SUPER ® SC836 Chassis Series SC836A-R1200B SC836BA-R920B SC836BA-R1K28B SC836TQ-R500B SC836TQ-R800V/B SC836TQ-R710B SC836E16-R500B SC836E16/E26-R1200B SC836BE16/E26-R920B SC836BE16/E26-R1K28B SC836BHA-R1K28B SC836BHE16/E26-R1K28B User’s Manual 2.
SC836 Chassis Manual The information in this User’s Manual has been carefully reviewed and is believed to be accurate. The vendor assumes no responsibility for any inaccuracies that may be contained in this document, makes no commitment to update or to keep current the information in this manual, or to notify any person or organization of the updates. Please Note: For the most up-to-date version of this manual, please see our web site at www.supermicro.com. Super Micro Computer, Inc.
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 SC836 3U chassis. Installation and maintenance should be performed by experienced technicians only. Supermicro’s SC836 3U chassis features a unique and highly-optimized design. The chassis is equipped with a redundant 500W, 710W (DC), 800W, 920W, 1200W or 1280W high-efficiency power supply.
SC836 Chassis Manual Manual Organization Chapter 1 Introduction The first chapter provides a list of the main components included with the SC836 chassis and describes the main features of the chassis. This chapter also includes contact information. Chapter 2 Standardized Warning Statements for AC/DC Systems This chapter lists warnings, precautions, and system safety.
Preface Compatible Backplanes This section lists compatible cables, power supply specifications, and compatible backplanes. Not all compatible backplanes are listed. Refer to our web site for the latest compatible backplane information.
SC836 Chassis Manual Table of Contents Chapter 1 Introduction 1-1 Overview.......................................................................................................... 1-1 1-2 Shipping List..................................................................................................... 1-2 Part Numbers................................................................................................... 1-2 1-3 Chassis Features..............................................................
Preface Backplane......................................................................................................... 3-1 Fans................................................................................................................. 3-1 Mounting Rails................................................................................................. 3-2 Power Supply................................................................................................... 3-2 Air Shroud....................
SC836 Chassis Manual Chapter 6 Advanced Setup 6-1 Overview.......................................................................................................... 6-1 6-2 Dual Ports and Expanders............................................................................... 6-2 Single Ports...................................................................................................... 6-2 Dual Ports..................................................................................................
Preface Appendix A SC836 Chassis Cables Appendix B SC836 Power Supply Specifications Appendix C BPN-SAS-836EL Backplane Specifications Appendix D BPN-SAS-836TQ Backplane Specifications Appendix E SAS-836A Backplane Specifications Appendix F PCC-JBPWR2 and CSE-PTJBOD-CB1 Appendix G SC836B Chassis Specifications ix
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Chapter 1: Introduction Chapter 1 Introduction 1-1 Overview Supermicro's SC836 storage chassis supports up to sixteen hot-swappable 3.5" SAS/SATA hard drive bays, the industry's highest storage density for a 3U system. The SC836 includse 100% cooling redundancy and high efficiency (1+1) redundant 710W, 800W, or 1200W (93%) Gold Level power supplies with PM BUS functionality for enhanced power management.
SC836 Chassis Manual SC836 Chassis Series SC836BE16-R920B SC836BE26-R920B 16x SAS 7x FF 920W (Redundant, Platinum) SC836BA-R920B 16x SAS 7x FF 920W (Redundant, Platinum) SC836TQ-R800V SC836TQ-R800B 16x SAS/SATA 7x FF 800W (Redundant) SC836TQ-R710B 16x SAS/SATA 7x FF 710W DC (Redundant) SC836TQ-R500B 16x SAS/SATA 7x FF 500W (Redundant, Platinum) SC836E16-R500B 16x SAS/SATA 7x FF 500W (Redundant, Platinum) 1-2 Shipping List Part Numbers Please visit the Supermicro web site for the l
Chapter 1: Introduction 1-3 Chassis Features The SC836 3U high-performance chassis includes the following features: CPU Support The SC836 chassis supports a DP Dual-core Xeon processor. Please refer to the motherboard specifications pages on our web site for updates on supported processors for this chassis Hard Drives The SC836 chassis features sixteen slots for SAS or SAS/SATA drives.
SC836 Chassis Manual 1-4 Contacting Supermicro Headquarters Address: Super Micro Computer, Inc. 980 Rock Ave. San Jose, CA 95131 U.S.A. Tel: +1 (408) 503-8000 Fax: +1 (408) 503-8008 Email: marketing@supermicro.com (General Information) support@supermicro.com (Technical Support) Web Site: www.supermicro.com Europe Address: Super Micro Computer B.V. Het Sterrenbeeld 28, 5215 ML 's-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands Tel: +31 (0) 73-6400390 Fax: +31 (0) 73-6416525 Email: sales@supermicro.
Chapter 1: Introduction 1-5 Returning Merchandise for Service A receipt or copy of your invoice marked with the date of purchase is required before any warranty service will be rendered. You can obtain service by calling your vendor for a Returned Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number. When returning to the manufacturer, the RMA number should be prominently displayed on the outside of the shipping carton, and mailed prepaid or hand-carried.
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Chapter 2: Warning Statements for AC/DC Systems Chapter 2 Standardized Warning Statements for AC/DC Systems 2-1 About Standardized Warning Statements The following statements are industry standard warnings, provided to warn the user of situations which have the potential for bodily injury. Should you have questions or experience difficulty, contact Supermicro's Technical Support department for assistance. Only certified technicians should attempt to install or configure components.
SC119X Chassis Manual Warnung WICHTIGE SICHERHEITSHINWEISE Dieses Warnsymbol bedeutet Gefahr. Sie befinden sich in einer Situation, die zu Verletzungen führen kann. Machen Sie sich vor der Arbeit mit Geräten mit den Gefahren elektrischer Schaltungen und den üblichen Verfahren zur Vorbeugung vor Unfällen vertraut. Suchen Sie mit der am Ende jeder Warnung angegebenen Anweisungsnummer nach der jeweiligen Übersetzung in den übersetzten Sicherheitshinweisen, die zusammen mit diesem Gerät ausgeliefert wurden.
Chapter 2: Warning Statements for AC/DC Systems . تحذٌز!هذا الزهز ٌعًٌ خطز اًك فً حالة ٌوكي أى تتسبب فً اصابة جسذٌة كي على علن بالوخاطز الٌاجوة عي الذوائز،قبل أى تعول على أي هعذات الكهزبائٍة وكي على دراٌة بالووارسات الىقائٍة لوٌع وقىع أي حىادث استخذم رقن البٍاى الوٌصىص فً ًهاٌة كل تحذٌز للعثىر تزجوتها 안전을 위한 주의사항 경고! 이 경고 기호는 위험이 있음을 알려 줍니다. 작업자의 신체에 부상을 야기 할 수 있는 상태에 있게 됩니다. 모든 장비에 대한 작업을 수행하기 전에 전기회로와 관련된 위험요소들을 확인하시고 사전에 사고를 방지할 수 있도록 표준 작업절차를 준수해 주시기 바랍니다.
