Supero SC815TQ-700V, SC815TQ-700CVB, SC815S-700VB, SC815S-700V, SC815S-700CV User Manual

SC815 CHASSIS

Series

SC815TQ-700V(B) SC815S-700V(B)

SC815TQ-700CV(B) SC815S-700CV(B)

SC815TQ-R650CV(B) SC815S-R650CV(B)

SC815TQ-560V(B) SC815S-560V(B)

SC815TQ-560CV(B) SC815S-560CV(B)

USER’S MANUAL

SUPER

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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 SC815 1U chassis. Installa-

tion and maintenance should be performed by experienced technicians only.

Supermicro’s SC815 1U chassis features a unique and highly-optimized design for

dual-core Xeon platforms. The chassis is equipped with a 700W, 650W or 560W high

effi ciency power supply for superb power savings. High performance fans provide

ample optimized cooling for FB-DIMM memory modules and 4 hot-swap drive bays

offers maximum storage capacity in a 1U form factor.

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

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

tions.

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Notes

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Preface

Manual Organization

Chapter 1: Introduction

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

chassis and describes the main features of the SC815 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, airfl ow 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 Installation

Refer to this chapter for detailed information on this chassis. You should follow the

procedures given in this chapter when installing, removing, or reconfi guring 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 reconfi guring

your chassis into a rack environment.

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Compatible Backplanes

This section lists compatible cables, power supply specifi 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 C: Power Supply Specifi cations

Appendix C: SAS 815TQ Backplane Manual

Appendix D: SCA 813S Backplane Manual

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Table of Contents

Preface

About This Manual ...................................................................................................... iii

Manual Organization ................................................................................................... iii

Table of Contents ........................................................................................................ iii

Chapter 1: Introduction

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

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

1-3 Chassis Features ............................................................................................ 1-2

1-4 Contacting Supermicro ................................................................................... 1-3

Chapter 2: System Safety

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

2-2 Warnings and Precautions ............................................................................. 2-1

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

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

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

2-6 System Safety ............................................................................................... 2-3

Chapter 3: Chassis Components

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

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

3-3 Internal Components ...................................................................................... 3-1

3-4 Where to Get Components ............................................................................ 3-1

External Components ............................................................................... 3-1

Internal Components ................................................................................ 3-1

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

Chapter 4: System Interface

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

4-2 Control Panel .................................................................................................. 4-2

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

4-4 Drive Carrier LEDs ......................................................................................... 4-3

SAS/SATA ................................................................................................ 4-3

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

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Chapter 5: Chassis Setup

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

5-2 Installation Steps ............................................................................................ 5-1

General Maintenance ............................................................................... 5-1

5-3 lnstallation Step 1: Remove Chassis Cover and Front Bezel ........................ 5-2

To remove the chassis cover .................................................................. 5-2

The Front Bezel ....................................................................................... 5-3

To remove the front bezel ....................................................................... 5-3

5-4 Installation Step 2: Install Hard Drives ........................................................... 5-4

To remove hard drive trays from the chassis ......................................... 5-4

To install a hard drive to the hard drive tray .......................................... 5-5

5-5 Installation Step 3: DVD adn Floppy Drive Installation .................................. 5-7

To install or replace a DVD or Floppy Drive ........................................... 5-7

5-6 Installation Step 4: Installing the Motherboard ............................................... 5-8

Permanent and Optional Standoffs ......................................................... 5-8

To install the motherboard ....................................................................... 5-9

I/O Slot Setup ......................................................................................... 5-10

To remove the I/O panel ........................................................................ 5-10

5-7 Installations Step 5: Installing the Air Shroud and Checking Air Flow ......... 5-11

To install the air shroud ........................................................................ 5-12

To check the server's air fl ow ................................................................ 5-12

5-9 Power Supply ............................................................................................... 5-15

Power Supply Failure ............................................................................ 5-15

Replacing power supply ......................................................................... 5-16

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

Rack Precautions .................................................................................... 6-2

General Server Precautions ................................................................... 6-2

Rack Mounting Considerations ................................................................ 6-2

6-4 Rack Mounting Instructions ............................................................................ 6-3

Identifying the Sections of the Rack Rails .............................................. 6-4

Installing the Inner Rail Extensions ......................................................... 6-5

To install the inner rails ............................................................................ 6-5

Installing the outer rack to the rails ......................................................... 6-6

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Installing the chassis into a rack .............................................................. 6-8

Installing the chassis into a Telco rack ................................................... 5-3

Appendices

Appendix A: SC815 Chassis Cables ........................................................................ A-1

Appendix B: SC815 Power Supply Specifi cations ................................................... B-1

Appendix C: SAS 815TQ Backplane ...................................................................... C-1

Appendix D: SCA 813S Backplane ......................................................................... D-1

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Chapter 1: Introduction

Chapter 1

Introduction

1-1 Overview

Supermicro’s SC815 1U chassis features a unique and highly-optimized design.

The chassis is equipped with high effi ciency power supply. High performance fans

provide ample optimized cooling for FB-DIMM memory modules and 4 hot-swap

drive bays offer maximum storage capacity in a 1U 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/1U/?chs=815

SC815 Chassis

Model CPU HDD I/O Slots

SC815TQ-700V(B)

SC815TQ-700CV(B)

SC815S-700V(B)

SC815S-700CV(B)

SC815TQ-R650V(B)

SC815S-R650V(B)

SC815TQ-560V(B)

DP Dual-core

Xeon

DP Dual-core

Xeon

DP Dual-core

Xeon

DP Dual-core

Xeon

DP Dual-core

Xeon

DP Dual-core

Xeon

DP Dual-core

Xeon

4x SAS /

SATA

4x SAS /

SATA

4x U320

SCSI

4x U320

SCSI

4x SAS /

SATA

4x U320

SCSI

4x SAS /

SATA

1x FF, 1x LP 700W

1x FF 700W

1x FF, 1x LP 700W

1x FF 700W

1x FF, 1x LP 650W

1x FF 650W

1x FF, 1x LP 560W

Power

Supply

(Redundant)

(Redundant)

SC815TQ-560CV(B)

SC815S-560V(B)

SC815S-560CV(B)

DP Dual-core

Xeon

DP Dual-core

Xeon

DP Dual-core

Xeon

4x SAS /

SATA

4x U320

SCSI

4x U320

SCSI

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1x FF 560W

1x FF, 1x LP 560W

1x FF 560W

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1-3 Chassis Features

The SC815 1U high performance chassis includes the following features:

CPU

The SC815 Chassis supports a DP Dual-core Xeon processor. Please refer to

the motherboard specifi cations pages on our web site for updates on supported

processors.

