Supero SC113 Series User manual

SC113 Chassis Series
SC113TQ-700UB SC113TQ-700CB
SC113TQ-R650UB SC113TQ-R650CB
SC113TQ-563CB SC113TQ-563UB
SC113TQ-560UB
USER’S MANUAL
1.0b
SUPER ®

SC113 Chassis Manual
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Manual Revision 1.0b
Release Date: December 6, 2010
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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 SC113 1U chassis. Installa-
tion and maintenance should be performed by experienced technicians only.
Supermicro's SC113 1U chassis is optimized for high-end, high-performance appli-
cations. It is an efcient 1U rackmount design optimized for best price/performance.
It includes eight hot-swappable 2.5" SAS/SATA hard drive bays protected with the
SES-II safety feature, with optimized cooling for all congurations.
This manual lists compatible parts available at the time of publication. Always refer
to the Supermicro Web site for updates on supported parts and congurations at
www.supermicro.com.

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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 SC113 chassis. This chapter also
includes contact information.
Chapter 2 System Safety
This chapter lists warnings, precautions and system safety. Thoroughly familiar-
ize yourself with this chapter for a general overview of the 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 drive bays,
airow shields, and other components.
Chapter 4 System Interface
This chapter provides details on the system interface, which includes the func-
tions and information of he control panel LEDs and other LEDs located through-
out 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 covers 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
These appendices list compatible cables, power supply specications, and com-
patible backplanes. Not all compatible backplanes are listed. Refer to our Web
site for the latest compatible backplane information at http://www.supermicro.com.
Appendix A Chassis Cables
Appendix B Power Supply Specications
Appendix C SAS-113TQ Backplane Specications

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Table of Contents
Preface
About This Manual ........................................................................................................iii
Chapter 1 Introduction
1-1 Overview ......................................................................................................... 1-1
1-2 Shipping List.................................................................................................... 1-1
1-3 Chassis Features ............................................................................................ 1-2
CPU................................................................................................................. 1-2
Hard Drives ..................................................................................................... 1-2
I/O Expansion Slots ........................................................................................ 1-2
Peripheral Drives............................................................................................. 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 Chassis Components
3-1 Overview ......................................................................................................... 3-1
3-2 Components .................................................................................................... 3-1
Chassis............................................................................................................ 3-1
Backplane........................................................................................................ 3-1
Fans ................................................................................................................ 3-1
Power Supply .................................................................................................. 3-2
Air Shroud ....................................................................................................... 3-2
3-3 Where to get Replacement Components........................................................ 3-2
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
SAS/SATA Drives ............................................................................................ 4-4

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4-5 Power Supply LEDs ........................................................................................ 4-5
Chapter 5 Chassis Setup and Maintenance
5-1 Overview ......................................................................................................... 5-1
5-2 Installation and Maintenance Procedures....................................................... 5-1
Installation ....................................................................................................... 5-1
General Maintenance...................................................................................... 5-1
5-3 Removing the Chassis Cover ......................................................................... 5-2
5-4 Installing and Removing Hard Drives ............................................................. 5-3
5-5 DVD-ROM Drive Installation ........................................................................... 5-5
5-6 Removing the Backplane ................................................................................ 5-6
5-7 Backplane Installation ..................................................................................... 5-7
5-8 Installing the Motherboard .............................................................................. 5-8
Permanent and Optional Standoffs................................................................. 5-8
Motherboard Installation.................................................................................. 5-9
Expansion Card Setup .................................................................................. 5-10
5-9 Installing the Air Shroud................................................................................ 5-12
Checking the AirFlow .................................................................................... 5-13
5-10 System Fans ................................................................................................. 5-14
5-11 Power Supply ............................................................................................... 5-16
Power Supply Failure.................................................................................... 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 Instructions............................................................................. 6-4
Identifying the Sections of the Rack Rails...................................................... 6-4

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Inner Rail Extension........................................................................................ 6-5
Outer Rails ...................................................................................................... 6-6
Installing the Chassis into a Telco rack .......................................................... 6-9
Appendix A SC113 Chassis Cables
Appendix B SC113 Power Supply Specications
Appendix C SAS-113TQ Backplane Specications