SC119X Chassis Manual Installation Instructions Warning! Read the installation instructions before connecting the system to the power source. 設置手順書 システムを電源に接続する前に、設置手順書をお読み下さい。 警告 将此系统连接电源前,请先阅读安装说明。 警告 將系統與電源連接前，請先閱讀安裝說明。 Warnung Vor dem Anschließen des Systems an die Stromquelle die Installationsanweisungen lesen. ¡Advertencia! Lea las instrucciones de instalación antes de conectar el sistema a la red de alimentación.
Chapter 2: Warning Statements for AC/DC Systems Circuit Breaker Warning! This product relies on the building's installation for short-circuit (overcurrent) protection. Ensure that the protective device is rated not greater than: 250 V, 20 A.
SC119X Chassis Manual 경고! 이 제품은 전원의 단락(과전류)방지에 대해서 전적으로 건물의 관련 설비에 의존합니다. 보호장치의 정격이 반드시 60V(볼트), 20A(암페어)를 초과하지 않도록 해야 합니다. Waarschuwing Dit product is afhankelijk van de kortsluitbeveiliging (overspanning) van uw electrische installatie. Controleer of het beveiligde aparaat niet groter gedimensioneerd is dan 60V, 20A.
Chapter 2: Warning Statements for AC/DC Systems ¡Advertencia! El sistema debe ser disconnected de todas las fuentes de energía y del cable eléctrico quitado de los módulos de fuente de alimentación antes de tener acceso el interior del chasis para instalar o para quitar componentes de sistema. Attention Le système doit être débranché de toutes les sources de puissance ainsi que de son cordon d'alimentation secteur avant d'accéder à l'intérieur du chassis pour installer ou enlever des composants de systéme.
SC119X Chassis Manual Equipment Installation Warning! Only trained and qualified personnel should be allowed to install, replace, or service this equipment. 機器の設置 トレーニングを受け認定された人だけがこの装置の設置、交換、 またはサービスを許可 されています。 警告 只有经过培训且具有资格的人员才能进行此设备的安装、更换和维修。 警告 只有經過受訓且具資格人員才可安裝、更換與維修此設備。 Warnung Das Installieren, Ersetzen oder Bedienen dieser Ausrüstung sollte nur geschultem, qualifiziertem Personal gestattet werden. ¡Advertencia! Solamente el personal calificado debe instalar, reemplazar o utilizar este equipo.
Chapter 2: Warning Statements for AC/DC Systems Waarschuwing Deze apparatuur mag alleen worden geïnstalleerd, vervangen of hersteld door geschoold en gekwalificeerd personeel. Restricted Area Warning! This unit is intended for installation in restricted access areas. A restricted access area can be accessed only through the use of a special tool, lock and key, or other means of security. (This warning does not apply to workstations).
SC119X Chassis Manual אזור עם גישה מוגבלת !אזהרה הגישה ניתנת בעזרת.יש להתקין את היחידה באזורים שיש בהם הגבלת גישה .)' מנעול וכד,כלי אבטחה בלבד (מפתח . تم تخصيص هذه انىحذة نتركُبها فٍ مناطق محظورة ،َمكن انىصىل إنً منطقت محظورة فقط من خالل استخذاو أداة خاصت قفم ومفتاح أو أٌ وسُهت أخري نالمألما 경고! 이 장치는 접근이 제한된 구역에 설치하도록 되어있습니다. 특수도구, 잠금 장치 및 키, 또는 기타 보안 수단을 통해서만 접근 제한 구역에 들어갈 수 있습니다. Waarschuwing Dit apparaat is bedoeld voor installatie in gebieden met een beperkte toegang.
Chapter 2: Warning Statements for AC/DC Systems Warnung Bei Einsetzen einer falschen Batterie besteht Explosionsgefahr. Ersetzen Sie die Batterie nur durch den gleichen oder vom Hersteller empfohlenen Batterietyp. Entsorgen Sie die benutzten Batterien nach den Anweisungen des Herstellers. Attention Danger d'explosion si la pile n'est pas remplacée correctement. Ne la remplacer que par une pile de type semblable ou équivalent, recommandée par le fabricant.
SC119X Chassis Manual Redundant Power Supplies Warning! This unit might have more than one power supply connection. All connections must be removed to de-energize the unit. 冗長電源装置 このユニットは複数の電源装置が接続されている場合があります。 ユニットの電源を切るためには、すべての接続を取り外さなければなりません。 警告 此部件连接的电源可能不止一个，必须将所有电源断开才能停止给该部件供电。 警告 此裝置連接的電源可能不只一個，必須切斷所有電源才能停止對該裝置的供電。 Warnung Dieses Gerät kann mehr als eine Stromzufuhr haben. Um sicherzustellen, dass der Einheit kein trom zugeführt wird, müssen alle Verbindungen entfernt werden.
Chapter 2: Warning Statements for AC/DC Systems .قد يكون لهذا الجهاز عدة اتصاالت بوحدات امداد الطاقة يجب إزالة كافة االتصاالت لعسل الوحدة عن الكهرباء 경고! 이 장치에는 한 개 이상의 전원 공급 단자가 연결되어 있을 수 있습니다. 이 장치에 전원을 차단하기 위해서는 모든 연결 단자를 제거해야만 합니다. Waarschuwing Deze eenheid kan meer dan één stroomtoevoeraansluiting bevatten. Alle aansluitingen dienen verwijderd te worden om het apparaat stroomloos te maken.
SC119X Chassis Manual מתח בפנל האחורי !אזהרה יש להיזהר במהלך.קיימת סכנת מתח בפנל האחורי בזמן תפעול המערכת .העבודה هناك خطز مه التيار الكهزبائي أوالطاقة المىجىدة على اللىحة عندما يكىن النظام يعمل كه حذرا عند خدمة هذا الجهاس 경고! 시스템이 동작 중일 때 후면판 (Backplane)에는 위험한 전압이나 에너지가 발생 합니다. 서비스 작업 시 주의하십시오. Waarschuwing Een gevaarlijke spanning of energie is aanwezig op de backplane wanneer het systeem in gebruik is. Voorzichtigheid is geboden tijdens het onderhoud.
Chapter 2: Warning Statements for AC/DC Systems Attention L'équipement doit être installé conformément aux normes électriques nationales et locales. תיאום חוקי החשמל הארצי !אזהרה .התקנת הציוד חייבת להיות תואמת לחוקי החשמל המקומיים והארציים تركيب المعدات الكهربائية يجب أن يمتثل للقىاويه المحلية والىطىية المتعلقة بالكهرباء 경고! 현 지역 및 국가의 전기 규정에 따라 장비를 설치해야 합니다. Waarschuwing Bij installatie van de apparatuur moet worden voldaan aan de lokale en nationale elektriciteitsvoorschriften.
SC119X Chassis Manual ¡Advertencia! Al deshacerse por completo de este producto debe seguir todas las leyes y reglamentos nacionales. Attention La mise au rebut ou le recyclage de ce produit sont généralement soumis à des lois et/ou directives de respect de l'environnement. Renseignez-vous auprès de l'organisme compétent. סילוק המוצר !אזהרה .
Chapter 2: Warning Statements for AC/DC Systems 警告 當您從機架移除風扇裝置，風扇可能仍在轉動。小心不要將手指、螺絲起子和其他 物品太靠近風扇。 Warnung Die Lüfter drehen sich u. U. noch, wenn die Lüfterbaugruppe aus dem Chassis genommen wird. Halten Sie Finger, Schraubendreher und andere Gegenstände von den Öffnungen des Lüftergehäuses entfernt. ¡Advertencia! Los ventiladores podran dar vuelta cuando usted quite ell montaje del ventilador del chasis.
