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8048B-TR3F

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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 SuperServer
8048B-TR3F/C0R3FT Installation and maintainance should be performed by
experienced technicians only.

The SuperServer 8048B-TR3F/C0R3FT is a high-end server based on the
748TQ-R1K43B tower/4U rackmount chassis and the X10QBL-(CT) quad processor
serverboard. The only difference between the two server models is that the
8048B-C0R3FT server contains both SATA and SAS connections and 10G LAN
Ports, while the 8048B-TR3F server only has SATA connections and 1G LAN Ports..

Manual Organization

Chapter 1: Introduction

The fi rst chapter provides a checklist of the main components included with the
server system and describes the main features of the X10QBL-(CT) serverboard
and the 748TQ-R1K43B tower/4U rackmount chassis.

Chapter 2: Server Installation

This chapter describes the steps necessary to install the SuperServer
8048B-TR3F/C0R3FT into a rack and check out the server confi guration prior to
powering up the system. If your server was ordered without processor and memory
components, this chapter will refer you to the appropriate sections of the manual
for their installation.

Chapter 3: System Interface

Refer here 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: System Safety

You should thoroughly familiarize yourself with this chapter for a general overview
of safety precautions that should be followed when installing and servicing the
SuperServer 8048B-TR3F/C0R3FT.

Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup

Chapter 5 provides detailed information on the X10QBL-(CT) serverboard,
including the locations and functions of connections, headers and jumpers. Refer
to this chapter when adding or removing processors or main memory and when
reconfi guring the serverboard.

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Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup

Refer to Chapter 6 for detailed information on the 748TQ-R1K43B server tower/4U
rackmount chassis. You should follow the procedures given in this chapter when
installing, removing or reconfi guring SAS/SATA or peripheral drives and when
replacing system power supply units and cooling fans.

Chapter 7: BIOS

The BIOS chapter includes an introduction to BIOS and provides detailed
information on running the CMOS Setup Utility for the X10QBL-(CT) serverboard.

Appendix A: BIOS Error Beep Codes
Appendix B: Installing Windows
Appendix C: System Specifi cations

Notes

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Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Introduction

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

1-2 Serverboard Features ..................................................................................... 1-2

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

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

Serial ATA ....................................................................................................... 1-2

SAS (8048B-C0R3FT Server Only) ................................................................ 1-3

Onboard Controllers/Ports .............................................................................. 1-3

Graphics Controller ......................................................................................... 1-3

Other Features ................................................................................................ 1-3

1-3 Server Chassis Features ................................................................................ 1-4

System Power ................................................................................................. 1-4

Hard Drive Subsystem .................................................................................... 1-4

Mobile Rack .................................................................................................... 1-4

Peripheral Drives ............................................................................................. 1-4

PCI Expansion Slots ....................................................................................... 1-4

Front Control Panel ......................................................................................... 1-5

I/O.................................................................................................................... 1-5

Mounting Rails (Optional) ............................................................................... 1-5

Cooling System ............................................................................................... 1-5

1-4 Advanced Power Management ....................................................................... 1-6

Intel® Intelligent Power Node Manager (NM) ................................................. 1-6

Manageability Engine (ME) ............................................................................. 1-6

1-5 Contacting Supermicro .................................................................................... 1-7

Chapter 2 Server Installation

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

2-2 Unpacking the System .................................................................................... 2-1

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

Choosing a Setup Location ............................................................................. 2-1

2-4 Warnings and Cautions! .................................................................................. 2-2

Rack Precautions ............................................................................................ 2-2

Server Precautions .......................................................................................... 2-2

Rack Mounting Considerations ....................................................................... 2-3

Ambient Operating Temperature ................................................................ 2-3

Reduced Airfl ow ......................................................................................... 2-3

Mechanical Loading ................................................................................... 2-3

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Circuit Overloading ..................................................................................... 2-3

Reliable Ground ......................................................................................... 2-4

2-5 Installing the System into a Rack ................................................................... 2-4

Removing the Feet .......................................................................................... 2-4

Identifying the Sections of the Rack Rails ...................................................... 2-6

2-6 Tower Confi guration Instructions ....................................................................2-11

2-7 Checking the Serverboard Setup .................................................................. 2-12

