Supermicro SC216 Series User manual

SC216BAC-R920LPB
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SC216E2-R900LPB* SC216E2-R900UB*
SC216 CHASSIS Series
USER’S MANUAL
1.0e

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Manual Revision 1.0e
Release Date: October 30, 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 SC216 2U chassis. Installa-
tion and maintenance should be performed by experienced technicians only.
This document lists compatible parts and congurations available when this docu-
ment was published. Always refer to the our Web site for updates on supported
parts and congurations at www.supermicro.com.
Models marked with and asterisk (*) on the front cover have been designated End
of Life, that is, no longer sold.

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Manual Organization
Chapter 1 Introduction
The rst chapter covers the primary components included with this chassis and
describes the main features of the SC216 chassis. This chapter also includes
contact information.
Chapter 2 Warning Statements for AC Systems
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, hard drives, airow
shields, and other components.
Chapter 4 System Interface
Refer to this chapter for 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
This chapter providesdetailed 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
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.
Appendices
This section lists compatible cables, power supply specications, and compatible
backplanes. Not all compatible backplanes may be listed. Refer to our Web site for
the latest compatible backplane information at http://www.supermicro.com

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Preface
Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction
1-1 Overview ......................................................................................................... 1-1
1-2 Contacting Supermicro.................................................................................... 1-3
1-3 Returning Merchandise for Service................................................................. 1-4
Chapter 2 Standardized Warning Statements for AC 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
Power Cable and AC Adapter ...................................................................... 2-18
Chapter 3 Chassis Components
3-1 Overview ......................................................................................................... 3-1
3-2 Components.................................................................................................... 3-1
Drives .............................................................................................................. 3-1
Backplane........................................................................................................ 3-1
Fans ................................................................................................................ 3-1
Mounting Rails ................................................................................................ 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
SAS/SATA Drives ............................................................................................ 4-4

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Chapter 5 Chassis Setup and Maintenance
5-1 Overview ......................................................................................................... 5-1
5-2 Removing the Power Cord.............................................................................. 5-1
5-3 Removing the Chassis Cover ......................................................................... 5-2
5-4 Installing Hard Drives...................................................................................... 5-3
Installing the Rear 2.5" Hard Drive - SC216B Only........................................ 5-5
5-5 Installing the Motherboard .............................................................................. 5-7
I/O Shield ........................................................................................................ 5-7
Permanent and Optional Standoffs................................................................. 5-8
Motherboard Installation.................................................................................. 5-9
5-6 Installing the Expansion Cards ..................................................................... 5-10
Installing Expansion Cards in Low-Prole Model Chassis ........................... 5-10
Installing Riser Cards and Expansion Cards in UIO Models.........................5-11
5-7 Installing the Air Shrouds .............................................................................. 5-13
Installing the Air Shrouds in the Chassis...................................................... 5-13
Installing the Additional Air Shroud ............................................................... 5-14
5-8 Checking the Airow ..................................................................................... 5-15
5-9 System Fans ................................................................................................. 5-16
5-10 Power Supply ............................................................................................... 5-18
Power Distributor........................................................................................... 5-20
5-11 Removing the Backplane .............................................................................. 5-21
5-12 Installing the Backplane................................................................................ 5-23
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
6-4 Warnings and Precautions .............................................................................. 6-2
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

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6-5 Rack Mounting Instructions............................................................................. 6-4
Identifying the Sections of the Rack Rails...................................................... 6-4
Locking Tabs ................................................................................................... 6-5
Releasing the Inner Rail ................................................................................. 6-5
Installing The Inner Rails on the Chassis....................................................... 6-6
Installing the Outer Rails on the Rack............................................................ 6-7
Standard Chassis Installation ......................................................................... 6-8
Optional Quick Installation Method ................................................................. 6-9
Appendix A SC216 Chassis Cables
Appendix B SC216 Power Supply Specications
Appendix C SAS-216A Backplane Specications
C-1 ESD Safety Guidelines ...................................................................................C-1
C-2 General Safety Guidelines ..............................................................................C-1
C-3 A Note to Users...............................................................................................C-2
C-4 Introduction to the SAS-216A Backplane........................................................C-2
C-5 Front Connector Locations..............................................................................C-3
Front Connectors ............................................................................................C-3
C-6 Front Connectors and Pin Denitions .............................................................C-4
C-7 Front Jumpers.................................................................................................C-5
Explanation of Jumpers ..................................................................................C-5
I2C and SGPIO Modes and Jumper Settings .................................................C-6
Front LED Indicators.......................................................................................C-7
C-8 Rear Components, Connectors and LED Indicators ......................................C-8
Appendix D SAS-216EL Backplane Specications
D-1 Overview of the SAS-216EL1/EL2 Backplanes..............................................D-1
D-2 ESD Safety Guidelines ...................................................................................D-2
D-3 General Safety Guidelines ..............................................................................D-2
D-4 An Important Note to Users ............................................................................D-2
D-5 Introduction to the SAS-216EL Backplane......................................................D-3
D-6 Rear Components and Connectors ...............................................................D-4
Rear Components and Connectors ................................................................D-4
D-7 Rear Connectors and Pin Denitions..............................................................D-5
D-8 Rear Jumper Locations and Pin Denitions ...................................................D-6
Explanation of Jumpers ..................................................................................D-6
D-9 Front Connectors and LED Indicators ............................................................D-8
D-10 Front Connectors and Jumpers ....................................................................D-10

