Supermicro Supero SC936 Series User manual

SC936 CHASSIS SERIES
USER’S MANUAL
1.0c
SC936E1-R710B
SC936A-R900B
SC936E1-R900B
SC936E2-R900B
SC936A-R1200B
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Manual Revision 1.0c
Release Date: January 20, 2009
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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 SC936 chassis. Installation
and maintenance should be performed by experienced technicians only.
This Supermicro SC936 chassis features a unique and highly-optimized design
with Intel/AMD based DP, UP processors The chassis is equipped with a 900W or
1200W high-efciency power supply. High-performance fans provide ample opti-
mized cooling for FB-DIMM memory modules and hot-swappable drive bays offer
maximum storage capacity.
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 SC936 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 details on this chassis model including the control panel buttons ,
LEDs and drives
Chapter 4: Chassis Setup and Maintenance
Follow the procedures given in this chapter when installing, removing, 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.

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Preface
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction
1-1 Overview ......................................................................................................... 1-1
1-2 Shipping List.................................................................................................... 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 .......................................................................... 2-1
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
Chapter 4 Chassis Setup and Maintenance
4-1 Overview ......................................................................................................... 4-1
4-2 Removing the Chassis Cover ......................................................................... 4-2
4-3 Installing Hard Drives...................................................................................... 4-4
4-4 Installing the Motherboard .............................................................................. 4-5
I/O Shield ........................................................................................................ 4-5
Permanent and Optional Standoffs................................................................. 4-5
Add-on Card/Expansion Slot Setup ................................................................ 4-6
4-5 Installing the Air Shroud.................................................................................. 4-7
4-6 System Fans ................................................................................................... 4-8
4-7 Power Supply ............................................................................................... 4-10
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
5-4 Warnings and Precautions .............................................................................. 5-2
Rack Precautions ............................................................................................ 5-2
General Server Precautions............................................................................ 5-2

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5-5 Rack Mounting Considerations ....................................................................... 5-3
Ambient Operating Temperature ..................................................................... 5-3
Reduced Airow .............................................................................................. 5-3
Mechanical Loading ........................................................................................ 5-3
Circuit Overloading.......................................................................................... 5-3
Reliable Ground .............................................................................................. 5-3
5-6 Rack Mounting Instructions............................................................................. 5-4
Identifying the Sections of the Rack Rails...................................................... 5-4
Locking Tabs ................................................................................................... 5-5
Releasing the Inner Rail ................................................................................. 5-5
Installing The Inner Rails on the Chassis....................................................... 5-6
Installing the Outer Rails on the Rack............................................................ 5-7
Standard Chassis Installation ......................................................................... 5-8
Optional Quick Installation Method ................................................................. 5-9
Appendix A Cables, Screws, and Other Accessories
Appendix B Power Supply Specications
Appendix C SAS-936A Backplane Specications
Appendix D SAS-936EL Backplane Specications

SC936A Chassis
Model CPU HDD I/O Slots Power
Supply
SC936-R900B DP/UP 16x SAS Drive
Bays 7 FF 900W (Redundant)
SC936A-R1200B DP/UP 16x SAS Drive
Bays 7 FF 1200W (Gold Level)
Chapter 1
Introduction
1-1 Overview
Supermicro’s SC936 3U chassis features a unique and highly-optimized design.
The chassis is equipped with high-efciency redundant power supplies. High-per-
formance fans provide ample optimized cooling for FB-DIMM memory modules and
four hot-swappable drive bays offer maximum storage capacity.
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
Legend: DP = Dual Processor Support, FF = Full-height, Full-length , UP = Single
Processor Support
SC936E1 Chassis
Model CPU HDD I/O Slots Power
Supply
SC936E1-R900B DP/UP 16x SAS/SATA
Drive Bays 7 FF 900W (Redundant)
SC936E1-R710B DP/UP 16x SAS Drive
Bays 7 FF 710W DC
SC936E2 Chassis
Model CPU HDD I/O Slots Power
Supply
SC936E2-R900B DP/UP 16x SAS/SATA
Drive Bays 7 FF 900W (Redundant)

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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.

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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.