Hard Drives

The SC815 Chassis features 4 slots for U320 SCSI or SAS/SATA drives. These

drives are hot swappable. Once setup correctly, these drives can be removed

without powering down the server. In addition, these drives support SAF-TE (SCSI)

and SES2 (SAS/SATA).

I/O Expansion slots

Each version of the SC815 Chassis includes one full I/O expansion slot and one low

profi le I/O slot The "C" versions include only the full I/O expansion slot.

Peripheral Drives

Each SC815 Chassis supports one slim DVD-ROM Drive (included) and one slim

Floppy Drive (optional). These drives allow you to quickly install or save data. Both

DVD Drive and Floppy Drives are optional in 560 models.

Other Features

Other onboard features are included to promote system health. These include

various four cooling fans, a convenient power switch, reset button, and 5 LED

indicators.

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1-4 Contacting SuperMicro

Headquarters

Address: SuperMicro 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: SuperMicro 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-Pacifi c

Address: SuperMicro, 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 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, fi 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 fi elds are generated.

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

fi gured, the SC815 chassis includes one power supply. "R" models (i.e. SC815S-

R650V Chassis) include a redundant power supply and require two grounded

outlets.

2-3 Preparing for Setup

The SC815 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.

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2-4 Electrical Safety Precautions

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

and the SC815 from damage:

l 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 electri-

cal outlet. If an electrical accident occurs, you can then quickly remove

power from the system.

l Do not work alone when working with high voltage components.

l Power should always be disconnected from the system when removing

or installing main system components, such as the serverboard, memory

modules and the DVD-ROM and fl oppy drives (not necessary for hot swap-

pable drives). When disconnecting power, you should fi rst power down the

system with the operating system and then unplug the power cords from all

the power supply modules in the system.

l 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.

l 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.

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

from electrical shock. Instead, use rubber mats that have been specifi cally

designed as electrical insulators.

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

plugged into grounded electrical outlets.

l 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.

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l DVD-ROM Laser: CAUTION - this server may have come equipped with a

DVD-ROM drive. To prevent direct exposure to the laser beam and hazard-

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

unconventional way.

2-5 General Safety Precautions

l Keep the area around the chassis clean and free of clutter.

l Place the chassis top cover and any system components that have been

removed away from the system or on a table so that they won’t accidentally

be stepped on.

l 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.

l 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.

l 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 suffi cient to neutralize this

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

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

from electrical shock. Instead, use rubber mats that have been specifi cally

designed as electrical insulators.

l Use a grounded wrist strap designed to prevent static discharge.

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l Keep all components and printed circuit boards (PCBs) in their antistatic

bags until ready for use.

l Touch a grounded metal object before removing any board from its anti-

static bag.

l 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.

l Handle a board by its edges only; do not touch its components, peripheral

chips, memory modules or contacts.

l When handling chips or modules, avoid touching their pins.

l Put the serverboard and peripherals back into their antistatic bags when

not in use.

l For grounding purposes, make sure your computer chassis provides excel-

lent conductivity between the power supply, the case, the mounting fasten-

ers 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

Chassis include 1 slim CD-ROM bay, 1 slim fl oppy disc drive bay, and/or 4 hard

drive bays. Most chassis models include a DVD-ROM. Floppy disc drives and hard

drives must be purchased separately. For the latest shipping lists, visit our Web

site at: http://www.supermicro.com.

This chassis accepts a 1U backplane, 4 fans (with an optional fi fth fan) and one

(sometimes two) power supplies. SC815 models come in silver and black.

Backplane

Each SC815 chassis comes with a 1U backplane. Depending on our order, you

backplane will accept SAS/SATA or SCSI. For more information regarding compat-

ible backplanes, view the appendices found at the end of this manual. In addition,

visit our Web site for the latest information: http://www.supermicro.com.

Fans

The SC815 chassis accepts four system fans with an optional fi fth fan. System fans

for SC815 chassis are powered from the serverboard. These fans are 1U high and

are powered by 3-pin connectors.

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Mounting Rails

The SC815 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.

Power Supply

Each SC815 chassis model includes a high-effi ciency power supply rated between

560, 650, or 700 Watts. In the unlikely event your power supply fails, replacement

is simple and can be done without tools.

The SC815TQ-R650V(B) and SC815S-R650V(B) include a redundant, hot-swap-

pable power supply.

Air Shroud

Air shrouds are shields, usually plastic, that funnel air directly to where it is needed.

Always use the air shroud included with your chassis.

3-3 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 / Sys-

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

Where to Buy link.

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Chapter 4: System Interface

Chapter 4

System Interface

4-1 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 specifi c components. Most SC815 models are two buttons

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

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

need to take.

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4-2 Control Panel Buttons

There are two push-buttons located on the front of the chassis. These are (in

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

l Reset: The reset button is used to reboot the system.

l 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 but-

ton removes the main power but keeps standby power supplied to the system.

Therefore, you must unplug system before servicing.

4-3 Control Panel LEDs

The control panel located on the front of the SC815 chassis has fi 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.

l Overheat/Fan Fail: When this LED fl ashes it indicates a fan failure. When

continuously on (not fl ashing) it indicates an overheat condition, which may be

caused by cables obstructing the airfl ow in the system or the ambient room tem-

perature being too warm. Check the routing of the cables and make sure all fans

are present and operating normally. You should also check to make sure that the

chassis covers are installed. Finally, verify that the heatsinks are installed properly.

This LED will remain fl ashing or on as long as the overheat condition exists.

