Supermicro SC745S2-800VB, SC745S2-R800B, SC745TQ-800B, SC745TQ-R800B User Manual

SUPER

SC745 CHASSIS

Series

SC745TQ-R800(B) SC745S2-R800(B)

SC745TQ-800(B) SC745S2-800V(B)

USER’S MANUAL

1.0

SC745 Chassis Manual

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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 SC745 4U chassis. Installa-

tion and maintenance should be performed by experienced technicians only.

Supermicro’s SC745 4U chassis features a unique and highly-optimized design

for dual-core Xeon platforms. The chassis is equipped with a 800W high effi ciency

power supply for superb power savings. High performance fans provide ample

optimized cooling for FB-DIMM memory modules and 4 hot-swap drive bays offers

maximum storage capacity in a 4U 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 confi gura-

tions.

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Manual Organization

Chapter 1: Introduction

The fi rst chapter provides a checklist of the main components included with this

chassis and describes the main features of the SC745 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, airfl 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 reconfi 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 reconfi guring

your chassis into a rack environment.

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Compatible Backplanes

This section lists compatible cables, power supply specifi 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 B: Power Supply Specifi cations

Appendix C: SAS 743TQ Backplane Manual

Appendix D: SCA 743S Backplane Manual

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Table of Contents

Preface

About This Manual ...............................................................................iii

Manual Organization ............................................................................ v

Chapter 1: Introduction

1-1 Overview ...........................................................................................1-1

1-2 Shipping List ....................................................................................1-1

Part Numbers ................................................................................ 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

Other Features .............................................................................. 1-2

1-4 Contacting SuperMicro ...................................................................1-3

Chapter 2: System Safety

2-1 Overview .............................................................................................. 1

2-2 Warnings and Precautions ................................................................ 1

2-3 Preparing for Setup ............................................................................ 1

2-4 Electrical Safety Precautions ............................................................ 2

2-5 General Safety Precautions ............................................................... 3

2-6 System Safety ..................................................................................... 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 (optional) ..............................................................3-1

Power Supply ................................................................................ 3-2

Air Shroud .....................................................................................3-2

3-3 Where to get Replacement Components ...................................... 3-2

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Chapter 4: System Interface

4-1 Overview ...........................................................................................4-1

4-2 Control Panel Buttons ....................................................................4-2

4-3 Control Panel LEDs ......................................................................... 4-2

4-4 Drive Carrier LEDs ..........................................................................4-3

SAS/SATA Drives .......................................................................... 4-3

SCSI Drives ...................................................................................4-4

Chapter 5: Chassis Setup and Maintenance

5-1 Overview ...........................................................................................5-1

5-2 Installation Steps .............................................................................5-1

General Maintenance ........................................................................ 5-1

5-3 Installation Step 1: Remove the Chassis Cover .......................... 5-2

To remove the chassis cover: .......................................................5-2

To replace the chassis cover: ....................................................... 5-2

The Front Cover ................................................................................5-3

To remove the front cover ............................................................. 5-3

5-4 Installation Step 2: Confi gure the Storage Module ................... 5-4

Tower or Rack Confi guration ............................................................. 5-4

To rotate the storage module for rack mounting: ..........................5-5

Adding Drives to the Storage Module ............................................... 5-6

To add up to three hard drives to the drive trays: ........................ 5-7

To add up to three peripheral drives (DVD-ROM, CD-ROM, fl oppy

drive, etc.) to the drive trays: ........................................................ 5-9

To add fi ve hard drives using a SuperMicro mobile rack: .......... 5-11

5-4 Installation Step 2: Install Hard Drives .......................................5-13

To install hard drives to the chassis: ............................................... 5-13

5-5 Installation Step 3: Install the Motherboard ...............................5-15

I/O Slot Shield ................................................................................5-15

To install the I/O shield: .............................................................. 5-15

Permanent and Optional Standoffs ................................................. 5-16

To install the motherboard: .........................................................5-17

Power Supply Connections ............................................................. 5-18

Add-on Card/Expansion Slot Setup ................................................ 5-19