SC119X Chassis Manual DC Power Supply Warning! When stranded wiring is required, use approved wiring terminations, such as closedloop or spade-type with upturned lugs. These terminations should be the appropriate size for the wires and should clamp both the insulation and conductor.
Chapter 2: Warning Statements for AC/DC Systems Attention Quand des fils torsadés sont nécessaires, utiliser des douilles terminales homologuées telles que celles à circuit fermé ou du type à plage ouverte avec cosses rebroussées. Ces douilles terminales doivent être de la taille qui convient aux fils et doivent être refermées sur la gaine isolante et sur le conducteur.
SC119X Chassis Manual DC Power Disconnection Warning! Before performing any of the following procedures, ensure that power is removed from the DC circuit. 警告 次の手順を開始する前に、DC回路から電源が切断されていることを確認してください。 警告 進行以下任一操作程序前，請確保直流電路已斷電。 警告 请在进行以下任一操作程序前，确保直流电路的电源已经断开。 Warnung Vor Ausführung der folgenden Vorgänge ist sicherzustellen, daß die Gleichstromschaltung keinen Strom erhält.
Chapter 2: Warning Statements for AC/DC Systems 주의! 다음 절차들을 수행하기 전에, 전원이 DC회로로부터 제거되었는지를 확인해 주십시오. Waarshuwing Wanneer geslagen bedrading vereist is, dient u bedrading te gebruiken die voorzien is van goedgekeurde aansluitingspunten, zoals het gesloten-lus type of het grijperschop type waarbij de aansluitpunten omhoog wijzen. Deze aansluitpunten dienen de juiste maat voor de draden te hebben en dienen zowel de isolatie als de geleider vast te klemmen.
SC119X Chassis Manual ¡Advertencia! Puede haber energía o voltaje peligrosos en los terminales eléctricos de CC. Reemplace siempre la cubierta cuando no estén utilizándose los terminales. Asegúrese de que no haya acceso a conductores descubiertos cuando la cubierta esté colocada. Attention Le voltage ou l'énergie électrique des terminaux à courant continu peuvent être dangereux. Veillez à toujours replacer le couvercle lors les terminaux ne sont pas en service.
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.
SC836 Chassis Manual Mounting Rails The SC836 can be placed in a rack for secure storage and use. To set up your rack, follow the step-by-step instructions included in this manual. Power Supply Each SC836 chassis model includes redundant high-efficiency hot-swappable power supply rated at 500, 710, 800, 920, 1200 or 1280 Watts. In the unlikely event of a power supply failure, you can remove and replace the failed power supply without powering down the system.
Chapter 4: System Interface Chapter 4 System Interface 4-1 Overview There are LEDs on the control panel and on the drive carriers to keep you constantly informed of the overall status of the system, as well as the activity and health of specific components. Most SC836 models have two buttons on the chassis control panel- a reset button and an on/off switch. This chapter explains the meanings of all LED indicators and the appropriate responses you may need to take. Figure 4-1.
SC836 Chassis Manual 4-2 Control Panel Buttons There are two push-buttons located on the front of the chassis, a reset button and a power on/off button. Reset: The reset button is used to reboot the system. Power: The main power switch is used to apply or remove power from the power supply to the server system. Turning off system power with this button removes the main power but keeps standby power supplied to the system. Therefore, you must unplug system before servicing.
Chapter 4: System Interface Overheat/Fan Fail: When this LED flashes it indicates a fan failure. When continuously on (not flashing) it indicates an overheat condition, which may be caused by cables obstructing the airflow in the system or the ambient room temperature 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.
SC836 Chassis Manual 4-4 Drive Carrier LEDs Each drive carrier has two LEDs. • • Blue: When illuminated, this blue LED (on the front of the drive carrier) indicates drive activity. A connection to the backplane enables this LED to blink on and off when that particular drive is being accessed. Red: The red LED to indicate a drive failure. If one of the drives fail, you should be refer to your system management software.
Chapter 5: Chassis Setup and Maintenance Chapter 5 Basic Chassis Setup and Maintenance 5-1 Overview This chapter details the basic steps required to install components to the chassis. The only tool you will need is a Phillips screwdriver. Print this page to use as a reference while setting up your chassis. When coupled with an 836EL series backplane, this chassis is capable of failover, and cascading. Review Chapter 6 and the BPN-SAS-836EL appendix in this manual for setup instructions.
SC836 Chassis Manual 5-3 Removing the Chassis Cover 12 13 12 Release Tab Remove this screw (if necessary) Figure 5-1. Removing the Chassis Cover Removing the Cover 1. Remove the power cord from the rear of the power supply. 2. Press the release tabs to remove the cover from the locked position. Press both tabs at the same time. If necessary, you may need to remove the chassis cover screw. 3.
Chapter 5: Chassis Setup and Maintenance 5-4 Installing the Hard Drives The drives are mounted in drive trays to simplify their installation and removal from the chassis. Removing Hard Drive Carriers from the Chassis Removing Hard Drive Carriers 1. Press the release button on the drive carrier. This extends the drive carrier handle. 2. Use the handle to pull the drive out of the chassis. Dummy Drive Drive Carrier Release Button Figure 5-2.
SC836 Chassis Manual SAS/SATA Hard Drive Hard Drive Carrier Use a hard, stable surface when installing the hard drive Figure 5-3. Installing a Hard Drive into a Hard Drive Carrier 2. Place the hard drive carrier on a flat, stable surface such as a desk, table, or work bench. 3. Slide the hard drive into the carrier with the printed circuit board side facing down. 4. Carefully align the mounting holes in the hard drive and the carrier.
Chapter 5: Chassis Setup and Maintenance 5-5 Installing the Motherboard Permanent and Optional Standoffs Standoffs prevent short circuits by creating space between the motherboard and the chassis surface. The SC836 chassis includes permanent standoffs in locations used by most motherboards. These standoffs accept the rounded Phillips head screws included in the SC836 accessories packaging.
SC836 Chassis Manual 3. Remove any packaging from the chassis. If the rear fans (set of two fans nearest the I/O slots) or the air shroud are in place, remove them. 4. If required by your motherboard, install standoffs in any areas that do not have a permanent standoff. To do this, place an optional hexagonal standoff into the chassis and secure it with a screw. Compare the holes in the motherboard to those in the chassis and add or remove standoffs as needed. 5.
Chapter 5: Chassis Setup and Maintenance I/O Shield and Expansion Card Setup The SC836 chassis includes space for an I/O shield and up to seven expansion cards can be installed in the PCI card slots. I/O Port Panel PCI Card Slots Figure 5-4. SC836 Chassis Rear PCI Card Slots and I/O Ports Installing an I/O Panel Installing the I/O Panel 1. Power down the system, remove the power cord from the rear of the power supply and remove the chassis cover as described in Section 5-3. 2.
SC836 Chassis Manual Installing an Expansion Card Installing Expansion Cards 1. Remove the chassis cover. 2. Locate the motherboard port aligned with the PCI card slot where the expansion card will be installed. 3. Each PCI slot cover is secured by one screw located on the top (inside) the chassis. Remove this screw. 4. Remove the PCI slot cover by sliding it upward. 5. Gently slide the expansion card into the correct motherboard slot. If the expansion card requires a riser card, install it at this time.