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l NIC2: Indicates network activity on GLAN2 when fl ashing.

l NIC1: Indicates network activity on GLAN1 when fl ashing.

l HDD: Indicates IDE channel activity. SAS/SATA drive, SCSI drive, and/or

DVD-ROM drive activity when fl ashing.

l Power: Indicates power is being supplied to the system's power supply

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

4-4 Drive Carrier LEDs

Your chassis uses SAS/SATA or SCSI drives, but not both.

SAS/SATA Drives

Each SAS/SATA drive carrier has two LEDs.

l Green: Each Serial ATA drive carrier has a green LED. When illuminated,

this green LED (on the front of the SATA drive carrier) indicates drive activity. A

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connection to the SATA backplane enables this LED to blink on and off when that

particular drive is being accessed.

l Red: The red LED to indicate an SAS/SATA drive failure. If one of the SAS/

SATA drives fail, you should be notifi ed by your system management software.

SCSI Drives

Each SCSI drive carrier has two LEDs.

l Green: When illuminated, the green LED on the front of the SCSI drive car-

rier indicates drive activity. A connection to the SCSI SCA backplane enables this

LED to blink on and off when that particular drive is being accessed.

l Red: The SAF-TE compliant backplane activates the red LED to indicate a

drive failure. If one of the SCSI drives fail, you should be notifi ed by your system

management software.

Chapter 5: Chassis Setup and Maintenance

Chapter 5

Chassis Setup and Maintenance

5-1 Overview

This chapter covers the steps required to install components and perform

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

perform maintenance is a Phillips screwdriver. Print this page to use as a reference

while setting up your chassis.

5-2 Installation Steps

Step 1: Remove Chassis Cover and Front Bezel

A. Remove the Chassis Cover

B. Remove the Front Bezel

Step 2: Install Hard Drives

A. Remove Hard Drive Trays from the Chassis

B. Install a Hard Drive to the Hard Drive Tray

Step 3: DVD and Floppy Drive Installation

Step 4: Install the Motherboard (includes I/O Slot Setup)

Step 5: Install Air Shroud and Check Airfl ow

A. Install Air Shroud.

B. Check Airfl ow

General Maintenance

General Maintenance: Systems Fans

A. Adding a New System Fan

B. Replacing a System Fan

General Maintenance: Replace Power Supply

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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5-3 Installation Step 1: Remove the Chassis Cover and

Front Bezel

To remove the chassis cover:

1. Press the release tabs to remove the cover from the locked position. Press

both tabs at the same time.

2. Once the top cover is released from the locked position, slide the cover toward

the rear of the chassis.

3. Lift the cover off the chassis.

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 airfl ow and prevent overheating.

Figure 5-1: Removing the Chassis Cover

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2

1

3

Release Tab

Remove this screw

(if necessary)

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The Front Bezel

If your system has an optional front bezel attached to the chassis, you must remove

it to access the drive bays. A fi lter located within the bezel can be removed for

cleaning or replacement. It is recommended that you keep a maintenance log and

frequently replace the fi lter. The fi lter's condition will affect the airfl ow throughout

the whole system.

To remove the front bezel

1. Unlock the bezel lock.

2. Press the release knob to retract the bezel pins

3. Carefully remove the bezel with both hands.

Front Bezel

Bezel pins

Release Knob

Bezel Lock

Figure 5-2: Removing the Front Bezel

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5-4 Installation Step 2: Install Hard Drives

To remove hard drive trays from the chassis

1. Press the release button on the drive tray. This extends the drive bay handle.

2. Use the handle to pull the drive out of the chassis.

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Figure 5-3: Removing Hard Drive

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

from the chassis. These carriers also help promote proper airfl ow for the drive

bays.

Figure 5-4: Chassis Drive Tray

To install a hard drive to the hard drive tray

1. Remove the screws (2) holding connecting the drive tray the carrier.

2. Remove the tray from the carrier.

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

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Figure 5-5: Removing Dummy Drive from Tray

Drive Tray

Dummy Drive

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3. Install a new drive into the carrier with the printed circuit board side facing down

so that the mounting holes align with those in the carrier.

4. Secure the hard drive by tightening all six (6) screws.

5. Replace the drive tray into the chassis. Make sure the close the drive tray

handle.

5

4

4

Drive Tray

SAS/SATA or SCSI

Hard Drive

Figure 5-6: Removing Hard Drive

Figure 5-7: Removing Hard Drive

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5-5 Installation Step 3: DVD and Floppy Drive

Installation

Most SC815 chassis models include a DVD-ROM and space for an optional fl oppy

drive. The DVD-ROM is usually pre-installed.

To install or replace a DVD or Floppy Drive

1. Power down the system and if necessary, remove the server from the rack and

the front bezel from the chassis.

2. Remove the chassis cover.

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

backplane.

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

The bezel can be removed by pulling out the hard drive beneath the DVD-ROM

or Floppy drive bay, then pulling the mini-bezel forward.

If you are replacing a drive: Locate the locking tab at the rear (left hand side

when viewed from the front) of the DVD-Rom or fl oppy drive. Push the tab toward

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

5. Insert the new drive unit in the slot until the tab locks in place.

6. Reconnect the data and power cables.

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5-6 Installation Step 4: Installing the Motherboard

Figure 5-8: Chassis Standoffs

Permanent Standoffs

Optional Standoffs

Permanent and Optional Standoffs

Standoffs prevent short circuits by securing space between the motherboard and

the chassis surface. The SC815 chassis includes permanent standoffs in locations

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

screws included in the SC815 accessories packaging.

Some motherboard 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).

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To install the motherboard:

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

with component placement, requirements, and precautions.

2. Disconnect the power supply and lay the chassis on a fl at surface.

3. Open the chassis cover.

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

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).

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

standoffs

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

screws.

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

chassis, and/or backplane as needed.

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5-10

To remove the I/O panel

1. Remove the chassis cover and pull the I/O panel lever.

2. Slide the I/O panel sideways toward the lever.

3. From inside the chassis, remove the I/O panel.

I/O Slot Setup

SC815 chassis include I/O slots for add-on cards and expansion cards. "C" models

(like SC815TQ-700CV) include one full width slot. All other models include one full

width slot and one low-profi le slot.

Note: Some motherboards require riser cards that allow expansion/add-on cards.

Refer to the motherboard documentation for installation procedures.

