Supero Supero SC815TQ-700VB User manual

SC815 CHASSIS
Series
SC815TQ-700V(B) SC815S-700V(B)
SC815TQ-700CV(B) SC815S-700CV(B)
SC815TQ-R650CV(B) SC815S-R650CV(B)
SC815TQ-560V(B) SC815S-560V(B)
SC815TQ-560CV(B) SC815S-560CV(B)
USER’S MANUAL
SUPER

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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
dual-core Xeon platforms. The chassis is equipped with a 700W, 650W or 560W high
ef ciency power supply for superb power savings. High performance fans provide
ample optimized cooling for FB-DIMM memory modules and 4hot-swap drive bays
offers maximum storage capacity in a 1U form factor.
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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Preface
Manual Organization
Chapter 1: Introduction
The rstchapter provides achecklistof the maincomponents includedwith this
chassis and describes the mainfeatures of the SC815 chassis.This chapter also
includes contact information.
Chapter 2: System Safety
This chapter lists warnings,precautions,and systemsafety.You should thoroughly
familiarize yourself with this chapter for ageneral overviewof safety precautions
that should be followedbefore installing and servicing this chassis.
Chapter 3: Chassis Components
Refer here for details on this chassis modelincluding the fans,bays,airflow shields,
and other components.
Chapter 4: System Interface
Refer to this chapter for details on the systeminterface,which includes the functions
and information providedby the control panelon the chassis as well as other LEDs
locatedthroughout the system.
Chapter 5: Chassis Setup and Installation
Refer to this chapter for detailedinformation on this chassis.You should follow the
procedures giveninthis chapter wheninstalling, removing, or recon guring your
chassis.
Chapter 6: Rack Installation
Refer to this chapter for detailedinformation on chassis rack installation. You should
follow the procedures giveninthis chapter wheninstalling, removing or recon guring
your chassis into arack environment.

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Compatible Backplanes
This section lists compatible cables,power supply specications,and compatible
backplanes.Not all compatible backplanes are listed. Refer to our Website for the
latestcompatible backplane information.
Appendix A: Chassis Cables
Appendix C: Power Supply Specifications
Appendix C: SAS 815TQ Backplane Manual
Appendix D: SCA 813S Backplane Manual

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Table of Contents
Preface
About This Manual ...................................................................................................... iii
Manual Organization ................................................................................................... iii
Table of Contents ........................................................................................................ iii
Chapter 1: Introduction
1-1 Overview......................................................................................................... 1-1
1-2Shipping List................................................................................................... 1-1
1-3Chassis Features ............................................................................................ 1-2
1-4Contacting Supermicro................................................................................... 1-3
Chapter 2: System Safety
2-1 Overview......................................................................................................... 2-1
2-2Warnings and Precautions ............................................................................. 2-1
2-3Preparing for Setup ......................................................................................... 2-1
2-4Electrical Safety Precautions........................................................................... 2-2
2-5 General Safety Precautions.......................................................................... 2-3
2-6 SystemSafety ............................................................................................... 2-3
Chapter 3: Chassis Components
3-1 Overview......................................................................................................... 3-1
3-2External Components ..................................................................................... 3-1
3-3Internal Components ...................................................................................... 3-1
3-4Where to GetComponents ............................................................................ 3-1
External Components ............................................................................... 3-1
Internal Components ................................................................................ 3-1
Where to getReplacement Components ................................................. 3-1
Chapter 4: System Interface
4-1 Overview......................................................................................................... 4-1
4-2Control Panel.................................................................................................. 4-2
4-3Control PanelLEDs ........................................................................................ 4-2
4-4Drive Carrier LEDs ......................................................................................... 4-3
SAS/SATA ................................................................................................ 4-3
SCSI ......................................................................................................... 4-4

