Supermicro SC116 Series User manual

SC116AC2-R706WB SC116TQ-R706WB
SC116AC-R700WB SC116TQ-R700CB
SC116TQ-R700UB SC116TQ-R700WB
SC116
CHASSIS SERIES
USER’S MANUAL
1.0c

SC116 Chassis Manual
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Manual Revision 1.0c
Release Date: May 20, 2015
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Preface
Preface
About This Manual
This manual is written for professional system integrators and PC technicians. It
provides information for the installation and use of the SC116 1U chassis. Installation
and maintenance should be performed by experienced technicians only.
Supermicro's SC116 1U chassis is optimized for high-end, high-performance appli-
cations. It is an efcient 1U rackmount design optimized for best price/performance.
It includes ten hot-swappable 2.5" SAS/SATA hard drive bays protected with the
SES-II safety feature, with optimized cooling for all congurations. Bulk package and
quick release slide rails are also available for HPC and datacenter use.
This manual lists compatible parts available when this document was published.
Always refer to the our web site for updates on supported parts and congurations.

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Manual Organization
Chapter 1 Introduction
The rst chapter provides a checklist of the main components included with this
chassis and describes the main features of the SC116 chassis. This chapter also
includes contact information.
Chapter 2 Standardized Warning Statements for AC/DC Systems
This chapter lists warnings, precautions, and system safety. You should thorough-
ly familiarize yourself with this chapter for a general overview of safety precau-
tions 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 func-
tions and information of he control panel LEDs and other LEDs located through-
out 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 reconguring
your chassis.
Chapter 6 Rack Installation
This chapter covers 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.
Appendices
These appendices list compatible cables, power supply specications, and com-
patible backplanes. Not all compatible backplanes are listed. Refer to our web
site for the latest compatible backplane information at http://www.supermicro.com.
Appendix A Chassis Cables
Appendix B Power Supply Specications
Appendix C SAS-116TQ Backplane Specications
Appendix D BPN-SAS3-116A Backplane Specications
Appendix E BPN-SAS3-116A-N2

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Preface
Table of Contents
Preface
About This Manual ........................................................................................................iii
Chapter 1 Introduction
1-1 Overview ......................................................................................................... 1-1
1-2 Shipping List.................................................................................................... 1-1
1-3 Chassis Features ............................................................................................ 1-2
Hard Drives ..................................................................................................... 1-2
PCI Slots ......................................................................................................... 1-2
1-4 Contacting Supermicro.................................................................................... 1-3
1-5 Returning Merchandise for Service................................................................. 1-4
Chapter 2 Standardized Warning Statements for DC Systems
2-1 About Standardized Warning Statements....................................................... 2-1
Warning Denition ........................................................................................... 2-1
Installation Instructions.................................................................................... 2-4
Circuit Breaker ................................................................................................ 2-5
Power Disconnection Warning........................................................................ 2-6
Equipment Installation..................................................................................... 2-8
Restricted Area................................................................................................ 2-9
Battery Handling............................................................................................ 2-10
Redundant Power Supplies .......................................................................... 2-12
Backplane Voltage ........................................................................................ 2-13
Comply with Local and National Electrical Codes........................................ 2-14
Product Disposal........................................................................................... 2-15
Hot Swap Fan Warning................................................................................. 2-16
DC Power Supply ........................................................................................ 2-18
DC Power Disconnection .............................................................................. 2-20
Hazardous Voltage or Energy Present on DC Power Terminals.................. 2-21
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

