Supero SC733TQ-665B, SC733T-645B, SC733TQ-645B, SC733T-645, SC733i-645 User Manual

SC733 CHASSIS SERIES

USER’S MANUAL

1.0d

SC733TQ-665B SC733TQ-645B

SC733T-645(B) SC733i-645(B)

SC733E-465B SC733TQ-465B

SC733T-465B SC733i-465(B)

SC733T-450(B) SC733i-450(B)

SC733T-350(B) SC733i-300(B)

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Manual Revision 1.0d
Release Date: March 3, 2010

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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 SC733 chassis. Installation

and maintenance should be performed by experienced technicians only.

Supermicro’s SC733 chassis features a unique and highly-optimized design for dual-

core Xeon platforms. The chassis is equipped with a 300W, 350W, 450W, 465W,

645W, or 665W high-efciency power supply for superb power savings.

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

Always refer to the our Web site for updates on supported parts and congura-

tions.

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Manual Organization

Chapter 1: Introduction

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

chassis and describes the main features of the SC733 chassis. This chapter also

includes contact information.

Chapter 2: System Safety

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

you thoroughly familiarize yourself installing and servicing this chassis safety pre-

cautions.

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.

Appendices

This section lists compatible cables, power supply speci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 Specications

Appendix C: SAS-733TQ Backplane Specications

Appendix D: SATA-733 Backplane Specications

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Preface

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Introduction

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

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

1-3 Where to get Replacement Components ........................................................ 1-2

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

2-4 General Safety Precautions ............................................................................ 2-2

2-5 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 Installing Hard Drives in the SC733i Model Chassis ...................................... 4-3

4-4 Installing Hard Drives in the SC733T and SC733TQ ..................................... 4-5

4-5 Installing a Peripheral Drive ............................................................................ 4-8

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

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

Permanent and Optional Standoffs ............................................................... 4-10

Motherboard Installation .................................................................................4-11

4-7 Installing Add-on and Expansion Cards ........................................................ 4-12

Add-on Card/Expansion Slot Setup .............................................................. 4-12

4-8 Removing the Fan Duct and System Fan .................................................... 4-13

4-9 Checking the Server's Air Flow ..................................................................... 4-14

4-10 Power Supply ............................................................................................... 4-15

Appendix A Cables, Screws, and other Accessories

Appendix B SC733 Power Supply Specications

Appendix C SAS-733TQ Backplane Specications

Appendix D SATA-733 Backplane Specications

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Notes

Chapter 1

Introduction

1-1 Overview

Supermicro’s SC733 chassis features a unique and highly-optimized design.

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-swappable drive bays offer maximum storage capacity.

1-2 Shipping List

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

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

Chapter 1: Introduction

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SC733 Chassis

Model CPU HDD I/O Slots

Power

Supply

SC733TQ-665B

UP/DP Xeon/Opteron 4x SAS/SATA 7x FF

665W

Super Quiet

SC733TQ-645 /
SC733TQ-645B

UP/DP Xeon/Opteron 4x SAS/SATA 7x FF 645W

SC733T-645 /
SC733T-645B

UP/DP Xeon/Opteron 4x SAS/SATA 7x FF 645W

SC733i-645 /
SC733i-645B

UP/DP Xeon/Opteron 4x Fixed 7x FF 645W

SC733TQ-465B

UP/DP Xeon/Opteron 4x SAS/SATA 7x FF

465W

Low-Noise

SC733T-465B

UP/DP Xeon/Opteron 4x SAS/SATA 7x FF

465W

Low-Noise

SC733i-465B

UP/DP Xeon/Opteron 4x Fixed 7x FF

465W

Low-Noise

SC733E-465B

UP/DP Xeon/Opteron 4x SAS/SATA 7x FF

465W

Low-Noise

SC733T-450 /
SC733T-450B

UP/DP Xeon/Opteron 4x SAS/SATA 7x FF 450W

SC733i-450 /
SC733i-450B

UP/DP Xeon/Opteron 4x Fixed 7x FF 450W

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1-3 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 / System

Integrators /Reseller can be found at: http://www.supermicro.com. Click the Where

to Buy link.

SC733 Chassis

SC733T-350 /
SC733T-350B

UP/DP Xeon/Opteron 4x SAS/SATA 7x FF 350W

SC733i-300 /
SC733i-300B

UP/DP Xeon/Opteron 4x Fixed 7x FF 350W

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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.

supermicro.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 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, 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.

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 elds are generated.

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

ured, the SC733 chassis includes one power supply.

2-3 Electrical Safety Precautions

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

and the SC733 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 the DVD-ROM (not necessary for hot swappable drives). When discon-

necting power, you should rst power down the system with the operating

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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 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.

