Supermicro SC835XTQ-R982B User manual

SC835XTQ - R982B
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USER’S MANUAL
1.0
SC835X Chassis

Manual Revision 1.0
Release Date: October 24, 2013
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Preface
Preface
About This Manual
This manual is written for professional system integrators and PC technicians.
Installation and maintenance should be performed by experienced technicians only.
This document 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 checklist of the main components included with this
chassis and describes the main features of the chassis. It also includes contact
information.
Chapter 2: Warning Statements for AC Sytems
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
This chapter provides details on the system interface, which includes the functions
and information provided by the control panel on the chassis as well as other LEDs
displayed by the system.
Chapter 5: Chassis Setup and Maintenance
Follow these procedures when conguring or reconguring your chassis.
Chapter 6: Rack Installation
This chapter details information on rack installation. It gives procedures for installing,
removing or reconguring your chassis in a rack environment.
Appendix A: SC835X Chassis Cables
Appendix B: SC835X Power Supply Specications
Appendix C: SAS-833TQ Series Backplane

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Preface
Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction
1-1 Overview ......................................................................................................... 1-1
1-2 Shipping List.................................................................................................... 1-1
Part Numbers.................................................................................................. 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 Components.................................................................................................... 3-1
Drive Bays....................................................................................................... 3-1
Motherboard Support ...................................................................................... 3-1
Backplane........................................................................................................ 3-1
Power Supply.................................................................................................. 3-1
Fans ................................................................................................................ 3-2
Air Shroud ....................................................................................................... 3-2
Switches and Status Indicators....................................................................... 3-2
I/O Expansion slots......................................................................................... 3-2
Mounting Rails ................................................................................................ 3-2
3-2 Unpacking the System .................................................................................... 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 ........................................................................................ 4-3
4-4 Drive Carrier LEDs.......................................................................................... 4-4
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 Drives............................................................................................... 5-3
Installing 3.5" Hard Drives .............................................................................. 5-3
Installing the Optional Slim DVD Drive........................................................... 5-6
Using the 5.25" Full--Height Bays................................................................... 5-6
5-5 Installing the Motherboard .............................................................................. 5-7
Permanent and Optional Standoffs................................................................. 5-7
Standoff Labeling ............................................................................................ 5-7
Motherboard Installation Procedure................................................................ 5-8
Installing Expansion Cards ............................................................................. 5-9
Installing an I/O Shield.................................................................................. 5-10
5-6 Installing Cooling Elements............................................................................5-11
System Fans ................................................................................................. 5-12
Replacing a System Fan............................................................................... 5-12
Rear System Fans ........................................................................................ 5-13
Installing the Rear System Fans................................................................... 5-13
GPU Cooling Option ..................................................................................... 5-14
Checking the Server Air Flow ....................................................................... 5-16
5-7 Power Supply................................................................................................ 5-17
Replacing the Power Supply......................................................................... 5-17
Replacing the Power Distributor ................................................................... 5-18
Optional Battery Backup Power.................................................................... 5-19
Chapter 6 Rack Installation
6-1 Preparing for Setup......................................................................................... 6-1
Choosing a Setup Location............................................................................. 6-1
Ambient Operating Temperature ................................................................ 6-1
Adequate Airow ........................................................................................ 6-1
Circuit Overloading..................................................................................... 6-2
Reliable Ground ......................................................................................... 6-2
Physical Rack Precautions ............................................................................. 6-2
General Server Precautions............................................................................ 6-2

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6-2 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
Appendix A Chassis Cables
A-1 Overview .........................................................................................................A-1
A-2 Cables Included with Chassis (SAS/SATA) ....................................................A-1
A-3 Compatible Cables..........................................................................................A-2
Cascading/JBOD SAS Cables ........................................................................A-3
A-4 Extending Power Cables.................................................................................A-5
Front Panel to the Motherboard......................................................................A-5
Appendix B Power Supply Specications
Appendix C SAS-833TQ Backplane Specications
C-1 ESD Safety Guidelines ...................................................................................C-1
C-2 General Safety Guidelines ..............................................................................C-1
C-3 An Important Note to Users ............................................................................C-2
C-4 Introduction to the SAS-833TQ Backplane.....................................................C-2
C-5 Front Connector Locations..............................................................................C-3
Front Components ..........................................................................................C-3
C-6 Front Connector Denitions ............................................................................C-4
C-7 Front Jumper Locations and Pin Denitions...................................................C-6
Explanation of Jumpers..............................................................................C-6
Fan Jumper Settings.......................................................................................C-7
I2C and SGPIO Modes and Jumper Settings .................................................C-8
C-8 Front LED Indicators.......................................................................................C-9
C-9 Rear Connectors and LED Indicators...........................................................C-10

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Notes

1-1
Chapter 1: Introduction
Chapter 1
Introduction
1-1 Overview
Supermicro’s SC835X 3U chassis features a unique and highly-optimized design.
The chassis is equipped with a redundant high-efciency power supply. High-
performance fans provide ample optimized cooling and 8 hot-swappable drive bays
offer maximum storage capacity in a 3U form factor.
Note: A complete list of safety warnings is provided on the Supermicro web site at
http://www.supermicro.com/about/policies/safety_information.cfm.
1-2 Shipping List
Part Numbers
Please visit the following link for the latest shipping lists and part numbers for your
particular chassis model:
http://www.supermicro.com/products/chassis/3U/?chs=835
SC835B Chassis
Model HDD I/O Slots Power
Supply
SC835XTQ-R982B 8x 3.5" SAS/SATA &
2x 5.25" Drive Bays
7x FF,
4xHF
980W Redundant
(Platinum Level)

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1-3 Contacting Supermicro
Headquarters
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San Jose, CA 95131 U.S.A.
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [email protected] (General Information)
[email protected] (Technical Support)
Web Site: www.supermicro.com
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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)
Web Site: www.supermicro.com
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3F, No. 150, Jian 1st Rd.
Zhonghe Dist., New Taipei City 23511
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Tel: [phone]
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