Supermicro SC946ED-R2KJBOD User manual

SC946ED-R2KJBOD
SC946ED
4U 90 BAY HYPER SCALE
STORAGE ENCLOSURE
USER’S MANUAL
1.0

SC946ED Storage Enclosure Manual
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Manual Revision 1.0
Release Date: August 18, 2015
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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 SC946ED storage enclosure.
Installation and maintenance should be performed by experienced technicians only.
This manual lists compatible parts available when this document was published.
Always refer to the our website 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 SC946ED storage enclosure. This
chapter also includes contact information.
Chapter 2 Standardized Warning Statements for AC/DC Systems
This chapter lists warnings, precautions, and system safety. It is recommended that
you thoroughly familiarize yourself with installing and servicing the chassis and all
safety precautions.
Chapter 3 System Interface
Refer to this chapter for details on the system interface, which includes the func-
tions and information provided by the chassis control panel, as well as other LEDs
located throughout the system.
Chapter 4 Chassis Setup and Maintenance
Follow the procedures given in this chapter when installing, removing, or
reconguring components in your chassis.
Chapter 5 Cascading Congurations
Refer to this chapter for detailed information on cascading backplane congurations.

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Preface
The appendices of this manual list compatible cables, power supply specications,
and compatible backplanes. Not all compatible backplanes are listed. Refer to our
website for the latest compatible backplane information.
Appendix A Power Supply Specications
This chapter lists the specications of the power supply provided with your chas-
sis. For additional information, refer to the Supermicro website at www.supermicro.
com.
Appendix B Backplane System Conguration
This appendix provides details on the backplanes, midplane, power distributor board
and expander boards included with the SC946ED chassis.
Appendix C Cascading Congurations
See this appendix for information on cascading the backplane system.

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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 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 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
SAS3 Drives.................................................................................................... 3-4
SCSI Drives..................................................................................................... 3-4
3-5 Rear Chassis LEDs, Connectors and Components ....................................... 3-5
Chapter 4 Chassis Setup and Maintenance
4-1 Overview ......................................................................................................... 4-1
4-2 Powering Up and Shutting Down the System ................................................ 4-2
Powering Up the System ................................................................................ 4-2
Powering Down the System............................................................................ 4-2
Optional IPMI Power Up/Down ...................................................................... 4-2

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4-3 Opening and Closing the Chassis Cover........................................................ 4-3
Chassis Cover................................................................................................. 4-3
4-4 Front Panel Removal and Installation............................................................. 4-4
Front Panel Removal and Installation............................................................. 4-4
4-5 Installing Hot-Swappable 3.5" Hard Drives..................................................... 4-5
4-6 Accessing the Backplane Tray........................................................................ 4-7
4-7 Expander Module Removal and Installation ................................................... 4-9
Expander Module Removal............................................................................. 4-9
Expander Module Installation........................................................................ 4-10
4-8 System Fans ..................................................................................................4-11
4-9 Power Supply ............................................................................................... 4-12
4-10 Replacing the Power Distributor Board ....................................................... 4-13
4-11 Assembling the Cable Management Arm .................................................... 4-15
Swing Arm Functionality of the Cable Arm ................................................... 4-18
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 Cautions................................................................................... 5-2
Rack Precautions............................................................................................ 5-2
General Server Precautions............................................................................ 5-2
5-5 Rack Mounting Considerations ....................................................................... 5-3
Ambient Operating Temperature ................................................................ 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 ......................................................................
Appendix A SC946ED Power Supply Specications
Appendix B Backplane System Conguration
Appendix C Cascading Congurations

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Notes

Chapter 1
Introduction
1-1 Overview
Optimized for enterprise-level high-capacity storage applications, Supermicro's
SC946ED storage enclosure supports 90x 3.5" SAS3 12Gb/s hard drives in
hot-swappable top-loading HDD drive bays. The SC946ED top-loading design
offers extra high-density of HDD per space ratio in a 4U form factor, high power
efciency, optimized HDD signal trace routing and improved HDD carrier design
to dampen HDD vibrations and maximize performance. The SC946ED storage
enclosure features dual hot-swappable expander modules with four mini SAS HD
ports per module. Equipped with 4x 1000W (N+1) redundant high-efciency power
supplies and ve 80 mm high-speed, low-vibration, hot-swappable cooling fans, the
SC946ED is a reliable and hassle-free maintenance storage system.
1-2 Shipping List
Please visit the Supermicro website for the latest shiping lists and part numbers for
your particular chassis model at www.supermicro.com.
Chapter 1: Introduction
1-1
SC946ED Chassis
Model HDD Power
Supply
SC946ED-R2KJBOD 90x SAS3/SATA3
3.5" HDDs 4x 1000W

