Supermicro SC823M Series User manual

SC823M Chassis Series
USER’S MANUAL
1.0a
SC823MTQ-R700LPB SC823MTQ-R700UB
SC823MTQC-R802LPB SC823MTQC-R802WB

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Manual Revision 1.0a
Release Date: June 6, 2017
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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 SC823M 2U chassis. Instal-
lation and maintenance should be performed by experienced technicians only.
Supermicro’s SC823M 2U chassis is a short-depth chassis with a unique and highly-
optimized design. The chassis is equipped with three 3.5" hot-swappable hard drives
and a redundant 700W or 800W high-efciency power supply for superb power
savings. High-performance fans provide ample optimized cooling for the chassis.
This document lists compatible parts available when this document was published.
Always refer to our website for updates on supported parts and congurations at
www.supermicro.com.

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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 SC823M 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
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
Follow the procedures given in this chapter when setting up or maintaining 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.
Appendix A Power Supply Specications
Appendix B BPN-SAS-825MTQ Backplane Specications
Appendix C BPN-SAS3-825MTQ Backplane Specications

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Preface
Notes

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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction
1-1 Overview ......................................................................................................... 1-1
1-2 Chassis Features ............................................................................................ 1-1
1-3 Contacting Supermicro.................................................................................... 1-2
1-4 Returning Merchandise for Service................................................................. 1-3
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
Chassis............................................................................................................ 3-1
Backplane........................................................................................................ 3-1
Fans ................................................................................................................ 3-1
Mounting Rails ................................................................................................ 3-2
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(3)/SATA Drives........................................................................................ 4-4

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Chapter 5 Chassis Setup and Maintenance
5-1 Overview ......................................................................................................... 5-1
5-2 Removing Power from the System ................................................................. 5-1
5-3 Removing the Chassis Cover ......................................................................... 5-2
5-4 Removing and Installing the Hard Drives ....................................................... 5-3
5-5 Installing the Motherboard .............................................................................. 5-6
Component Removal ...................................................................................... 5-6
I/O Shield Installation (SC823MTQ-R700LPB Only) ...................................... 5-8
Permanent and Optional Standoffs................................................................. 5-9
5-6 Removing and Reinstalling the Backplane ....................................................5-11
Expansion Card Setup .................................................................................. 5-12
Expansion Card Setup in Low-Prole Model Chassis ............................. 5-12
Expansion Card Setup in UIO/WIO Model Chassis................................. 5-13
5-7 Installing the Air Shroud................................................................................ 5-15
5-8 Checking the System Airow ........................................................................ 5-16
5-9 Completing the Installation............................................................................ 5-17
5-10 System Fans ................................................................................................. 5-18
5-11 Power Supply ............................................................................................... 5-20
Power Supply Replacement.......................................................................... 5-20
5-12 Power Distributor........................................................................................... 5-21
Replacing the Power Distributor ................................................................... 5-21
Chapter 6 Rack Installation
6-1 Unpacking the System .................................................................................... 6-1
6-2 Preparing for Setup......................................................................................... 6-1
Choosing a Setup Location............................................................................. 6-1
6-3 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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6-4 Installing the System into a Rack ................................................................... 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
Appendix A SC823M Power Supply Specications
Appendix B BPN-SAS-825MTQ Backplane Specications
Appendix C BPN-SAS3-825MTQ Backplane Specications

1-1
Chapter 1: Introduction
Chapter 1
Introduction
1-1 Overview
Supermicro's SC823M chassis series offers a 17.7" short-depth 2U foot-print with
advanced airow thermal control. These chassis are designed for front-end serv-
ers, database applications, Internet, e-business, server clustering and other server
applications. The SC823M supports a wide range of dual/single processor-based
motherboards (up to E.E.ATX 13.68" x 13"), 700 or 800 Watt high-efciency (1+1)
redundant power supplies, seven low-prole or three full-height and four low-prole
expansion cards, with three rear hot-swappable drive bays.
1-2 Chassis Features
Please visit the following link for the latest shipping lists and part numbers for your
particular chassis model http://www.supermicro.com.
SC823M Chassis
Model HDD PCI
Slots
Power
Supply Description
SC823MTQ-R700LPB 3x SAS /
SATA (Rear) 7 x LP 700W Redundant
Standard DVD and
USB COM port
SC823MTQ-R700UB* 3x SAS /
SATA (Rear)
4x FH
3x LP
700W
Redundant
Not congured for
DVD or USB COM
port
SC823MTQC-R802LPB 3x SAS3 /
SATA (Rear) 7 x LP 800W Redundant
Optional DVD and
USB COM port
(Includes dummy
cover)
SC823MTQC-R802WB 3x SAS3 /
SATA (Rear)
4x FH
3x LP
800W
Redundant
Not congured for
DVD or USB COM
port
*Note: The SC823MTQ-R700UB chassis has been discontinued. Please contact
Supermicro's technical support team for questions not covered in this manual.

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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)
Website: 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)
Website: www.supermicro.nl
Asia-Pacic
Address: Super Micro Computer, Inc.
3F, No. 150, Jian 1st Rd.
Zhonghe Dist., New Taipei City 235
Taiwan (R.O.C)
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.supermicro.com.tw