Supermicro SC842 Series User manual

SC842i-500B SC842TQ-665B
SC842TQ-865B SC842XTQ-R606B
SC842TQC-668B SC842TQC-865B
SC842XTQC-804B
SC842
CHASSIS SERIES
USER’S MANUAL
2.0b

SC842 Chassis Manual
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Manual Revision 2.0b
Release Date: May 23, 2019
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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 SC842 chassis. Installation
and maintenance should be performed by experienced technicians only.
Supermicro’s SC842 4U chassis features a unique and highly-optimized design for
single and dual Intel/AMD processors. The chassis is equipped with a 500, R600,
665 or 865 Watt high-e󰀩ciency power supply. High-performance fans provide ample
optimized cooling for the system. The chassis supports up to ve 3.5" SAS/SATA
hard drives which o󰀨er maximum storage capacity in a 4U form factor.
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gura-
tions.

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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 primary features of the SC842 chassis. This chapter also
includes contact information.
Chapter 2 Standardized Warning Statements for AC/DC 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 and
other components.
Chapter 4 System Interface
Chapter 4 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
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
This chapter details information on installing the chassis into a rack. You should
follow the procedures given in this chapter when installing, removing or reconguring
your chassis in a rack environment.
Appendix A SC842 Chassis Cables
Appendix B SC842 Power Supply Specications
Appendix C BPN-SAS-842TQ Backplane Specications
Appendix D BPN-SAS3-842TQ Backplane Specications

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Preface
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction
1-1 Overview ......................................................................................................... 1-1
1-2 Shipping List.................................................................................................... 1-1
Part Numbers.................................................................................................. 1-1
1-3 Chassis Features ............................................................................................ 1-2
Hot-Swappable Hard Drives............................................................................ 1-2
Internal Hard Drives........................................................................................ 1-2
PCI Slots ......................................................................................................... 1-2
Peripheral Drives............................................................................................. 1-2
Other Features................................................................................................ 1-2
1-4 Contacting Supermicro.................................................................................... 1-3
Chapter 2 Standardized Warning Statements for AC/DC 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
DC Power Supply ........................................................................................ 2-18
DC Power Disconnection .............................................................................. 2-20
Hazardous Voltage or Energy Present on DC Power Terminals.................. 2-21
Chapter 3 Chassis Components
3-1 Overview ......................................................................................................... 3-1
3-2 Components.................................................................................................... 3-1
Hard Drives and Peripheral Drives ................................................................. 3-1
Fans ................................................................................................................ 3-1
Mounting Rails (Optional) ............................................................................... 3-1
Power Supply.................................................................................................. 3-1
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
Chapter 5 Chassis Setup and Maintenance
5-1 Overview ......................................................................................................... 5-1
5-2 Removing the Chassis Cover ......................................................................... 5-2
5-3 Installing and Removing Hard Drives ............................................................. 5-3
Removing Hard Drive Carriers (SC842TQ Series)......................................... 5-3
Installing a Drive into the Drive Carrier (SC842TQ Series)............................ 5-4
Installing Hard Drive Carriers (SC842TQ Series)........................................... 5-5
Removing the Hard Drive Cage (SC842i Series)........................................... 5-6
Installing Hard Drives into the Cage (SC842i Series) .................................... 5-7
Installing the Hard Drive Cage (SC842i Series)............................................. 5-8
5-4 Installing an I/O Shield.................................................................................... 5-9
5-5 Installing the Motherboard ............................................................................ 5-10
Permanent and Optional Stando󰀨s............................................................... 5-10
Expansion Card Setup .................................................................................. 5-12
Installing the Rear System Fans................................................................... 5-13
Checking the Server's Airfow ........................................................................ 5-14
5-6 Power Supply................................................................................................ 5-15
Replacing the Power Supply......................................................................... 5-15
Installing the DVD-ROM and Peripheral Drive ............................................. 5-16
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
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 ............................................................................................... 6-4

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Rack Mounting Overview ................................................................................ 6-4
Mounting the Chassis in an Open (Telco) Style Rack.................................... 6-4
6-5 Rack Mounting with the Optional Rail System .............................................. 6-5
Rail System Overview..................................................................................... 6-5
Separating the Sections of the Rack Rails..................................................... 6-5
Installing the Inner Rails ................................................................................. 6-6
Outer Rack Rails............................................................................................. 6-7
Appendix A SC842 Chassis Cables
Appendix B SC842 Power Supply Specications
Appendix C BPN-SAS-842TQ Backplane Specications
Appendix D BPN-SAS3-842TQ Backplane Specications

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Notes

1-1
Chapter 1: Introduction
Legend:
FH: Full-height, half-length PCI slots
FF: Full-height, full-length PCI slots.
Chapter 1
Introduction
1-1 Overview
Supermicro’s SC842 4U chassis features a unique and highly-optimized design.
The chassis is equipped with a high-e󰀩ciency power supply. High-performance fans
provide ample optimized cooling. Up to ve 3.5" drives provide maximum storage
capacity in a 4U form factor.
1-2 Shipping List
Part Numbers
Please visit the Supermicro website for the latest shipping lists and part numbers
for your particular chassis model at www.supermicro.com.
SC842 Chassis Series
Model HDD PCI Slots Power
Supply
SC842i-500B 5x 3.5" internal xed SAS/
SATA drives 7x FF 500W
SC842TQ-665B 5x 3.5" hot swap SAS/SATA
drives 7x FF 665W
SC842TQC-668B 5x 3.5" hot swap SAS3/
SATA drives 7x FF 668W
SC842TQ-865B 5x 3.5" hot swap SAS/SATA
drives 7x FF 865W
SC842TQC-865B 5x 3.5" hot swap SAS3/
SATA drives 7x FF 865W
SC842XTQ-R606B 5x 3.5" hot swap SAS/SATA
drives 7x FF, 4x FH
600W
Redundant
(Platinum)
SC842XTQC-R804B 5x 3.5" hot swap SAS3/
SATA drives 7x FF, 4x FH
600W
Redundant
(Platinum)

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1-3 Chassis Features
The SC842 high-performance chassis includes the following features:
Hot-Swappable Hard Drives
The SC842TQ model chassis features hard drive bays which supports up to ve
hot-swappable 3.5" SAS/SATA hard drives. Once set up correctly, hot-swappable
drives can be removed without powering down the server. In addition, these drives
support SES2 (SAS/SATA). 3.5" hard drives are sold separtately.
Internal Hard Drives
The SC842i /TQ model chassis support ve internally mounted 3.5" SAS/SATA hard
drives. In the unlikely event of a hard drive failure, the system must be powered
down and disconnected from any power source before removing these hard drives.
PCI Slots
SC842i/TQ chassis includes seven full-height, full-length PCI slots for expansion
cards. SC842XTQ chassis includes eleven full-height, full-lenth I/O PCI slots.
Peripheral Drives
Each SC842 chassis supports one slim DVD drive and up to three 5-1/4" peripheral
drives.
Other Features
Other onboard features are included to promote system health. These include up
to two rear cooling fans, one front cooling fan, a convenient power switch, reset
button, and LED indicators.