2-8 Checking the Drive Bay Setup ...................................................................... 2-14

Chapter 3 System Interface

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

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

Reset ............................................................................................................... 3-2

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

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

Chapter 4 Standardized Warning Statements for AC Systems

4-1 About Standardized Warning Statements ....................................................... 4-1

Warning Defi nition ........................................................................................... 4-1

Installation Instructions .................................................................................... 4-4

Circuit Breaker ................................................................................................ 4-5

Power Disconnection Warning ........................................................................ 4-6

Equipment Installation ..................................................................................... 4-8

Restricted Area ................................................................................................ 4-9

Battery Handling ............................................................................................ 4-10

Redundant Power Supplies .......................................................................... 4-12

Backplane Voltage ........................................................................................ 4-13

Comply with Local and National Electrical Codes ........................................ 4-14

Product Disposal ........................................................................................... 4-15

Hot Swap Fan Warning ................................................................................. 4-16

Power Cable and AC Adapter ...................................................................... 4-18

Chapter 5 Advanced Serverboard Setup

5-1 Handling the Serverboard ............................................................................... 5-1

Precautions ..................................................................................................... 5-1

Unpacking ....................................................................................................... 5-1

5-2 Connecting Cables .......................................................................................... 5-2

Connecting Data Cables ................................................................................. 5-2

Connecting Power Cables .............................................................................. 5-2

Connecting the Control Panel ......................................................................... 5-2

5-3 I/O Ports .......................................................................................................... 5-4

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5-4 Installing the Processor and Heatsink ............................................................ 5-5

Installing the E7-4800/8800 v3 Series Processor ......................................... 5-5

Installing a Passive CPU Heatsink ................................................................. 5-9

Removing the Heatsink ................................................................................. 5-10

5-5 Installing Memory ...........................................................................................5-11

Memory Support .............................................................................................5-11

Processor & Memory Module Population Confi guration ............................... 5-12

Fully-Populated Confi guration .................................................................. 5-12

Half-Populated Confi guration ................................................................... 5-12

Populating Memory Modules .................................................................... 5-13

Other Important Notes and Restrictions................................................... 5-15

5-6 Adding PCI-E Add-On Cards ........................................................................ 5-15

5-7 Serverboard Details ...................................................................................... 5-16

5-8 Connector Defi nitions ................................................................................... 5-19

5-9 Jumper Settings ............................................................................................ 5-26

Explanation of Jumpers ................................................................................ 5-26

5-10 Onboard Indicators ........................................................................................ 5-29

5-11 SAS/SATA Ports ............................................................................................ 5-31

5-12 Installing Software ......................................................................................... 5-32

SuperDoctor 5 ............................................................................................... 5-33

5-13 Serverboard Battery ...................................................................................... 5-35

Chapter 6 Advanced Chassis Setup

6-1 Static-Sensitive Devices .................................................................................. 6-1

Precautions ..................................................................................................... 6-1

Unpacking ....................................................................................................... 6-1

6-2 Control Panel .................................................................................................. 6-2

6-3 Confi guring the Storage Module ..................................................................... 6-3

Tower or Rack Confi guration........................................................................... 6-3

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

Adding Five Hard Drives to a Supermicro Mobile Rack: ................................ 6-8

6-4 Installing Hard Drives .................................................................................... 6-10

Add-on Card/Expansion Slot Setup .............................................................. 6-12

6-5 Installing the Air Shroud ................................................................................ 6-14

6-6 System Fans ................................................................................................. 6-15

Replacing a Front Chassis Fan .................................................................... 6-15

Replacing a Rear Chassis Fan ..................................................................... 6-16

6-7 Power Supply ............................................................................................... 6-17

Power Supply Failure .................................................................................... 6-17

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Chapter 7 BIOS

7-1 Introduction ...................................................................................................... 7-1

Starting the Setup Utility ................................................................................. 7-1

7-2 Main Setup ...................................................................................................... 7-2

7-3 Advanced Setup Confi gurations...................................................................... 7-3

7-4 Event Logs .................................................................................................... 7-30

7-5 IPMI ............................................................................................................... 7-32

7-6 Security ......................................................................................................... 7-35

7-7 Boot ............................................................................................................... 7-36

7-8 Save & Exit ................................................................................................... 7-38

Appendix A BIOS Error Beep Codes

A-1 BIOS Error Beep Codes .................................................................................A-1

Appendix B System Specifi cations

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Chapter 1

Introduction

1-1 Overview

The SuperServer 8048B-TR3F/C0R3FT is a high-end server comprised of two main
subsystems: the 748TQ-R1K43B tower/4U rackmount chassis and the X10QBL-(CT)
dual processor serverboard. Please refer to our web site for information on operating
systems that have been certifi ed for use with the system (www.supermicro.com).