Chapter 5: Chassis Setup and Maintenance 5-6 Installing the Air Shroud, Rear Fan, and Checking Airflow Figure 5-6. Place the Air Shroud Air shrouds concentrate airflow to maximize fan efficiency. The SC836 chassis air shroud does not require screws to set it up. Installing the Air Shroud Air Shroud Installation 1. Power down the system, remove the power cord from the rear of the power supply and remove the chassis cover as described in Section 5-3. If necessary, remove the rear fans. 2.
SC836 Chassis Manual Installing Rear System Fans The SC836 chassis includes three front fans and two rear fans. The front fans are pre-installed. The rear fans must be installed after motherboard and air shroud are installed. Figure 5-7. Install the Rear Fan Installing Rear Fans 1. Power down the system, remove the power cord from the rear of the power supply and remove the chassis cover as described in Section 5-3. 2. Confirm that the air shroud is correctly placed. 3.
Chapter 5: Chassis Setup and Maintenance Checking the Server's Airflow Checking the Airflow 1. Make sure there are no objects to obstruct airflow in and out of the server. If necessary, route the cables through the cable rack. 2. Do not operate the server without drives or drive trays in the drive bays. 3. Use only recommended server parts. 4. Make sure no wires or foreign objects obstruct airflow through the chassis. Pull all excess cabling out of the airflow path or use shorter cables. 5.
SC836 Chassis Manual 5-7 Chassis Maintenance Replacing System Fans Five heavy-duty fans provide cooling for the chassis. These fans circulate air through the chassis as a means of lowering the chassis' internal temperature. The SC836 chassis includes three front fans and two rear fans. SC836 chassis fans are fully hot-swappable. In other words, fans may be removed and replaced without having to power down the server. Fan Release Tab Fan Release Tab Front Fan (3 total) Rear Fan (2 total) Figure 5-8.
Chapter 5 Chassis Setup and Maintenance Replacing the Power Supply The power supply for the SC836 chassis is redundant and hot-swappable, meaning the power supply can be changed without powering down the system. Replacing a Power Supply Module 1. The SC836 chassis includes a redundant power supply (at least two power modules), you can leave the server running if you remove only one power supply at a time. 2. Unplug the power cord of the power supply that you will replace. 3.
SC836 Chassis Manual Replacing the Power Distributor Redundant server chassis that are 2U or more in height require a power distributor. The power distributor provides failover and power supply redundancy. In the unlikely event that the power distributor requires replacement, do following: Power Distributor Replacement 1. Power down the server and remove the cord from the wall socket or power strip. 2. Remove all cable connections from the power supply to the motherboard, backplane, and other components.
Chapter 5 Chassis Setup and Maintenance Replacing the Front Panel SC836 chassis models include a slim DVD-ROM, a drive bay for an optional peripheral drive and front port panel. Use the instructions in this section in the unlikely event that you must replace any of these components. Install the front panel into the center drive bay Figure 5-10. Installing the DVD-ROM, Optional Peripheral Drive and Front Panel Replacing or Installing the Front Port Panel Installing the Front Panel 1.
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Chapter 6: Advanced Setup Chapter 6 Advanced Setup 6-1 Overview This chapter covers the steps required to take advantage of the dual port, failover, and cascading features available with the BPN-SAS2-836EL series backplanes. Review the warnings and precautions listed in the manual before setting up or servicing this chassis. These include information in Chapter 2: Standardized Warning Statements for AC/DC Systems, and the warning/precautions listed in the setup instructions.
SC836 Chassis Manual 6-2 Dual Ports and Expanders Single Ports BPN-SAS2-836EL1 backplanes have a single-port expander that accesses all sixteen drives and supports cascading. Dual Ports BPN-SAS2-836EL2 backplanes have dual-port expanders that access all sixteen drives. These dual-port expanders support cascading, failover and recovery. Note: Both BPN-SAS2-836EL series backplanes support SAS drives only.
Chapter 6: Advanced Setup 6-3 Failover Failover is the ability to automatically switch to a redundant path when a primary path fails or becomes unavailable. Failover is automatic and requires no action on the part of the administrator. The BPN-SAS2-836EL2 backplane has two expanders which allow effective failover and recovery. This feature is not supported by the BPN-SAS2-836EL1 backplane.
SC836 Chassis Manual SAS HBA Dual Host Bus Adapter SAS HBA In a dual host bus configuration, the backplane connects to two HBAs. PRI_J2 SEC_J2 SEC_J0 PRI_J1 SEC_J1 PRI_J0 WWN Port B Expander 2 Port A J0 Expander 1 J0 J17 SAS HBA Dual Host Bus Adapter Failover SAS HBA PRI_J2 SEC_J2 SEC_J0 PRI_J1 SEC_J1 PRI_J0 WWN If the expander or data path in Port A fails, the system will automatically fail over to Port B. This maintains a full connection to all drives.
Chapter 7: Rack Installation Chapter 7 Rack Installation 7-1 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 minimal amount of time. 7-2 Unpacking the System You should inspect the box which the chassis was shipped in and note if it was damaged in any way. If the chassis itself shows damage, you should file a damage claim with the carrier who delivered it.
SC836 Chassis Manual 7-4 • Warnings and Precautions Rack Precautions Ensure that the leveling jacks on the bottom of the rack are fully extended to the floor with the full weight of the rack resting on them. • In single rack installations, stabilizers should be attached to the rack. • In multiple rack installations, the racks should be coupled together. • • • • • • • • Always make sure that the rack is stable before extending a component from the rack.
Chapter 7: Rack Installation 7-5 Rack Mounting Considerations Ambient Operating Temperature If installed in a closed or multi-unit rack assembly, the ambient operating temperature 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 temperature (TMRA).
SC836 Chassis Manual 7-6 Rack Mounting Instructions This section provides information on installing the chassis into a rack unit with the rails provided. There are a variety of rack units on the market, which may mean that the assembly procedure will differ slightly from the instructions provided. You should also refer to the installation instructions that came with the rack unit you are using. NOTE: This rail will fit a rack between 26.5" and 36.4" deep.
Chapter 7: Rack Installation Locking Tabs Each inner rail has a locking tab. This tab locks the chassis into place when installed and pushed fully into the rack. These tabs also lock the chassis in place when fully extended from the rack. This prevents the server from coming completely out of the rack when the chassis is pulled out for servicing. Releasing the Inner Rail Releasing Inner Rail from the Outer Rails 1. Identify the left and right outer rail assemblies as described on page 7-4. 2.
SC836 Chassis Manual Inner Rails 14 2 14 3 Figure 7-3. Installing the Inner Rails Figure 7-4. Inner Rails Installed on the Chassis (The chassis above are an example only. Actual chassis may differ slightly) Installing The Inner Rails on the Chassis Installing the Inner Rails 1. Confirm that the left and right inner rails have been correctly identified. 2. Place the inner rail firmly against the side of the chassis, aligning the hooks on the side of the chassis with the holes in the inner rail. 3.