Figure 5-9: SC815 Chassis Rear

with One Full Height/Full Length I/O slot

Figure 5-10: SC815 Chassis Rear

with One Full Height/Full Length I/O slot

and One Low Profi le I/O slot

I/O Panel

Lever Flap

I/O Panel

I/O Panel

Lever Flap

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Chapter 5: Chassis Setup and Maintenance

5-7 Installation Step 5: Installing the Air Shroud and

Checking Air Flow

Figure 5-11: Air Shroud

Front

(Fan Side)

Optional Flap

Air shrouds concentrate airfl ow to maximize fan effi ciency. The SC815 chassis air

shroud does not require screws to set up.

Figure 5-12: Air Shroud without optional fl ap

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To install the air shroud

1. Remove the chassis cover.

2. If your motherboard uses between 9 and 16 DIMMS, skip this step. If your moth-

erboard uses 8 DIMMS, you must remove the optional fl ap. To do so:

a. With the fan side facing you, hold the air shroud with your left hand on the

main shroud component and right hand on the optional fl ap.

b. Gently twist with your right hand by lifting the fan side and lowering the other

end of the optional fl ap.

3. Place air shroud in your chassis with the fan side touching the edge of the

fans.

4. Replace the chassis cover.

To check the server's air fl ow

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

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

periodically.

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

only recommended server parts.

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

all excess cabling out of the airfl 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.

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Chapter 5: Chassis Setup and Maintenance

Four heavy duty fans provide cooling for the chassis. These fans circulate air

through the chassis as a means of lowering the chassis' internal temperature.

In models with counter-rotating fans, each fan unit is actually made up of two fans

joined back-to-back, which rotate in opposite directions. This counter-rotating action

generates exceptional airfl ow and works to dampen vibration levels.

5-8 System Fans

Figure 5-13: System Fan

Adding a new system fan

1. Turn off the power to the system and unplug the system from the outlet.

2. Remove the failed fan's power cord from the serverboard.

3. Place the new fan into the vacant space in the housing while making sure the

arrows on the top of the fan (indicating air direction) point in the same direction

as the arrows on the other fans.

4. Reconnect the fan wires to the exact same chassis fan headers as the previ-

ous fan.

5. Power up the system and check that the fan is working properly before replac-

ing the chassis cover.

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Note: The SC815 Chassis includes
four pre-installed fans. An extra slot is
included for an optional fi fth fan.

Figure 5-14: Chassis Fans

(with optional fi fth fan)

Replacing a system fan

1. If necessary, open the chassis while the power is running to determine which

fan has failed. Never run the server for an extended period of time with the

chassis open.

2. Turn off the power to the system and unplug the system from the outlet.

3. Remove the failed fan's power cord from the serverboard.

4. Lift the failed fan from the chassis and pull it completely out from the

serverboard.

5. Place the new fan into the vacant space in the housing while making sure the

arrows on the top of the fan (indicating air direction) point in the same direction

as the arrows on the other fans.

6. Reconnect the fan wires to the exact same chassis fan headers as the previ-

ous fan.

7. Power up the system and check that the fan is working properly before replac-

ing the chassis cover.

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Chapter 5: Chassis Setup and Maintenance

Depending on your chassis model the SC815 Chassis has a 560 - 700 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 illuminated green light indicates that

the power supply is operating.

Power Supply Failure

If the power supply unit fails, the system will shut down and you will need to replace

the unit. Replacement units can be ordered directly from Supermicro (see contact

information in the Preface). As there is only one power supply unit in the SC815

Chassis, power must be completely removed from the server before removing and

replacing the power supply unit for whatever reason.

5-9 Power Supply

Chassis Manual

Figure 5-15: Removing the Power Supply

Release Tab

Replacing the Power Supply

1. Power down the server and unplug the power cord. If your chassis includes

a redundant power supply (at least two power modules), you can leave the

server running and remove only one power supply.

2. Push the release tab (on the back of the power supply) as illustrated.

3. Pull the power supply out using the handle provided.

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

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

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

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Chapter 6: Rack Installation

Chapter 6

Rack Installation

6-1 Overview

This chapter provides a quick setup checklist to get your chassis up and running.

Following these steps in the order given should enable you to have the system

operational within a minimum amount of time.

6-2 Unpacking the System

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 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 your chassis. 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. Be sure to read the Rack and Server

Precautions in the next section.

6-3 Preparing for Setup

The box your chassis 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. 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).

- Leave approximately 30 inches of clearance in the back of the rack to allow for

suffi cient airfl ow and ease in servicing.

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

equipment rooms, service closets and the like).

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6-2

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.

General Server Precautions

- Review the electrical and general safety precautions that came with the compo-

nents you are adding to your chassis.

- 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 the hot plug hard drives and power supply modules to cool before touch-

ing them.

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

closed when not servicing to maintain proper cooling.

Rack Mounting Considerations

Ambient Operating Temperature

If installed in a closed or multi-unit rack assembly, the ambient operating tempera-

ture 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 tempera-

ture (Tmra).

Warnings and Precautions!

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Chapter 6: Rack Installation

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.

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 connec-

tions other than the direct connections to the branch circuit (i.e. the use of power

strips, etc.).

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6-4

6-4 Rack Mounting Instructions

This section provides information on installing the SC815 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: This rail will fi t a rack between 26" and 33.5" deep.

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.

Figure 6-1. Identifying the Sections of the Rack Rails

(right side rail shown)

Rail Extension

(Inner Rail is preinstalled

to the chassis)

Outer Rails

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Chapter 6: Rack Installation

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

(right side rail shown)

To install the inner rails

1. Place the inner rack extensions on the side of the chassis aligning the hooks

of the chassis with the rail extension holes. Make sure the extension faces

"outward" just like the preattached inner rail.

2. Slide the extension toward the front of the chassis.

3. Secure the chassis with 2 screws as illustrated.

4. Repeat steps 1-3 for the other inner rail extension.

3

2

1

Installing the Inner Rail Extension

The SC815 chassis includes a set of inner rails in two sections: inner rails and inner

rail extensions. The inner rails are preattached and do not interfere with normal use

of the chassis if you decide not to use a server rack. Attach the inner rail extension

to stabilize the chassis within the rack.

