Supermicro Supero SC732D4-865B, Supero SC732D4F-500B, Supero SC732D2-500B, Supero SC732D2-865B, Supero SC732i-500B User Manual

SC732 CHASSIS SERIES

USER’S MANUAL

1.0a

SC732D4F-500B SC732D4F-865B

SC732D4-500B SC732D4-865B

SC732D2-500B SC732D2-865B

SC732i-500B SC732i-865B

SUPER

®

SC732D SC732i

SC732 Chassis Manual

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Manual Revision 1.0a
Release Date: May 10, 2011

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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 SC732 chassis. Installation

and maintenance should be performed by experienced technicians only.

Supermicro’s SC732 chassis features a unique and highly optimized design, al-

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

The chassis is equipped with a either a 500 Watt or 865 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 SC732 chassis. This chapter also

includes contact information.

Chapter 2 System Safety

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

that you thoroughly familiarize yourself with the chassis 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 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 .......................................................................... 2-1

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 ..................................................................................... 3-3

3-3 Communication Panel Components ................................................................ 3-3

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

Chapter 4 Chassis Setup and Maintenance

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

4-2 Removing the Chassis Side Covers ............................................................... 4-2

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

4-4 Removing and Installing 3.5" Hard Drives ...................................................... 4-4

4-5 Removing and Installing 2.5" Hard Drives (Optional) ..................................... 4-7

4-6 Installing the I/O Shield and Motherboard ...................................................... 4-9

I/O Shield ........................................................................................................ 4-9

Motherboard Installation ................................................................................ 4-10

4-7 Installing a 3.5" Device (Optional) .................................................................4-11

4-8 Installing Expansion Cards ........................................................................... 4-12

Expansion Card and PCI Slot Setup ............................................................ 4-12

Full-Height, Full-Length Expansion Card Setup ........................................... 4-13

4-9 Installing the System Fans ............................................................................ 4-14

4-10 Installing the Front Bezel .............................................................................. 4-16

4-11 Power Supply ............................................................................................... 4-17

Appendix A Cables, Screws, and other Accessories

Appendix B SC732 Power Supply Specications

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Notes

Chapter 1

Introduction

1-1 Overview

Supermicro’s SC732 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 a high-efciency power supply and high-performance

fans provide ample optimized cooling for the FB-DIMM memory modules. Four

3.5" HDD drive bays and four optional 2.5" HDD drive bays offer maximum stor-

age 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 shipping lists and part numbers for

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

tower/?chs=732

Chapter 1: Introduction

1-1

SC732 Chassis Manual

1-2

PWS-865-PQ

Model CPU HDD I/O Slots

Power

Supply

SC732D4F-865B
SC732D4-865B
SC732D2-865B
SC732i-865B

DP/UP

4x 3.5"

2x 5.25"

(Optional)

7x FF

865W

high-

efciency

PWS-502-PQ

Model CPU HDD I/O Slots

Power

Supply

SC732D4F-500B
SC732D4-500B
SC732D2-500B
SC732i-500B

DP/UP

4x 3.5"

2x 5.25"

(Optional)

7x FF

500W

high-

efciency

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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: [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.

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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.

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

Position the chassis near at least one grounded power outlet.

2-3 Preparing for Setup

The SC732 chassis contains many features that are unique to the SC732 chassis

model. Read this manual in its entirety before beginning installation procedures.

2-4 Electrical Safety Precautions

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

and the SC732 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 optical device drives. When disconnecting the power, you should rst power

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down the server 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 a grounded electrical outlet.

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.

Please handle used batteries carefully. Do not damage the battery in any way; •

a damaged battery may release hazardous materials into the environment. Do

not discard a used battery in the garbage or a public landll. Please comply

with the regulations set up by your local hazardous waste management agency

to dispose of your used battery properly.

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

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

ventional way.

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Chapter 2: System Safety

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 chassis 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.

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.