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.

2-4 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.

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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.

2-5 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.

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.

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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: System Interface

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Chapter 3

System Interface

3-1 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 specic components. Most SC733 models are two buttons on

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

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

need to take.

Reset

Reset

Reset

USB

Ports

Reset

Button

Power

Button

Power LED

HDD LED

NIC LED

OH LED

USB Ports

Reset

Button

Power Button

Power LED

HDD LED

NIC LED

OH LED

Figure 3-1: Front Chassis Panels

SC733T/TQ Series

SC733i Series

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3-3 Control Panel LEDs

The control panel located on the front of the SC733 chassis has 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.

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 button

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.

3-2 Control Panel Buttons

There are t wo push-but tons located on the front of the chassis. These are (in order

from left to right) a reset button and a power on/off button.

Power:• Indicates power is being supplied to the system's power supply units.

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

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HDD:• Indicates IDE channel activity. SAS/SATA drive, SCSI drive, and/or DVD-

ROM drive activity when ashing.

NIC1:• Indicates network activity on GLAN1 when ashing.

Overheat:• Indicates an overheating or fan failure condition when ashing.

Correcting an Overheat/Fan Fail Condition

Check the routing of the cables and move any cables the restrict airow.1.

Conrm that all fans are operating normally.2.

Verify that the heatsinks are installed properly.3.

If the chassis cover is not aligned correctly, the airow may be disrupted. This 4.

leads to overheating. Conrm that the chassis cover is placed correctly.

This LED will remain active as long as the overheat condition exists.5.

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Chapter 4: Chassis Setup and Maintenance

Chapter 4

Chassis Setup and Maintenance

4-1 Overview

This chapter covers the steps required to install components and perform mainte-

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

maintenance is a Phillips screwdriver. Print this chapter to use as a reference while

setting up your chassis.

Review the warnings and precautions listed in the manual be­fore setting up or servicing this chassis. These include infor­mation in Chapter 2: System Safety and the warning/precau­tions listed in the setup instructions.

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4-2 Removing the Chassis Cover

Removing the Chassis Cover:

Disconnect the chassis from any power source. 1.

On the rear of the chassis, remove the two screws holding the cover in place.2.

Slide the cover back, toward the rear of the chassis3.

Lift the cover off the chassis.4.

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

place to allow proper airow and prevent overheating.

Figure 4-1: Removing the Chassis Cover

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Remove

Screws

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4-3 Installing Hard Drives in the SC733i Model Chassis

The SC733i chassis must be powered-down before hard drives can be removed

from the hard drive carriers.

Replacing Hard Drives in the SC733i Chassis

Disconnect the chassis from any power source.1.

Remove the two screws securing the hard drive module to the chassis.2.

Gently slide the hard drive module out of the chassis.3.

Figure 4-2: Removing the Hard Drive Module

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Remove

Screws

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Remove the 4 screws securing each of the hard drives. 4.

Slide the drive (or dummy drive) out of the hard drive module.5.

Insert the replacement drive into the hard drive module.6.

Slide the hard drive module back into the chassis.7.

Connect the wiring to the back of the hard drive.8.

Figure 4-3: Removing Drives from the SC733i Hard Drive Module

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Remove

Screws

Remove

Screws

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4-4 Installing Hard Drives in the SC733T and SC733TQ

Release

Button

Figure 4-4: Removing the Hard Drive Carrier from the Chassis

The SC733T and SC733TQ models feature hot-swappable hard drives, which permit

the exchange of hard drives, without powering down the system

Removing Hard Drive Carriers in the SC733T and SC733TQ Chassis

Unlock the front bezel panel of the chassis and swing the panel to the left to 1.

open it as shown above.

Press the release button on the front of the drive carrier. This will cause the 2.

drive carrier handle to pop outward.

Using the drive carrier handle, gently pull the drive carrier out of the chassis.3.

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Warning! Enterprise level hard disk drives are recommended for
use in Supermicro chassis and servers. For information on rec­ommended HDDs, visit the Supermicro Web site at http://www.
supermicro.com/products/nfo/files/storage/SAS-1-CompList-

110909.pdf

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The drives are mounted in drive trays to simplify their installation and removal from

the chassis. These trays also help promote proper airow for the drive bays.

Figure 4-5: Chassis Drive Carrier

Installing the Hard Drive into the SC733T and SC733TQ Hard Drive Carriers

Remove the two screws securing the dummy drive to the drive carrier and 1.

remove the dummy drive. Place the hard drive carrier on a at surface such

as a desk, table or work bench.

Warning: Except for short periods of time (swapping hard
drives), do not operate the server with the chassis drive bays
empty.

