SC743 CHASSIS USER'S GUIDE 1.
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Chapter 1: Safety Information and Technical Specifications Table of Contents Chapter I: Safety Information and Technical Specifications .......... 1-4 1-1. Electrical Safety Guidelines ............................................................. 1-4 1-2. General Safety Guidelines ............................................................... 1-5 1-3. ESD Safety Guidelines ....................................................................... 1-6 1-4. Operation Safety Guidelines .........................
SC743 Chassis User’s Guide Chapter 1-Safety Information and Technical Specifications 1-1 Electrical Safety Guidelines ! Warning: To avoid electrical shock, cords as follows: check the power Checking the Power Cords zUse the exact type of power cords as required. zBe sure to use power cord(s) that came with safety certifications. zThe power cord(s) must be compliant with the AC voltage requirements in your region.
Chapter 1: Safety Information and Technical Specifications Use rubber mats specifically designed as electrical insulators when working with computer systems. The power supply or power cord must include a grounding plug and must be plugged into grounded outlets. Motherboard Battery: CAUTION -Make sure not to install the onboard battery upside down to avoid possible explosion. Make sure that the positive side is facing up on the motherboard.
SC743 Chassis User’s Guide 1-3 ESD Safety Guidelines ! Electric Static Discharge (ESD) can damage electronic components. To prevent damage to your system board, it is important to handle it very carefully. The following measures are generally sufficient to protect your equipment from ESD. 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.
Chapter 1: Safety Information and Technical Specifications STOP To avoid personal injury and property damage, please carefully follow all the safety steps listed below: Before accessing the chassis: 1. Turn off all peripheral devices connected to the SC743. 2. Press the power button to power off the system. 3. Unplug all power cords from the system or the wall outlets. 4. Disconnect all the cables and label the cables for easy identification. 5.
SC743 Chassis User’s Guide Before installing the chassis into a rack: 1. Make sure that the rack is securely anchored onto an unmovable surface or structure before installing the chassis into the rack. 2. Unplug the power cord(s) of the rack before installing the chassis into the rack. 3. Make sure that the system is adequately supported. Make sure that all the components are securely fastened to the chassis to prevent components falling off from the chassis. 4.
Chapter 1: Safety Information and Technical Specifications 1-6A Packing List and Chassis Specifications for the SC743S1/743i Series--Revision A A1.
SC743 Chassis User’s Guide 1-6B Packing List and Chassis Specifications for the SC743S1/743i/SC743S2 Series--Revision B A1. The SC743S1/743i/SC743S2-R760(B) chassis contains: Component SCA 1” Drive Tray (*SC743S1 only) IDE Driv e Carri age (*SC743i onl y) 80mm Hot-Swap Chassis Fan 80mm Rear Chassis Fan (Hot Swap) 760 W Triple Redundant (2+1) Power Supply 8-port SCSI Single-channel w/SAF-TE Back plane (*SC743S1 onl y) Fan Shroud (Rev.
Chapter 1: Safety Information and Technical Specifications 1-7A Packing List, Chassis Specifications and Back Panels for the SC743T Series--Revision A A1. The SC743T-760 (B) chassis contains the following: Component SCA 1” Drive Trays 80mm Hot- Swap Chassis Fan 80mm Hot-Swap Rear Chassis Fan 760W Triple Redundant (2+1) Power 8-port SATA Backplane Fan Shroud Qty 8 4 2 1 1 1 Part Number CSEPT17(B) FAN-0072 FAN-0073 PWS-0050 CSE-SATA-743 CSE- PT54 A2.
SC743 Chassis User’s Guide 1-7B Packing List, Chassis Specifications and Back Panels for the SC743T Series--Revision B A1. The SC743T-760 (B) chassis contains the following: Component SCA 1” Drive Trays 80mm Hot-Swap Chassis Fan 80mm Hot-Swap Rear Chassis Fan 760W Triple Redundant (2+1) Power 8-port SATA Backplane Fan Shroud (Rev. B) Qty 8 4 2 1 1 1 Part Number CSEPT17(B) FAN-0072 FAN-0081 PWS-0050 CSE-SATA-743 CSE-PT54 A2.