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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 recom-
mend purchasing exclusively from our Supermicro Authorized Distributors/System
Integrators/Resellers. A list of Supermicro Authorized Distributors/System Integra-
tors/Resellers can be found at: www.supermicro.com. Click the Where to Buy link.

1-3
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)
Website: 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)
Website: www.supermicro.nl
Asia-Pacic
Address: Super Micro Computer, Inc.
3F, No. 150, Jian 1st Rd.
Zhonghe Dist., New Taipei City 235
Taiwan (R.O.C)
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.supermicro.com.tw

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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.

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Chapter 2: Warning Statements for AC Systems
Chapter 2
Standardized Warning Statements for AC Systems
2-1 About Standardized Warning Statements
The following statements are industry standard warnings, provided to warn the user
of situations which have the potential for bodily injury. Should you have questions
or experience difficulty, contact Supermicro's Technical Support department
for assistance. Only certied technicians should attempt to install or congure
components.
Read this appendix in its entirety before installing or conguring components in the
Supermicro chassis.
These warnings may also be found on our web site at http://www.supermicro.com/
about/policies/safety_information.cfm.
Warning!
This warning symbol means danger. You are in a situation that could cause bodily
injury. Before you work on any equipment, be aware of the hazards involved with
electrical circuitry and be familiar with standard practices for preventing accidents.
Warning Denition
警告の定義
この警告サインは危険を意 味します。
人身事故につながる可能性がありますので、いずれの機器でも動作させる前に、
電気回路に含まれる危険性に注意して、標準的な事故防止策に精通して下さい。
此警告符号代表危险。
您正处于可能受到严重伤害的工作环境中。在您使用设备开始工作之前，必须充分
意识到触电的危险，并熟练掌握防止事故发生的标准工作程序。请根据每项警告结
尾的声明号码找到此设备的安全性警告说明的翻译文本。
此警告符號代表危險。
您正處於可能身體可能會受損傷的工作環境中。在您使用任何設備之前，請注意觸
電的危險，並且要熟悉預防事故發生的標準工作程序。請依照每一注意事項後的號
碼找到相關的翻譯說明內容。

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Warnung
WICHTIGE SICHERHEITSHINWEISE
Dieses Warnsymbol bedeutet Gefahr. Sie benden sich in einer Situation, die zu
Verletzungen führen kann. Machen Sie sich vor der Arbeit mit Geräten mit den
Gefahren elektrischer Schaltungen und den üblichen Verfahren zur Vorbeugung
vor Unfällen vertraut. Suchen Sie mit der am Ende jeder Warnung angegebenen
Anweisungsnummer nach der jeweiligen Übersetzung in den übersetzten
Sicherheitshinweisen, die zusammen mit diesem Gerät ausgeliefert wurden.
BEWAHREN SIE DIESE HINWEISE GUT AUF.
INSTRUCCIONES IMPORTANTES DE SEGURIDAD
Este símbolo de aviso indica peligro. Existe riesgo para su integridad física. Antes
de manipular cualquier equipo, considere los riesgos de la corriente eléctrica y
familiarícese con los procedimientos estándar de prevención de accidentes. Al
nal de cada advertencia encontrará el número que le ayudará a encontrar el texto
traducido en el apartado de traducciones que acompaña a este dispositivo.
GUARDE ESTAS INSTRUCCIONES.
IMPORTANTES INFORMATIONS DE SÉCURITÉ
Ce symbole d'avertissement indique un danger. Vous vous trouvez dans une
situation pouvant entraîner des blessures ou des dommages corporels. Avant
de travailler sur un équipement, soyez conscient des dangers liés aux circuits
électriques et familiarisez-vous avec les procédures couramment utilisées pour
éviter les accidents. Pour prendre connaissance des traductions des avertissements
gurant dans les consignes de sécurité traduites qui accompagnent cet appareil,
référez-vous au numéro de l'instruction situé à la n de chaque avertissement.
CONSERVEZ CES INFORMATIONS.
ןונקת תורהצהאהרהז
ןה תואבה תורהצהא ינפמ שמתשמה תא ריהזהל תנמ לע ,היישעתה ינקת יפ לע תורהז הלבח
ה וא תולאש שיו הדימב .תירשפא תיזיפי ,יהשלכ היעבב תולקתרוציל שי הכימת תקלחמ םע רשק
רידגהל וא ןיקתהל םיאשר דבלב םיכמסומ םיאנכט .ורקימרפוס לש תינכט תאה .םיביכר
אורקל שי .ורקימרפוס יזראמב םיביכרה תרדגה וא תנקתה ינפל ואולמב חפסנה תא