Figure 4-6: Removing Dummy Drive from the Drive Carrier

Drive Carrier

Dummy Drive

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Slide the hard drive into the carrier with the printed circuit board side facing 2.

down.

Carefully align the mounting holes in both the drive carrier and the hard drive.3.

Secure the hard drive to the carrier using six screws.4.

Replace the drive carrier into the chassis. Make sure to close the drive carrier 5.

handle to lock the drive carrier into place.

Drive Carrier

SAS/SATA or SCSI

Hard Drive

Figure 4-7: Removing Hard Drive

Figure 4-8: Replacing Hard Drive in the SC733T and SC733TQ Chassis

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4-5 Installing a Peripheral Drive

SC733 chassis models have peripheral drive bays, in which an optional drive may

be installed. This may be a CD-ROM, DVD-ROM or other device. In the unlikely

event that it becomes necessary to replace a peripheral drive, use the following

procedure.

Adding or Replacing a Peripheral Drive

Disconnect the chassis from any power source.1.

Remove the chassis cover.2.

Unplug the power and data cables from the motherboard and/or backplane. 3.

If you are adding a new peripheral drive:4. Remove the mini-bezel (grate)

from the drive bay The bezel can be removed by pulling out the hard drive

beneath the drive bay, then pulling the mini-bezel forward.

If you are replacing a peripheral drive: Locate the locking tab at the rear

(left hand side when viewed from the front) of the drive. Push the tab toward

the drive, and push the drive unit out the front of the chassis.

Push the new drive unit into the slot, until the tab locks into place.5.

Reconnect the data and power cables.6.

Replace the chassis cover, reconnect the power source and power up the 7.

system.

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Figure 4-9: Installing the Peripheral Drive

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4-6 Installing the Motherboard, I/O Shield and Standoffs

I/O Shield

An I/O shield holds the motherboard ports in place. Install the I/O shield before you

install the motherboard. Motherboards are sold separately from the SC733 chassis

and come with I/O shields specic to the motherboard.

Installing the I/O shield:

Review the documentation that came with your motherboard. Become familiar 1.

with component placement, requirements, and precautions.

Open the chassis cover.2.

With the illustrations facing the outside of the chassis, place the shield into 3.

the space provided.

Once installed, the motherboard will hold the I/O shield in place.4.

I/O Shield

Figure 4-10: I/O Shield Placement

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Permanent and Optional Standoffs

Standoffs prevent short circuits by securing space between the motherboard and

the chassis surface. The SC733 chassis includes permanent standoffs in locations

used by most motherboards. These standoffs accept the rounded Phillips head

screws included in the SC733 accessories packaging.

Some motherboards require additional screws for heatsinks, general components

and/or non-standard security. Optional standoffs are included to these mother-

boards. To use an optional standoff, you must place the hexagonal screw through the

bottom the chassis and secure the screw with the hexagon nut (rounded side up).

Note that motherboards are purchased separately from the chassis.Motherboard

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Motherboard Installation

Installing the Motherboard:

Review the documentation that came with your motherboard. Become familiar 1.

with component placement, requirements, precautions, and cable connec-

tions.

Open the chassis cover.2.

As required by your motherboard, install standoffs in any areas that do not 3.

have a permanent standoff. To do this:

A. Place a hexagonal standoff screw through the bottom the chassis.

B. Secure the screw with the hexagon nut (rounded side up).

Lay the motherboard on the chassis aligning the permanent and optional 4.

standoffs

Secure the motherboard to the chassis using the rounded, Phillips head 5.

screws. Do not exceed nine pounds of torque when tightening the mother-

board.

Secure the CPU(s), heatsinks, and other components to the motherboard as 6.

described in the motherboard documentation.

Connect the cables between the motherboard, backplane, chassis, front pan-7.

el, and power supply, as needed. Also, the fans may be temporarily removed

to allow access to the backplane ports.

Figure 4-11: Installing the Motherboard

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Figure 4-12: Installing Add-on or Expansion Cards

Add-on Card/Expansion Slot Setup

SC733 chassis include slots for add-on cards and expansion cards. The number of

cards you can use depends on your chassis model and motherboard model.

Installing Add-on and Expansion Cards

Disconnect the power supply, set the chassis on a at surface, and open the 1.

chassis cover.

Remove the screws holding the cover in place for each add-on/expansion 2.

card slot you want to use. Keep this screw for later use.

Connect the add-on cards and/or expansion cards to the mother board.3.

Secure each card to the chassis using the card's L-bracket and the screw 4.

previously removed.

Add-on/Expansion

Card Slots

4-7 Installing Add-on and Expansion Cards

Remove Screws

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4-8 Removing the Fan Duct and System Fan

The fan duct concentrates airow to maximize fan efciency.