Chapter 1: Safety Information and Technical Specifications C. SC743 Power Supply Specifications Power supply spec SC743 series Mfr. model # Mfr. part # Rated AC input voltage Rated input frequency Rated input current SP762-TS(3xSP382-TS Models) PWS-0050 100-240V AC 50-60 Hz 14A (115V) 8A (230V) 760W 4350 BUTs/Hr Rated output power Maximum rated BTU Nominal DC output +3.3V +5V +12V -12V +5V Standby 36A 36A 50A combined 1A 3.
SC743 Chassis User’s Guide D. SCSI 743 Back Panel (*SC743S1/SC743S2 Only) D-1 Jumper Settings and Pin Definitions Jumper Default Setting Note JP19 Open Buzzer Reset (*Note Below) (*Note: Press the button on the front panel once to disable the buzzer. If the buzzer has been disabled, please be sure to press the button once again to re-enable the buzzer.) D-2 Jumper Setting Locations S UPER R SCA743S1 REV 1.
Chapter 1: Safety Information and Technical Specifications D-3 SCSI (Super) GEM Driver Installation (*for Windows OS) (*Note: 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/ Qlogic/ Follow the procedure below to install this driver to your system.
SC743 Chassis User’s Guide E. SATA743 Back Panel (*SC 743T Only) E-1 Jumpers and Default Settings Jumper Description Default JP18 Buzzer Reset Open *JP25 Overheat Temperature 50o C 1-2 (*Note 1) *JP26 Common Act In and Act #0~#7 In Open (*Note 2) (*Note1: Test if the buzzer is beeping to see if the OH temperature is >=50o C (*Note2: Test to see if all 8 Activity. LEDs, 8 HDDs, and CBL-0077 are working properly.
Chapter 1: Safety Information and Technical Specifications E-4 Jumpers/Headers Locations Diagram1: Jumpers and Connectors Locations SATA743 REV. 1.
SC743 Chassis User’s Guide Notes 1-18
Chapter 2: Chassis Description and Installation Instructions Chapter 2: Chassis Description and Installation Procedures 2-1 Chassis Description A. Contents of the Accessory Kit: The following items are included in the Accessory Kit: M/B HDD B A B. Flat head 6-32 x 5 mm [0.197] A. Pan head w/ lock 6-32 x 4.5 mm [0.177] DRIVE B D B. Flat head 6-32 x 5 mm [0.197] E E. Round head M3 x 5 mm [0.197] D. Pan head 6-32 x 5 mm [0.197] RAIL F F. G I H. Flat head M5 x 12 mm [0.
SC743 Chassis User’s Guide B. Chassis Front View and the Front Control Panel Chassis Front Panel M K L Front Panel I/O Device Definitions K. L. M. Hot-Swappable Drive Trays (8) Floppy Drive Bay 5.25 Drive Trays (2) Front LED A B C D E F LED Button Definitions A. Power Button B. System Reset C. Power Indicator D. HDD Activity Indicator E/F. LAN Indicators H. Power Failure Indicator I.
Chapter 2: Chassis Description and Installation Instructions LED Button Descriptions LED Button Power Color Green HDD Activity Green LAN Indicators Green Overheat/Fan Fail Red System Alert/ Power Failure Red Condition On Off Blink Off On Blink Off On Blink Off On Off 2-3 Description System On System Off HDD Activity No Activity Linked LAN Activity Disconnected System Overheat Fan Fail System Normal 1 or more PWR modules failure System Normal
SC743 Chassis User’s Guide C. Chassis Rear View and the Back Panel C A B D SC743 Chassis-Rev. A Rear View Back Panel Devices A. B. C. D. Power Supply Module Back Panel I/O Ports Rear System Fans Full-size PCI Expansion Slots C A B D SC743 Chassis-Rev.
Chapter 2: Chassis Description and Installation Instructions *I/O Back Panel K E F G H I J Back Panel I/O Port Definitions E. Keyboard & Mouse F. G. H. I. J. K. USB Ports COM/Video Ports LAN1 & LAN2 Audio (Line-In: top, Line-out: bottom) Microphone Parallel Port (*Note: The actual I/O Configuration of your system might be different from the one shown above.
