Supermicro SC119XTQ-BR700WB User manual

SC119X Chassis Series
SC119XTQ-BR700WB
USER’S MANUAL
1.0
SUPER ®

SC119X Chassis Manual
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Manual Revision 1.0
Release Date: November 1, 2013
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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 SC119X 1U chassis. Instal-
lation and maintenance should be performed by experienced technicians only.
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 list of the main components included with this chas-
sis and describes the main features of the SC119X chassis. This chapter also
includes contact information.
Chapter 2 Standardized Warning Statements for 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 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 BPN-SAS-119XTQ Backplane Specications

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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
CPU................................................................................................................. 1-2
Hard Drives ..................................................................................................... 1-2
I/O Expansion Slots ........................................................................................ 1-2
Other Features................................................................................................ 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

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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 (Optional) ...................................................................................... 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 Carrier LEDs.......................................................................................... 4-4
SAS2/SATA Drives .......................................................................................... 4-4
4-5 Power Supply LEDs ........................................................................................ 4-5
4-6 Battery Backup Power Module........................................................................ 4-5
Chapter 5 Chassis Setup and Maintenance
5-1 Overview ......................................................................................................... 5-1
5-2 Removing the Chassis Cover and Front Bezel .............................................. 5-2
5-3 Installing Hard Drives...................................................................................... 5-3
5-4 Removing the Backplane ................................................................................ 5-5
5-5 Backplane Installation ..................................................................................... 5-6
5-6 Installing the Motherboard .............................................................................. 5-7
Permanent and Optional Standoffs................................................................. 5-7
Motherboard Installation.................................................................................. 5-8
Expansion Card Setup .................................................................................... 5-9
5-7 Installing the Air Shroud (Optional)............................................................... 5-12
Checking the Air Flow ................................................................................... 5-13
5-8 System Fans ................................................................................................. 5-14
5-9 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

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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
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 .......................................................... 6-8
Appendix A SC119 Chassis Cables
Appendix B SC119 Power Supply Specications
Appendix C BPN-SAS-119XTQ Backplane Specications

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Notes

Chapter 1
Introduction
1-1 Overview
Supermicro's SC119X 1U chassis features a unique and highly-optimized design
for 1U, WIO servers. The chassis is equipped with a 700 Watt, redundant high-
efciency (80 PLUS Gold Level Certied) power supply to support high-performance
system components and high-speed, heavy-duty counter-rotating fans for ample
cooling. The chassis provides maximum features in 1U form factor for high-end,
high-performance applications. Only enterprise level SAS or SATA hard drives are
recommended for use in the SC119X chassis.
1-2 Shipping List
Visit the Supermicro web site for the latest shipping lists and part numbers for your
particular chassis model at www.supermicro.com.
Chapter 1 Introduction
1-1
SC119X Chassis
Model HDD I/O Slots
Battery
Backup
Power
Modules
Power
Supply
SC119XTQ-BR700WB 8x SAS/SATA 2x FF, 1x LP 200W 750W/700W
(Gold Level)
FF: Full-height full-length card
LP: Low-prole card

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1-3 Chassis Features
The SC119X 1U high-performance chassis includes the following features:
Hard Drives
The SC119X chassis features eight hard drive bays for 2.5" hot-swappable SAS/
SATA drives. Once setup correctly, these drives can be removed without powering-
down the server.
I/O Expansion Slots
The SC119X chassis includes either two full-height, full length PCI slots and one
low-prole PCI slot.
Other Features
Other onboard features are included to promote system health. These include six
cooling fans, a convenient power switch, reset button, and LED indicators.