Supermicro Supero SC933 Series User manual

SC933 Chassis Series
USER’S MANUAL
2.0b
SC933S1-R760B
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SC933T-R760B
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SC933 Chassis Manual
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Manual Revision 2.0b
Release Date: December 12 2011
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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 SC933 chassis. Installation
and maintenance should be performed by experienced technicians only.
Supermicro's SC933 chassis provides high-capacity storage in a 3U form factor. The
design features fteen hot-swappable 3.5" hard drive bays, with triple redundant
power supplies and dual redundant cooling fans, while optimizing rack mounting
space.
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 main features of the SC933 chassis. This chapter also
includes contact information.
Chapter 2 System Safety
This chapter lists warnings, precautions, and system safety. It recommended that
you thoroughly familiarize yourself installing and servicing this chassis safety pre-
cautions.
Chapter 3 System Interface
Refer here for descriptions of the LEDs which provide information on system health
and activity and the responses that you may need to take.
Chapter 4 Chassis Setup and Maintenance
Follow the procedures given in this chapter when installing and removing compo-
nents, or reconguring your chassis.
Chapter 5 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 are listed. Refer to our Web site for the
latest compatible backplane information.
NOTE: Customers requiring support for SCSI backplanes may contact Supermicro's
Technical Support department directly.

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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 Where to get Replacement Components........................................................ 1-2
1-4 Contacting Supermicro.................................................................................... 1-3
1-5 Returning Merchandise for Service................................................................. 1-4
Chapter 2 System Safety
2-1 Overview ......................................................................................................... 2-1
2-2 Warnings and Precautions .............................................................................. 2-1
2-3 Preparing for Setup......................................................................................... 2-1
2-4 Electrical Safety Precautions .......................................................................... 2-2
2-5 General Safety Precautions ............................................................................ 2-3
2-6 System Safety ................................................................................................. 2-3
Chapter 3 System Interface
3-1 Overview ......................................................................................................... 3-1
3-2 Control Panel Buttons ..................................................................................... 3-2
3-3 Control Panel LEDs ........................................................................................ 3-2
3-4 Drive Carrier LEDs.......................................................................................... 3-4
SAS Drives...................................................................................................... 3-4
SCSI Drives..................................................................................................... 3-4
Chapter 4 Chassis Setup and Maintenance
4-1 Overview ......................................................................................................... 4-1
Installation Procedures.................................................................................... 4-1
4-2 Removing the Chassis Cover ......................................................................... 4-2
4-3 Installing Hard Drives...................................................................................... 4-3
4-4 Installing the Motherboard .............................................................................. 4-5
I/O shield ......................................................................................................... 4-5
Permanent and Optional Standoffs................................................................. 4-5
4-5 Installing the Air Shroud.................................................................................. 4-7
4-6 Installing System Fans.................................................................................... 4-9
4-7 Replacing the Power Supply ........................................................................4-11
4-8 Changing the Power Distributor.................................................................... 4-13

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Chapter 5 Rack Installation
5-1 Overview ......................................................................................................... 5-1
5-2 Unpacking the System .................................................................................... 5-1
5-3 Preparing for Setup......................................................................................... 5-1
Choosing a Setup Location............................................................................. 5-1
Rack Precautions ............................................................................................ 5-2
General Server Precautions............................................................................ 5-2
Rack Mounting Considerations ....................................................................... 5-3
Ambient Operating Temperature ................................................................ 5-3
Mechanical Loading ................................................................................... 5-3
Circuit Overloading..................................................................................... 5-3
Reliable Ground ......................................................................................... 5-3
5-4 Rack Mounting Instructions............................................................................. 5-4
Identifying the Sections of the Rack Rails...................................................... 5-4
Inner Rail Extension........................................................................................ 5-4
Appendix A Cables, Screws, and other Accessories
Appendix B SC933 Power Supply Specications
Appendix C SAS-933EL Backplane Specications
Appendix D SATA-933 Backplane Specications

Chapter 1
Introduction
1-1 Overview
Supermicro’s SC933 chassis features a unique and highly-optimized design. The
chassis is equipped with high-efciency power supplies while high-performance fans
provide ample optimized cooling for the system. Fifteen hot-swappable drive bays
offer maximum storage capacity in a 3U form factor.
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/
Chapter 1: Introduction
1-1
SC933 Chassis
Model CPU HDD I/O Slots Power
Supply
SC933E2-R760(B) DP Xeon,
UP P4
15x SAS Bays (+)
2x 28 Port SAS
Expander
Six expansion
slots
760W
(Redundant)
SC933E1-R760(B) DP Xeon,
UP P4
15x SAS Bays (+)
1x 28 Port SAS
Expander
Six expansion
slots
760W
(Redundant)
SC933S2-R760(B) DP Xeon,
UP P4 7+7 U320 SCSI Six expansion slots
760W
(Redundant)
SSC933S1-R760(B) DP Xeon 14x U320 SCSI Six expansion
slots
760W
(Redundant)
SC933T-R760(B) DP Xeon,
UP P4 15x SAS Six expansion slots
760W
(Redundant)
Legend:
DP = Dual Processor Support
FF = Full-height, Full-length
P4 = Pentium® 4 CPU
UP = Single Processor Support

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1-3 Where to get Replacement Components
Although not frequently, you may need replacement parts for your system. To
ensure the highest level of professional service and technical support, we strongly
recommend purchasing exclusively from our Supermicro Authorized Distributors/
System Integrators/Resellers. A list of Supermicro Authorized Distributors/System
Integrators/Reseller can be found at: http://www.supermicro.com. Click the Where
to Buy link.
NOTE: Customers requiring support for SCSI backplanes may contact Supermicro's
Technical Support department directly.

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Chapter 1: Introduction
1-4 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)
Web Site: 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)
Asia-Pacic
Address: Super Micro Computer, Inc.
4F, No. 232-1, Liancheng Rd.
Chung-Ho 235, Taipei County
Taiwan, R.O.C.
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Web Site: www.supermicro.com.tw
Technical Support:
Email: [email protected]
Tel: [phone]

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1-5 Returning Merchandise for Service
A receipt or copy of your invoice marked with the date of purchase is required be-
fore any warranty service will be rendered. You can obtain service by calling your
vendor for a Returned Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number. When returning
to the manufacturer, the RMA number should be prominently displayed on the
outside of the shipping carton, and mailed prepaid or hand-carried. Shipping and
handling charges will be applied for all orders that must be mailed when service
is complete.
For faster service, RMA authorizations may be requested online (http://www.
supermicro.com/support/rma/).
Whenever possible, repack the chassis in the original Supermicro carton, using the
original packaging material. If these are no longer available, be sure to pack the
chassis securely, using packaging material to surround the chassis so that it does
not shift within the carton and become damaged during shipping.
This warranty only covers normal consumer use and does not cover damages in-
curred in shipping or from failure due to the alteration, misuse, abuse or improper
maintenance of products.
During the warranty period, contact your distributor rst for any product problems.