Removing the Fan Duct and System Fan

Disconnect the chassis from any power source. 1.

Release the clips that secure the fan duct to the chassis. (Only the 645W and 2.

665W versions have this type of fan).

Remove the screw securing the fan duct to the chassis. 3.

Press down the release tabs on the fan duct as shown and pull the fan duct 4.

out from its location in the chassis.

Remove the four screws at the front of the fan duct that hold the fan in place. 5.

Then release the two fasteners along the side of the fan duct.

Separate the fan duct into two pieces remove the fan 6.

Add a new fan of the same type.7.

3

7

5

6

Release Tabs

Release Tabs

2

2

Release

Tabs

Screw

4

Figure 4-13: Replacing the Fan shroud

SC733 Chassis Manual

4-14

4-9 Checking the Server's Air Flow

Checking the Server's Air ow

Make sure there are no objects to obstruct airow in and out of the server. In 1.

addition, if you are using a front bezel, make sure the bezel's lter is replaced

periodically.

Do not operate the server without drives or drive trays in the drive bays. Use 2.

only recommended server parts.

Make sure no wires or foreign objects obstruct air ow through the chassis. 3.

Pull all excess cabling out of the airow path or use shorter cables.

The control panel LEDs inform you of system status. See “Chapter 3: System

Interface” for details on the LEDs and the control panel buttons.

In most cases, the chassis power supply and fans are pre-installed. If you need to

install fans continue to the Systems Fan section of this chapter. If the chassis will be

installed into a rack, continue to the next chapter for rack installation instructions.

4-15

Chapter 4: Chassis Setup and Maintenance

Depending on your chassis model the SC733 Chassis has a 300, 350, 450, 465,

645 or 665 Watt power supply. This power supply is auto-switching capable. This

enables it to automatically sense and operate at a 100v to 240v input voltage. An

amber light will be illuminated on the power supply when the power is off. An il-

luminated green light indicates that the power supply is operating.

New units can be ordered directly from Supermicro (see the contact information

in the Preface).

4-10 Power Supply

SC733 Chassis Manual

4-16

Changing the Power Supply

Disconnect the chassis from any power source.1.

Remove the screws securing the power supply to the chassis, which are 2.

located on the rear of the chassis.

Pull the power supply out of the chassis.3.

Change the failed power module with the same model.4.

Push the new power supply module into the power bay until you hear a click. 5.

Plug the AC power cord back into the module and power up the server.6.

Figure 4-14: Removing the Power Supply

Power

Supply

A-1

Appendix A: Chassis Cables

Appendix A

Cables, Screws,

and other Accessories

A-1 Overview

This appendix lists supported cables for your chassis system. It only includes the

most commonly used components and congurations. For more compatible cables,

refer to the manufacturer of the motherboard you are using and our Web site at:

www.supermicro.com.

A-2 Cables Included with SC733 Chassis

SC733TQ-645(B), SC733i-645(B), SC733TQ-665(B)

Part # Type Length Description

CBL-0049 Cable 21" Front panel cable, 16 pin to 16 pin

CBL-0084 Cable 6" Split converter cable

SC733T-645(B), SC733TQ-465(B)

Part # Type Length Description

CBL-0049 Cable 21" Front panel cable, 16 pin to 16 pin

SC733TQ-645(B), SC733TQ-465(B), SC733T-465(B), SC733i-465B, SC733T-450

Part # Type Length Description

CBL-0049L Cable 21" Front panel cable, 16 pin to 16 pin

CBL-0084 Cable 6" Split converter cable

SC733 Chassis Manual

A-2

A-3 Compatible Cables

These cables are compatible with the SC733 Chassis.

Description: This cable has one SFF-8484 (32 pin) connector on one end and

4 SAS connectors (7 pins each) at the other. This cable connects from the Host

(motherboard or other controller) to the backplane SAS hard drive port.

Cable Name: SAS Cable Quantity: 1

Part #: CBL-0175L
Alt. Name: "Big Four"

Alternate SAS/SATA Cables

Some compatible motherboards have different connectors. If your motherboard

has only one SAS connector that the SAS/SATA cables must share, use one of the

following cables. These cables must be purchased separately.

Description: This cable has one ipass (SFF-8087/mini-sas) connector (36 pins) at

one end and 4 SAS connectors on one end. This cable connects from the Host

(motherboard or other controller) to the backplane SAS hard drive port.

Cable Name: SAS Cable Quantity: 1

Part #: CBL-0116
Alt. Name: iPass or "Small Four"

A-3

Appendix A: Chassis Cables

Extending Power Cables

Although Supermicro chassis are designed with to be efcient and cost-effective,

some compatible motherboards have power connectors located in different areas.