To install add-on and expansion cards: ...................................... 5-19

5-6 Installation Step 4: Install the Air Shroud .................................. 5-21

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To install the air shroud ............................................................... 5-21

To check the server's air fl ow ..................................................... 5-22

Installation Complete ....................................................................... 5-22

5-7 System Fans ..................................................................................5-23

To replace a system fan: ............................................................. 5-23

To replace a rear chassis fan: .................................................... 5-24

5-8 Power Supply ...............................................................................5-25

Power Supply Failure ......................................................................5-25

Replacing the Power Supply ....................................................... 5-26

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 ......................................................... 6-2

Ambient Operating Temperature ................................................... 6-2

Reduced Airfl ow ............................................................................6-3

Mechanical Loading ...................................................................... 6-3

Circuit Overloading ........................................................................6-3

Reliable Ground ............................................................................ 6-3

6-5 Rack Mounting Instructions ........................................................... 6-6

Removing the Chassis Cover and Feet ............................................ 6-6

To remove the chassis top cover .................................................. 6-7

To remove the chassis feet ........................................................... 6-7

Identifying the Sections of the Rack Rails ........................................ 6-8

To install the chassis handles and inner rails ............................... 6-9

To install the outer rails to the rack ............................................ 6-10

To install the chassis into a rack ................................................. 6-11

6-4 Tower Mounting Instructions ....................................................... 6-12

To install the chassis cover ......................................................... 6-12

To place chassis feet .................................................................. 6-13

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Appendices

Appendix A: SC745 Chassis Cables

A-1 Overview .......................................................................................... A-1

A-2 Cables Included with SC745TQ Chassis (SAS/SATA) ................ A-1

A-3 Cables Included with SC745S Chassis (SCSI) ............................ A-1

A-4 Compatible Cables ......................................................................... A-2

Alternate SAS/SATA Cables ..............................................................A-2

Extending Power Cables ...................................................................A-3

Front Panel to the Motherboard ........................................................A-3

Appendix B: SC745 Power Supply Specifi cations

Appendix C: SCA 743S2 Backplane Manual

Appendix D: SAS 743TQ Backplane Manual

Appendix E: CSE-M35S/CSE-M35T1 Mobile Rack

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Chapter 1: Introduction

Chapter 1:

Introduction

1-1 Overview

Supermicro’s SC745 4U chassis features a unique and highly-optimized design.

The chassis is equipped with high effi ciency power supply. High performance fans

provide ample optimized cooling for FB-DIMM memory modules and 8 hot-swap

drive bays offer maximum storage capacity in a 4U form factor.

1-2 Shipping List

Part Numbers

Please visit the following link for the latest shipping lists and part numbers for

your particular chassis model http://www.supermicro.com/products/chassis/4U/

?chs=745

SC745 Chassis

Model CPU HDD I/O Slots

SC745TQ-R800 (B)

SC745S2-R800 (B)

SC745TQ-800 (B)

SC745S2-800 (B)

DP Dual-core

Xeon

DP Dual-core

Xeon

DP Dual-core

Xeon

DP Dual-core

Xeon

8x SAS/

SATA

8x U320

SCSI

2-Channel

8x SAS/

SATA

8x U320

SCSI

2-Channel

7x FF 800W

7x FF

7x FF 800W

7x FF 800W

Power

Supply

(Redundant)

800W

(Redundant)

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1-3 Chassis Features

The SC745 4U high performance chassis includes the following features:

CPU

The SC745 Chassis supports a DP Dual-core Xeon processor. Please refer to

the motherboard specifi cations pages on our web site for updates on supported

processors.

Hard Drives

The SC745 Chassis features 8 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)

and SES2 (SAS/SATA).

I/O Expansion slots

Each version of the SC745 Chassis includes seven full I/O expansion slots.

Peripheral Drives

Each SC745 Chassis provides three 5.25” Peripheral Drive Bays for Floppy Drive,

DVD-ROM/CD-ROM Drive, or additional hard drives.