SC743 Chassis User’s Guide 2-2 Chassis Installation A. Important Safety Guidelines STOP This product shall only be accessed, assembled and serviced by technically qualified personnel or technicians. To avoid personal injury and property damage, please read all the information provided in Chapter 1, and carefully follow all the Safety Guidelines listed before accessing or servicing the SC743 or its components.
Chapter 2: Chassis Description and Installation Instructions C. Accessing the Hot-Swappable Drive Tray and Installing a Hard Drive Disk To install the Hot-Swappable drive into the chassis, you need to first remove the Hot-Swappable drive tray from the chassis. Procedures 1. Unlock and open the drive tray door as shown below: 2. Press the release tab located on the drive tray door to release the drive tray from its locking position. 3.
SC743 Chassis User’s Guide D. Removing the Side Cover of the SC743 Chassis Before installing any components, replacing chassis fans or accessing the motherboard, you will first need to remove the side cover. Procedures 1. Press the release tab to unlock the side cover. 2 1b 1a 2.
Chapter 2: Chassis Description and Installation Instructions E-1. Accessing the Middle chassis fans Before installing the motherboard in the chassis or accessing the motherboard, you will need to remove the front/rear chassis fans, the air shroud from the chassis and install the standoffs on the chassis. Procedures 1. Press the release tab located on the left side of the middle chassis fan (when facing the front side of the fan) to the right side to unlock the chassis fan. 2 1 2.
SC743 Chassis User’s Guide E-2. Removing the Air Shroud Before installing the motherboard into the chassis, you will need to remove the air shroud first. Procedures 1. Press the release tab located on the back side of the middle chassis bracket as shown below until you hear the click. SC743 Chassis-Rev. A 1 2 3 SC743 Chassis-Rev. B 1 2 3 2. Press the release tab on the back side of the rear chassis fan to loosen it as shown above. 3.
Chapter 2: Chassis Description and Installation Instructions E-3. Accessing the Rear Chassis Fans Procedures 1. Locate the release tab on the top of the rear chassis fan as shown below. Push the release tab down to unlock the rear chassis fan. 1 2 2. Once the rear chassis fan is unlocked, you can remove the fan from the chassis as shown above. (*Note: When installing the fan module into the chassis, be sure to push the fan module into the fan module slot until you hear the click.
SC743 Chassis User’s Guide F. Accessing the 760W Triple Redundant Power Supply (*Caution: Unplug the Power Cord before removing the Power Supply!!) Procedures 1. Locate the release tab on the left side of the power supply. 2. Push the release tab to the right to release the power supply from its locking position as shown below: 1 2 3. Once the power supply module is released from its locking position, remove it from the chassis. 3 Warning: Do not open the casing of a power supply.
Chapter 2: Chassis Description and Installation Instructions G. Installing the Motherboard Be sure to disconnect the power supply before accessing or installing the motherboard in the chassis. To install the motherboard, first, you will need to identify the locations of the processor(s), mounting holes, retention brackets, and then, install the correct type of standoffs, and heatsink retention brackets under the CPU or on the motherboard before installing the motherboard into the chassis.
SC743 Chassis User’s Guide SC743 Chassis-Rev. A 4 3 A SC743 Chassis-Rev. B 4 3 A 3. Secure the motherboard to the chassis with Type A(6-32) screws as shown above. (*Please refer to Page 2-1 Motherboard kit for the Type A screw.) 4. Secure the CPU heatsink mechanism to the motherboard. (**Note: the CPUs and Heatsinks shown above are for reference only!! The motherboard is not included in the SC743 shipping package.
Chapter 2: Chassis Description and Installation Instructions H. Access to the Interior between the Back Panel and the MidPlane For easy access to the interior between the Back Panel and the Mid-plane, please follow the instructions below before installing components or cables into this area. Procedures 1. Remove the two screws as shown in the picture below. 2. Remove the three screws on the bottom of the bracket between the Back Panel and the Mid-plane. 3.