Chapter 7: Rack Installation 1 L-min=676.00(26.61")(outer rail) 12 14 21D01 13 Figure 7-5. Extending and Releasing the Outer Rails Installing the Outer Rails on the Rack Installing the Outer Rails 1. Press upward on the locking tab at the rear end of the middle rail. 2. Push the middle rail back into the outer rail. 3. Hang the hooks of the front of the outer rail onto the slots on the front of the rack. If necessary, use screws to secure the outer rails to the rack, as illustrated above. 4.
SC836 Chassis Manual Ball-Bearing Shuttle Figure 7-6. Installing into a Rack Note: figures are for illustrative purposes only. Always install servers into racks from the bottom up. Standard Chassis Installation Installing the Chassis into a Rack 1. Confirm that the inner rails are properly installed on the chassis. 2. Confirm that the outer rails are correctly installed on the rack. 3.
Chapter 7: Rack Installation Optional Quick Installation Method The following quick installation method may be used to install the chassis onto a rack. Installing the Chassis into a Rack 1. Install the whole rail assembly onto the rack as described on page 7-7. 2. Release the inner rail without retracting the middle rail. 3. Install the inner rails on the chassis as previously described on page 7-6. 4. Install the chassis onto the middle rail as described in the previous section.
SC836 Chassis Manual Notes 7-10
Appendix A: Chassis Cables Appendix A SC836 Chassis Cables A-1 Overview This appendix lists supported cables for your chassis system. It only includes the most commonly used components and configurations. For more compatible cables, refer to the manufacturer of the motherboard you are using and our web site at: www.supermicro.com.
SC836 Chassis Manual SC836A-1200 Part # CBL-0087 Type Length Ribbon, Round 20" A-2 Description 16-pin to 16-pin ribbon cable for control panel
Appendix A: Chassis Cables A-4 Compatible Cables This section lists cables included with the SC836 chassis packages. Alternate SAS Cables Some compatible motherboards have different connectors. If your motherboard has only one SAS connector that the SAS cables must share, use one of the following cables. These cables must be purchased separately. Cable Name: SAS Cable Quantity: 1 Part #: CBL-0175L Alt.
SC836 Chassis Manual Cable Name: SAS Cable Quantity: varies by setup Part #: CBL-0168L Ports: Dual Placement: Internal cable Description: Internal cascading cable. Connects the backplane to the host bus adapter or external port. Used in dual port environments. Cable Name: SAS Cable Quantity: varies by setup Part #: CBL-0166L Placement: External cable Ports: Single or Dual Description: External cascading cable. Connects ports between servers.
Appendix A: Chassis Cables Extending Power Cables Although Supermicro chassis are designed with to be efficient 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.
SC836 Chassis Manual Notes A-6
Appendix B: Power Supply Specifications Appendix B SC836 Power Supply Specifications This appendix lists power supply specifications for your chassis system. 1280W (Redundant) MFR Part # AC Input DC Output PWS-1K28P-SQ 1000W Output @ 100-140V, 12-8A, 50-60Hz 1280W Output @ 180-240V, 8-6A, 50-60Hz 1000W: +12V/83A; +5Vsb/4A 1280W: +12V/106.7A, +5Vsb/4A 1200W (Redundant) MFR Part # AC Input 100 - 140V, 50 - 60Hz, 8 - 11.5 Amp 180 - 240V, 50 - 60Hz, 5.
SC836 Chassis Manual 710W (Redundant) MFR Part # PWS-711-1R Rated DC Input Voltage Range: -36 to -75V (24A-11A) Voltage Nominal Voltage: -48V +5V standby 4 Amp +12V 58 Amp +5V 24 Amp +3.3V 21 Amp -12V 0.6 Amp 500W (Redundant) MFR Part # PWS-501P-1R AC Input 100-240 V, 50-60 Hz, 6.1-2.6 Amp DC Output 4 Amp @ +5V standby 41.7 Amp @ +12V +5V 30 Amp +3.3V 24 Amp -12V 0.
Appendix C BPN-SAS2-836EL Backplane Specifications Appendix C BPN-SAS2-836EL Backplane Specifications To avoid personal injury and property damage, carefully follow all the safety steps listed below when accessing your system or handling the components. C-1 ESD Safety Guidelines Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) can damage electronic components. To prevent damage to your system, it is important to handle it very carefully. The following measures are generally sufficient to protect your equipment from ESD.
SC836 Chassis Manual C-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. C-4 Introduction to the BPN-SAS2-836EL Backplane The BPN-SAS2-836EL backplane has been designed to utilize the most up-to-date technology available, providing your system with reliable, high-quality performance.
Appendix C BPN-SAS2-836EL Backplane Specifications C-5 Front Connectors 1 + + + + + + + + + + + SILKSCREEN PRIMARY-SIDE DESINGER: DESIGNED BY SUPERMICRO U.S.A. www.supermicro.com DATE: + C129 1 + + C60 + 16 L18 REV: 1.
SC836 Chassis Manual C-6 Front Connector and Pin Definitions 1. Primary I2C Connector The I2C connector is used to monitor the power supply status and to control the fans. See the table on the right for pin definitions. I2C Connector Pin Definitions Pin# Definition 1 Data 2 Ground 3 Clock 4 No Connection 2. Backplane Main Power Connectors The 4-pin connectors, designated PWR1, PWR2, PWR3 and PWR4, provide power to the backplane. See the table on the right for pin definitions. 3. and 4.
Appendix C BPN-SAS2-836EL Backplane Specifications 6. Fan Connectors Fan Connectors The 4-pin connectors, designated FAN1 through FAN3, provide power to the fans. See the table on the right for pin definitions. 7. - 12. SAS Connectors The primary and secondary sets of SAS connectors provide expander features including cascading and failover. From right to left the ports are Primary 1, Primary 2, Primary 3 and Secondary 1, Secondary 2 and Secondary 3.
SC836 Chassis Manual C-7 Front Jumper Locations and Settings MH9 + + + + + + + + + + + + + + EC7 + 5 + + 15 20 + 10 + C365 BCA160 BCA111 BCA172 EC17 1 EC26 FAN1 MH12 4 + + + + + EC28 C353 BCA115 L121 C60 L18 C129 1 MDIO1 F3 1 + PWR2 EC9 +12V MH3 C212 FAN3 4 1 BCA26 + + 28 GND 25 GND C363 C133 +5V + +12V + GND + D4 L41 C227 GND E C120 20 EC21 +5V K R Y AE AH 15 C262 BCA14 J19 1 PWR3 WWN U3 C121 EC27 10 + + MH5 C132 C1
Appendix C BPN-SAS2-836EL Backplane Specifications 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 identified 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.
