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

1-1

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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Chapter 2: System Safety

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.