Supero SC523L-410B, SC523L-520B, SC523 Series User Manual

SC523 Chassis Series

SUPER

USER’S MANUAL

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SC523L-520B
SC523L-410B

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SC523 Chassis Manual

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Manual Revision 1.0
Release Date: February 4, 2008

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Preface

Preface

This manual is written for professional system integrators and PC technicians. It

provides information for the installation and use of the SC523 2U chassis. Installa-

tion and maintenance should be performed by experienced technicians only.

Supermicro’s SC523 2U chassis features a unique and highly-optimized design.

The chassis is equipped with a redundant 410 or 520 Watt, high-efficiency power

supply. High-performance fans provide ample optimized cooling for FB-DIMM

memory modules and two fixed 3.5" drives offer maximum storage capacity in a

2U form factor.

This document lists the compatible parts available when this document was

published. Always refer to the our Web site

for updates on supported parts and

configurations.

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Manual Organization

Chapter 1: Introduction

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

chassis and describes the main features of the SC523 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, airflow 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 Maintenance

Follow the procedures given in this chapter when setting up or maintaining 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 reconfiguring

your chassis into a rack environment.

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Appendices

This section lists compatible cables, power supply specifications, 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 Specifications

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Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Introduction

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

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

1

Part Numbers .................................................................................................. 1-

1

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

2

Chapter 2 System Safety

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

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

1

2-4 Electrical Safety Precautions .......................................................................... 2-1

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

Chapter 3 Chassis Components

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

3-2 Components .................................................................................................... 3-1

Chassis ............................................................................................................ 3-

1

Fans ................................................................................................................ 3-1

Mounting Rails ................................................................................................ 3-

1

Power Supply .................................................................................................. 3-1

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

2

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

Chapter 4 System Interface

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

4-2 Control Panel Buttons ..................................................................................... 4-1

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

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

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

4

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

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Chapter 5 Chassis Setup and Maintenance

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

5-2 Installation Procedures .................................................................................... 5-1

5-3 Removing the Chassis Cover ......................................................................... 5-2

5-4 Removing and Installing the Air Shroud ......................................................... 5-3

5-5 Removing and Installing Hard Drives ............................................................. 5-4

5-6 Removing and Installing the DVD or CD-ROM .............................................. 5-7

5-7 Installing the Motherboard .............................................................................. 5-8

Installing the I/O Shield ................................................................................... 5-

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Permanent and Optional Standoffs ................................................................. 5-9

Motherboard Installation .................................................................................. 5-

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5-8 Checking the System's Air Flow ................................................................... 5-1

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5-9 System Fans ................................................................................................. 5-13

5-10 Power Supply ............................................................................................... 5-14

Power Supply

Replacement .......................................................................... 5-14

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-

2

Rack Precautions ............................................................................................ 6-

2

General Server Precautions ............................................................................ 6-

2

Rack Mounting Considerations ....................................................................... 6-

3

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

3

Reduced Airflow ......................................................................................... 6-

3

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

3

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

3

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

3

6-4 Rack Mounting Instructions ............................................................................. 6-4

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

4

Inner Rails ....................................................................................................... 6-

4

Outer Rack Rails ............................................................................................. 6-

5

Appendix A SC523 Chassis Cables

Appendix B SC523 Power Supply Specificatio

ns

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Notes

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Chapter 1: Introduction

Chapter 1

Introduction

1-1 Overview

Supermicro’s SC523 2U chassis features a unique and highly-optimized design.

The chassis is equipped with high-efficiency power supply. High performance fans

provide ample optimized cooling. Two fixed 3.5" drives offer maximum storage

capacity in a 2U form factor.

1-2 Shipping List

Part Numbers

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

ticular chassis model http://www.supermicro.com/products/chassis/2U/?chs=523

SC523L-410B Chassis

Model CPU HDD I/O Slots

Power

Supply

SC523L-410B

Intel/AMD

Single or Dual

Processor

Support

2 x 3.5" Fixed

Hard Drive

Support

7 x LP 410W

SC523L-520B Chassis

Model CPU HDD I/O Slots

Power

Supply

SC523L-520B

Intel/AMD

Single or Dual

Processor

Support

2 x 3.5" Fixed

Hard Drive

Support

7 x LP 520W

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1-3 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-Pacific

Address: Super Micro Computer, 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 set up

and operational within a minimal amount of time. This quick setup guide assumes

that you are an experienced technician, famailiar with common concepts and ter-

minology.

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, file 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 venilated. Avoid areas where heat,

electrical noise and eletromagnetic fields are generated.

You will also need it placed near at least two grounded power outlets to take ad-

vantage of redundant power features.

2-3 Preparing for Setup

The SC523 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.

2-4 Electrical Safety Precautions

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

and the SC523 from damage:

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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

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stalling main system components, such as the serverboard, memory modules

and the DVD-ROM and floppy drives (not necessary for hot swappable drives).

When disconnecting power, you should first 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

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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 specifically designed

as electrical insulators.

The power supply power cord must include a grounding plug and must be

plugged into grounded electrical outlets.

CAUTION - Serverboard Battery: There is a danger of explosion if the on-board

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.

CAUTION - DVD-ROM Laser: 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

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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

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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 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 sufficient to neutralize this

difference before contact is made to protect your equipment frfSom ESD:

Do not use mats designed to decrease electrostatic discharge as protection from

electrical shock. Instead, use rubber mats that have been specifically 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.

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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 excellent

conductivity between the power supply, the case, the mounting fasteners 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

The chassis includes one slim DVD-ROM or CD-ROM, and two 3.5" fixed hard

drives. For the latest shipping lists, visit our Web site at: http://www.supermicro.

com.

Fans

The SC523 chassis accepts two system fans. System fans for the SC523 chassis

are powered from the serverboard. These fans are 2U high and are powered by

3-pin connectors.

Mounting Rails

The SC523 can be placed in a rack for secure storage and use. To set up your

rack, follow the step-by-step instructions included in this manual.

Power Supply

Each SC523 chassis model includes a high-efficiency power supply rated at 410 or

520 Watts. In the unlikely event your power supply fails, replacement is simple and

can be done without tools. The power supplies are redundant and hot-swappable.