SC836 Chassis Manual C-8 Front LEDs 12V_LED1 5V_LED1 OVERHEATFAIL1 FANFAIL1 + + + + + + + + + + + + + EC7 + + 5 + + L41 J19 20 + 15 C120 BCA14 20 EC17 1 MH12 4 + + + + EC26 FAN1 L121 C60 L18 C129 1 + C365 BCA160 BCA111 BCA172 + + EC28 C353 BCA115 F3 EC9 PWR2 C133 +12V MH3 MDIO1 1 BCA26 + + 28 C363 25 + + GND + +12V GND C227 +5V D4 10 15 EC21 GND 1 E K R Y AE AH + MH5 WWN U3 C121 C262 GND OVERHEATFAIL1 C292 U14 C132 C1
Appendix C BPN-SAS2-836EL Backplane Specifications C-9 Rear Connectors and LED Indicators SAS/SATA HDD #3 SAS #4 SAS/SATA HDD #4 SAS #5 SAS/SATA HDD #5 SAS #6 SAS/SATA HDD #6 SAS #7 SAS/SATA HDD #7 SAS #8 SAS/SATA HDD #8 SAS #9 SAS/SATA HDD #9 SAS #10 SAS/SATA HDD #10 SAS #11 SAS/SATA HDD #11 SAS #12 SAS/SATA HDD #12 SAS #13 SAS/SATA HDD #13 SAS #14 SAS/SATA HDD #14 SAS #15 SAS/SATA HDD #15 ACT#12 SAS #3 ACT12 SAS/SATA HDD #2 FAIL13 FAIL#13 SAS/SATA HDD #1 SAS #2 ACT13 ACT#
SC836 Chassis Manual Rear LED Indicators Hard Drive Activity LED Failure LED SAS #0 Rear Connector ACT #0 FAIL #0 SAS #1 ACT #1 FAIL #1 SAS #2 ACT #2 FAIL #2 SAS #3 ACT #3 FAIL #3 SAS #4 ACT #4 FAIL #4 SAS #5 ACT #5 FAIL #5 SAS #6 ACT #6 FAIL #6 SAS #7 ACT #7 FAIL #7 SAS #8 ACT #8 FAIL #8 SAS #9 ACT #9 FAIL #9 SAS #10 ACT #10 FAIL #10 SAS #11 ACT #11 FAIL #11 SAS #12 ACT #12 FAIL #12 SAS #13 ACT #13 FAIL #13 SAS #14 ACT #14 FAIL #14 SAS #15 ACT #15 FAIL #15
Appendix C BPN-SAS2-836EL Backplane Specifications C-10 Single and Dual Port Expanders Single Ports BPN-SAS2-836EL1 backplanes have a single-port expander that accesses all hard drives and supports cascading. Dual Ports BPN-SAS2-836EL2 backplanes have dual-port expanders that access all the hard drives. These dual-port expanders support cascading, failover, and multipath functionality.
SC836 Chassis Manual C-11 Failover The BPN-SAS2-836EL2 backplane has two expanders which allow effective failover.
Appendix C BPN-SAS2-836EL Backplane Specifications C-12 Failover with RAID Cards and Multiple HBAs The BPN-SAS2-836EL backplane may be configured for failover with multiple HBAs using either RAID controllers or HBAs to achieve failover protection. RAID Controllers: If RAID controllers are used, the failover is accomplished through port failover on the same RAID card.
SC836 Chassis Manual C-13 Chassis Power Card and Support Cables Chassis Power Card In a cascaded configuration, the first chassis includes a motherboard and at least one host bus adapter. Other servers in this enclosed system must have a power card. This section describes the supported power card for the BPN-SAS2-836EL series backplanes.
Appendix C BPN-SAS2-836EL Backplane Specifications Connecting an Internal Host Bus Adapter to the Backplane The following section lists the most common cables used to connect the host bus adapter to the backplane.
SC836 Chassis Manual Cable Name: iPass (Mini-SAS) to iPass (Mini-SAS) Part #: CBL-0108L-02 Length: 39 cm (15 inches) Part #: CBL-0109L-02 Length: 22 cm (9 inches) Part #: CBL-0110L-02 Length: 18 cm (7 inches) Description: This cable has an iPass (SFF-8087/Mini-SAS) connector (36-pin) at each end. It connects from the HBA to the SAS2-836EL backplane.
Appendix C BPN-SAS2-836EL Backplane Specifications Connecting an External Host Bus Adapter to the Backplane This backplane supports external host bus adapters. In this configuration, the HBA and the backplane are in different physical chassis. This allows a JBOD configuration system to connect to another system that has an HBA.
SC836 Chassis Manual Supported External HBA to Backplane Cable Use the following cable if your external HBA has an InfiniBand connector. Figure C-11. External Cable (CBL-0166L) Cable Name: SAS EL2/EL1 Cascading Cable (External), 68 cm Part #: CBL-0166L (SFF-8088 1x to SFF-8088 x1) Ports: Single or Dual Placement: External cable Description: External cascading cable. Connects ports between servers. With most connectors, use one cable for single port connections and two cables for dual port connections.
Appendix C BPN-SAS2-836EL Backplane Specifications Connecting Multiple Backplanes in a Single Channel Environment This section describes the cables used when cascading from a single HBA. These connections use CBL-0167L internal cables and CBL-0166L external cables.
SC836 Chassis Manual Single HBA Configuration Cables Single Port Cable Assembly Figure C-13. Single Port Internal Cable (CBL-0167L) Cable Name: SAS EL2/EL1 Backplane Cable (Internal) with 2-port Cascading Cable, 68 cm Part #: CBL-0167L (SFF-8087 to SFF-8088 x1) Ports: Single Placement: Internal cable Description: Internal cable. Connects the backplane to the HBA or external port. Used in single port environments. Figure C-14.
Appendix C BPN-SAS2-836EL Backplane Specifications Connecting Multiple Backplanes in a Dual Channel Environment This section describes the cables used when cascading from dual HBAs. These connections use CBL-0168L internal cables and CBL-0166L external cables.
SC836 Chassis Manual Dual HBA Configuration Cables Dual Port Cable Assembly Figure C-16. Dual Port Internal Cable (CBL-0168L) Cable Name: SAS Dual-port Cable Assembly, 68/76 cm Part #: CBL-0168L Ports: Dual Placement: Internal cable Description: Internal cascading cable. Connects the backplane to the HBA or external port. Used in dual port environments. Figure C-17.
Appendix C BPN-SAS2-836EL Backplane Specifications C-14 Supported Cascading Configurations Cascading allows the system to access data at a faster rate by allowing several backplanes to share resources to reduce latency time. The first backplane in a cascaded system requires a motherboard and an HBA. Other servers require a power control card but with no motherboard and no HBA.
SC836 Chassis Manual HBA MH9 + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + 5 + 20 + + 15 L41 J19 + + EC17 1 MH12 4 + + + + EC26 FAN1 L121 L18 C60 C129 MDIO1 1 F3 1 + C365 BCA160 BCA111 BCA172 + + EC28 C353 BCA115 EC9 PWR2 C133 +12V MH3 C212 FAN3 4 1 BCA26 C363 28 + 25 C227 GND + GND + +5V D4 10 C120 BCA14 20 +12V 5V_LED1 EC7 R K E Y AE AH 15 EC21 GND C A WWN U3 C121 C262 GND C A OVERHEATFAIL1 MH5 C132 C134 1 +5V A R162
Appendix C BPN-SAS2-836EL Backplane Specifications Dual SAS HBA and Cascaded Configuration IMPORTANT: See Section 3-3 of this manual, Failover with RAID Cards and Multiple HBAs for important information on supported configurations.
SC836 Chassis Manual Dual SAS HBA Cascaded Configuration with Branching IMPORTANT: See Section 3-3 of this manual, Failover with RAID Cards and Multiple HBAs for important information on supported configurations.