To use these motherboards you may have to extend the power cables to the mother

boards. To do this, use the following chart as a guide.

Power Cable Extenders

Number of Pins Cable Part # Length

24 pin CBL - 0042 7.9”(20 CM)

20 pin CBL - 0059 7.9”(20 CM)

8 pin CBL - 0062 7.9”(20 CM)

4 pin CBL - 0060 7.9”(20 CM)

Front Panel to the Motherboard

The SC733 chassis includes a cable to connect the chassis front panel to the

motherboard. If your motherboard uses a different connector, use the following list

to nd a compatible cable.

Front Panel to Motherboard Cable (Ribbon Cable)

Number of Pins

(Front Panel)

Number of Pins

(Motherboard)

Cable Part #

16 pin 16 pin CBL - 0049

16 pin 20 pin CBL - 0048

20 pin 20 pin CBL - 0047

16 pin various* CBL - 0068

20 pin various* CBL - 0067

* Split cables: Use these cable if your motherboard requires several different con-

nections from the front panel.

SC733 Chassis Manual

A-4

A-4 Chassis Screws

The accessory box includes all the screws needed to set up your chassis. This

section lists and describes the most common screws used. Your chassis may not

require all the parts listed.

Flat head

M4 x 4 mm

[0.157]

RAIL

Round head

M4 x 4 mm

[0.157]

Flat head

M5 x 12 mm[0.472]

Washer for M5

DVD-ROM, CD-ROM, and FLOPPY DRIVE

Flat head

6-32 x 5 mm

[0.197]

Pan head

6-32 x 5 mm

[0.197]

Round head

M3 x 5 mm

[0.197]

Pan head

6-32 x 5 mm

[0.197]

M/B

Flat head

6-32 x 5 mm

[0.197]

HARD DRIVE

Thumb screw

6-32 x 5 mm

[0.197]

M/B standoff

6-32 to 6-32

M/B STANDOFFS

M/B (CPU)

standoff

M5 to 6-32

Round head
M2.6 x 5 mm

[0.197]

1/U M/B standoff

6-32 x 5 mm

[0.197]

B-1

Appendix B: Power Supply Specications

Appendix B

SC733 Power Supply Specications

This appendix lists power supply specications for your chassis system.

SC733

665W 645W 465W 450W 350W 300W

MFR
Part #

PWS-665

-PQ

PWS­0060

PWS-465

-PQ

PWS­450(B)

PWS­0059

PWS­0041

Rated AC
Voltage

100 ­240V, 50 ­60HZ, 10

- 5 Amp

100 ­240V
50 - 60Hz
11 -5 Amp

100 ­240V
50 - 60Hz
6 - 3 Amp

100 ­240V
50 ­60Hz
10 Amp

100 ­240V
50 - 60Hz
8 Amp

100 ­240V, 50

- 60Hz,
10-5 Amp

DC Out-

put

N/A

5V +3.3V

≤ 160W

N/A

5V +

3.3V ≤

160W
12V + 5V

+ 3.3V ≤

430W

5V + 3.3V

≤ 166W

12V + 5V

+ 3.3V ≤

334W

5V + 3.3V

≤ 180W

• 12V +

5V + 3.3V

≤ 300W

+5V

standby

6 Amp 4 Amp 3 Amp 2 Amp 2 Amp 2 Amp

+12V 54 Amp 46 Amp 35 Amp 30 Amp 24 Amp 15 Amp

+5V 30 Amp 30 Amp 20 Amp 26 Amp 2 Amp 30 Amp

+3.3V 24 Amp 30 Amp 15 Amp 30 Amp 25 Amp 28 Amp

-12V

0.5 Amp 0.6 Amp 0.5 Amp 1 Amp 0.5 Amp 0.8 Amp

SC733 Chassis Manual

B-2

Notes

C-1

SAS-733TQ Backplane Specications

Appendix C

SAS-733TQ Backplane Specications

Safety Information and Technical Specications

C-1 Safety Guidelines

To avoid personal injury and property damage, please carefully follow all the safety

steps listed below when accessing your system or handling the components:

ESD Safety Guidelines

Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) can damage electronic com ponents. To prevent dam-

age to your system, it is important to handle it very carefully. The following measures

are generally sufcient to protect your equipment from ESD.

Use a grounded wrist strap designed to prevent static discharge.•

Touch a grounded metal object before removing a component from the antistatic •

bag.

Handle the backplane by its edges only; do not touch its components, peripheral •

chips, memory modules or gold contacts.

