermicro nl T...

Page 12: ...ust 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...

Page 13: ...m 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...

Page 14: ...m When working around exposed electrical circuits another person who is fa miliar with the power off controls should be nearby to switch off the power if necessary Use only one hand when working with...

Page 15: ...neckties and unbuttoned shirt sleeves which can come into contact with electrical circuits or be pulled into a cooling fan Remove any jewelry or metal objects from your body which are excellent metal...

Page 16: ...to contact with your clothing which may retain a charge even if you are wearing a wrist strap Handle a board by its edges only do not touch its components peripheral chips memory modules or contacts W...

Page 17: ...ro com This chassis supports a 2U backplane 3 fans and one sometimes two power supplies SC825 models come in silver or black Backplane Each SC825 chassis comes with a 2U backplane Depending on our ord...

Page 18: ...e airflow directly to where it is needed 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 sy...

Page 19: ...s to keep you constantly informed of the over all status of the system as well as the activity and health of specific components Most SC825 models have two buttons on the chassis control panel a reset...

Page 20: ...ove power from the power supply to the server system Turning off system power with this button removes the main power but keeps standby power supplied to the system Therefore you must unplug system be...

Page 21: ...s IDE channel activity in the SAS SATA drive SCSI drive and or DVD ROM drive activity when flashing NIC1 Indicates network activity on GLAN1 when flashing NIC2 Indicates network activity on GLAN2 when...

Page 22: ...that particular drive is being accessed Red The red LED indicates a SAS SATA drive failure If one of the SAS SATA drives fail you should be notified by your system management software SCSI Drives Each...

Page 23: ...2 Installation and General Maintnenance Installation Removing the Chassis Cover Installing Hard Drives Installing an Optional Floppy Drive or Fixed Hard Drive DVD ROM Replacement or Installation Inst...

Page 24: ...ress 2 both tabs at the same time Once the top cover is released from the locked position slide the cover 3 toward the rear of the chassis Lift the cover off the chassis 4 Warning Except for short per...

Page 25: ...5 4 Installing Hard Drives Removing Hard Drive Trays from the Chassis Press the release button on the drive carrier This extends the drive carrier 1 handle Use the handle to pull the drive out of the...

Page 26: ...Figure 5 3 Chassis Drive Carrier Installing a Hard Drive to the Hard Drive Carrier Remove the screws securing the dummy drive to the carrier 1 Remove the dummy drive from the carrier 2 Warning Except...

Page 27: ...carrier into the chassis bay making sure that the drive car 5 rier handle is completely closed Drive Carrier SAS SATA or SCSI Hard Drive Figure 5 5 Removing the Hard Drive Figure 5 6 Installing the Ha...

Page 28: ...the slot cover must be removed Removing the Dummy Drive Floppy Drive or Hard Disk Drive Disconnect the chassis from any power source 1 Press the release tab 2 Push against the back of the dummy drive...

Page 29: ...M drive bay then pulling the mini bezel forward If you are replacing a drive Locate the locking tab at the rear left hand side when viewed from the front of the DVD ROM drive Push the tab toward the d...

Page 30: ...Shield Installing the I O Shield Review the documentation that came with your motherboard Become familiar 1 with component placement requirements and precautions Open the chassis cover 2 With the illu...

Page 31: ...sed by most motherboards These standoffs accept the rounded Phillips head screws included in the SC825 accessories packaging Some motherboards require additional screws for heatsinks general component...

Page 32: ...e the screw with the hexagon nut rounded side up Lay the motherboard on the chassis aligning the permanent and optional 4 standoffs Secure the motherboard to the chassis using the rounded Phillips hea...

Page 33: ...le Chassis SC825 chassis include slots for add on cards and expansion cards The number of cards you can use depends on your chassis model and motherboard model Installing Add on and Expansion cards in...

Page 34: ...Installing a Universal Input Output Card in the SC825U chassis Disconnect the power supply lay the chassis on a flat surface and open the 1 chassis cover Connect the universal input output to the moth...

Page 35: ...ng the Air Shroud Confirm that your air shroud matches your chassis model Each shroud is 1 labeled SC825LP or SC825U Place air shroud in the chassis The air shroud fits behind the two fans clos 2 est...

Page 36: ...ign 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 Interf...

Page 37: ...for an extended period of time with the chassis open Turn off the power to the system and unplug the system from the outlet 2 Remove the failed fan s power cord from the serverboard 3 Press the fan r...