In addition to the serverboard and chassis, various hardware components have been
included with the SuperServer 8048B-TR3F/C0R3FT, as listed below:

• Four (4) 2U passive CPU heatsinks (SNK-P0048PS)

• One (1) air shroud for SC748 (MCP-310-74806-0B)

• Chassis Fans

Three (3) 92x92x38 mm, 9.7K RPM, PWM fans for SC748 (FAN-0146L4)
Three (3) 80x80x38-mm 11K RPM, PWM fans for SC748 (FAN-0148L4)

• One (1) 77-cm USB 2.0 10p to 10p cable (CBL-0263L)

• One (1) 50-cm round 16-to-16-pin ribbon front panel control cable

(CBL-0087)

• SAS/SATA Accessories

One (1) SAS/SATA backplane (CSE-SAS-M35TQ-O-P)
Two (2) 5.25" drive trays without rail (horizontal pattern) (MCP-220-00010-01)
One (1) 5.25" drive tray without rail (FDD opening) (MCP-220-00059-0B)

8048B-C0R3FT

Two (2) 50-cm mini-SAS HD to 4 SATA cables (CBL-SAST-0616)

8048B-TR3F

Two (2) 61.5-cm 8pin to 8pin cables for SGPIO (CBL-0157L-01)
Five (5) 61-cm SATA cables (CBL-0044L)

• Optional Rail Sets:

26.5" to 36.4" rail set (MCP-290-00059-08)
Short rail set (MCP-290-00058-0N)

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Note: For your system to work properly, please follow the links below to download
all necessary drivers/utilities and the user’s manual for your server.

• Supermicro product manuals: http://www.supermicro.com/support/manuals/

• Product drivers and utilities: ftp://ftp.supermicro.com

• Product safety information:

http://www.supermicro.com/about/policies/safety_information.cfm

• If you have any questions, please contact our support team at:

[e-mail]

1-2 Serverboard Features

At the heart of the SuperServer 8048B-TR3F/C0R3FT lies the X10QBL-(CT), a
quad processor serverboard based on the Intel C602J chipset. Below are the main
features of the X10QBL-(CT). (See Figure 1-1 for a block diagram of the chipset).

Processors

The X10QBL-(CT) supports four E7-4800/8800 v3 Series processors in Socket R1
type sockets. Each processor supports three full-width Intel QuickPath Interconnect
(QPI) links (Data Transfer Rate of up to 9.6 GT/s per direction) Please refer to our
web site for a complete listing of supported processors (www.supermicro.com).

Memory

The X10QBL-(CT) has thirty-two (32) single/dual/tri/quad channel 240­pin DIMM sockets that can support up to 1 TB of Registered (RDIMM) or
2 TB Load Reduced (LRDIMM) ECC DDR3 1600/1333/1066 MHz speed
SDRAM in a two-channel memory bus. Memory sizes of
4GB, 8GB, 16GB, 32GB and 64GB size @ 1.35V/1.5V voltages are supported.
Please refer to Chapter 5 for installing memory.

Serial ATA

An on-chip (Intel C602J) SATA controller is integrated into the X10QBL-(CT) to
provide a six-port SATA subsystem (two SATA 3.0 and four SATA 2.0 ports), which
are all RAID 0, 1, 5 and 10 Windows/LINUX supported. The SATA drives are
hot-swappable units.

Note: You must have RAID set up to enable the hot-swap capability of the SATA
drives. Documentation on RAID setup guidelines can be found on our web site.

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SAS (8048B-C0R3FT Server Only)

A LSI® 3008 SAS controller is integrated into the serverboard to provide an eight
port SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) subsystem, which is RAID 0, 1, 1E and JBOD
supported. The SAS drives are hot-swappable units.