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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 ........................................................................................ 4-3
4-4 Drive Carriers.................................................................................................. 4-4
Drive Carrier LEDs.......................................................................................... 4-4
4-5 Power Supply LEDs ........................................................................................ 4-5
Chapter 5 Chassis Setup and Maintenance
5-1 Overview ......................................................................................................... 5-1
5-2 Installation and Maintenance Procedures....................................................... 5-1
Installation ....................................................................................................... 5-1
General Maintenance...................................................................................... 5-1
5-3 Removing the Chassis Cover ......................................................................... 5-2
5-4 Installing and Removing Hard Drives ............................................................. 5-3
5-5 Removing the Backplane ................................................................................ 5-5
5-6 Backplane Installation ..................................................................................... 5-6
5-7 Installing the Motherboard .............................................................................. 5-7
Permanent and Optional Standoffs................................................................. 5-7
Motherboard Installation.................................................................................. 5-8
Expansion Card Setup .................................................................................... 5-9
5-8 Installing the Air Shroud................................................................................ 5-12
Checking the Airow ..................................................................................... 5-13
5-9 System Fans ................................................................................................. 5-14
5-10 Power Supply ............................................................................................... 5-16
Power Supply Failure.................................................................................... 5-16
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

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Circuit Overloading..................................................................................... 6-3
Reliable Ground ......................................................................................... 6-3
6-4 Rack Mounting Instructions............................................................................. 6-4
Identifying the Sections of the Rack Rails...................................................... 6-4
Inner Rail Extension (Optional)....................................................................... 6-5
Outer Rails ...................................................................................................... 6-6
Installing the Chassis into a Telco rack .......................................................... 6-9
Appendix A SC116 Chassis Cables
Appendix B SC116 Power Supply Specications
Appendix C BPN-SAS-116TQ Backplane Specications
Appendix D BPN-SAS3-116A Backplane Specications
Appendix E BPN-SAS3-116A-N2 Backplane Specications

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Notes

Chapter 1
Introduction
1-1 Overview
Supermicro’s SC116 1U chassis features a unique and highly-optimized design. The
chassis is equipped with high-efciency power supply. High-performance fans pro-
vide ample optimized cooling for the dual processor modules and ten hot-swappable
drive bays offer maximum storage capacity in a 1U form factor. Only enterprise level
hard drives are recommended for use in the SC116 chassis.
1-2 Shipping List
Please visit the following link for the latest shipping lists and part numbers for your
particular chassis model at www.supermicro.com
Chapter 1 Introduction
1-1
SC116 Chassis
Model HDD PCI Slots Power
Supply
SC116AC2-R706WB
10x 2.5"
Hot-swap
SAS2/SATA
2x FF, 1x LP
750W
Redundant
(Platinum Level)
SC116TQ-R706WB
10x 2.5"
Hot-swap
SAS2/SATA
2x FF, 1x LP
750W
Redundant
(Platinum Level)
SC116AC-R700WB
10x 2.5"
Hot-swap
SAS2/SATA
2x FF, 1x LP
750W
Redundant
(Platinum Level)
SC116TQ-R700CB
10x 2.5"
Hot-swap
SAS2/SATA
1x FF
700W
Redundant
(Gold Level)
SC116TQ-R700WB
10x 2.5"
Hot-swap
SAS2/SATA
FH WIO:
2x FH, 1x LP
700W
Redundant
(Gold Level)
SC116AC-R700WB
10x 2.5"
Hot-swap
SAS3/SATA
2x FH, 1x LP
700W/750W
Redundant
(Gold Level)
SC116TQ-R700UB
10x 2.5"
Hot-swap
SAS2/SATA
2x FH, 1x LP
700W
Redundant
(Gold Level)
Legend: FF: Full-height, full-length, FH: Full-height card, LP: Low-prole card

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1-3 Chassis Features
The SC116 1U high-performance chassis includes the following features:
Hard Drives
The SC116 chassis features ten hard drive bays for 2.5" hot-swappable SAS2/SATA
drives. SC116AC-R700WB models feature SAS3/SATA drives. Once setup correctly,
these drives can be removed without powering down the server.
PCI Slots
The SC116 chassis includes PCI slots for expansion cards. See the chart on the
previous page for your specic chassis model.
Other Features
Other on-board features are included to promote system health. These include four
cooling fans with spaces for an optional fth and sixth fan, a convenient power
switch, a reset button, and LED indicators.