Supermicro Supero SC731 Series, Supero SC731D-300B, Supero SC731i-300B User Manual

SC731 CHASSIS SERIES

USER’S MANUAL

1.0b

SC731D-300B SC731i-300B

SUPER

®

SC731 Chassis Manual

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Manual Revision 1.0a
Release Date: August 14, 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 SC731 chassis. Installation

and maintenance should be performed by experienced technicians only.

Supermicro’s SC731 chassis features a unique and highly optimized design, allow-

ing the user to install components with minimal or no use of screws or tools. The

chassis is equipped with a 300 Watt whisper-quiet, high-efciency power supply

for superb power savings.

This manual lists compatible parts available when this document was published.

Always refer to the our 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 description of the main components included with this

chassis and describes the main features of the SC731 chassis. This chapter also

includes contact information.

Chapter 2: System Safety

This chapter lists warnings, precautions, and system safety. It is recommended that

you thoroughly familiarize yourself with the safety precautions before installing and

servicing this chassis.

Chapter 3: 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 4: Chassis Setup and Maintenance

Follow the procedures given in this chapter when installing, removing, or

reconguring your chassis.

Appendix A: Chassis Cables, Screws and other Accessories

Appendix B: Power Supply Specications

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Preface

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Introduction

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

1-2 Where to get Replacement Components ........................................................ 1-1

1-3 Shipping Lists ..................................................................................................1-1

1-4 Returning Merchandise for Service................................................................. 1-2

1-5 Contacting Supermicro .................................................................................... 1-3

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

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

2-6 System Safety ................................................................................................. 2-3

Chapter 3 System Interface

3-1 Overview ......................................................................................................... 3-1

3-2 Control Panel Buttons ..................................................................................... 3-2

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

Chapter 4 Chassis Setup and Maintenance

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

4-2 Removing the Chassis Cover ......................................................................... 4-2

4-3 Rotating the Hard Drive Cage......................................................................... 4-3

4-4 Removing and Installing Hard Drives ............................................................. 4-4

4-5 Installing the I/O Shield and Motherboard ...................................................... 4-7

I/O Shield ........................................................................................................ 4-7

Permanent Motherboard Standoffs ................................................................. 4-7

Motherboard Installation .................................................................................. 4-8

4-6 Installing an Optical Device ............................................................................ 4-9

4-7 Installing Add-on and Expansion Cards ........................................................ 4-10

Add-on Card/Expansion Slot Setup .............................................................. 4-10

Long Add-on/Expansion Card Setup ..............................................................4-11

4-8 Installing the System Fan ............................................................................. 4-12

4-9 Installing the Front Bezel .............................................................................. 4-13

4-10 Power Supply ............................................................................................... 4-14

Appendix A Cables, Screws, and other Accessories

Appendix B SC731 Power Supply Specications

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Notes

Chapter 1

Introduction

1-1 Overview

Supermicro’s SC731 chassis features a unique and highly-optimized design, allow-

ing most conguration of the chassis to be accomplished without tools or screws.

The chassis is equipped with 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.

1-2 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.

1-3 Shipping Lists

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

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

tower/?chs=731

Chapter 1: Introduction

1-1

SC731D-300B Chassis

Model CPU HDD I/O Slots

Power

Supply

SC731D-300B

UP

4x 3.5"

2x 5.25"

1x 3.5" for

card reader

4x FF

300W

High-

efciency

SC731 Chassis Manual

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SC731i-300B Chassis

Model CPU HDD I/O Slots

Power

Supply

SC731i-300B

UP

4x 3.5"

2x 5.25" 4x FF

300W

High-

efciency

1-3

Chapter 1: Introduction

1-4 Contacting Supermicro

Headquarters

Address: Super Micro Computer, Inc.

980 Rock Ave.

San Jose, CA 95131 U.S.A.

Tel: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

Email: [e-mail] (General Information)

[e-mail] (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: [e-mail] (General Information)

[e-mail] (Technical Support)

[e-mail] (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: [e-mail]

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.super-

micro.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

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 the order given should enable you to have your chassis setup

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.

Avoid areas where heat, electrical noise and eletromagnetic elds are generated.

Position the chassis near at least one grounded power outlet.

2-3 Preparing for Setup

The SC731 chassis contains many features that are unique to the SC731 chassis

model. Read this manual in its entirety before beginning the installation proce-

dure.

2-4 Electrical Safety Precautions

Basic electrical safety precautions should be followed to protect yourself from harm

and the SC731 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