Appendix D: BPN-SAS-836TQ Backplane Specifications Appendix D BPN-SAS-836TQ Backplane Specifications To avoid personal injury and property damage, carefully follow all the safety steps listed below when accessing your system or handling the components. D-1 ESD Safety Guidelines Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) can damage electronic components. To prevent damage to your system, it is important to handle it very carefully. The following measures are generally sufficient to protect your equipment from ESD.
SC836 Chassis Manual D-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. D-4 Introduction to the BPN-SAS-836TQ Backplane • • The BPN-SAS-836TQ backplane has been designed to utilize the most upto-date technology available, providing your system with reliable, high-quality performance.
Appendix D: BPN-SAS-836TQ Backplane Specifications D-5 Front Connectors 14 + C284 FAN#2 FAIL C121 C122 D66 6 #6 D69 ALARM#1 C A D3 ALARM#2 D36 C A +5V D53 CA +12V D54 CA 49 5 J8 C5 33 C139 FAN#4 FAIL CA 48 + CA 17 C88 Y1 32 #2 U34 C285 FAN#3 FAIL 14 A #3 R170 C148 #1 J6 D55 JP64 R439 ACT1 ACT2 4 J10 ACT3 ACT0 C23 D60 F4 #0 C179 9 4 1 JP26 JP10 + 4 F9 ON:WITH FAN OFF:NO FAN J22 4 10 JP60 1 #4 D64 C80 1 C29 11 C3 JP58 ACT11 ACT8
SC836 Chassis Manual D-6 Front Connector and Pin Definitions #1. Activity LED Header The activity LED headers, designated JP26 and JP47, are used to indicate the activity status of each SAS drive. These activity LED headers are used by the host controller for the SATA drives that previously had no activity status output. If using a SAS drive, and for most SATA drives, these activity headers are not required.The Activity LED Header is located on the front panel.
Appendix D: BPN-SAS-836TQ Backplane Specifications #4. Fan Connectors Fan Connectors The 4-pin connectors, designated JP54, JP56, JP58 and JP60, provide power to the fans. See the table on the right for pin definitions. These 4-pin connectors are compatible with 3-pin and 4-pin fans. Pin# Definition 1 Ground 2 +12V 3 Tachometer 4 No connection #5., #6., #7., #8.
SC836 Chassis Manual #14. Upgrade Connectors The upgrade connectors are designated JP69 (for U19) and JP78 (for U40). Upgrade connectors are for manufacturing use only. #15-#30. SAS Ports The SAS ports are used to connect the SAS drive cables. The 16 ports are designated #0 - #15. Each port is also compatible with SATA drives.
Appendix D: BPN-SAS-836TQ Backplane Specifications D-7 Front Jumper Locations and Pin Definitions BZ1 C175 JP97:FAN#1 SELECT JP98:FAN#2 SELECT JP99:FAN#3 SELECT JP100:FAN#4 SELECT C173 C174 I2C#3 J24 1-2:WITH FAN 2-3:NO FAN R170 U34 + ALARM#1 C A D3 ALARM#2 D36 C A CA +5V D53 +12V CA D54 49 D69 JP52 C121 C122 D66 32 1 J6 4 1 JP26 JP10 F4 JP64 J10 JP64 J5 Figure D-2.
SC836 Chassis Manual Fan Jumper Settings The BPN-SAS-836TQ backplane can use up to four fans. To utilize each fan, you must configure both jumpers as instructed below.
Appendix D: BPN-SAS-836TQ Backplane Specifications SAS Port Connections in I2C and SGPIO Settings Use the following chart when connecting this backplane. If you connect the SAS ports out of order, you will not able to easily identify drives using the LED function.
SC836 Chassis Manual Front LED Indicators BZ1 C198 + UPGRADE#2 + 1 FAN#1 FAIL UPGRADE#1 C45 C FAN#2 FAIL FAN#3 FAIL A CA FAN#4 FAIL CA ALARM#1 C A D3 ALARM#2 D36 C A CA +5V D53 +12V CA D54 49 48 #7 C162 #3 JP69 D70 C178 48 1 R194 R324 R325 R105 R246 R459 C89 C86 + JP84 1 D79 49 JP18 1 JP25 C284 #15 + 1 JP45 BUZZER RESET D85 JP106 BAR CODE C200 + #11 J32 J25 C177 J16 32 R353 C176 D73 R170 R169 U34 + 17 C88 C139 C121 C122 D66 Y1 32 #6 D
Appendix D: BPN-SAS-836TQ Backplane Specifications A Hard Drive Activity Failure LED SAS #0 D12 D5 SAS #1 D13 D6 SAS #2 D14 D7 SAS #3 D15 D8 SAS #4 D18 D19 SAS #5 D21 D20 SAS #6 D22 D23 SAS #7 D24 D29 SAS #8 D25 D30 SAS #9 D26 D31 SAS #10 D27 D32 SAS #11 D28 D33 SAS #12 D40 D37 SAS #13 D41 D38 SAS #14 D42 D39 SAS #15 D87 D88 D37 Rear LED Indicators R213 SAS/SATA HHD #15 FAIL#12 SAS/SATA HHD #14 SAS #15 A SAS #14 SAS/SATA HHD #7 AC SAS/SATA HHD #
SC836 Chassis Manual Notes D-12
Appendix E: SAS-836A Backplane Specifications Appendix E SAS-836A Backplane Specifications To avoid personal injury and property damage, carefully follow all the safety steps listed below when accessing your system or handling the components. E-1 ESD Safety Guidelines Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) can damage electronic components. To prevent damage to your system, it is important to handle the backplane very carefully. The following measures are generally sufficient to protect your equipment from ESD.
SC836 Chassis Manual E-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. E-4 Introduction to the SAS-836A Backplane The BPN-SAS-836A backplane has been designed to utilize the most up-to-date technology available, providing your system with reliable, high-quality performance.
Appendix E: BPN-SAS-836A Backplane Specifications E-5 Front Connectors 8 7 13 11 1 10 1 11 1 14 9 6 11 1 14 9 5 9 9 10 11 1 14 3 1 14 2 Figure E-1. Front Connectors Front Connectors #1. Activity LED Header ACT_IN#0-7: JP26 #2. Activity LED Header ACT_IN#8-15: JP47 #3. Chip: MG9072 #4. Fan Connectors: JP54, JP56, #7. I2C Connector#3 JP52 #8. I2C Connector#4 JP96 #9. Power Connectors (4-pin): JP10, JP13, JP46, and JP48 #10. Upgrade Connectors: JP69 and JP78 JP58 and JP60 #5.
SC836 Chassis Manual E-6 Front Connector and Pin Definitions #1 - #2. Activity LED Header The activity LED headers, designated JP26 and JP47, are used to indicate the activity status of each SAS drive. These activity LED headers are used by the host controller for the SATA drives that previously had no activity status output. If using a SAS drive, and for most SATA drives, these activity headers are not required.The Activity LED Header is located on the front panel.
Appendix E: BPN-SAS-836A Backplane Specifications #5., #6., #7., #8. I2C Connectors The I C connectors, designated JP37, JP52, JP95, and JP96, are for enclosure management of the I2C mode connection. See the table on the right for pin definitions. I2C Y-Cable Connector Pin Definitions 2 Pin# Definition 1 Data 2 Ground 3 Clock 4 No Connection #9. Backplane Main Power Connectors The 4-pin connectors, designated JP10, JP13, JP46, and JP48, provide power to the backplane.
