Supermicro SC213LTQ User manual

SC213L Chassis Series
SC213LTQ-R720LPB SC213LTQ-R720UB
USER’S MANUAL
1.0a
SUPER ®

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Manual Revision 1.0
Release Date: August 27, 2009
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Preface
Preface
This manual is written for professional system integrators and PC technicians. It
provides information for the instaLation and use of the SC213L chassis. Installation
and maintenance should be performed by experienced technicians only.
Supermicro’s SC213L chassis features a unique design with redundant, 720W
high-efciency power supplies, eight 2.5" SAS/SATA hard drives and three system
fans.
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 list of the main components included with this chas-
sis and describes the primary features of the SC213L chassis. This chapter also
includes contact information.
Chapter 2 System Safety
Chapter 2 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 instaLing and servicing the SC213L chassis.
Chapter 3 System Interface
This chapter provides details on the system interface, which includes the functions
and information provided by the control panel LEDs on the chassis, and by other
LEDs located throughout the system.
Chapter 4 Chassis Setup and Maintenance
Refer to this chapter for detailed information on the chassis. Follow the procedures
given in this chapter when installing, removing, or reconguring your chassis.
Chapter 5 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.
Appendix A
This section references cables, which are compatible with your SC213L system. Re-
fer to our Web site for additional information on cabling at www.supermicro.com.
Appendix B
This chapter lists supported power supply information for your SC213L system.
Refer to our Web site for additional details at www.supermicro.com.

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Appendix C
This section provides detailed information on the SAS-213LTQ backplane. Additional
information can by found on our Web site, at www.supermicro.com

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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 System Interface
3-1 Overview ......................................................................................................... 3-1
3-2 Control Panel Buttons ..................................................................................... 3-2
3-3 Control Panel LEDs ........................................................................................ 3-2
3-4 Drive Carrier LEDs.......................................................................................... 3-4
Chapter 4 Chassis Setup and Maintenance
4-1 Overview ......................................................................................................... 4-1
4-2 Installation and General Maintenance ............................................................ 4-1
Installation Topics............................................................................................ 4-1
General Maintenance Topics........................................................................... 4-1
4-3 Removing the Chassis Cover ......................................................................... 4-2
4-4 Installing Hard Drives...................................................................................... 4-3
4-5 Installing the I/O Shield................................................................................... 4-5
I/O Shield ........................................................................................................ 4-5
4-6 Installing Chassis Standoffs............................................................................ 4-6
Permanent and Optional Standoffs................................................................. 4-6
4-7 Installing the Motherboard .............................................................................. 4-7
4-8 Installing the Add-on Cards............................................................................. 4-9
Installing Riser Cards and Add-on Cards in UIO Models ............................. 4-10
4-9 Installing the Air Shroud................................................................................ 4-12
Installing the Air Shroud in the Chassis........................................................ 4-12
4-10 Checking the Air Flow ................................................................................... 4-13
Installation Complete..................................................................................... 4-13
4-11 System Fans ................................................................................................. 4-14

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4-12 Power Supply ............................................................................................... 4-16
4-13 Installing the Power Distributor ..................................................................... 4-17
4-14 Removing the Backplane .............................................................................. 4-18
4-15 Installing the Backplane ................................................................................ 4-20
Chapter 5 Rack Installation
5-1 Overview ......................................................................................................... 5-1
5-2 Unpacking the System .................................................................................... 5-1
5-3 Preparing for Setup......................................................................................... 5-1
Choosing a Setup Location............................................................................. 5-1
5-4 Warnings and Precautions .............................................................................. 5-2
Rack Precautions ............................................................................................ 5-2
General Server Precautions............................................................................ 5-2
5-5 Rack Mounting Considerations ....................................................................... 5-3
Ambient Operating Temperature ..................................................................... 5-3
Reduced Airow .............................................................................................. 5-3
Mechanical Loading ........................................................................................ 5-3
Circuit Overloading.......................................................................................... 5-3
Reliable Ground .............................................................................................. 5-3
5-6 Rack Mounting Instructions............................................................................. 5-4
Identifying the Sections of the Rack Rails...................................................... 5-4
Locking Tabs ................................................................................................... 5-5
Releasing the Inner Rail ................................................................................. 5-5
Installing The Inner Rails on the Chassis....................................................... 5-6
Installing the Outer Rails on the Rack............................................................ 5-7
Standard Chassis Installation ......................................................................... 5-8
Optional Quick Installation Method ................................................................. 5-9
Appendix A SC213L Chassis Cables
Appendix B SC213L Power Supply Specications
Appendix C SAS-213LTQ Backplane Specications

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Notes

Chapter 1
Introduction
1-1 Overview
Supermicro’s SC213L chassis provides eight hot-swappable 2.5” SAS/SATA hard
drive bays and one 5.25” hard drive in an efcient 2U form factor, designed for
the most frequently encountered applications. The chassis is also equipped with a
redundant 720W Gold Level, high-efciency (93%+) power supply for outstanding
power savings, with specially designed optimized cooling.
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/2U/?chs=213
Chapter 1 Introduction
1-1
SC213L
Model CPU HDD I/O Slots Power
Supply
SC213LTQ-R720LPB UP / DP 8x 2.5" hot-swap
SAS/SATA 7x LP
720W
Redundant
(Gold Level)
SC213LTQ-R720UB UP / DP 8x 2.5" hot-swap
SAS/SATA
4x FH and
3x LP
720W
Redundant
(Gold Level)

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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)
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Tel: [phone]
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