Other Features

Other onboard features are included to promote system health. These include

various four cooling fans, a convenient power switch, reset button, and 5 LED

indicators.

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1-4 Contacting SuperMicro

Headquarters

Address: SuperMicro Computer, Inc.

980 Rock Ave.

San Jose, CA 95131 U.S.A.

Tel: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

Email: [e-mail] (General Information)

[e-mail] (Technical Support)

Web Site: www.supermicro.com

Europe

Address: SuperMicro Computer B.V.

Het Sterrenbeeld 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-Pacifi c

Address: SuperMicro, Taiwan

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: [e-mail]

Tel: [phone], ext. 132 or 139

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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 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, familiar 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, fi 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 fi elds are generated.

You will also need it placed near at least one grounded power outlet. When con-

fi gured, the SC745 chassis includes one power supply. "R" models (i.e. SC745S-

R650V Chassis) include a redundant power supply and require two grounded

outlets.

2-3 Preparing for Setup

The SC745 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 SC745 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 electri-

cal 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

installing main system components, such as the serverboard, memory mod-

ules and the DVD-ROM and fl oppy drives (not necessary for hot swappable

drives). When disconnecting power, you should fi 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 specifi 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.

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 DVD-ROM Laser: CAUTION - this server may have come equipped with a

DVD-ROM drive. To prevent direct exposure to the laser beam and hazard-

ous radiation exposure, do not open the enclosure or use the unit in any

unconventional 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

removed 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 suffi 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 specifi 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 anti-

static 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 excel-

lent conductivity between the 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 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 three 5.25" peripheral drive bays and eight hard drive bays. For the

latest shipping lists, visit our Web site at: http://www.supermicro.com.

This chassis accepts three hot-swappable system cooling fans and one (sometimes

two) power supplies. SC745 models come in beige and black.

Backplane

Each SC745 chassis comes with a 4U backplane. Depending on your order, your

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 SC745 chassis accepts three system fans and two rear exhaust fans. System

fans for SC745 chassis are powered from the serverboard. These fans are 4U high

and are powered by 3-pin connectors.

Mounting Rails (optional)

The SC745 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 SC745 chassis model includes a high-effi ciency power supply rated at 800

Watts. 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 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 / Sys-

tem 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 as well as others on the drive carriers

to keep you constantly informed of the overall status of the system as well as the

activity and health of specifi c components. Most SC745 models are two buttons

on the chassis a control panel: a reset button and an on/off switch. This chapter

explains the meanings of all LED indicators and the appropriate response you may

need to take.

Figure 4-1: Front LEDs

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4-2 Control Panel Buttons

There are two push-buttons located on the front of the chassis. These are power

on/off button and a reset button.

 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 but-

ton removes the main power but keeps standby power supplied to the system.

Therefore, you must unplug system before servicing.

 Reset: The reset button is used to reboot the system.

4-3 Control Panel LEDs

The control panel located on the front of the SC745 chassis has fi ve LEDs. These

LEDs provide you with critical information related to different parts of the system.

This section explains what each LED indicates when illuminated and any corrective

action you may need to take.

 Overheat/Fan Fail: When this LED fl ashes it indicates a fan failure. When

continuously on (not fl ashing) it indicates an overheat condition, which may be

caused by cables obstructing the airfl ow in the system or the ambient room tem-

perature being too warm. Check the routing of the cables and make sure all fans

are present and operating normally. You should also check to make sure that the

chassis covers are installed. Finally, verify that the heatsinks are installed properly.

This LED will remain fl ashing or on as long as the overheat condition exists.

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 NIC2: Indicates network activity on GLAN2 when fl ashing.

 NIC1: Indicates network activity on GLAN1 when fl ashing.

 HDD: Indicates IDE channel activity. SAS/SATA drive, SCSI drive, and/or

DVD-ROM drive activity when fl ashing.

 Power: Indicates power is being supplied to the system's power supply

units. This LED should normally be illuminated when the system is operating.

4-4 Drive Carrier LEDs

Your chassis uses SAS/SATA or SCSI drives, but not both.

SAS/SATA Drives

Each SAS/SATA drive carrier has two LEDs.