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Installing the outer rails to the rack

1. Attach the short bracket to the outside of the long bracket. You must align the

pins with the slides. Also, both bracket ends must face the same direction.

2. Adjust both the short and long brackets to the proper distance so that the rail

fi ts snugly into the rack.

3. Secure the long bracket to the front side of the outer rail with two M5 screws

and the short bracket to the rear side of the outer rail with three M5 screws.

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

Secure to the

Front of the Rack

Secure to the

Rear of the Rack

Figure 6-3. Assembling the Outer Rails

Attach Outer Racks

together

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2

3

Figure 6-4. Installing the Outer Rails to the Server Rack

3

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Figure 6-5. Installing the Rack Rails

Installing the chassis into a rack

1. Confi rm that chassis includes the inner rails (A) and rail extensions (B). Also,

confi rm that the outer rails (C) are installed on the rack.

2. Line chassis rails (A and B) with the front of the rack rails (C).

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".

4. (Optional) Insert and tightening the thumbscrews that hold the front of the

server to the rack.

A

C

B

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Chapter 6: Rack Installation

Figure 6-6. Installing the Server into a Telco Rack

Installing the chassis into a Telco rack

If you are installing the SC815 chassis into a Telco type rack, follow the directions

given on the previous pages for rack installation. The only difference in the installa-

tion procedure will be the positioning of the rack brackets to the rack. They should

be spaced apart just enough to accommodate the width of the telco rack.

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Notes

Appendicies

Appendix A: Compatible Cables

Appendix B: SC815 Power Supply Specifi cations

Appendix C: SAS 815TQ Backplane Manual

Appendix D: SCA 813S Backplane Manual

Appendicies

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Appendicies

Notes

2

Appendix A

Appendix A

SC815 Chassis Cables

A-1 Overview

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

most commonly used components and confi 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 SC815TQ Chassis (SAS/SATA)

SC815TQ-700

Part # Type Length Description

CBL-0157L Cable 9"

CBL-0087

CBL-0139L Wire 50 cm IDE 80-Wire cable for DVD ROM

- Cable 6' Regional power cord

CBL-0180L SATA various

Ribbon,

Round

20"

8 pin to 8 pin ribbon cable for
SGPIO, PB free

16 pin to 16 pin ribbon cable for
control panel

Set for 4 SATA Cables. Length var­ied to minimize airfl ow interference.

SC815TQ-R650

Part # Type Length Description

CBL-0157L Ribbon 9"

CBL-0087

Ribbon,

Round

20"

8 pin to 8 pin ribbon cable for
SGPIO, PB free

16 pin to 16 pin ribbon cable for
control panel

CBL-0139L Wire 50 cm IDE 80-Wire cable for DVD ROM

- Cable 6' 2 - Regional power cords

CBL-0180L SATA various

Set for 4 SATA Cables. Length var­ied to minimize airfl ow interference.

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SC815TQ-560

Part # Type Length Description

CBL-0157L Ribbon 9"

8 pin to 8 pin ribbon cable for
SGPIO, PB free

CBL-0087

Ribbon,

Round

20"

16 pin to 16 pin ribbon cable for
control panel

CBL-0139L Wire 60 cm IDE 80-Wire cable for DVD ROM

- Cable 6' Regional power cord

CBL-0180L SATA various

Set for 4 SATA Cables. Length var­ied to minimize airfl ow interference.

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Appendix A

A-3 Cables Included with SC815S Chassis (SCSI)

SC815S-560

Part # Type Length Description

CBL-033L-U320 Ribbon 9" (23 cm) ULTRA 320, PB FREE

CBL-0087

Ribbon,

Round

20"

16 pin to 16 pin ribbon cable for
control panel

CBL-0139L Wire 60 cm IDE 80-Wire cable for DVD ROM

- Cable 6' Regional power cord

SC815S-700

Part # Type Length Description

CBL-033L-U320 Ribbon 9" (23 cm) ULTRA 320, PB FREE

CBL-0087

Ribbon,

Round

20"

16 pin to 16 pin ribbon cable for
control panel

CBL-0139L Wire 50 cm IDE 80-Wire cable for DVD ROM

- Cable 6' Regional power cord

SC815S-R650

Part # Type Length Description

CBL-033L-U320 Ribbon 9" (23 cm) ULTRA 320, PB FREE

CBL-0087

Ribbon,

Round

20"

16 pin to 16 pin ribbon cable for
control panel

CBL-0139L Wire 50 cm IDE 80-Wire cable for DVD ROM

- Cable 6' 2 - Regional power cords

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A-4 Compatible Cables

These cables are compatible with the SC815 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"

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Appendix A

Extending Power Cables

Although Super Micro chassis are designed with to be effi 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 SC815 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 fi 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
connections from the front panel.

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A-6

Appendix B

SC815 Power Supply Specifi cations

This appendix lists power supply specifi cations for your chassis system.

Appendix B

700W

MFR Part # PWS-0065 PWS-651-1R

Rated AC Volt­age

+5V standby 4 Amp 3 Amp 3 Amp 3 Amp

+12V 58 Amp 54 Amp 43.6 Amp 43.6 Amp

+3.3V 21 Amp 12 Amp 21 Amp 21 Amp

-12V 0.6 Amp 0.5 Amp 0.6 Amp 0.6 Amp

100 - 240V
50 - 60Hz

9.5 - 4.5 Amp

+5V 24 Amp 25 Amp 25 Amp 25 Amp

650W

(Redundant)

100 - 240V
50 - 60Hz
8 - 4 Amp

560W

PWS-561­1H20

100 - 240V
50 - 60Hz

8.5 - 4 Amp

560W

(C Models)

PWS-561-1H

100 - 240V
50 - 60Hz

8.5 - 4 Amp

B-1

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+5V

GNDGND+12V

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+5V +12V

+5V

+12V

#1

#2

#3

#0

ACTIN

ACT0

ACT1

JTAG UPGRADE

JP29:9071RST

JP18:BUZZERRESET

ACT2

ACT3

SIDEBAND

M9

M15

JP10

D3

JP18

J8

J7

J6

J5

JP29

JP44

R144

MH2
M46

J9

J10

JP26

JP47

JP46

JP42
JP33
JP34

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SAS 815TQ Backplane User's Guide

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Safety Information and Technical Specifi cations

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Safety Guidelines

1-1 ESD Safety Guidelines .................................................................................... 1-1

1-2 General Safety Guidelines ............................................................................... 1-1

1-3 An Important Note to Users ............................................................................. 1-1

Chapter 2: Jumper Settings and Pin Defi nitions

2-1 Front Connectors and Jumpers ....................................................................... 2-1

2-2 Front Connector Pin Defi nitions ...................................................................... 2-2

2-3 Front Jumper Locations and Pin Defi nitions ................................................... 2-4

2-4 Rear Connectors and LED Indicators ............................................................ 2-5

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Notes

1-1

Safety Information and Technical Specifi cations

Chapter 1

Safety Guidelines

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

listed below when accessing your system or handling the components.