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Notes

Chapter 1
Introduction
1-1 Overview
Supermicro’s SC113 1U chassis features a unique and highly-optimized design.
The chassis is equipped with high efciency power supply. High-performance
fans provide ample optimized cooling for the dual processor modules and eight
hot-swappable drive bays offer maximum storage capacity in a 1U form factor. Only
SAS or enterprise SATA HDDs are recommended for use in the SC113 chassis.
1-2 Shipping List
Please visit the following link for the latest shipping lists and part numbers for
your particular chassis model http://www.supermicro.com/products/chassis/1U/
?chs=113
Chapter 1 Introduction
1-1
SC113 Chassis
Model CPU HDD I/O Slots Power
Supply
SC113TQ-700UB Single/Dual CPU
8x 2.5"
hot-swap
SAS/SATA
2x FH, 1x LP 700W
SC113TQ-700CB Dual CPU
8x 2.5"
hot-swap
SAS/SATA
1x FF 700W
SC113TQ-R650UB Single/Dual CPU
8x 2.5"
hot-swap
SAS/SATA
2x FH, 1x LP Redundant
650W
SC113TQ-R650CB Dual CPU
8x 2.5"
hot-swap
SAS/SATA
1x FF Redundant
650W
SC113TQ-560UB Single/Dual CPU
8x 2.5" hot-
swap SAS/
SATA
2x FH, 1x LP 560W
FF: Full-height, full-length card
FH: Full-height card
LP: Low-prole card

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1-3 Chassis Features
The SC113 1U high-performance chassis includes the following features:
CPU
The SC113 chassis supports a single or dual CPU. Please refer to the motherboard
specications on our Website for updates on supported processors.
Hard Drives
The SC113 chassis features 8 hard drive bays for 2.5" hot-swappable SAS/SATA
drives. Once setup correctly, these drives can be removed without powering down
the server.
I/O Expansion Slots
The SC113 chassis includes either one full I/O expansion slot or two full I/O expan-
sion slots and one low prole I/O slot. See the chart on the previous page for your
specic chassis model.
Peripheral Drives
Each SC113 chassis supports one slim DVD-ROM drive. This drive allows data
to be quickly installed or saved. (On some chassis models, the DVD-ROM is an
optional item).
Other Features
Other on-board features are included to promote system health. These include four
cooling fans, a convenient power switch, reset button, and ve LED indicators.

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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.

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Chapter 2 System Safety
Chapter 2
System Safety
2-1 Overview
This chapter provides a quick setup checklist to get your chassis up and running.
Following the steps in the order given should enable you to have your chassis set up
and operational within a minimal amount of time. This quick setup assumes that you
are an experienced technician, famailiar with common concepts and terminology.
2-2 Warnings and Precautions
You should inspect the box the chassis was shipped in and note if it was damaged
in any way. If the chassis itself shows damage, le a damage claim with carrier
who delivered your system.
Decide on a suitable location for the rack unit that will hold that chassis. It should
be situated in a clean, dust-free area that is well ventilated. Avoid areas where heat,
electrical noise and electromagnetic elds are generated.
You will also need it placed near at least one grounded power outlet. When con-
gured, the SC113 chassis includes one power supply. "R" models (i.e. SC113TQ-
R650UB chassis) includes a redundant power supply and require two grounded
outlets.
2-3 Preparing for Setup
The SC113 chassis includes a set of rail assemblies, including mounting brackets
and mounting screws required to install the system into a rack. Please read this
manual in its entirety before beginning the installation procedure.

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2-4 Electrical Safety Precautions
Basic electrical safety precautions should be followed to protect yourself from harm
and the SC113 from damage:
Be aware of the locations of the power on/off switch on the chassis as well•
as the room’s emergency power-off switch, disconnection switch or electrical
outlet. If an electrical accident occurs, you can then quickly remove power from
the system.
Do not work alone when working with high voltage components.•
Power should always be disconnected from the system when removing or in-•
stalling main system components, such as the serverboard, memory modules
and the DVD-ROM and oppy drives (not necessary for hot swappable drives).
When disconnecting power, you should rst power down the system with the
operating system and then unplug the power cords from all the power supply
modules in the system.
When working around exposed electrical circuits, another person who is fa-•
miliar with the power-off controls should be nearby to switch off the power, if
necessary.
Use only one hand when working with powered-on electrical equipment. This•
is to avoid making a complete circuit, which will cause electrical shock. Use
extreme caution when using metal tools, which can easily damage any electrical
components or circuit boards they come into contact with.
Do not use mats designed to decrease electrostatic discharge as protection from•
electrical shock. Instead, use rubber mats that have been specically designed
as electrical insulators.
The power supply power cord must include a grounding plug and must be•
plugged into grounded electrical outlets.
Serverboard battery: CAUTION - There is a danger of explosion if the on-board•
battery is installed upside down, which will reverse its polarities. This battery
must be replaced only with the same or an equivalent type recommended by
the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s
instructions.
DVD-ROM laser: CAUTION - this server may have come equipped with a•
DVD-ROM drive. To prevent direct exposure to the laser beam and hazardous