When handling chips or modules, avoid touching their pins.•

Put the card and peripherals back into their antistatic bags when not in use.•

General Safety Guidelines

Always disconnect power cables before installing or removing any components •

from the computer, including the SAS-733TQ backplane.

Disconnect the power cable before installing or removing any cable from the •

SAS-733TQ backplane.

Make sure that the SAS-733TQ backplane is securely and properly installed on •

the motherboard to prevent damage to the system due to power shortage.

C-2

SC733 Chassis Manual

C-2 An Important Note to the User

All images and layouts shown in this user's guide are based upon the latest PCB

Revision available at the time of publishing. The card you've received may or may

not look exactly the same as the graphics shown in this manual.

C-3 Introduction to the SAS-733TQ Backplane

The SAS-733TQ backplane has been designed to utilize the most up-to-date tech-

nology available, providing your system with reliable, high-quality performance.

This manual reects SAS-733TQ Revision 3.00, the most current release available

at the time of publication. Always refer to the Supermicro Web site at www.supermi-

cro.com for the latest updates, compatible parts and supported congurations.

Overview

The SAS-733TQ backplane is a highly efcient, highly compatible and easy to use

SES-2 backplane that offers the most advanced functionality provided by the Serial

Attached/Serial Link Industry in a slim package. With the built-in AMI MG 9071 chip,

the SAS733TQ Backplane allows the user to congure RAID 0, RAID 1 and RAID 5,

maximizing data storage capability and data transferring reliability. Additionally, the

SAS733TQ supports SATA up to 3Gbps and SAS up to 3Gbps with *SES-2 (SCSI

Enclosure Services-2) capabilities, providing complete Serial Attached Services and

Serial Link Solutions to the market. (*Refer to the section below.)

Backplane Features

The SAS-733TQ Backplane supports the following features when it is installed on

a motherboard that has an onboard SAS controller:

Compatible with SATA drives 1.

Supporting SAS drives with a transfer rate of 3Gbps2.

Supporting I3.

2

C Interface to communicate with SAS/SATA Host Bus Adaptors

(HBA)

Minimizing the need for cables and connectors, uncluttering server space, and 4.

providing a trouble-free installation environment for the user

C-3

SAS-733TQ Backplane Specications

Supporting SES-2 (SCSI Enclosure Services-2) protocol, providing the following 5.

features:

Drive activity and drive failure indication for each drive slot•

Overheat/drive failure alarm via a buzzer* installed on the backplane•

An overheat/drive failure LED Indicator built in •

Temperature monitoring via a 2 wire (I•

2

C) temperature sensor in the MG 9071 chip

*The buzzer sound indicates that a condition requiring immediate attention has oc-

curred.

The buzzer alarm is triggered by the following conditions:

Hard drive failure•

Fan failure•

System temperature over 45º Celsius.•

C-4

SC733 Chassis Manual

C-4 Jumper Settings and Pin Denitions

Front Jumper/Connector Locations

Front Connectors

JP10/JP13: Backplane main power connectors1.

JP44: I2.

2

C connector

JP51: Sideband header3.

SAS 0-3 Connectors: SAS#0 (J5), SAS#1 (J6), SAS#2 (J7), SAS#3 (J8),4.

JP26: Activity LED header5.

JP22: Fan header6.