 Green: Each Serial ATA drive carrier has a green LED. When illuminated,

this green LED (on the front of the SATA drive carrier) indicates drive activity. A

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connection to the SATA backplane enables this LED to blink on and off when that

particular drive is being accessed.

 Red: The red LED to indicate an SAS/SATA drive failure. If one of the SAS/

SATA drives fail, you should be notifi ed by your system management software.

SCSI Drives

Each SCSI drive carrier has two LEDs.

 Green: When illuminated, the green LED on the front of the SCSI drive car-

rier indicates drive activity. A connection to the SCSI SCA backplane enables this

LED to blink on and off when that particular drive is being accessed.

 Red: The SAF-TE compliant backplane activates the red LED to indicate a

drive failure. If one of the SCSI drives fail, you should be notifi ed by your system

management software.

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Chapter 5: Chassis Setup and Maintenance

Chapter 5:

Chassis Setup and Maintenance

5-1 Overview

This chapter covers the steps required to install components and perform

maintenance on the chassis. The only tool you will need to install components and

perform maintenance is a Phillips screwdriver. Print this page to use as a reference

while setting up your chassis.

5-2 Installation Steps

Step 1: Remove Chassis Cover and Front Cover

Step 2: Confi gure the Storage Module

Step 3: Install Hard Drives

Step 4: Install Motherboard

Step 4: Install Air Shroud and Check Airfl ow

General Maintenance

General Maintenance: Systems Fans

General Maintenance: Power Supply

Warning: Except for short periods of time, do NOT operate the
server without the cover in place. The chassis cover must be

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in place to allow proper airfl ow and prevent overheating.

Review the warnings and precautions listed in the manual be­fore setting up or servicing this chassis. These include infor-

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mation in Chapter 2: System Safety and the warning/precau­tions listed in the setup instructions.

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5-3 Installation Step 1: Remove the Chassis Cover

Front Cover

Cover Latch

Cover Latch

Handle

Figure 5-1: Removing the Chassis Cover

To remove the chassis cover:

1. Push the cover latch button to release the latch handle.

2. Pull the cover off the chassis using the latch handle.

To replace the chassis cover:

1. With the latch handle open.

2. Pull the cover off the chassis using the latch handle.

Button

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Front Cover

Front Cover Lock

Figure 5-2: Opening the Front Cover

The Front Cover

The front cover houses up to eight hot-swappable hard drives. The cover can be

locked to prevent unauthorized access. The key to this lock is shipped with the

system.

To remove the front cover

1. Unlock the front cover using the key shipped with the system.

2. Pull the cover open using the handle near the lock.

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5-4 Installation Step 2: Confi gure the Storage Module

Storage Module

Figure 5-3: Chassis in Tower Mode

Storage Module

Figure 5-4: Chassis in Rack Mount Mode

Tower or Rack Confi guration

The SC745 chassis is shipped in tower mode and can be immediately used as

desktop server. If the chassis is to be used in a rack, you must turn the storage

module 90 degrees. This can be done before, during, or after setup.

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Storage Module

Storage Module

Release Lever

Figure 5-5: Remove the Storage Module

To rotate the storage module for rack mounting:

1. Open the chassis cover.

2. Locate the storage module and disconnect any cables from the storage module

to any component in the chassis.

3. Push the storage module release lever. This lever unlocks the storage mod-

ule.

4. Grasp the external edges of the storage module and pull the unit from the chas-

sis.

5. Turn the Storage Module 90 degrees (as illustrated).

6. Reinsert the module into the chassis and reconnect the cords.

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Figure 5-6: Chassis Storage Module

Adding Drives to the Storage Module

The storage module includes three full sized drive bays and the front LED panel.

The storage module can be set up one of three ways:

A. Add up to three extra hard drives to the drive trays.

B. Add up to three peripheral drives (CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, etc.) drive trays.

C. Add fi ve hot swappable hard drives to the storage module. This confi guration

requires a mobile rack. More information on mobile rack installation can be found

in the appendices at the end of this manual.

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