SC743 Chassis User’s Guide I. Accessing the PCI Slot Brackets to Install PCI Cards After you've installed the motherboard into the chassis, you are ready to install add-on cards, such as PCI cards into the chassis. Before installing PCI cards, please follow the instructions below to access the PCI slot brackets. Procedures 1. Locate the release tab on the top of PCI slot bracket. AAa 2. Gently apply pressure at the middle of the release tab to unlock the PCI Slot bracket as shown below: 3.
Chapter 2: Chassis Description and Installation Instructions J. Accessing the Storage Module to Install 5.25" Devices, 3.5" Devices or Mobile Racks (Notes; 1. The storage module can accommodate up to three 5.25" devices such as CD drives, IDE drives, DVD, tape drives and floppy drives as shown on this page. You can use any combination of 5.25" devices (up to 3 drives) in this module. 2. The storage module can also accommodate up to five 3.5" devices. To configure the module for the use of 3.
SC743 Chassis User’s Guide Procedures 1. Push the buttons on the top cover to unlock it. Once it is unlocked, push the top cover out of the chassis. 2. Remove the screw from each chassis foot. 3. Use a flat head screw driver to gently pry the chassis foot out of the chassis. SC743 Chassis-Rev. A 1 2 3 2 SC743 Chassis-Rev.
Chapter 2: Chassis Description and Installation Instructions SC743 Chassis-Rev. A 4 5 4. Locate the release tab on top of the storage module as shown below. Press the release tab to unlock the storage module. 5. Once the storage module is unlocked, push the module out of the chassis. SC743 Chassis-Rev.
SC743 Chassis User’s Guide To configure the storage module for 5.25" devices 3. Remove the 5.25" drive trays from the storage module, and then, remove the screws and drive tray brackets from the drive trays. 4. Install 5.25" devices into the storage module. Then, install the module back to the chassis. Make sure that module is securely locked into the chassis. To configure the storage module to support 3.5" devices or Mobile Racks 3.
Chapter 2: Chassis Description and Installation Instructions K. Installing the Air Shroud ! Warning: For proper cooling, please be sure to install the air shroud and all the chassis covers before you operate the system. Procedures 1. Locate the three guide rails on the reverse side of front fan panel as shown below. 2. Align the air shroud with the guide rails and gently push the air shroud into the chassis until both rear release tab and the front release tab are seated properly and you hear the click.
SC743 Chassis User’s Guide L. Installing the Chassis Rails Please make sure that the chassis covers and chassis rails are installed on the chassis before you install the chassis into the rack. To avoid personal injury and property damage, please carefully follow all the safety steps listed below: Before installing the Chassis rails: 1. Enclose the chassis with chassis covers. 2. Unplug the AC power cord(s). 3. Remove all external devices and connectors. Procedures to install inner rails on the chassis 1.
Chapter 2: Chassis Description and Installation Instructions Procedures to Install the Outer Rails 1. Locate two pairs of outer rails--each pair of outer e rails consist of one middle rail, one end bracket and one end rail as shown below: Middle Rail End Rail End Bracket 2. Insert the end bracket and the end rail into the middle rail and secure the outer rail assembly with screws. 3.
SC743 Chassis User’s Guide Notes 2-24
Addendum A: Installing the CSE-M34S/CSE-M34T Mobile Rack
SC743 Chassis User's Guide Table of Contents 1. Packaging List .................................................................................................... 3 2. Technical Specifications ................................................................................... 3 3. Jumper Settings ................................................................................................. 4 4. Hardware Installation Procedures ................................................................ 6 5.
Addendum A: Installing Mobile Rack-CSE M34S/T CSE-M34S/CSE-M34T Supermicro’s CSE-M34S/CSE-M34T Mobile Rack Series offers the cutting edge technology with greater flexibility. The CSE-M34T supports four Serial ATA hot-swap hard drives that yield an unparalleled storage capacity without compromising productivity by eliminating possible system downtime. The CSE-M34S also accommodates four SCSI SCA 320/160 hard drives which provide configuration flexibility and maximum data integrity. 1.
SC743 Chassis User's Guide 3. Jumper Settings A.
Addendum A: Installing Mobile Rack-CSE M34S/T B.