Figure C-1: SAS-733TQ Front View

TO P SIL K SC REE N

FAN

GND

+5V

OH/DRIV E F A IL

FA N F A IL

1

+

+

+

+

1

1

+

+

+

+

1

I

2

C

J P 1 8:BU ZZ ER R ESE T

#1

#2

#3

#0

1

GND

GND G ND

+5V

+12V

+12V

+

+

++

ACT IN

ACT0

ACT1

ACT2

ACT3

1

JTAG

UPGRADE

J P 2 9:9 071 RES ET

11

22

33

44

SIDEBA ND

+

55 C

CO MPONEN T SIDE LA YER 1

M H1

M 7

M 8

M 9

M 12

M 13

M 15

M 16

M 17

M 28

M 29

M 30M 31

M 32

M 33

C15

C14

C17

C16

C19

C18

C21

C20

C25

C29

C24

C28

C26

C32

C33

C34

C35

C22

C23

D 5

D 6

D 7

D 8

J P 10

J P 13

R6

R8

D 12

D 13

D 14

D 15

D3

D4

C45

C5

JP22

U17

C46

R59

C48

R61

R63

R5

R4

C59

C58

C57

C56

C64

C63

C61

F3

C75

U2

C1

J P 18

R69

U4

BZ1

RT1

R71

D17

C65

JP25

C47

R74

R73

J1

J8

J7J6

J5

J2

J3

J4

U1

C27

R75

R76

R77

R78

R79

R80

R81

R82

R83

R84

R85

R86

R87

R88

R89

R90

C62

M 34

C44

C3

R97

R98

U18

RP1

R103

R113

R114

R116

R119

R120

R121
R122

R123

R124

R125

R126

R129

R130

R131

R132

R134

R135

R136

R137

J P 29

U20

U23

JP44

C99

C100

C102

U25 C103

C104

C105

C107

C108

R144

M 37

M 38

U24

R149

C10

M 40

M 41

M 42

M 43

M 44

M 45

M 46

M 47

M 48

M 49

M 50

M 51

M 52

M 53

M 54

M 55

M 56

M 57

M 58

M 59

M 60

M 61

M 62

M 63

M 64

M 65

M 66

M 67

M 68

M 69 M70 M 71 M 72 M 73 M 74 M 75 M 76 M 77 M78 M 79 M 80 M 81 M 82 M 83 M 84 M 85 M 86 M 87 M 88 M89 M90 M 91 M 92 M 93

M 94

M 95

M 96

M 97

M 98

M 99

M 100

M 101

M 102

M 103

M 104

M 105

M 106

M 107

M 108

M 109

M 110

M 111

M 112

M 113

M 114

M 115

M 116

M 117

M 118

U31

C131

C132

C133

J P 26

D18

D19

D20

D21

D22

D23

D24

D25

Y1

C157

C159

R203
R204

R205

R195

R196

R199

R200

R201

R202

R213

R211

R265

R267

R215

R209

C161

C147

C148

C149

C151

J P 47

JP46

J P 42

U33U35

JP33JP34

J P 40

JP50

R233

R234

R235

R236

R237

R238

R239

R240

C166C165

J P 51

C150

U40

R263

R210

R219

R221

R269

R277

R220

R229

R217

R218

R276

JP61

OSC 1

R278
R279

J P 62

REV 3 .0 0

SA S733TQUPE R

S

R

OF F:I2 C

ON:SG PIO

J P 4 0:I2 CR ST_ SD OUT

JP50:I2CRST

OFF:SGPIO

ON :I2C

1-2:ID#0

2-3:ID#1

J P 3 4:BP _ID

J P 3 3:CTRL_ ID

2-3:I2 C

1-2:S G PIO

2-3

50 C1-2

OPEN 45 C

JP25:O H TEM P.

2-3:I2C

1-2:SGPIO

JP42:BPID_SDIN

2-3

1-2

J P 6 2J P 6 1

OFF

ON

NO F A N

WITH FA N

pb

1

6

4

3

2

1

4

4

4

C-5

SAS-733TQ Backplane Specications

The Activity LED header JP26 trans-

mits signals to indicate the activity

status of each SAS slot. For the

Activity LED header to work properly,

connect a 4-pin LED cable to Pin 1

to Pin 4 of JP26 as shown on the

right. See the table on page C-6 for

pin denitions.

The sideband header is designated

JP51. For SAS-II to work properly,

connect an 8-pin sideband cable to

JP51 as shown on the right. .

You must use the 4-pin power con-

nectors: JP10 and JP13 to provide

adequate power to the backplane.

See the table on the right for pin

denitions.

The 3-pin fan header is •

designated JP22. To prevent

overheating, connect a 3-pin fan

cable to JP22. See the table for

pin denitions.

Note:

The fan header uses DC power.

Default: Fan disabled.

C-5 Front Connector Pin Denitions

Backplane Main Power Connectors (JP10, JP13) Pin Denitions1.

Sideband Header - JP512.

Activity LED Header - JP26 Pin Denitions3.

3-pin Fan Header - JP22 Pin Denitions4.

SB6 } Controller ID

SB2 } GND

SB1 } SDA

SB0 } SCL

No Connection

Backplane
Addressing { SB5

Reset { SB4

GND { SB3

Backplane ID { SB7

No Connection

Sideband Pin Denitions (JP51)

2

6

10

4

8

1

5

9

3

7

SB6 } Controller ID

SB2 } GND

SB1 } SDA

SB0 } SCL

No Connection

Act In#0 {

Reset { SB4

GND { SB3

Backplane ID { SB7

No Connection

Note 1: "NC" = No connection
Note 2: Connect a 4-pin LED cable to
Pin1 - Pin4 of JP26 only.

SAS Activity LED (JP26)

1

3

5

2

4

6

8

7

9

Backplane Main Power

4-Pin Connector (JP10)

Pin # Denition

1 +12V

2 and 3 Gound

4 +5V

Ground (Black)

+12V (Red)
Tachometer

Denition

Pin

Number

1
2
3

Fan Header Pin Denitions

Caution: Fan headers are DC Powered

C-6

SC733 Chassis Manual

Front Overheat/Drive Failure LED Indicators - D3/D45.