SC836 Chassis Manual E-7 Front Jumper Locations and Pin Definitions JP84 JP35 JP50 JP61 JP100 JP99 JP98 JP97 JP62 JP63 JP64 Figure E-2. Front Jumpers 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 identified with a square solder pad on the printed circuit board.
Appendix E: BPN-SAS-836A Backplane Specifications Fan Jumper Settings The BPN-SAS-836A backplane can use up to four fans. To utilize each fan, both jumpers must be configured as instructed below.
SC836 Chassis Manual Front LED Indicators POWER LEDS FAN FAILURE LEDS ALARM LEDS Figure E-3. Front LEDs Front LEDs LED State Specification Fan #1 Fail On Fan #1 failure Fan #2 Fail On Fan #2 failure Fan #3 Fail On Fan #3 failure Fan #4 Fail On Fan #4 failure Alarm #1 On Overheat/fan failure/drive failure in Channel 1 Alarm #2 On Overheat/fan failure/drive failure in Channel 2 +5V Off Backplane power failure. Light is on during normal operation.
Appendix E: BPN-SAS-836A Backplane Specifications D42 C R253 A C Q31 Q32 R221 Q33 R385 SAS #1 D13 D6 SAS #2 D14 D7 SAS #3 D15 D8 SAS #4 D18 D19 SAS #5 D21 D20 SAS #6 D22 D23 SAS #7 D24 D29 SAS #8 D25 D30 SAS #9 D26 D31 SAS #10 D27 D32 SAS #11 D28 D33 SAS #12 D40 D37 SAS #13 D41 D38 SAS #14 D42 D39 SAS #15 D87 D88 D37 D5 R213 Failure LED D12 A Hard Drive Activity SAS #0 FAIL#12 Rear LED Indicators A C SAS/SATA HDD #15 R250 SAS/SATA HDD #14 SAS #1
SC836 Chassis Manual Notes E-10
Appendix F: Power Control Card Specifications Appendix F PCC-JBPWR2 and CSE-PTJBOD-CB2 Power Control Card Specifications To avoid personal injury and property damage, carefully follow all the safety steps listed below when accessing your system or handling the components. F-1 ESD Safety Guidelines Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) can damage electronic components. To prevent damage to your system, it is important to handle it very carefully.
SC836 Chassis Manual F-2 • • • F-3 • General Safety Guidelines Always disconnect power cables before installing or removing any components from the computer. Disconnect the power cable before installing or removing any cables from the card. Make sure that the card is securely and properly installed on the motherboard to prevent damage to the system due to power shortage.
Appendix F: Power Control Card Specifications F-4 Front Connectors 1 1 A A A 12 JBPWR2 REV 1.00 13 Figure F-1. Front Connectors Front Connectors #1. Fan1 and Fan2 connectors #2. Power connector #3.
SC836 Chassis Manual F-5 Front Connector and Pin Definitions #1. Fan Connectors Fan Connectors The 3-pin connectors, designated Fan1 and Fan2, provide power to the fans. Pin# Definition Since the system will use the power card instead of a motherboard, two fans provide sufficient cooling for the server. 1 Ground 2 +12V 3 Tachometer #2. Main Power Connector The 12-pin connector provides power to the card to be distributed to the chassis components. #3.
Appendix F: Power Control Card Specifications Front Jumper Locations and Pin Definitions A F-6 A A JP22 JP23 JP24 JBPWR2 REV 1.00 Figure F-2. Front Jumpers 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 identified with a square solder pad on the printed circuit board.
SC836 Chassis Manual LED Indicators Power LED Fan2 Fail A Fan1 Fail A A F-7 JBPWR2 REV 1.00 Figure F-3. LEDs Front LEDs LED State Specification Power LED On Activity in Power Control Board Fan1 Fail On Failure in Fan 1 Fan2 Fail On Failure in Fan 2 F-8 Power Card Placement Secure the board to these four holes Figure F-4.
Appendix G: SC836B Chassis Specifications Appendix G SC836B Chassis Specifications G-1 Overview This appendix provides assembly instructions specific to SC836B model chassis only. G-2 Revisions to the Data in this Appendix Content Revision History Date 12/29/11 Revision 1.0 Changes Initial revision G-3 Installation Instructions for SC836B Models The SC836B model chassis is specially designed with two peripheral drive bays located in the rear of the chassis.
SC836 Chassis Manual G-4 Installing a 2.5" Rear Hard Drives Identifying the Hard Drive Components Use the photograph below to identify the components which are required to install hard drives into the rear peripheral bay of the SC836B chassis: 1A 1C 1B Figure G-1. SC836B DVD-ROM Components Rear Hard Drive Components A. Hard drive cage B. Hard drive cage backplane C. Y-cable for a 4-pin hard drive (CBL-0234L) D.
Appendix G: SC836B Chassis Specifications Installing Hard Drives into the Rear Hard Drive Carrier Installing the Rear Hard Drive Cage 1. Disconnect the power from the chassis by unplugging the power cord. 13 12 Figure G-2. Removing the Dummy Drive from the Hard Drive Bay 4 2. Remove the screws securing the dummy cover into the rear peripheral drive bay. These screws are located on the underside of the chassis on the lefthand side. 3. Pull the dummy drive out of the hard drive bay. 15 14 Figure G-3.
SC836 Chassis Manual 4. Align the mounting holes in the hard drive cage backplane with those in the rear of the hard drive cage. 5. Secure the backplane to the rear of the hard drive cage using three screws. 6. Connect the Y-cable to the two ports on the righthand side of the backplane. 7. Connect the SATA cable to the SATA port on the top of the backplane. 18 Figure G-4. Installing the Hard Drive Cage into the Rear Hard Drive Bay 8.
Appendix G: SC836B Chassis Specifications cage with the upright posts inside the hard drive bay. 1 10 Figure G-6. SC836B Hard Drive Assembly Components 9. Route the cables out through the rounded opening in the side of the hard drive bay on the inside of the chassis. 1 11 Tie Wrap Placement Figure G-7.
SC836 Chassis Manual Installing Hard Drives in the Rear Hard Drive Carriers The 2.5" hard drives to be installed in the rear of the SC836B are hot-swappable and may be installed without powering down the server. Note that only enterprise level hard drives are recommended for use in Supermicro chassis. Installing the Hard Drives in the Carrier 1. Remove the screws securing the dummy drive to the hard drive carrier and remove the dummy drive from the carrier. 2.
Appendix G: SC836B Chassis Specifications Installing Hard Drives into the Rear Hard Drive Bays Installing Rear Hard Drives 1. Using the thumb, push against the upper part of the hard drive handle. Push the hard drive into the hard drive bay horizontally as illustrated below, orienting the drive so that the release button is on the right. 2. Push the carrier into the bay until the handle retracts and the hard drive clicks into the locked position. Figure G-9.
SC836 Chassis Manual Disclaimer (cont.) The products sold by Supermicro are not intended for and will not be used in life support systems, medical equipment, nuclear facilities or systems, aircraft, aircraft devices, aircraft/emergency communication devices or other critical systems whose failure to perform be reasonably expected to result in significant injury or loss of life or catastrophic property damage.