Note: The operating system you use must have RAID support to enable the
hotswap capability and RAID function of the SAS drives.

Onboard Controllers/Ports

The color-coded I/O ports on the X10QBL-(CT) include two COM ports (one header
and one port), a VGA (monitor) port, six USB 2.0 ports (includes three (3) rear access
I/O panel, two (2) dual port connectors and one (1) Type-A connection for the two
front panel ports), two gigabit Ethernet ports and one dedicated IPMI LAN port.

Note 1: For more information on IPMI confi guration, please refer to the IPMI User's
Guide posted on our website at http://www.supermicro.com/support/manuals/

Graphics Controller

The X10QBL-(CT) features an integrated ASpeed AST2400 BMC (Baseboard
Controller) for a graphics controller.

Other Features

Other onboard features that promote system health include onboard voltage
monitors, auto-switching voltage regulators, chassis and CPU overheat sensors,
ACPI/ACPM power management, PECI (Platform Environment Confi guration
Interface) 2.0 support, AC power loss recovery, Wake-on-Ring (WOR) & Wake­on-LAN (WOL) support, Main switch override mechanism, Intel® Intelligent Power
Node Manager 3.0, CPU Thermal Trip support, Fan status monitoring via IPMI
connections. Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) fan control, UID (Unit Identifi cation)/
Remote UID, APM 1.2, ACPI 3.0/4.0, USB keyboard, Plug & Play (PnP), BIOS
rescue hotkey, riser card auto-detection, RTC (Real-Time Clock) wake-up, PCI
Firmware 3.0, SPI dual/quad speed support, and SMBIOS 2.7 & later and virus
protection and BIOS rescue.

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1-3 Server Chassis Features

The SuperServer 8048B-TR3F/C0R3FT is built upon the 748TQ-R1K43B tower/4U
rackmount chassis. Details on the chassis and on servicing procedures can be found
in Chapter 6. The following is a general outline of the main features of the chassis.

System Power

The 748TQ-R1K43B tower/4U rackmount chassis features a redundant 1400 Watt
Platinum level digital power supply consisting of two power modules. The system
does not need to be shut down when replacing or removing a single power supply
module.

Note: The power supplies are both redundant, hot-plug.

Hard Drive Subsystem

The 748TQ-R1K43B tower/4U rackmount chassis was designed to support fi ve

3.5" hot-swap SATA or SAS hard drives in a M35 mobile rack, with an additional
fi ve 3.5" hard drives available with a second optional M35 mobile rack installed.

Mobile Rack

The SC748 tower/4U rackmount chassis includes a CSE-M35BP mobile rack. The
chassis contians a space in the front for an additional mobile rack to be installed
also. For detailed specifi c to your mobile rack, information, see the appendices at
the back of this manual.

Peripheral Drives

Each SC748 tower/4U rackmount chassis provides three 5.25” peripheral drive bays
for DVD-ROM/CD-ROM drives, or additional hard drives. One of these drive bays
may be used for a slim fl oppy drive.

PCI Expansion Slots

Four PCI expansion card slots are available in the rear of the chassis for
two (2) PCI-E 3.0 x16 slots (CPU1 Slot1, CPU2 Slot3) and two (2) PCI-E 3.0 x8 slots
(CPU2 Slot2, CPU2 Slot4). See our web site for details (http://www.supermicro.com/

products/nfo/UIO.cfm). See section 5-6 for further details.)

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Front Control Panel

The control panel on the SuperServer 8048B-TR3F/C0R3FT provides you with
system monitoring and control. LEDs indicate system power, HDD activity, network
activity, system overheat and power supply failure. A main power button and a
system reset button are also included. In addition, two USB ports have been
incorporated into the control panel to provide front side USB access.

I/O

The 748TQ-R1K43B tower/4U rackmount chassis provides four standard-size add­on card slots, one COM port, a VGA port, USB 2.0 ports (three rear plus two via
headers and one Type A), a dedicated IPMI LAN port, two gigabit Ethernet ports
and a UID switch.

Mounting Rails (Optional)

The SC748 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.

