Supero SC815TQ-720CB User manual

SC815 Chassis Series
SC815TQ-720CB SC815TQ-720UB
SC815TQ-710(V)(B) SC815TQ-710U(B)
SC815TQ-710C(V)(B) SC815S-700(V)(B)
SC815TQ-700(V)(B) SC815S-700C(V)(B)
SC815TQ-700C(V)(B) SC815S-R650C(V)(B)
SC815TQ-R650C(V)(B) SC815S-560(V)(B)
SC815TQ-560(V)(B) SC815S-560C(V)(B)
SC815TQ-560C(V)(B) SC815TQ-R450U(V)(B)
SC815TQ-R650U(V)(B) SC815TQ-560U(V)(B)
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Manual Revision 1.1a
Release Date: November 18, 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 SC815 1U chassis. Installa-
tion and maintenance should be performed by experienced technicians only.
Supermicro's SC815 1U chassis features a unique and highly-optimized design for
Xeon and Opteron platforms. The chassis is equipped with a 450W, 560W, 650W
700W or 710W high efciency power supply, or Gold Level 720W system for superb
power savings. High-performance fans provide ample optimized cooling, latest
generation memory modules and 4 hot-swappable 3.5" drive bays offers maximum
storage capacity in a 1U form factor. Optional LCD front bezels are also available
for customization requirements. Bulk package and quick release slide rails are
available for HPC and datacenter use.
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 SC815 chassis. This chapter also
includes contact information.
Chapter 2: System Safety
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, bays, airow shields,
and other components.
Chapter 4: System Interface
Refer to this chapter for 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 Installation
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
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.
Appendix A: Chassis Cables
Appendix C: Power Supply Specications
Appendix C: SAS-815TQ Backplane Specications
Appendix D: SCA-813S Backplane Specications

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Preface
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 ............................................................................................ 1-3
CPU................................................................................................................. 1-3
Hard Drives ..................................................................................................... 1-3
I/O Expansion slots ......................................................................................... 1-3
Peripheral Drives............................................................................................. 1-3
Other Features ................................................................................................ 1-3
1-4 Contacting Supermicro.................................................................................... 1-4
1-5 Returning Merchandise for Service................................................................. 1-5
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
Mounting Rails ................................................................................................ 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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SCSI Drives..................................................................................................... 4-5
4-5 Power Supply LEDs and Overheat Indicators ................................................ 4-5
450W and 650W Power Supplies................................................................... 4-5
All Other Power Supplies................................................................................ 4-6
4-6 Overheating..................................................................................................... 4-6
Chapter 5 Chassis Setup and Maintenance
5-1 Overview ......................................................................................................... 5-1
5-2 Installation Procedures.................................................................................... 5-1
General Maintenance...................................................................................... 5-1
5-3 Removing the Chassis Cover and Front Bezel .............................................. 5-2
The Front Bezel .............................................................................................. 5-3
5-4 Installing Hard Drives...................................................................................... 5-4
5-5 DVD and Floppy Drive Installation.................................................................. 5-7
5-6 Installing the Motherboard .............................................................................. 5-8
Permanent and Optional Standoffs................................................................. 5-8
Expansion Card Setup .................................................................................. 5-10
5-7 Installing the Air Shroud................................................................................ 5-12
5-8 System Fans ................................................................................................. 5-14
5-9 Power Supply ............................................................................................... 5-16
Power Supply Failure.................................................................................... 5-16
5-10 Routing the I2C Cables ................................................................................. 5-18
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
Inner Rail Extension........................................................................................ 6-5
Installing the Chassis into a Telco rack .......................................................... 6-9

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Preface
Appendix A Chassis Cables
Appendix B SC815 Power Supply Specications
Appendix C SAS-815TQ Backplane Specications
Appendix D SCA-813S Backplane Specications

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Notes

Chapter 1
Introduction
1-1 Overview
Supermicro’s SC815 1U chassis features a unique and highly-optimized design.
The chassis is equipped with a high efciency power supply. High performance fans
provide ample optimized cooling for FB-DIMM memory modules and four hot-swap
drive bays offer maximum storage capacity in a 1U form factor.
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=815
Chapter 1: Introduction
1-1
SC815 Chassis
Model CPU HDD I/O Slots Power
Supply
SC815TQ-720UB DP/UP
Xeon/AMD
4x SAS /
SATA
1xFF 720W
(Gold Level)
SC815TQ-720CB DP/UP
Xeon/AMD
4x SAS /
SATA
1xFF, 1xLP,
1 UIO
720W
(Gold Level)
• SC815TQ-710UB DP/UP
Xeon/AMD
4x SAS /
SATA
2x FH, 1x LP 710W (DC)
• SC815TQ-710V /
SC815TQ-710B
DP/UP
Xeon/AMD
4x SAS /
SATA
1x FF, 1x LP 710W (DC)
• SC815S-710CV /
SC815S-710CB
DP/UP
Xeon/AMD
4x U320
SCSI 1x FF 710W (DC)
• SC815TQ-700V /
SC815TQ-700B
DP/UP
Xeon/AMD
4x SAS /
SATA
1x FF, 1x LP 700W
• SC815TQ-700CV /
SC815TQ-700CB
DP/UP
Xeon/AMD
4x SAS /
SATA
1x FF 700W
• SC815S-700V /
SC815S-700B
DP/UP
Xeon/AMD
4x U320
SCSI
1x FF, 1x LP 700W
• SC815S-700CV /
SC815S-700CB
DP/UP
Xeon/AMD
4x U320
SCSI
1x FF 700W
• SC815TQ-R650UV /
SC815TQ-R650UB
DP/UP
Xeon/AMD
4x SAS /
SATA
2x FH, 1x LP 650W
(Redundant)