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Dual Port and Cascading Congurations
D-11 Single and Dual Port Expanders...................................................................D-11
Single Ports...................................................................................................D-11
Dual Ports .....................................................................................................D-11
D-12 Failover..........................................................................................................D-12
Single Host Bus Adapter...............................................................................D-12
Single Host Bus Adapter Failover.................................................................D-12
Dual Host Bus Adapter ................................................................................D-12
Dual Host Bus Adapter Failover....................................................................D-12
D-13 Chassis Power Card and Support Cables....................................................D-13
Chassis Power Card .....................................................................................D-13
Connectioning an Internal Host Bus Adapter to the Backplane ..................D-14
Supported Internal HBA Cables....................................................................D-14
Connecting an External Host Bus Adapter to the Backplane ......................D-16
Single External Host Bus Adapter ...............................................................D-16
Dual External Host Bus Adapter ..................................................................D-16
Supported External HBA to Backplane Cable ..............................................D-17
Connecting Multiple Backplanes in a Single Channel Environment.............D-18
Single HBA Conguration Cables .................................................................D-19
Connecting Multiple Backplanes in a Dual Channel Environment ...............D-20
Dual HBA Conguration Cables....................................................................D-21
D-14 Supported Cascading Congurations ...........................................................D-22
Server System with Single SAS HBA...........................................................D-23
Dual SAS HBA and Cascaded Conguration ...............................................D-24
Dual SAS HBA and Cascaded Conguration with Branching ......................D-25
Appendix E SAS2-216EL1/EL2 Backplane Specications
Overview of the SAS2-216EL1/EL2 Backplanes............................................E-1
E-1 ESD Safety Guidelines ...................................................................................E-2
E-2 General Safety Guidelines ..............................................................................E-2
E-3 An Important Note to Users ............................................................................E-2
E-4 Introduction to the SAS2-216EL1/EL2 Backplane..........................................E-3
E-5 Connectors......................................................................................................E-4
E-6 Front Connector and Pin Denitions...............................................................E-5
E-7 Jumper Locations and Settings.......................................................................E-6
Explanation of Jumpers ..................................................................................E-6
E-8 Front Connectors and LED Indicators ............................................................E-9

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Dual Port and Cascading Congurations
E-9 Single and Dual Port Expanders................................................................... E-11
Single Ports...................................................................................................E-11
Dual Ports .....................................................................................................E-11
E-10 Failover..........................................................................................................E-12
Single Host Bus Adapter...............................................................................E-12
Single Host Bus Adapter Failover.................................................................E-12
E-11 Failover with RAID Cards and Multiple HBAs ..............................................E-13
Dual Host Bus Adapter ................................................................................E-13
Dual Host Bus Adapter Failover....................................................................E-13
E-12 Chassis Power Card and Support Cables....................................................E-14
Chassis Power Card .....................................................................................E-14
Connecting an Internal HBA to the Backplane ............................................E-15
Supported Internal HBA Cables....................................................................E-15
Connecting an External HBA to the Backplane ...........................................E-17
Single External Host Bus Adapter ...............................................................E-17
Dual External Host Bus Adapter ..................................................................E-17
Supported External HBA to Backplane Cable ..............................................E-18
Connecting Multiple Backplanes in a Single Channel Environment.............E-19
Single HBA Conguration Cables .................................................................E-20
Connecting Multiple Backplanes in a Dual Channel Environment ...............E-21
Dual HBA Conguration Cables....................................................................E-22
E-13 Supported Cascading Congurations ...........................................................E-23
Server System with Single SAS HBA...........................................................E-24
Dual SAS HBA and Cascaded Conguration ...............................................E-25
Dual SAS HBA and Cascaded Conguration with Branching ......................E-26
Appendix F SAS3-216A Backplane Specications
F-1 ESD Safety Guidelines ...................................................................................F-1
F-2 General Safety Guidelines .............................................................................. F-1
Front Connectors ............................................................................................F-2
F-3 A Note to Users...............................................................................................F-2
F-4 Front Connectors and Jumpers ......................................................................F-2
F-5 Front Connector and Pin Denitions............................................................... F-3
F-6 Jumpers...........................................................................................................F-3
Explanation of Jumpers ..................................................................................F-3
F-7 Rear Components, Connectors and LED Indicators ...................................... F-4
Appendix G SAS3-216EL Backplane Specications

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