1-1 ESD Safety Guidelines

Electric Static Discharge (E SD) can damage electronic com ponents. To p revent dam-

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

are generally suffi c ient 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 RAID card 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.

1-2 General Safety Guidelines

• Always disconnect power cables before installing or removing any components

from the computer, including the SAS 825TQ Backplane.

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

SAS 825TQ Backplane.

• Make sure that the SAS 825TQ Backplane is securely and properly installed

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

1-3 An Important Note to Users

• 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 have received

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

1-2

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Notes

2-1

Safety Information and Technical Specifi cations

+5V

GNDGND+12V

2

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+5V +12V

+5V

+12V

#1

#2

#3

#0

ACTIN

ACT0

ACT1

JTAG UPGRADE

JP29:9071RST

JP18:BUZZERRESET

ACT2

ACT3

SIDEBAND

M9

M15

JP10

D3

JP18

J8

J7

J6

J5

JP29

JP44

R144

MH2
M46

J9

J10

JP26

JP47

JP46

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#3

#0

ACTIN

ACT0

ACT1

JTAG UPGRADE

JP29:9071RST

JP18:BUZZERRESET

ACT2

ACT3

SIDEBAND

M9

M15

JP10

D3

JP18

J8

J7

J6

J5

JP29

JP44

R144

MH2
M46

J9

J10

JP26

JP47

JP46

JP42
JP33
JP34

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Front Connectors

Chapter 2

Jumper Settings and Pin Defi nitions

2-1 Front Connectors and Jumpers

#1. Power Connectors (4-pin) JP10

#2. CD-ROM/Floppy Drive Power J9 and J10

#3. JTAG JP47

#4. Upgrade Pin JP46

#5. MG9071 Chip

#6. Sideband JP51

#7. I

2

C Connector JP44

#8. ACT_IN JP26

#9. SAS Port #0 J5

#10. SAS Port #1 J6

#11. SAS Port #2 J7

#12. SAS Port #3 J8

11

12

4

2

9

8

10

7

1

3

5

6

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#4. MG9071 Chip

The MG9071 is an enclosure management

chip that supports the SES-2 controller and

SES-2 protocols.

2-2 Front Connector and Pin Defi nitions

#3/#4. JTAG Connector and Upgrade Con-

nector

The JTAG connector, designated JP47, and

the Upgrade connector, designated JP46,

are diagnostic purposes. These connectors

should be used a certifi ed and experienced

technician.

Backplane

Main Power

4-Pin Connector

(JP10)

Pin# Defi nition

1 +12V

2 and 3 Ground

4 +5V

#1. Backplane Main Power Connectors

The 4-pin connectors, designated JP10

provide power to the backplane. See the

table on the right for pin defi nitions.

#2. CD-ROM/Floppy 4-Pin Connectors

The 4-pin connectors, designated J9 and

J10, provide power to the CD-ROM and

fl oppy drives. See the table on the right for

pin defi nitions.

CD-ROM/

FDD Power

4-Pin Connector

(J9 and J10)

Pin# Defi nition

1 +5V

2 and 3 Ground

4 +12V

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#6. Sideband Headers

The sideband headers are designated

JP51. For SES-2 to work properly, you must

connect an 8-pin sideband cable. See the

table to the right for pin defi nitions.

Sideband Headers

(JP51)

Pin # Defi nition Pin # Defi nition

2 Backplane

Addressing
(SB5)

1 Controller

ID (SB6)

4 Reset (SB4) 3 GND (SB2)

6 GND (SB3) 5 SDA (SB1)

8 Backplane

ID (SB7)

7 SCL (SB0)

10 No Connec-

tion

9 No Connec-

tion

#7. I2C Connectors

The I

2

C Connectors, designated JP44, are

used to monitor HDD activity and status. Se e

the table on the right for pin defi nitions.

I2C Connector

Pin Defi nitions

(JP44)

Pin# Defi nition

1 Data

2 Ground

3 Clock

4 No Connection

SAS Activity LED Header

Pin Defi nitions (JP26)

Pin # Defi nition Pin # Defi nition

1 ACT IN#0 6 ACT IN#4

2 ACT IN#1 7 ACT IN#5

3 ACT IN#2 8 ACT IN#6

4 ACT IN#3 9 ACT IN#7

5 Ground 10 Empty

#8. Activity LED Header

The activity LED header, designated JP26,

is used to indicate the activity status of each

SAS drive. For the Activity LED Header to

work properly, connect using a 10-pin LED

cable.

#9-#12. SAS Ports

The SAS ports are used to connect the SAS

drive cables. The four ports are designated

#0 - #4. Each port is also compatible with

SATA drives.

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Explanation of Jumpers

To modify the operation of the backplane,

jumpers can be used to choose between

optional settings. Jumpers create shorts

between two pins to change the function

of the connector. Pin 1 is identifi ed with

a square solder pad on the printed circuit

board. Note: On two pin jumpers, "Closed"

means the jumper is on and "Open" means

the jumper is off the pins.