Cooling System

The 748TQ-R1K43B tower/4U rackmount chassis has an innovative cooling design
that includes three 8-cm and three 9.2-cm hot-plug system cooling fans located
in the middle section of the chassis. An air shroud channels the airfl ow from the
system fans to effi ciently cool the processor area of the system. The power supply
module also includes a cooling fan.

Note: The fans in this system are NOT redundant, but are hot-plug.

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Figure 1-1. Intel C602J Chipset:

System Block Diagram

Note: This is a general block diagram. Please see Chapter 5 for details.

CPU2

CPU3

CPU1

CPU4

QPI0

QPI2

QPI1

QPI1

QPI2 QPI2

QPI0

QPI1 QPI2

QPI0

QPI0QPI1

DRAM

DRAM

DRAM

DRAM

DRAM

DRAM

DRAM

VMSE0

VMSE1

VMSE0

VMSE1

VMSE0

VMSE1

VMSE0

VMSE1

DRAM

PCH

LSI

SAS3008

PCIE X8

PCIE PCIE

PCIE PCIE

PCIE X16

PCIE X16

DMI

DMI

X540

RJ45
RJ45

PCIE

COM

VGA

PHY

PHY

BMC

RTL8201 RJ45

USB

USB

Memory
Buffer
CTRL

Memory
Buffer
CTRL

Memory
Buffer
CTRL

Memory
Buffer
CTRL

Memory
Buffer
CTRL

Memory
Buffer
CTRL

Memory
Buffer
CTRL

(X10QBL-CT only)

(X10QBL-CT)

(X10QBL)i350

Memory
Buffer
CTRL

PCIE

PHY

PHY

PCIE X8

1-4 Advanced Power Management

Intel® Intelligent Power Node Manager (NM)

The Intel® Intelligent Power Node Manager (IPNM) provides your system with
real-time thermal control and power management for maximum energy effi ciency.
Although IPNM Specifi cation Version 1.5 is supported by the BMC (Baseboard
Management Controller), your system must also have IPNM-compatible
Manageability Engine (ME) fi rmware installed to use this feature.

Manageability Engine (ME)

The Manageability Engine, which is an ARC controller embedded in the IOH (I/O
Hub), provides Server Platform Services (SPS) to your system. The services
provided by SPS are different from those proveded by the ME on client platforms.

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1-5 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)
Website:

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)
Website:

www.supermicro.nl

Asia-Pacifi c

Address: Super Micro Computer, Inc.

3F, No. 150, Jian 1st Rd.

Zhonghe Dist., New Taipei City 235

Taiwan (R.O.C)
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Website:

www.supermicro.com.tw

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Chapter 2

Server Installation

2-1 Overview

This chapter provides a quick setup checklist to get your SuperServer
8048B-TR3F/C0R3FT up and running. Following these steps in the order given
should enable you to have the system operational within a minimum amount of time.
This quick setup assumes that your system has come to you with the processors
and memory preinstalled. If your system is not already fully integrated with a
serverboard, processors, system memory etc., please turn to the chapter or section
noted in each step for details on installing specifi c components.

2-2 Unpacking the System

You should inspect the box the SuperServer 8048B-TR3F/C0R3FT was shipped
in and note if it was damaged in any way. If the server itself shows damage you
should fi le a damage claim with the carrier who delivered it.

Decide on a suitable location for the rack unit that will hold the SuperServer
8048B-TR3F/C0R3FT. 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 a grounded power outlet. Read the
Rack and Server Precautions in the next section.

2-3 Preparing for Setup

The box the SuperServer 8048B-TR3F/C0R3FT was shipped in should include two
sets of rail assemblies, two rail mounting brackets and the mounting screws you
will need to install the system into the rack. Follow the steps in the order given to
complete the installation process in a minimum amount of time. Please read this
section in its entirety before you begin the installation procedure outlined in the
sections that follow.

Choosing a Setup Location

• Leave enough clearance in front of the rack to enable you to open the front door

completely (~25 inches) and approximately 30 inches of clearance in the back
of the rack to allow for suffi cient airfl ow and ease in servicing.

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• This product is for installation only in a Restricted Access Location (dedicated

equipment rooms, service closets and the like).

• This product is not suitable for use with visual display work place devices

acccording to §2 of the the German Ordinance for Work with Visual Display Units.

2-4 Warnings and Cautions!

