Supermicro SC825TQ-R700B User manual

SC825 CHASSIS Series
SC825TQC-R1K03WB
SC825TQC-R740WB SC825TQC-R1K03LPB
SC825TQ-R740WB SC825TQC-R740LPB
SC825TQ-R740LPB SC825TQ-R740UB
SC825TQ-R720LPB SC825TQ-710LP
SC825TQ-R720UB SC825TQ-R700LP(V)(B)
SC825TQ-R700U(V)(B) SC825TQC-600LPB
SC825TQ-600LPB SC825TQC-600WB
SC835TQ-600WB SC825TQ-563UB
SC825TQ-560LP(V)(B) SC825TQ-563LPB
SC825TQ-R500WB SC825TQ-560U(V)(B)
USER’S MANUAL
2.0c

SC825 Chassis Manual
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Manual Revision 2.0c
Release Date: March 3, 2017
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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 SC825 2U chassis. Installa-
tion and maintenance should be performed by experienced technicians only.
Supermicro’s SC825 2U chassis features a unique and highly optimized design.
The chassis is equipped with a 560W (single), 563W (single) 600W (single), 700W
(redundant) 710W (single), 720W (redundant), 740W (redundant) or 1000W (redun-
dant) high-efciency power supply for superb power savings. High-performance fans
provide ample optimized cooling for the chassis.
This document lists compatible parts and congurations available when this docu-
ment 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 SC825 chassis. This chapter also
includes contact information.
Chapter 2 Standardized 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, 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
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
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 website for
the latest compatible backplane information.

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Preface
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction
1-1 Overview ......................................................................................................... 1-1
1-2 Shipping List.................................................................................................... 1-1
1-3 Chassis Features ............................................................................................ 1-3
Hard Drives ..................................................................................................... 1-3
PCI Expansion slots........................................................................................ 1-3
Peripheral Drives............................................................................................. 1-3
Other Features................................................................................................ 1-3
1-4 Contacting Supermicro.................................................................................... 1-4
1-5 Returning Merchandise for Service................................................................. 1-5
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 ................................................................................................ 3-1
Power Supply.................................................................................................. 3-2
Air Shroud ....................................................................................................... 3-2
3-3 Where to get Replacement Components........................................................ 3-2

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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
Chapter 5 Chassis Setup and Maintenance
5-1 Overview ......................................................................................................... 5-1
5-2 Installation and General Maintnenance .......................................................... 5-1
Installation ....................................................................................................... 5-1
5-3 Removing the Chassis Cover ......................................................................... 5-2
5-4 Installing Hard Drives...................................................................................... 5-3
5-5 Installing an Optional Fixed Hard Drive.......................................................... 5-6
5-6 DVD-ROM Replacement or Installation .......................................................... 5-7
Replacing the DVD-ROM and Front Panel..................................................... 5-7
5-7 Installing the Motherboard .............................................................................. 5-8
I/O Shield ........................................................................................................ 5-8
Installing the I/O Shield................................................................................... 5-8
Permanent and Optional Standoffs................................................................. 5-9
Expansion Card PCI Slot Setup.....................................................................5-11
PCI Slot Setup in LP (Low-Prole) Chassis ..................................................5-11
PCI Slot Setup for SC825U (Universal Output) and SC825W ..................... 5-12
5-8 Installing the Air Shroud................................................................................ 5-13
Checking the Server's Airow ....................................................................... 5-14
Installation Complete..................................................................................... 5-14
5-9 System Fans ................................................................................................. 5-15
5-10 Power Supply ............................................................................................... 5-17
Power Supply Failure.................................................................................... 5-17
Replacing the Power Distributor ................................................................... 5-19
Replacing or Installing the Front Port Panel................................................. 5-20
5-11 Optional Front Bezel ..................................................................................... 5-21
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

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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
Separating the Sections of the Rack Rails..................................................... 6-4
Installing the Inner Rail Extension .................................................................. 6-5
Outer Rack Rails............................................................................................. 6-6
Appendix A SC825 Power Supply Specications
Appendix B BPN-SAS-825TQ Backplane Specications
Appendix C BPN-SAS3-825TQ Backplane Specications

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Notes

Chapter 1
Introduction
1-1 Overview
Supermicro’s SC825 2U chassis features a unique and highly-optimized design.
The chassis is equipped with high efciency power supply.
1-2 Shipping List
Please visit the following link for the latest shipping lists and part numbers for your
particular chassis model www.supermicro.com
Chapter 1: Introduction
1-1
SC825 Chassis
Model HDD PCI Slots Power Supply
SC825TQC-R1K03LPB 8x SAS3 / SATA 7x LP
1000W
(Titanium Level
Redundant)
SC825TQC-R1K03WB 8x SAS3 / SATA 4x FH + 3x LP
1000W
(Titanium Level
Redundant)
SC825TQ-R740WB 8x SAS / SATA 4x FH 3x LP 740W (Platinum Level
Redundant)
SC825TQ-R740UB 8x SAS / SATA 4x FH + 3x LP 740W (Platinum Level
Redundant)
SC825TQC-R740WB 8x SAS3 / SATA 4x FH + 3x LP 740W (Platinum Level
Redundant)
SC825TQC-R740LPB 8x SAS3 / SATA 7x LP 740W (Platinum Level
Redundant)
SC825TQ-R740LPB 8x SAS / SATA 7x LP 740W (Platinum Level
Redundant)
SC825TQ-720LPB 8x SAS/SATA 7x LP 720W (Gold Level)
SC825TQ-720UB 8x SAS / SATA 4x FH + 3x LP 720W (Gold Level)
SC825TQ-710LPB 8x SAS / SATA 7x LP 710W
SC825TQ-R700UV/
SC825TQ-R700UB 8x SAS / SATA 4x FH + 3x LP 700W Redundant
Legend: FF: Full-height, full length, FH: Full-height, half length. LF: Low-prole,
full-length. LP: Low-prole.

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SC825 Chassis
SC825TQ-R700LPV/
SC825TQ-R700LPB 8x SAS/SATA 7x LP 700W (Redundant)
SC825TQC-600LPB 8x SAS3/SATA 7x LP 600W (Platinum Level)
SC825TQC-600WB 8x SAS3/SATA 4x FH + 3x LP 600W (Platinum Level)
SC825TQ-600WB 8x SAS/SATA 4x FH + 3x LP 600W (Platinum Level)
SC825TQ-600LPB 8x SAS/SATA 7x LP 600W
SC825TQ-563LPB 8x SAS/SATA 7x LP 560W
SC825TQ-563UB 8x SAS/SATA 4x FH + 3x LP 560W
SC825TQ-560UV /
SC825TQ-560UB 8x SAS/SATA 4x FH 3x LP 560W
SC825TQ-560LPV /
SC825TQ-560LPB 8x SAS/SATA 7x LP 560W
SC825TQ-R500WB 8x SAS/SATA 4x FF 3x LP 500W (Platinum Level
Redundant)
Legend: FF: Full-height, full length, FH: Full-height, half length. LF: Low-prole,
full-length. LP: Low-prole.