Page 38: ...SC825 Chassis Manual 5 16 Figure 5 15 Placing the System Fan...

Page 39: ...light indicates that the power supply is operating Power Supply Failure SC825 chassis models have either one or two redundant power supplies In the unlikely event that the power supply unit fails if y...

Page 40: ...r down the server and unplug the power cord before replacing the power supply Push the release tab on the back of the power supply as illustrated 2 Pull the power supply out using the handle provided...

Page 41: ...r supply from the motherboard 2 backplane and other components Also remove both power supplies Locate the power distributor between the power supply and the fan row 3 Remove the three screws securing...

Page 42: ...rom the front port panel to other chassis components including the motherboard and backplane 4 Remove the old port panel by depressing the release tab then pulling the unit out of the chassis 5 Insert...

Page 43: ...pports an optional full face locking front bezel for added se curity The front bezel is not included with the SC825 chassis but can be ordered seperately by visiting the Supermicro Web site at www sup...

Page 44: ...SC825 Chassis Manual 5 22 Notes...

Page 45: ...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 T...

Page 46: ...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 befo...

Page 47: ...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...

Page 48: ...ncludes two 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 se...

Page 49: ...u decide not to use a server rack The inner rail extension is attached to the inner rail to mount the chassis in the rack Installing the Inner Rails Place the inner rail extensions on the side of the...

Page 50: ...the outer rail to the rack using the screws provided 1 Press the button where the two outer rails are joined to retract the smaller 2 outer rail Hang the hooks of the rails onto the rack holes and if...

Page 51: ...the Chassis into a Rack Extend the outer rails as illustrated above 1 Align the inner rails of the chassis with the outer rails on the rack 2 Slide the inner rails into the outer rails keeping the pre...

Page 52: ...SC825 Chassis Manual 6 8 Notes...

Page 53: ...o 8 pin ribbon cable for SGPIO PB free CBL 0191L Cable 50 cm 20 pin to 20 pin cable for control panel CBL 0179L Cable 70 cm SATA cable Cable 6 Two regional power cords CBL 0180L SATA various Set for 4...

Page 54: ...Part Type Length Description CBL 0157L Ribbon 9 8 pin to 8 pin ribbon cable for SGPIO PB free CBL 0084 Split cable 6 16 pin front control split cable CBL 0160L Cable Regional power cord CBL 0180L SATA...

Page 55: ...al power cord CBL 0180L SATA various Set for 4 SATA Cables Length var ied to minimize airflow interference SC825S2 R700LP Part Type Length Description CBL 033L U320 Ribbon 9 23 cm ULTRA 320 PB FREE CB...

Page 56: ...le has one SFF 8484 32 pin connector on one end and 4 SAS connectors 7 pins each at the other This cable connects from the host motherboard or other controller to the backplane SAS hard drive port Cab...

Page 57: ...n 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 SC825 chassis includes a cable to connect the chassis front panel to the motherboard If your m...

Page 58: ...SC825 Chassis Manual A 6 Notes...

Page 59: ...60W MFR Part PWS 721P 1R PWS 711 1R PWS 702A IR PWS 561 1H20 Rated AC Voltage 100 240V 60 50Hz 10 4 Amp 100 240V 50 60Hz 8 5 4 Amp AC Input 100 240 V 50 60 Hz 4 9 Amp DC Input Voltage Voltage Range 36...

Page 60: ...SC825 Chassis Manual B 2 Notes...

Page 61: ...ic 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 gol...

Page 62: ...s shown in this manual C 4 Introduction to the SAS 825TQ Backplane The SAS 825TQ backplane has been designed to utilize the most up to date tech nology available providing your system with reliable hi...

Page 63: ...R CODE REV 2 0 SAS825TQ 2 2 I C 1 ACT_IN JP29 9072 RESET 2 I C SIDEBAND 2 SIDEBAND 1 C 5 Front Connectors and SAS Ports Front Connectors SAS Ports 1 1 1 9 1 7 1 3 1 4 1 5 1 6 1 8 1 2 1 10 1 14 1 17 1...

Page 64: ...ctivity LED Header Pin Definitions Pin Definition Pin Definition 1 ACT IN 0 6 ACT IN 4 2 ACT IN 1 7 ACT IN 5 3 ACT IN 2 8 ACT IN 6 4 ACT IN 3 9 ACT IN 7 5 Ground 10 Empty 5 Activity LED Headers The ac...