Front Panel Jumper Settings and Pin Denitions6.

Fan Enable/Disable7.

Fan JP61 JP62

Fan Enabled On Pins 1-2

Fan Disabled Off Pins 2-3

Front LED State Specication

D3 On Overheat, drive failure or fan failure

D4 On Fan failure only

Jumper Description Denition

JP18 Open (Default) Normal

Closed Buzzer reset

JP26 Open (Default) Act #0 - 3 In

JP29 Open (Default) Normal

Closed MG9071 reset

JP33 1-2 I2C controller ID: SGPIO

2-3 (Default) I2C controller ID I2C

JP34 1-2 (Default) I2C backplane ID: ID#0

2-3 I2C backplane ID: ID#1

JP40 Closed I2C reset: SGPIO

Open (Default) I2C reset I2C

JP42 1-2 I2C backplane ID: SGPIO

2-3 (Default) I2C backplane ID: I2C

JP50 Open I2C reset SGPIO

Short (Default) I2C reset I2C (On)

C-7

SAS-733TQ Backplane Specications

J1

J2

D15

J3

J4

D8

D14

D7

D13

D6

D5

D12

SAS#0

SAS#1

SAS#2

SAS#3

Figure C-2 - Rear View

C-6 Rear Connectors and LED Indicators

Rear connector and LED locations

Rear Connectors

Rear Connector Specication

J1 (Rear) SAS#0 HDD (Connected to HDD)

J2 (Rear) SAS#1 HDD (Connected to HDD)

J3 (Rear) SAS#2 HDD (Connected to HDD)

J4 (Rear) SAS#3 HDD (Connected to HDD)

C-8

SC733 Chassis Manual

Rear Connectors and LED Indicators

Rear LED Indicators Specication

D12 (Rear) SAS#0 Activity LED

D13 (Rear) SAS#1 Activity LED

D14 (Rear) SAS#2 Activity LED

D15 (Rear) SAS#3 Activity LED

D5 (Rear) SAS#0 Fail LED

D6 (Rear) SAS#1 Fail LED

D7 (Rear) SAS#2 Fail LED

D8 (Rear) SAS#3 Fail LED

D-1

Appendix D: SATA-733 Backplane Specications

Appendix D

SATA-733 Backplane Specications

A-1 Overview

The SATA backplane supports four SATA drives. The SATA drive's LED connec-

tor on the SATA backplane is JP26. There are also two power connectors on the

backplane, and both connectors should be connected. Do not cascade the SATA

backplane. Refer to the following table for jumper settings.

Introduction to the SATA-733 Backplane

The SATA-733 backplane has been designed to utilize the most up-to-date technol-

ogy available, providing your system with reliable, high-quality performance.

This manual reects SATA-733 Revision 3.00, the most current release available at

the time of publication. Always refer to the Supermicro Web site at www.supermicro.

com for the latest updates, compatible parts and supported congurations.

!

Important! Use extreme caution when working around the Serial

ATA (SATA) backplane. Do not touch the backplane with any metal

objects and make sure that no ribbon cables touch the backplane

or obstruct the airow holes in the SATA backplane. All SATA drive

carriers must remain in the drive bays to promoste proper airow.

SC733 Chassis Manual

D-2

1

2

3

4

No. Jumper Description Setting

1 JP18 Buzzer Reset* Alarm Reset Header

2 JP25 Overheat Temperature Open: 45ºC

Pins 1-2: 50º C (Default)

Pins 2-3: 55º C

3 JP26 SATA Drive Activity Drive Activity

4 JP28 Fan Sense Pins 1-2: Enable

Pins 2-3: Diable (Default)

Figure D-1: SATA-733 Backplane

*The buzzer sound indicates that a condition requiring immediate attention has

occurred.

The buzzer alarm is triggered by the following conditions:

Hard drive failure1.

Fan failure2.

System temperature over 45º Celsius.3.

D-3

Appendix D: SATA-733 Backplane Specications

Notes

SC733 Chassis Manual

D-4

Disclaimer (cont.)
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aircraft/emergency communication devices or other critical systems whose failure to per-

form be reasonably expected to result in signicant injury or loss of life or catastrophic

property damage. Accordingly, Supermicro disclaims any and all liability, and should
buyer use or sell such products for use in such ultra-hazardous applications, it does so
entirely at its own risk. Furthermore, buyer agrees to fully indemnify, defend and hold
Supermicro harmless for and against any and all claims, demands, actions, litigation,
and proceedings of any kind arising out of or related to such ultra-hazardous use or
sale.