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Chapter 2 System Safety
radiation exposure, do not open the enclosure or use the unit in any uncon-
ventional way.
2-5 General Safety Precautions
Keep the area around the chassis clean and free of clutter.•
Place the chassis top cover and any system components that have been re-•
moved away from the system or on a table so that they won’t accidentally be
stepped on.
While working on the system, do not wear loose clothing such as neckties and•
unbuttoned shirt sleeves, which can come into contact with electrical circuits or
be pulled into a cooling fan.
Remove any jewelry or metal objects from your body, which are excellent metal•
conductors that can create short circuits and harm you if they come into contact
with printed circuit boards or areas where power is present.
After accessing the inside of the system, close the system back up and secure•
it to the rack unit with the retention screws after ensuring that all connections
have been made.
2-6 System Safety
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) is generated by two objects with different electrical
charges coming into contact with each other. An electrical discharge is created to
neutralize this difference, which can damage electronic components and printed
circuit boards. The following measures are generally sufcient to neutralize this
difference before contact is made to protect your equipment from ESD:
Do not use mats designed to decrease electrostatic discharge as protection from•
electrical shock. Instead, use rubber mats that have been specically designed
as electrical insulators.
Use a grounded wrist strap designed to prevent static discharge.•
Keep all components and printed circuit boards (PCBs) in their antistatic bags•
until ready for use.
Touch a grounded metal object before removing any board from its antistatic•
bag.

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Do not let components or PCBs come into contact with your clothing, which may•
retain a charge even if you are wearing a wrist strap.
Handle a board by its edges only; do not touch its components, peripheral chips,•
memory modules or contacts.
When handling chips or modules, avoid touching their pins.•
Put the serverboard and peripherals back into their antistatic bags when not•
in use.
For grounding purposes, make sure your computer chassis provides excellent•
conductivity between the power supply, the case, the mounting fasteners and
the serverboard.

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Chapter 3 Chassis Components
Chapter 3
Chassis Components
3-1 Overview
This chapter describes the most common components included with your chassis.
Some components listed may not be included or compatible with your particular
chassis model. For more information, see the installation instructions detailed later
in this manual.
3-2 Components
Chassis
The chassis includes eight 2.5" hard drive bays, and one slim DVD-ROM drive. (On
some chassis models, the DVD-ROM is an optional item). For the latest shipping
lists, visit our Web site at: http://www.supermicro.com.
This chassis accepts a 1U backplane, four fans (with optional fth and sixth fans)
and one or two power supplies. All SC113 models come in black.
Backplane
Each SC113 chassis comes with a 1U SAS/SATA backplane. For more informa-
tion regarding compatible backplanes, view the appendices found at the end of
this manual. In addition, visit our Web site for the latest information: http://www.
supermicro.com.
Fans
The SC113 chassis accepts four system fans and provides space for two addi-
tional fans if required. System fans for the SC113 chassis are powered from the
serverboard. These fans are 1U high and are powered by 4-pin connectors.
Mounting Rails
The SC113 can be placed in a rack for secure storage and use. To set up your rack,
follow the step-by-step instructions included in this manual.

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Power Supply
Each SC113 chassis model includes one or two high-efciency power supplies rated
at 560, 650 or 700 Watts. "R" models include a second redundant, hot-swappable
power supply. In the unlikely event your power supply fails, replacement is simple
and can be done without tools.
Air Shroud
Air shrouds are shields, usually plastic, that channel air directly to where it is needed.
Always use the air shroud included with your chassis.
3-3 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 4 System Interface
Chapter 4
System Interface
4-1 Overview
There are several LEDs on the control panel and on the drive carriers that provide
system and component status. This chapter explains the meanings of all LED indi-
cators and the appropriate responses that need to be taken.
Figure 4-1: Control Panel Buttons and LEDs

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Power: The main power switch is used to apply or remove power from the•
power supply to the server system. Turning off system power with this button
removes the main power but keeps standby power supplied to the system.
Except for hot-swappable components which do not require for the system to
be powered-down, disconnect the chassis from any power source prior to per-
forming maintenance on the chassis.
Reset: The reset button is used to reboot the system.•
4-2 Control Panel Buttons
The SC113 chassis includes two or three push-buttons located on the front panel:
A reset button, a power on/off button, and a UID button
UID: When used with a UID-compatible motherboard, the UID button is used•
to turn on or off the blue light function of the the U-LED. Once the blue light is
activated, the unit can be easily located in very large racks and server banks.