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Warning Statements for AC Systems
안전을 위한 주의사항
경고!
이 경고 기호는 위험이 있음을 알려 줍니다. 작업자의 신체에 부상을 야기 할 수
있는 상태에 있게 됩니다. 모든 장비에 대한 작업을 수행하기 전에 전기회로와
관련된 위험요소들을 확인하시고 사전에 사고를 방지할 수 있도록 표준
작업절차를 준수해 주시기 바랍니다.
해당 번역문을 찾기 위해 각 경고의 마지막 부분에 제공된 경고문 번호를
참조하십시오
BELANGRIJKE VEILIGHEIDSINSTRUCTIES
Dit waarschuwings symbool betekent gevaar. U verkeert in een situatie die
lichamelijk letsel kan veroorzaken. Voordat u aan enige apparatuur gaat werken,
dient u zich bewust te zijn van de bij een elektrische installatie betrokken risico's
en dient u op de hoogte te zijn van de standaard procedures om ongelukken te
voorkomen. Gebruik de nummers aan het eind van elke waarschuwing om deze te
herleiden naar de desbetreffende locatie.
BEWAAR DEZE INSTRUCTIES
.   !


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Installation Instructions
Warning!
Read the installation instructions before connecting the system to the power source.
Warnung
Vor dem Anschließen des Systems an die Stromquelle die Installationsanweisungen
lesen.
¡Advertencia!
Lea las instrucciones de instalación antes de conectar el sistema a la red de
alimentación.
Attention
Avant de brancher le système sur la source d'alimentation, consulter les directives
d'installation.
設置手順書
システムを電源に接続する前に、設置手順書をお読み下さい。

אורקל שי רוקמל תכרעמה רוביח ינפל הנקתה תוארוה תאחתמ.
시스템을 전원에 연결하기 전에 설치 안내를 읽어주십시오.
Waarschuwing
Raadpleeg de installatie-instructies voordat u het systeem op de voedingsbron
aansluit.
警告
将此系统连接电源前,请先阅读安装说明。
警告
將系統與電源連接前，請先閱讀安裝說明。

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Chapter 2: Warning Statements for AC Systems
Circuit Breaker
Warning!
This product relies on the building's installation for short-circuit (overcurrent)
protection. Ensure that the protective device is rated not greater than: 250 V, 20 A.
サーキット・ブレーカー
この製品は、短絡（過電流）保護装置がある建物での設置を前提としています。
保護装置の定格が250 V、20 Aを超えないことを確認下さい。
Warnung
Dieses Produkt ist darauf angewiesen, dass im Gebäude ein Kurzschluss-
bzw. Überstromschutz installiert ist. Stellen Sie sicher, dass der Nennwert der
Schutzvorrichtung nicht mehr als: 250 V, 20 A beträgt.
¡Advertencia!
Este equipo utiliza el sistema de protección contra cortocircuitos (o sobrecorrientes)
del edicio. Asegúrese de que el dispositivo de protección no sea superior a: 250
V, 20 A.
Attention
Pour ce qui est de la protection contre les courts-circuits (surtension), ce produit
dépend de l'installation électrique du local. Vériez que le courant nominal du
dispositif de protection n'est pas supérieur à :250 V, 20 A.
לע ךמתסמ הז רצומנגהה תעינמל םינבמב תנקתומה יכ אדוול שי .ילמשח רצק
רצקה ינפמ ןגמה רישכמה ילמשחהמ רתוי אל אוה-250 V, 20 A