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Chapter 5: Chassis Setup
5-1 Overview......................................................................................................... 5-1
5-2Installation Steps ............................................................................................ 5-1
General Maintenance ............................................................................... 5-1
5-3lnstallation Step1:Remove Chassis Cover and Front Bezel........................ 5-2
Toremove the chassis cover .................................................................. 5-2
The Front Bezel....................................................................................... 5-3
Toremove the front bezel....................................................................... 5-3
5-4Installation Step2: Install HardDrives ........................................................... 5-4
Toremove harddrive trays from the chassis ......................................... 5-4
Toinstall aharddrive to the harddrive tray .......................................... 5-5
5-5 Installation Step3: DVDadn Floppy Drive Installation .................................. 5-7
Toinstall or replace aDVDor Floppy Drive........................................... 5-7
5-6 Installation Step4: Installing the Motherboard............................................... 5-8
Permanent and Optional Standoffs......................................................... 5-8
Toinstall the motherboard....................................................................... 5-9
I/O Slot Setup .........................................................................................5-10
Toremove the I/O panel........................................................................5-10
5-7 Installations Step5:Installing the Air Shroud and Checking Air Flow ......... 5-11
Toinstall the air shroud ........................................................................5-12
Tocheck the server's air flow ................................................................5-12
5-9Power Supply ...............................................................................................5-15
Power Supply Failure ............................................................................5-15
Replacing power supply .........................................................................5-16
Chapter 6: Rack Installation
6-1 Overview......................................................................................................... 6-1
6-2Unpacking the System................................................................................... 6-1
6-3Preparing for Setup ........................................................................................ 6-1
Choosing aSetup Location .................................................................... 6-1
Rack Precautions .................................................................................... 6-2
General Server Precautions ................................................................... 6-2
Rack Mounting Considerations ................................................................ 6-2
6-4Rack Mounting Instructions ............................................................................ 6-3
Identifying the Sections of the Rack Rails .............................................. 6-4
Installing the Inner RailExtensions ......................................................... 6-5
Toinstall the inner rails ............................................................................ 6-5
Installing the outer rack to the rails ......................................................... 6-6

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Installing the chassis into arack .............................................................. 6-8
Installing the chassis intoaTelco rack ................................................... 5-3
Appendices
AppendixA:SC815 Chassis Cables ........................................................................ A-1
AppendixB:SC815 Power Supply Specications ................................................... B-1
AppendixC:SAS 815TQ Backplane ...................................................................... C-1
AppendixD: SCA 813S Backplane ......................................................................... D-1

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Chapter 1
Introduction
1-1 Overview
Supermicro’s SC815 1U chassis features aunique and highly-optimizeddesign.
The chassis is equippedwith high ef ciency power supply. High performance fans
provide ample optimizedcooling for FB-DIMM memorymodules and 4hot-swap
drive bays offer maximum storage capacity ina1U formfactor.
1-2 Shipping List
Part Numbers
Please visitthe following link for the latestshiping lists and partnumbers for your par-
ticular chassis modelhttp://www.supermicro.com/products/chassis/1U/?chs=815
Chapter 1:Introduction
1-1
SC815 Chassis
Model CPU HDD I/O Slots Power
Supply
SC815TQ-700V(B) DP Dual-core
Xeon
4x SAS /
SATA
1xFF, 1xLP700W
SC815TQ-700CV(B) DP Dual-core
Xeon
4x SAS /
SATA 1xFF 700W
SC815S-700V(B) DP Dual-core
Xeon
4x U320
SCSI
1xFF, 1xLP700W
SC815S-700CV(B) DP Dual-core
Xeon
4x U320
SCSI
1xFF 700W
SC815TQ-R650V(B) DP Dual-core
Xeon
4x SAS /
SATA
1xFF, 1xLP650W
(Redundant)
SC815S-R650V(B) DP Dual-core
Xeon
4x U320
SCSI
1xFF 650W
(Redundant)
SC815TQ-560V(B) DP Dual-core
Xeon
4x SAS /
SATA
1xFF, 1xLP560W
SC815TQ-560CV(B) DP Dual-core
Xeon
4x SAS /
SATA
1xFF 560W
SC815S-560V(B) DP Dual-core
Xeon
4x U320
SCSI
1xFF, 1xLP560W
SC815S-560CV(B) DP Dual-core
Xeon
4x U320
SCSI
1xFF 560W

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1-3 Chassis Features
The SC815 1U high performance chassis includes the following features:
CPU
The SC815 Chassis supports aDP Dual-core Xeon processor.Please refer to
the motherboardspecications pages on our website for updates on supported
processors.
Hard Drives
The SC815 Chassis features 4slots 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.Inaddition, these drives supportSAF-TE (SCSI)
and 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 The "C"versions include only the full I/O expansion slot.
Peripheral Drives
Each SC815 Chassis supports one slimDVD-ROM Drive (included) and one slim
Floppy Drive (optional).These drives allow you to quickly install or save data. Both
DVDDrive and Floppy Drives are optional in560 models.
Other Features
Other onboardfeatures are includedto promote systemhealth. These include
various four cooling fans,aconvenient power switch, resetbutton, and 5 LED
indicators.