Connector

Pins

Jumper

Setting

3 2 1

3 2 1

Jumper Settings

Jumper Jumper Settings Note

JP18

Open: Enabled

Closed: Disabled

Buzzer Reset

JP29

Open: Default

Closed: Reset

MG 9071 Chip Reset

+5V

GNDGND+12V

2

I C

+5V +12V

+5V

+12V

#1

#2

#3

#0

ACTIN

ACT0

ACT1

JTAG UPGRADE

JP29:9071RST

JP18:BUZZERRESET

ACT2

ACT3

SIDEBAND

M9

M15

JP10

D3

JP18

J8

J7

J6

J5

JP29

JP44

R144

MH2
M46

J9

J10

JP26

JP47

JP46

JP42
JP33
JP34

JP40 JP51

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ACT0

ACT1 ACT2

ACT3

SIDEBAND

M9

M15

J5

JP44

MH2

M46

JP26

JP42
JP33
JP34

JP40 JP51

JP33
JP34

JP50

JP40

JP42

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I2C and SGPIO Modes and Jumper Settings

This backplane can utilize I2C or SGPIO. I2C is the default mode and can be used

without making changes to your jumpers. The following information details which

jumpers must be confi gured to use SGPIO mode or restore your backplane to I2C

mode.

I2C Setting (Default)

Jumper Jumper Setting Note

JP33 2-3 Controller ID

JP34 1-2:ID#0 Backplane ID

JP40 Open I2C Reset SD OUT

JP42 2-3 Backplane ID SDIN

JP50 Closed I

2

C Reset

SGPIO Setting

Jumper Jumper Setting Note

JP33 1-2 Controller ID

JP34 1-2:ID#0 Backplane ID

JP40 Closed I

2

C Reset SD OUT

JP42 1-2 Backplane ID SDIN

JP50 Open I

2

C Reset

+5V

GNDGND+12V

2

I C

+5V +12V

+5V

+12V

#1

#2

#3

#0

ACTIN

ACT0

ACT1

JTAG UPGRADE

JP29:9071RST

JP18:BUZZERRESET

ACT2

ACT3

SIDEBAND

M9

M15

JP10

D3

JP18

J8

J7

J6

J5

JP29

JP44

R144

MH2
M46

J9

J10

JP26

JP47

JP46

JP42
JP33
JP34

JP40 JP51

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JP18

J6

Front Pane LEDs

LED STATE SPECIFICATION

D3 ON Overheat or Drive Failure

Overheat

or Drive

Failure LED

FRONT LED INDICATORS

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#3

SAS

#2

SAS

#1#0

SAS

M9

M15

D5

D6

D7

D8

D12

D13

D14

J1

J2

J3

J4

R82

MH2
M46

D15

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Rear SAS/SATA Connectors

Rear

Connector

Connector

Number

SAS Drive

Number

SAS #0 J1 SAS/SATA HDD #0

SAS #1 J2 SAS/SATA HDD #1

SAS #2 J3 SAS/SATA HDD #2

SAS #3 J4 SAS/SATA HDD #3

D12

D5

SAS #0

D13

D6

SAS #1

SAS #2 SAS #3

D14

D7

D15

D8

Rear LED Indicators

Rear

Connector

Hard Drive Activity Failure LED

SAS #0 D12 D5

SAS #1 D13 D6

SAS #2 D14 D7

SAS #3 D15 D8

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+5V

+12V

GND

GND

+5V +12VGND

+

J2

J1

JP17

D4

U1

MT2

LVD1

BZ1

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Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Safety Guidelines

1-1 ESD Safety Guidelines .................................................................................... 1-1

1-2 General Safety Guidelines ............................................................................... 1-1

1-3 An Important Note to Users ............................................................................. 1-1

Chapter 2: Jumper Settings and Pin Defi nitions

2-1 Front Connectors and Jumpers ....................................................................... 2-1

2-2 Front Connector Pin Defi nitions ...................................................................... 2-2

2-3 Front Jumper Locations and Pin Defi nitions ................................................... 2-4

2-4 Rear Connectors and LED Indicators ............................................................ 2-5

2-5 SCSI (Super) Gem Installation Instrutions ..................................................... 2-6

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Chapter 1

Safety Guidelines

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

listed below when accessing your system or handling the components.

1-1 ESD Safety Guidelines

Electric Static Discharge (E SD) can damage electronic com ponents. To p revent dam-

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

are generally suffi c ient 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 RAID card 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.

1-2 General Safety Guidelines

• Always disconnect power cables before installing or removing any components

from the computer, including the SAS 825TQ Backplane.

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

SAS 825TQ Backplane.

• Make sure that the SAS 825TQ Backplane is securely and properly installed

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

1-3 An Important Note to Users

• 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 have received

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

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+

+12V+5V GND

+5V

+12V

GND

GND

+5V +12VGND

+

J2

J1

JP17

D4

U1

MT2

LVD1

BZ1

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Jumper Settings and Pin Defi nitions

2-1 Front Connectors and Jumpers

#1. Backplane Main (4-Pin) PWR: JP10

#2. GEM 318 Chip

#3. CD-ROM/Floppy Drive (4-Pin) PWR Connector: J1 and J2

#4. SCSI Channel: LVD1

3

1

2

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2-2 Front Connector and Pin Defi nitions

Backplane

Main Power

4-Pin Connector

(JP10)

Pin# Defi nition

1 +12V

2 and 3

Ground

4 +5V

#1. Backplane Main Power Connectors

The 4-pin connector, designated JP10, pro-

vide power to the backplane. See the table

on the right for pin defi nitions.

#3. CD-ROM/Floppy 4-Pin Connectors

The 4-pin connectors, designated J1 and

J2, provide power to the CD-ROM and

fl oppy drives. See the table on the right for

pin defi nitions.

CD-ROM/

FDD Power

4-Pin Connector

(J1 and J2)

Pin# Defi nition

1 +5V

2 and 3 Ground

4 +12V

#2. GEM Chip (SAF-TE: SCSI Accessed

Fault-Tolerant Enclosures)

The GEM chip allows the system to

monitor the status of the disk drives and

provides disk drive information to the user

through the LED indicators and buzzers.

This function is only available when a

RAID controller with a Raid set is present

and enabled.