20A, 250V: 
警告
此产品的短路(过载电流)保护由建筑物的供电系统提供,确保短路保护设备的额定电
流不大于250V,20A。
警告
此產品的短路(過載電流)保護由建築物的供電系統提供,確保短路保護設備的額定電
流不大於250V,20A。

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Power Disconnection Warning
電源切断の警告
システムコンポーネントの取り付けまたは取り外しのために、シャーシー内部にアクセス
するには、
システムの電源はすべてのソースから切断され、電源コードは電源モジュールから取り
外す必要があります。
警告
在你打开机箱并安装或移除内部器件前,必须将系统完全断电,并移除电源线。
警告
在您打開機殼安裝或移除內部元件前，必須將系統完全斷電，並移除電源線。
Warnung
Das System muss von allen Quellen der Energie und vom Netzanschlusskabel
getrennt sein, das von den Spg.Versorgungsteilmodulen entfernt wird, bevor es
auf den Chassisinnenraum zurückgreift, um Systemsbestandteile anzubringen oder
zu entfernen.
Warning!
The system must be disconnected from all sources of power and the power cord
removed from the power supply module(s) before accessing the chassis interior to
install or remove system components.
경고!
이 제품은 전원의 단락(과전류)방지에 대해서 전적으로 건물의 관련 설비에
의존합니다. 보호장치의 정격이 반드시 250V(볼트), 20A(암페어)를 초과하지
않도록 해야 합니다.
Waarschuwing
Dit product is afhankelijk van de kortsluitbeveiliging (overspanning) van
uw electrische installatie. Controleer of het beveiligde aparaat niet groter
gedimensioneerd is dan 220V, 20A.

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Chapter 2: Warning Statements for AC Systems
¡Advertencia!
El sistema debe ser disconnected de todas las fuentes de energía y del cable
eléctrico quitado de los módulos de fuente de alimentación antes de tener acceso
el interior del chasis para instalar o para quitar componentes de sistema.
Attention
Le système doit être débranché de toutes les sources de puissance ainsi que de
son cordon d'alimentation secteur avant d'accéder à l'intérieur du chassis pour
installer ou enlever des composants de systéme.
ילמשח קותינ ינפמ הרהזא
!הרהזא
למשחה תורוקמ לכמ תכרעמה תא קתנל שי ריסהל שיו קפסהמ ילמשחה לבכ תא
נקתה ךרוצל זראמה לש ימינפה קלחל השיג ינפלת רסה ואת .םיביכר



경고!
시스템에 부품들을 장착하거나 제거하기 위해서는 섀시 내부에 접근하기 전에
반드시 전원 공급장치로부터 연결되어있는 모든 전원과 전기코드를 분리해주어야
합니다.
Waarschuwing
Voordat u toegang neemt tot het binnenwerk van de behuizing voor het installeren
of verwijderen van systeem onderdelen, dient u alle spanningsbronnen en alle
stroomkabels aangesloten op de voeding(en) van de behuizing te verwijderen

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SC946ED Chassis User's Manual
Equipment Installation
機器の設置
トレーニングを受け認定された人だけがこの装置の設置、交換、またはサービスを許可
されています。
Warning!
Only trained and qualied personnel should be allowed to install, replace, or service
this equipment.
Warnung
Das Installieren, Ersetzen oder Bedienen dieser Ausrüstung sollte nur geschultem,
qualiziertem Personal gestattet werden.
¡Advertencia!
Solamente el personal calicado debe instalar, reemplazar o utilizar este equipo.
Attention
Il est vivement recommandé de confier l'installation, le remplacement et la
maintenance de ces équipements à des personnels qualiés et expérimentés.
!הרהזא
שר דבלב ךמסומ תווצתא ףילחהל ,ןיקתהל יא .דויצה רובע תוריש תתל וא דויצה
 
경고!
훈련을 받고 공인된 기술자만이 이 장비의 설치, 교체 또는 서비스를 수행할 수
있습니다.
警告
只有经过培训且具有资格的人员才能进行此设备的安装、更换和维修。
警告
只有經過受訓且具資格人員才可安裝、更換與維修此設備。