Rack Precautions

• Ensure that the leveling jacks on the bottom of the rack are fully extended to

the fl oor with the full weight of the rack resting on them.

• In single rack installation, stabilizers should be attached to the rack. In multiple

rack installations, the racks should be coupled together.

• Always make sure the rack is stable before extending a component from the

rack.

• You should extend only one component at a time - extending two or more

simultaneously may cause the rack to become unstable.

Server Precautions

• Review the electrical and general safety precautions in Chapter 4.

• Determine the placement of each component in the rack before you install the

rails.

• Install the heaviest server components on the bottom of the rack fi rst, and then

work up.

• Use a regulating uninterruptible power supply (UPS) to protect the server from

power surges, voltage spikes and to keep your system operating in case of a
power failure.

• Allow any hot plug drives and power supply modules to cool before touching

them.

• Always keep the rack's front door and all panels and components on the servers

closed when not servicing to maintain proper cooling.

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Rack Mounting Considerations

Warning! To prevent bodily injury when mounting or servicing this unit in a

rack, you must take special precautions to ensure that the system remains stable. The
following guidelines are provided to ensure your safety:

• This unit should be mounted at the bottom of the rack if it is the only unit in

the rack.

• When mounting this unit in a partially fi lled rack, load the rack from the bottom

to the top with the heaviest component at the bottom of the rack.

• If the rack is provided with stabilizing devices, install the stabilizers before

mounting or servicing the unit in the rack.

Ambient Operating Temperature

If installed in a closed or multi-unit rack assembly, the ambient operating
temperature of the rack environment may be greater than the ambient temperature
of the room. Therefore, consideration should be given to installing the equipment
in an environment compatible with the manufacturer’s maximum rated ambient
temperature (Tmra).

Reduced Airfl ow

Equipment should be mounted into a rack so that the amount of airfl ow required
for safe operation is not compromised.

Mechanical Loading

Equipment should be mounted into a rack so that a hazardous condition does not
arise due to uneven mechanical loading.

Circuit Overloading

Consideration should be given to the connection of the equipment to the power
supply circuitry and the effect that any possible overloading of circuits might have
on overcurrent protection and power supply wiring. Appropriate consideration of
equipment nameplate ratings should be used when addressing this concern.

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Reliable Ground

A reliable ground must be maintained at all times. To ensure this, the rack
itself should be grounded. Particular attention should be given to power supply
connections other than the direct connections to the branch circuit (i.e. the use of
power strips, etc.).

2-5 Installing the System into a Rack

This section provides information on installing the SC748 tower/4U rackmount
chassis into a rack unit with the rails provided. There are a variety of rack units on
the market, which may mean the assembly procedure will differ slightly. You should
also refer to the installation instructions that came with the rack unit you are using.

NOTE: The outer rail is adjustable from 26" to 38.25".

Warning: Do not pick up the server with the front handles. They are designed

to pull the system from a rack only.

Stability Hazard: The rack stabilizing mechanism must be in place, or the

rack must be bolted to the fl oor before you slide the unit out for servicing. Failure to
stabilize the rack can cause the rack to tip over.

Warning: Slide rail mounted equipment is not to be used as a shelf or a work

space.
Warning: When initially installing the server to a rack, test that the rail locking tabs

engage to prevent the server from being overextended. Have a rack lift in place as a
precaution in case the test fails.

Warning: In any instance of pulling the system from the rack, always use a rack lift
and follow all associated safety precautions.

Removing the Feet

The SC748 tower/4U rackmount chassis is shipped with the chassis cover and
feet pre-installed. Both the feet and cover must be removed for before installing
the rails (see Figure 2-1).

Removing the Chassis Top Cover

1. Locate the chassis cover lock (blue lever) at the rear of the chassis cover.

2. Slide the chassis cover lock to the right and push chassis cover forward.

3. Lift the chassis top cover off the chassis.

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Figure 2-1: Remove the Chassis Cover and Feet

Chassis Feet

Chassis Cover

Chassis Cover Lock

Removing the Chassis Feet

1. Place the chassis on its side with the chassis side cover facing upward.

2. Remove the screw holding the chassis foot in place.

3. The foot lock is a tab located in the center of the foot that prevents the foot

from sliding. Using a fl at head screwdriver, gently lift the foot lock upward
and slide the foot toward the rear of the chassis.