SAF-TE LED Indicators

LED # Location Description

D4 Front Overheat or Drive Failure

(red light, fl ashing, buzzer
on)

D5 Rear SCA#0 Fail LED

(red light, fl ashing, buzzer
on)

D6 Rear SCA#1 Fail LED

(red light, fl ashing, buzzer
on)

D16 Rear SCA#2 Fail LED

(red light, fl ashing, buzzer
on)

D18 Rear SCA#3 Fail LED

(red light, fl ashing, buzzer
on)

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Ultra320 SCSI Drive Connector

Pin Defi nitions (J28)

Pin# Defi nition Pin # Defi nition

1 +DB (12) 35 -DB (12)

2 +DB (13) 36 -DB (13)

3 +DB (14) 37 -DB (14)

4 +DB (15) 38 -DB (15)

5 +DB (P1) 39 -DB (P1)

6 +DB (0) 40 -DB (0)

7 +DB (1) 41 -DB (1)

8 +DB (2) 42 -DB (2)

9 +DB (3) 43 -DB (3)

10 +DB (4) 44 -DB (4)

11 +DB (5) 45 -DB (5)

12 +DB (6) 46 -DB (6)

13 +DB (7) 47 -DB (7)

14 +DB (P) 48 -DB (P)

15 Ground 49 Ground

16 DIFFSENS 50 Ground

17 TERMPWR 51 TERMPWR

18 TERMPWR 52 TERMPWR

19 Reserved 53 Reserved

20 Ground 54 Ground

21 +ATN 55 -ATN

22 Ground 56 Ground

23 +BSY 57 -BSY

24 +ACK 58 -ACK

25 +RST 59 -RST

26 +MSG 60 -MSG

27 +SEL 61 -SEL

28 +C/D 62 -C/D

29 +REQ 63 -REQ

30 +I/O 64 -I/O

31 +DB (8) 65 -DB (8)

32 +DB (9) 66 -DB (9)

33 +DB (10) 67 -DB (10)

34 +DB (11) 68 -DB (11)

#4. Ultra 320 SCSI Connector (LVD1)

The Ultra 320 SCSI connector con-

nects the backplane to the server

motherboard.

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+

+12V+5V GND

+5V

+12V

GND

GND

+5V +12VGND

+

J2

J1

JP17

D4

U1

MT2

LVD1

BZ1

OFF:DISABLE

ON:ENABLE

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2-3 Front Jumper Locations and Pin Defi nitions

Explanation of Jumpers

To modify the operation of the backplane,

jumpers can be used to choose between

optional settings. Jumpers create shorts

between two pins to change the function

of the connector. Pin 1 is identifi ed with

a square solder pad on the printed circuit

board. Note: On two pin jumpers, "Closed"

means the jumper is on and "Open" means

the jumper is off the pins.

Connector

Pins

Jumper

Setting

3 2 1

3 2 1

Jumper Settings

Jumper Jumper Settings Note

JP17

Closed: Enabled
Open: Disabled

Buzzer Enable

+

+

+12V+5V GND

+5V

+12V

GND

GND

+5V +12VGND

+

J2

J1

JP17

D4

U1

MT2

LVD1

BZ1

OFF:DISABLE

ON:ENABLE

JP17:BUZZER ENABLE

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Backplane LED

LED STATE SPECIFICATION

D4 ON

Overheat/Drive Failure LED Indicator
(Red light: fl ashing, Buzzer: On)

D4 LED

FRONT LED INDICATORS

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ACT0

FAIL0

ACT1

FAIL1

ACT2

FAIL2

ACT3 FAIL3

#0 #1

#2

#3

SCA4

MT2

D13

D12

SCA2

D6

D5

2-4 Rear Connectors and LED Indicators

Rear SCA Connectors

Rear

Connector

Connector

Number

SCA Drive

Number

SCA #1 #0 SCA HDD #0

SCA #3 #1 SCA HDD #1

SCA #4 #2 SCA HDD #2

SCA #2 #3 SCA HDD #3

Rear LED Indicators

Rear LED

Connector

Number

Hard Drive Activity Failure LED

SCA #1 #0 D12 D5

SCA #3 #1 D13 D6

SCA #4 #2 D14 D16

SCA #2 #3 D17 D18

D12

D5

SCA #1 SCA #3 SCA #4 SCA #2

D13

D6

D14
D16

D17
D18

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2-5 SCSI (Super) GEM Installation Instructions for the
Windows Operating System

The following instructions describe how to install the SCSI GEM Driver for the
Windows OS systems. This driver is not necessary for other Operating Systems. If
you have two SCA backplanes, you will need to install the driver twice.

The driver is located on the Super Micro motherboard driver CD or is available for
download from our FTP site:

ftp://ftp.supermicro.com/driver/SCSI_Backplanes/

Qlogic/

Use ONE of the following Windows installation procedures to install the driv­ers to your system.

Windows Driver Installation Procedure A

1. Right click on “My Computer” and choose “Properties”.

2. Select “Hardware” tab and click “Device Manager”.

3. Open “Other Devices” or wherever “GEM318” is located.

4. Right click on this device and choose “Properties”.

5. Click on “Driver” tab and choose “Update Driver”.

6. Click “Next” twice, uncheck both “Floppy disk drives” and “CD-ROM drives”.

7. Select “Specify a location,” and choose “Next”.

8. Click on “Browse” and choose D drive or wherever Supermicro Setup CD is
in.

9. Choose “Qlogic” folder and click on “Open”.

10. System will automatically detect the GEM318 chip and install the drive from
this point on.

Windows Driver Installation Procedure B

1. Right click the "My Computer" icon on your desktop and choose Properties.

2. Click on the Hardware tab and click on "Device Manager" to bring up the list
of system devices.

3. You may see one or two yellow question marks (?) that read QLogic GEM354
or GEM318 SCSI Processor Device. Right click on these, and choose to
uninstall. If both devices have question marks, uninstall both.

4. Click on Action tab and choose "Scan for Hardware Changes". The Hard­ware Wizard program should start up. Click "Next".

5) At the fi rst prompt, choose “Display a list of known device drivers for the
device so that I can choose a specifi c driver” and click "Next".

6) Choose “Other Devices” and click Next.

7) Choose “Have Disk”, and specify your fl oppy drive location in the options
box. Then, click "Next".

8) Highlight “Enclosure Services Device” and click "Next".

9) Ignore the warning prompt by clicking "Yes".

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