Supermicro SC113MTQ-330CB User manual

SC113M Chassis Series
SC113MTQ-330CB SC113MTQ-R400CB
SC113MTQ-560CB SC113MTQ-563CB
USER’S MANUAL
1.0b
SUPER ®

SC113M Chassis Manual
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Manual Revision 1.0b
Release Date: October 26, 2011
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Preface
Preface
This manual is written for professional system integrators and PC technicians. It
provides information for the installation and use of the SC113M chassis. Installation
and maintenance should be performed by experienced technicians only.
Supermicro’s SC113M 1U chassis packages outstanding high-end performance
into an astonishingly short 20” deep chassis, featuring advanced air-ow/thermal
design for space-limited applications. With its short depth, it efciently packages
eight hot-swappable 2.5” SAS/SATA hard drive bays into a compact 1U form fac-
tor. This chassis features our advanced 330W (Gold Level), 400W, 560W or 563W
(Gold Level) high-efciency power supply.
This document lists compatible parts and congurations available when this docu-
ment was published. Always refer to our Web site for updates on supported parts
and congurations at http://www.supermicro.com.

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Manual Organization
Chapter 1: Introduction
The introduction provides a checklist of the main components included with this
chassis and describes the main features of the SC113M chassis. This chapter also
includes contact information.
Chapter 2: System Safety
This chapter lists warnings, precautions, and system safety. You should thoroughly
familiarize yourself with this chapter for a general overview of safety precautions
that should be followed before installing and servicing this chassis.
Chapter 3: Chassis Components
Refer here for details on this chassis model, including the fans, bays, airow shields,
and other components.
Chapter 4: System Interface
This chapter provides 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
Refer to this chapter for detailed information on this chassis. Follow the procedures
given in this chapter when installing, removing, or reconguring your chassis.
Chapter 6: Rack Installation
Refer to this chapter for detailed information on chassis rack installation. You should
follow the procedures given in this chapter when installing, removing or reconguring
your chassis into a rack environment.

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Appendix A: Chassis Cables
This section references cables, which are compatible with your SC113M system. Re-
fer to our Web site for additional information on cabling at www.supermicro.com.
Appendix B: Power Supply
This chapter lists supported power supply information for the SC113M system. Refer
to our Web site for additional details at www.supermicro.com.
Appendix C: SAS-113TQ
Refer to this chapter for supported backplane information. Refer to the Supermicro
Web site at www.supermicro.com for the most up-to-date information.

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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction
1-1 Overview ......................................................................................................... 1-1
1-2 Shipping List.................................................................................................... 1-1
1-3 Contacting Supermicro.................................................................................... 1-2
1-4 Returning Merchandise for Service................................................................. 1-3
Chapter 2 System 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
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 ..................................................................................... 4-2
4-3 Control Panel LEDs ........................................................................................ 4-2
4-4 Drive Carrier LEDs.......................................................................................... 4-4
Chapter 5 Chassis Setup and Maintenance
5-1 Overview ......................................................................................................... 5-1
5-2 Installation ....................................................................................................... 5-1
5-3 Removing the Chassis Cover ......................................................................... 5-2
5-4 Installing Hard Drives...................................................................................... 5-3
5-5 Installing the DVD-ROM Drive ........................................................................ 5-5
5-6 Installing the Motherboard .............................................................................. 5-6
Permanent and Optional Standoffs................................................................. 5-7
5-7 Installing the Air Shroud.................................................................................. 5-8

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5-8 Checking the Airow ....................................................................................... 5-9
Installation Complete....................................................................................... 5-9
5-9 System Fans ................................................................................................. 5-10
5-10 Power Supply ............................................................................................... 5-12
5-11 Removing the Backplane .............................................................................. 5-14
5-12 Installing the Backplane ................................................................................ 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 Airow ......................................................................................... 6-3
Mechanical Loading ................................................................................... 6-3
Circuit Overloading..................................................................................... 6-3
Reliable Ground ......................................................................................... 6-3
Identifying the Sections of the Rack Rails...................................................... 6-4
Locking Tabs ................................................................................................... 6-4
Outer Rack Rails............................................................................................. 6-6
Appendix A SC113M Chassis Cables
Appendix B SC113M Power Supply Specications
Appendix C SAS-113TQ Backplane

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Notes

Model CPU HDD I/O Slots Power
Supply
SC113MTQ-563CB DP/UP 8x 2.5" hot-swap
SAS/SATA 1x FH 560W (Gold Level)
SC113MTQ-560CB DP/UP 8x 2.5" hot-swap
SAS/SATA 1x FH 560W
SC113MTQ-R400CB DP/UP 8x 2.5" hot-swap
SAS/SATA 1x FH 400W (Redundant)
SC113MTQ-330CB DP/UP 8x 2.5" hot-swap
SAS/SATA 1x FH 330W (Gold Level)
Chapter 1
Introduction
1-1 Overview
Supermicro’s SC113M 1U chassis featues eight hot-swappable 2.5” SAS/SATA
hard drive bays. Only enterprise level hard drives are recommended for use in
Supermicro chassis. The SC113M chassis includes one 330W (Gold Level), or a
560W (Gold Level) high-efciency power supply. The SC113MTQ-R400CB model
chassis has dual redundant 400W power supplies. One slim DVD-ROM drive is
included on the SC113MTQ-560CB model, and is optional on the other models.
1-2 Shipping List
Please visit the following link for the latest shipping lists and part numbers for your par-
ticular chassis model. http://www.supermicro.com/products/chassis/1U/?chs=113M
Chapter 1: Introduction
1-1

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1-3 Contacting Supermicro
Headquarters
Address: Super Micro Computer, Inc.
980 Rock Ave.
San Jose, CA 95131 U.S.A.
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [email protected] (General Information)
[email protected] (Technical Support)
Web Site: www.supermicro.com
Europe
Address: Super Micro Computer B.V.
Het Sterrenbeeld 28, 5215 ML
's-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [email protected] (General Information)
[email protected] (Technical Support)
[email protected] (Customer Support)
Asia-Pacic
Address: Super Micro Computer, Inc.
4F, No. 232-1, Liancheng Rd.
Chung-Ho 235, Taipei County
Taiwan, R.O.C.
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Web Site: www.supermicro.com.tw
Technical Support:
Email: [email protected]
Tel: [phone]