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SC815 Chassis
• SC815TQ-R650V /
SC815TQ-R650B
DP/UP
Xeon/AMD
4x SAS /
SATA
1x FF, 1x LP 650W
(Redundant)
• SC815S-R650V /
SC815S-R650B
DP/UP
Xeon/AMD
4x U320
SCSI
1x FF 650W
(Redundant)
• SC815TQ-560UV /
SC815TQ-560UB
DP/UP
Xeon/AMD
4x SAS /
SATA
2x FH, 1x LP 560W
• SC815TQ-560V /
SC815TQ-560B
DP/UP
Xeon/AMD
4x SAS /
SATA
1x FF, 1x LP 560W
• SC815TQ-560CV /
SC815TQ-560CB
DP/UP
Xeon/AMD
4x SAS /
SATA
1x FF 560W
• SC815S-560V /
SC815S-560B
DP/UP
Xeon/AMD
4x U320
SCSI
1x FF, 1x LF 560W
• SC815S-560CV /
SC815S-560CB
DP/UP
Xeon/AMD
4x U320
SCSI
1x FF 560W
• SC815TQ-R450UV /
SC815TQ-R450UB
DP/UP
Xeon/AMD
4x SAS /
SATA
2x FH, 1x LP 450W (Re-
dundant)

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Chapter 1: Introduction
1-3 Chassis Features
The SC815 1U high performance chassis includes the following features:
CPU
The SC815 chassis supports a DP or UP Dual-core Xeon processor. Please refer
to the motherboard specications pages on our website for updates on supported
processors.
Hard Drives
The SC815 chassis features four slots for U320 SCSI or SAS/SATA drives. These
drives are hot swappable. Once setup correctly, these drives can be removed
without powering down the server. In addition, these drives support SAF-TE (SCSI)
or SES2 (SAS/SATA).
I/O Expansion slots
Each version of the SC815 chassis includes one full I/O expansion slot and one low
prole I/O slot "C" versions include only the full I/O expansion slot. "U" versions
are optimized for UIO mother boards and include two full I/O expansion slots and
one low prole expansion slot.
Peripheral Drives
Each SC815 chassis supports one slim DVD-ROM Drive (included) and one slim
oppy drive (optional). These drives allow you to quickly install or save data. Both
DVD drive and oppy drives are optional in 560W models.
Other Features
Other onboard features are included to promote system health. These include
various four cooling fans, a convenient power switch, reset button, and ve LED
indicators.

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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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Chapter 1: Introduction
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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Notes

2-1
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 order given should enable you to have your chassis setup and
operational within a minimal amount of time. This quick set-up 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g-
ured, the SC815 chassis includes one power supply. "R" models include a redundant
power supply and require two grounded outlets.
2-3 Preparing for Setup
The SC815 chassis includes a set of rail assemblies, including mounting brackets
and mounting screws you will need to install the systems into the rack. Please read
this manual in its entirety before you begin 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 SC815 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 onboard•
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.

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Touch a grounded metal object before removing any board from its antistatic•
bag.
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
Chassis include one slim CD-ROM bay, one slim oppy disc drive bay, and/or four
hard drive bays. Most chassis models include a DVD-ROM. Floppy disk drives and
hard drives must be purchased separately. For the latest shipping lists, visit our
Web site at: http://www.supermicro.com.
This chassis accepts a 1U backplane, four fans (with an optional fth fan) and one
(sometimes two) power supplies. SC815 models come in silver and black.
Backplane
Each SC815 chassis comes with a 1U backplane. Depending on our order, you
backplane will accept SAS/SATA or SCSI. For more information regarding compat-
ible 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 SC815 chassis accepts four system fans with an optional fth fan. System fans
for SC815 chassis are powered from the serverboard. These fans are 1U high and
are powered by 3-pin connectors.
Mounting Rails
The SC815 can be placed in a rack for secure storage and use. To setup your rack,
follow the step-by-step instructions included in this manual.

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Power Supply
Each SC815 chassis model includes a high-efciency power supply rated between
450, 560, 650, 700, 710 or 720 Watts. In the unlikely event that your power supply
fails, replacement is simple and can be done without tools.
"R" model chassis include a redundant, hot-swappable power supply.
Air Shroud
Air shrouds are shields, usually plastic, that funnel air directly to where it is needed.
Always use the air shroud included with your chassis.
3-3 Where to get Replacement Components
Though not frequently, you may need replacement parts for your system. To en-
sure 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.