User`s manual

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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 and Chassis Bays
The SC836 chassis may include one optional slim CD-ROM or DVD-ROM, one
front port panel, and either sixteen or eighteen hard drive bays. Hard drives must
be purchased separately. For the latest shipping lists, visit our Web site at: http://
www.supermicro.com.
Backplane
Each SC836 chassis comes with a 3U backplane. Depending upon your order,
your backplane will accept SAS/SATA drives or SAS only drives. For more infor-
mation regarding compatible 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 SC836 chassis accepts ve system fans. System fans for SC836 chassis are
powered from the serverboard. These fans are 3U compatible and are powered by
4-pin connectors.