Page 65: ...Controller ID SB6 4 SGPIO SDOUT I2 C Reset 3 GND SB2 6 GND SB3 5 SGPIO SLOAD I2 C SDA 8 Backplane ID SB7 7 SGPIO SCLOCK 12 C SCL 10 No Connec tion 9 No Connec tion 12 to 19 SAS Ports The SAS ports are...

Page 66: ...fied 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 Jum...

Page 67: ...Controller ID 1 JP34 1 2 Backplane ID 1 1 2 ID 0 2 3 ID 1 JP36 2 3 Controller ID 2 JP37 2 3 Backplane ID 2 1 2 ID 0 2 3 ID 1 JP38 Open Jumper off pins I2 C Reset 2 JP40 Open Jumper off pins I2 C Reset...

Page 68: ...3 ID 1 JP36 2 3 Controller ID 2 JP37 2 3 Backplane ID 2 1 2 ID 0 2 3 ID 1 JP38 Closed Jumper on the pins I2 C Reset 2 JP40 Open Jumper off the pins I2 C Reset_SDOUT 1 JP41 Open Jumper off the pins I2...

Page 69: ...ngs Port I2 C SGPIO 0 3 I2 C 1 Sideband 1 4 7 I2 C 2 Sideband 2 Front Panel LEDs LED State Specification D3 On Overheat drive failure LED indicator Red light Flashing Buzzer On if activated Front LED...

Page 70: ...SAS SATA HDD 0 SAS 4 J9 SAS SATA HDD 4 SAS 1 J2 SAS SATA HDD 1 SAS 5 J11 SAS SATA HDD 5 SAS 2 J3 SAS SATA HDD 2 SAS 6 J13 SAS SATA HDD 6 SAS 3 J4 SAS SATA HDD 3 SAS 7 J15 SAS SATA HDD 7 Rear LED Indic...

Page 71: ...ponents To prevent dam age to your system it is important to handle the backplane carefully The following recommendations are generally sufficient to protect your equipment from ESD Use a grounded wr...

Page 72: ...from the chassis including the SCA 825S2 backplane Disconnect the power cable from the chassis before installing or removing any cables or components from the SCA 825S2 Backplane Make sure that the SC...

Page 73: ...e most up to date tech nology available providing your system with reliable high quality performance This manual reflects SCA 825S2 Revision 1 00 the most current release available at the time of publ...

Page 74: ...l A 4 LVDA1 SCSI Channel B 5 Overheat Drive Fail LED Indicator 6 D 4 Main Power Connector Pin Definitions The 4 pin power connectors are used to provide adequate an power supply to the backplane See t...

Page 75: ...controller with a RAID set is present and enabled Please refer to the table below for the information on SAF TE LED indicators SAF TE LED Indicators SAF TE LED Indicators LED Location Description D4 F...

Page 76: ...DB P1 39 DB P1 6 DB 0 40 DB 0 7 DB 1 41 DB 1 8 DB 2 42 DB 2 9 DB 3 43 DB 3 10 DB 4 44 DB 4 11 DB 5 45 DB 5 12 DB 6 46 DB 6 13 DB 7 47 DB 7 14 DB P 48 DB P 15 Ground 49 Ground 16 DIFFSENS 50 Ground 17...

Page 77: ...Default Delay Start Channel A 2 disable JPA23 On Remote Start Channel B 2 enable Off Default Remote Start Channel B 2 disable JPA21 On Delay Start Channel B 2 enable Off Default Delay Start Channel B...

Page 78: ...ble The buzzer sound indicates that a condition requiring immediate attention has occurred The buzzer alarm is triggered by the following conditions Hard drive failure 1 Fan failure 2 System temperatu...

Page 79: ...Channel B 1 SCAA4 SCSI Channel B 2 SCAA2 SCSI Channel B 3 Rear LED Specification D12 SCSI Channel A 0 Activity LED D13 SCSI Channel A 1 Activity LED D14 SCSI Channel A 2 Activity LED D17 SCSI Channel...

Page 80: ...s driver onto your system Method One Installing the Driver Right click on 1 My Computer and choose Properties Select the 2 Hardware tab and click on Device Manager Open 3 Other Devices or where GEM318...

Page 81: ...lect Uninstall If two such question marks are present uninstall both Click the 4 Action tab and choose Scan for Hardware Changes The Hard ware Wizard program should initiate Click Next when prompted A...

Page 82: ...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 fo...

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