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Chapter 1:Introduction
1-4 Contacting SuperMicro
Headquarters
Address:SuperMicroComputer,Inc.
980 Rock Ave.
San Jose,CA 95131 U.S.A.
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail] (General Information)
[e-mail] (Technical Support)
WebSite:www.supermicro.com
Europe
Address:SuperMicroComputer B.V.
HetSterrenbeeld 28,5215 ML
's-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail] (General Information)
[e-mail] (Technical Support)
[e-mail] (Customer Support)
Asia-Pacific
Address:SuperMicro, Taiwan
4F,No. 232-1,Liancheng Rd.
Chung-Ho235,Taipei County
Taiwan, R.O.C.
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
WebSite:www.supermicro.com.tw
Technical Support:
Email: [e-mail]
Tel: [phone],ext.132 or 139

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Chapter 2: SystemSafety
Chapter 2
System Safety
2-1 Overview
This chapter provides aquick setup checklistto getyour chassis up and running.
Following the steps inorder givenshould enable you to have your chassis setup and
operational withinaminimal amount of time.This quick setup assumes that you
are an experiencedtechnician, famailiar with common concepts and terminology.
2-2 Warnings and Precautions
You should inspect the boxthe chassis wasshippedinand note ifitwas damaged
inany way.Ifthe chassis itself shows damage,le adamage claimwith carrier
who deliveredyour system.
Decide on asuitable location for the rack unitthat will hold that chassis.Itshould
be situatedinaclean,dust-free areathat is well venilated. Avoidareas where heat,
electrical noise and eletromagneticelds are generated.
You will alsoneeditplacednear at leastone groundedpower outlet. Whencon-
gured, the SC815 chassis includes one power supply. "R"models (i.e.SC815S-
R650V Chassis) include aredundant power supply and require two grounded
outlets.
2-3 Preparing for Setup
The SC815 Chassis includes asetof railassemblies,including mounting brackets
and mounting screws you will needto install the systems into the rack. Please read
this manual inits entirety before you beginthe installation procedure.

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2-4 Electrical SafetyPrecautions
Basicelectrical safety precautions should be followedto protect yourself from harm
and the SC815 from damage:
lBe 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 electri-
cal outlet. Ifan electrical accident occurs,you can thenquickly remove
power from the system.
lDo not workalone whenworking with high voltage components.
lPower should always be disconnectedfrom the systemwhenremoving
or installing mainsystemcomponents,such as the serverboard, memory
modules and the DVD-ROM and floppy drives (not necessaryfor hot swap-
pable drives).Whendisconnecting power,you should rstpower down the
systemwith the operating systemand thenunplug the power cords from all
the power supply modules inthe system.
lWhenworking around exposedelectrical circuits,another person who is fa-
miliar with the power-off controls should be nearby to switch off the power,
ifnecessary.
lUse only one hand whenworking with powered-on electrical equipment.
This is to avoidmaking acomplete circuit, which will cause electrical shock.
Use extreme caution whenusing metal tools,which can easily damage any
electrical components or circuitboards theycome into contact with.
lDo not use mats designedto decrease electrostaticdischarge as protection
from electrical shock. Instead, use rubber mats that have beenspecically
designedas electrical insulators.
lThe power supply power cordmustinclude agrounding plug and mustbe
pluggedinto groundedelectrical outlets.
lServerboardBattery: CAUTION - There is adanger of explosion ifthe
onboardbatteryis installedupside down, which will reverse its polarities
This batterymustbe replacedonly with the same or an equivalent type
recommendedby the manufacturer.Dispose of usedbatteries according to
the manufacturer’s instructions.