4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 with each remaining foot.

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Identifying the Sections of the Rack Rails

The chassis package includes two rack rail assemblies in the rack mounting kit.
Each assembly consists of two sections: an inner fi xed chassis rail that secures
directly to the server chassis and an outer fi xed rack rail that secures directly to the
rack itself (see Figure 2-2 for details).

Installing the Chassis Handles and Inner Rails

1. Locate the chassis handles (2) and handle screws (6) (Figure 2-3).

Figure 2-2: Identifying the Inner Rails

Chassis Handle

Inner Rails

Chassis Handle

Screw

Chassis Rail

Screw

1

1

1

1

1

1

Figure 2-3: Identifying the Chassis Handles

1

2

1

3

2. Align the chassis handle with the front of the chassis and secure with the
three chassis handle screws.

3. Repeats steps 1 and 2 with the other handle.

4. Locate the inner rails (2) and screws (12) in the shipping package.

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Figure 2-4: Installing the Inner Rack Rails

5. Align the inner rails against the chassis, as shown in Figure 2-4. Confi rm that
the rails are fl ushed against the edge of the chassis.

6. Tighten the screws. Do not over tighten.

7. Repeat steps 5 and 6 with the other inner rail.

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Installing the Outer Rails to the Rack (Figure 2-5)

1. Attach the front and rear short brackets to the outside of the long bracket.
Both bracket ends must face the same direction.

2. Adjust both the brackets to the proper distance so that the rail fi ts snugly into
the rack.

3. Secure the front side of the outer rail with two M5 screws and the rear side of
the outer rail with three M5 screws. NOTE: The outer rail is adjustable from
approximately 26" to 38.25".

4. Repeat steps 1-3 for the left outer rail.

Figure 2-5: Assembling the Outer Rails

Secure to the Front of
the Rack

Secure to the Rear of
the Rack

Attach to Rear Bracket

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Installing the Chassis into a Rack

1. Confi rm that chassis includes the inner rails and the outer rails.

2. Line chassis rails with the front of the rack rails (Figure 2-6).

Figure 2-6. Installing the Rack Rails

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Figure 6-7: Installing the Chassis into a Rack

3. Slide the chassis rails into the rack rails, keeping the pressure even on both
sides (you may have to depress the locking tabs when inserting). When the
server has been pushed completely into the rack, you should hear the locking
tabs "click" (Figure 2-7).

Note: The fi gure above is for illustration purposes only. Always install servers to
the bottom of the rack fi rst.

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2-6 Tower Confi guration Instructions

The SC748 tower/4U rackmount chassis is shipped with the chassis cover and
feet pre-installed. To use the chassis as a desktop server, no other installation is
required.

Use the instructions in this section if you have converted the chassis for rack use
and need to return the chassis to tower mounting.

Installing the Chassis Cover

1. Remove the rack mount ears.

Figure 2-8: Adding the Chassis Feet and Top Cover

Add the
Chassis
Feet

Remove Chassis
Rack Mount
Ears

Add the Chassis

Cover

2. Align the cover post with the corresponding holes on the top of the chassis
and place the cover on top of the chassis. The cover should overhang

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2-7 Checking the Serverboard Setup

After you setup the 8048B-TR3F/C0R3FT (in the rack or tower confi guration), you
will need to open the unit to make sure the serverboard is properly installed and
all the connections have been made.

Removing the Chassis Cover (Figure 2-10)

1. Unplug the chassis from any power source

2. Remove the two screws securing the cover to the chassis.

3. Press the release tabs simultaneously.

4. Slide the cover forward.

Figure 2-9: Placing Chassis Feet

Chassis Foot
Receptacle

Chassis Foot

Chassis

Screw

approximately one-half inch over the front of the chassis (Figure 2-8).

3. Slide the chassis cover toward the rear of the chassis to lock the cover into
place.

Placing the Chassis Feet (Figure 2-9)

1. Place the chassis foot in the foot receptacle and slide the foot toward the
front of the chassis. The foot should lock into place.

2. Secure the foot to the chassis using one screw enclosed in the packaging.

3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 for the remaining three chassis feet.