SC743 Chassis User's Guide 4. Hardware Installation Procedures (*Notes: For the CSE-M34S: 1. SCSI IDs are assigned automatically by the backplane. Do not set IDs manually on the drives. See the previous section for SCSI ID jumper settings. 2. SCSI termination is enabled by default on the SCSI backplane. 3. To install the CSE-M34 Mobile Rack into the SC743 chassis, please refer to Chapter 2 Section J on Page 2-17 to 2-19 for installation instructions.) A. Accessing Hot Swap Drives: 1.
Addendum A: Installing Mobile Rack-CSE M34S/T B. Accessing the Drive Backplane: 1. Remove the two screws as shown below: Remove the screws The CSE-M34T (SATA) Model The CSE-M34S(SCSI) Model 2. Pull out the rear fan bracket as shown below: Pull out the rear fan bracket The CSE-M34S(SCSI) Model The CSE-M34T(SATA) Model 3.
SC743 Chassis User's Guide 5. SCSI (Super) GEM Driver Installation Instructions for Windows OS Please refer to the following instructions to install Driver for the Windows OS systems. the SCSI GEM (*Note: 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.
Addendum B Installing the CSE-M35S/CSEM35T1 Mobile Rack
SC743 Chassis User's Guide Table of Contents 1. Packaging List ...................................................................................................... 3 2. Technical Specifications .................................................................................... 4 3. Jumper Settings ................................................................................................... 5 4. Installation Procedures .........................................................................
Addendum B: Installing Mobile Rack-CSE M35S/T1 CSE-M35S/CSE-M35T1 Supermicro’s CSE-M35S/CSE-M35T1 Mobile Rack Series offers the cutting edge technology with greater flexibility. The CSE-M35T1 supports five Serial ATA hot-swappable hard drives that yield a unparalleled storage capacity without compromising productivity by eliminating possible system downtime. The CSE-M35S also accommodates five SCSI SCA 320/160 Hard drives which provide configuration flexibility and maximum data integrity. 1.
SC743 Chassis User's Guide 2. Technical Specifications Occupancy Capacity Cooling Subsystem System Monitoring Dimension (WxHxD) Weight Three (3) 5.
Addendum B: Installing Mobile Rack-CSE M35S/T1 3. Jumper Settings A. Jumper Settings for the CSE-M35S (SCSI): Jumper JP18 Description Buzzer Reset JP21 SCSI Termination JP24 SCSI ID Selection JP29 GEM 318 IDs JP30 Fan Sense Setting Closed: Enable, Open: Disable (*Default) Closed: Enable (*Default), Open: Disable 1-2: SCSI Ids: 0,1,2,3,4 (*Default), 2-3: SCSI Ids: 9,10,11,12,13 1-2: ID6 (*Default), 2-3: ID8 Pins 1-2: Enable (*Default) (If a fan is not present, the alarm will sound.
SC743 Chassis User's Guide B.
Addendum B: Installing Mobile Rack-CSE M35S/T1 4. Installation Procedures (*Note: For the CSE-M35S: 1. SCSI IDs are assigned automatically by the backplane. Do not set IDs manually on the drives. See the previous section for SCSI ID jumper settings. 2. SCSI termination is enabled by default on the SCSI backplane. 3. To install the CSE-M35 Mobile Rack into the SC743 chassis, please refer to Chapter 2 Section J on Page 2-17 to 2-19 for installation instructions. A. Accessing Hot Swap Drives: 1.
SC743 Chassis User's Guide 2. Swing the handle outward and pull out the unit (as shown below:) 3.
Addendum B: Installing Mobile Rack-CSE M35S/T1 B. Accessing the Exhaust Fan: 1. Push the tabs located on both sides of the unit (as shown below:) 2. Pull out the fan (as shown below:) (*Note: For the SC-743 Chassis, the CSE-M35 Rear Exhaust Fan should not be used. Instead, the hot-swap 120mm Chassis Fans included with the SC-743 Chassis should be connected to the Backplane of the CSE-M35S/CSE-M35T1 Mobile Rack.
SC743 Chassis User's Guide C. Accessing the Drive Backplane: 1. Unscrew the screw located on the side of the unit (as below:) 2. Pull out the Rear Bracket (as shown below:) 3.