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lDVD-ROM Laser:CAUTION - this server may have come equippedwith a
DVD-ROM drive.Toprevent direct exposure to the laser beam and hazard-
ous radiation exposure,do not openthe enclosure or use the unitinany
unconventional way.
2-5 General SafetyPrecautions
lKeepthe areaaround the chassis clean and free of clutter.
lPlace the chassis top cover and any systemcomponents that have been
removedaway from the systemor on atable sothat theywon’taccidentally
be steppedon.
lWhile working on the system, do not wear loose clothing such as neckties
and unbuttonedshirtsleeves,which can come into contact with electrical
circuits or be pulledinto acooling fan.
lRemove any jewelryor metal objects from your body, which are excellent
metal conductors that can create shortcircuits and harmyou iftheycome
into contact with printedcircuitboards or areas where power is present.
lAfter accessing the inside of the system, close the systemback up and
secure itto the rack unitwith the retention screws after ensuring that all
connections have beenmade.
2-6 System Safety
Electrostaticdischarge (ESD) is generatedby two objects with different electrical
charges coming into contact with each other.Anelectrical discharge is createdto
neutralize this difference,which can damage electroniccomponents and printed
circuitboards.The following measures are generally suf cient to neutralize this
difference before contact is made to protect your equipment from ESD:
lDo not use mats designedto decrease electrostaticdischarge as protection
from electrical shock. Instead, use rubber mats that have beenspecically
designedas electrical insulators.
lUse agroundedwriststrap designedto prevent staticdischarge.

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lKeepall components and printedcircuitboards (PCBs) intheir antistatic
bags untilready for use.
lTouch agroundedmetal object before removing any boardfrom its anti-
staticbag.
lDo not letcomponents or PCBs come into contact with your clothing, which
may retainacharge evenifyou are wearing awriststrap.
lHandle aboardby its edges only;do not touch its components,peripheral
chips,memorymodules or contacts.
lWhenhandling chips or modules,avoidtouching their pins.
lPut the serverboardand peripherals back into their antistaticbags when
not inuse.
lFor grounding purposes,make sure your computer chassis provides excel-
lent conductivity betweenthe power supply, the case,the mounting fasten-
ers and the serverboard.

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Chapter 3: Chassis Components
Chapter 3
Chassis Components
3-1 Overview
This chapter describes the mostcommon components includedwith your chassis.
Some components listedmay not be includedor compatible with your particular
chassis model. For more information, see the installation instructions detailedlater
inthis manual.
3-2 Components
Chassis
Chassis include 1 slimCD-ROM bay,1 slimfloppy discdrive bay,and/or 4hard
drive bays.Mostchassis models include aDVD-ROM.Floppy discdrives and hard
drives mustbe purchasedseparately. For the latestshipping lists,visitour Web
site at:http://www.supermicro.com.
This chassis accepts a1U backplane,4fans(with an optional fth fan) and one
(sometimes two) power supplies.SC815 models come insilver and black.
Backplane
Each SC815 chassis comes with a1U backplane.Depending on our order,you
backplane will accept SAS/SATA or SCSI.For more information regarding compat-
ible backplanes,viewthe appendices found at the end of this manual.Inaddition,
visitour Website for the latestinformation:http://www.supermicro.com.
Fans
The SC815 chassis accepts four systemfans with an optional fth fan. Systemfans
for SC815 chassis are poweredfrom the serverboard. These fans are 1U high and
are poweredby 3-pinconnectors.

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Mounting Rails
The SC815 can be placedinarack for secure storage and use.Tosetup your
rack,follow the step-by-stepinstructions includedinthis manual.
Power Supply
Each SC815 chassis modelincludes ahigh-ef ciency power supply ratedbetween
560,650,or 700 Watts.Inthe unlikely event your power supply fails,replacement
is simple and can be done without tools.
The SC815TQ-R650V(B) and SC815S-R650V(B) include aredundant, hot-swap-
pable power supply.
Air Shroud
Air shrouds are shields,usually plastic, that funnelair directly to where itis needed.
Always use the air shroudincludedwith your chassis.
3-3 Where to get Replacement Components
Though not frequently, you may needreplacement parts for your system. Toen-
sure the highestlevelof professional service and technical support, we strongly
recommend purchasing exclusively from our SupermicroAuthorizedDistributors /
SystemIntegrators /Resellers.A listof SupermicroAuthorizedDistributors /Sys-
temIntegrators /Reseller can be found at:http://www.supermicro.com.Click the
Where to Buy link.