SUPER ® SC732 CHASSIS SERIES SC732D SC732i SC732D4F-500B SC732D4F-865B SC732D4-500B SC732D4-865B SC732D2-500B SC732D2-865B SC732i-500B SC732i-865B USER’S MANUAL 1.
SC732 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 SC732 chassis. Installation and maintenance should be performed by experienced technicians only. Supermicro’s SC732 chassis features a unique and highly optimized design, allowing the user to install components with minimal or no use of screws or tools.
SC732 Chassis Manual Manual Organization Chapter 1 Introduction The first chapter provides a description of the main components included with this chassis and describes the main features of the SC732 chassis. This chapter also includes contact information. Chapter 2 System Safety This section lists warnings, precautions, and system safety. It is recommended that you thoroughly familiarize yourself with the chassis safety precautions before installing and servicing this chassis.
Preface Table of Contents Chapter 1 Introduction 1-1 Overview.......................................................................................................... 1-1 1-2 Where to get Replacement Components......................................................... 1-1 1-3 Shipping Lists................................................................................................... 1-1 1-4 Contacting Supermicro....................................................................................
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Chapter 1: Introduction Chapter 1 Introduction 1-1 Overview Supermicro’s SC732 chassis features a unique and highly-optimized design, allowing most configuration of the chassis to be accomplished without tools or screws. The chassis is equipped with a high-efficiency power supply and high-performance fans provide ample optimized cooling for the FB-DIMM memory modules. Four 3.5" HDD drive bays and four optional 2.5" HDD drive bays offer maximum storage capacity.
SC732 Chassis Manual PWS-865-PQ Model SC732D4F-865B SC732D4-865B SC732D2-865B SC732i-865B CPU HDD I/O Slots Power Supply DP/UP 4x 3.5" 2x 5.25" (Optional) 7x FF 865W highefficiency PWS-502-PQ Model SC732D4F-500B SC732D4-500B SC732D2-500B SC732i-500B CPU HDD I/O Slots Power Supply DP/UP 4x 3.5" 2x 5.
Chapter 1: Introduction 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.
SC732 Chassis Manual 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.
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 the order given should enable you to have your chassis set up and operational within a minimal amount of time. This quick setup assumes that you are an experienced technician, famailiar with common concepts and terminology.
SC732 Chassis Manual down the server with the operating system and then unplug the power cords from all the power supply modules in the system. • • • • • • • When working around exposed electrical circuits, another person who is familiar with the power-off controls should be nearby to switch off the power, if necessary. Use only one hand when working with powered-on electrical equipment. This is to avoid making a complete circuit, which will cause electrical shock.
Chapter 2: System Safety 2-5 • • • • • 2-6 General Safety Precautions Keep the area around the chassis clean and free of clutter. Place the chassis top cover and any system components that have been removed away from the system or on a table so that they won’t accidentally be stepped on. 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.
SC732 Chassis Manual • • • • Handle a board by its edges only; do not touch its components, peripheral chips, memory modules or contacts. When handling chips or modules, avoid touching their pins. Put the serverboard and peripherals back into their antistatic bags when not in use. For grounding purposes, make sure your computer chassis provides excellent conductivity between the power supply, the case, the mounting fasteners and the serverboard.
Chapter 3 System Interface Chapter 3 System Interface 3-1 Overview There are several LEDs on the control panel as well as others on the drive carriers to keep you constantly informed of the overall status of the system as well as the activity and health of specific components. This chapter explains the meanings of all LED indicators and the appropriate responses you may need to take. The following pages detail the features of the communication panel features of each of the SC732 chassis models.
SC732 Chassis Manual NIC LED HDD LED OH LED Power Button Audio Mic 2x IEEE 1394a 2x USB 2.0 2x USB 3.0 SC732D4F NIC LED HDD LED OH LED Power Button Audio Mic 2x USB2.0 2x USB 3.0 SC732D4 NIC LED HDD LED OH LED Power Button Audio Mic 2x USB2.0 SC732D2 OH LED HDD LED NIC LED Power Button 2x USB2.
Chapter 3 System Interface 3-2 Control Panel Buttons Power: The main power button is used to apply or remove power from the power supply to the system. When the power is on, the power button will be lighted by a blue LED. Turning off the system power with this button will cause the blue LED to turn off and will remove the main power, but will keep standby power supplied to the system. Therefore, you must unplug system before servicing the system.
SC732 Chassis Manual SC732D2 model chassis: • Two USB 2.0 ports • One audio port • One microphone port SC732i model chassis: • Two USB 2.
Chapter 3 System Interface 3-4 Control Panel LEDs The control panel located on the front of the SC732 chassis has three 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. NIC: Indicates network activity on GLAN when flashing. HDD: Indicates IDE channel activity in the SAS/SATA drive, and/or DVD-ROM drive activity when flashing.
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Chapter 4: Chassis Setup and Maintenance Chapter 4 Chassis Setup and Maintenance 4-1 Overview This chapter covers the steps required to install components and perform maintenance on the chassis. Most components of the SC732 do not require tools or screws to set them up. Those components which must be secured with screws require only a Phillips screwdriver. Print this chapter to use as a reference while setting-up your chassis.
SC732 Chassis Manual 4-2 Removing the Chassis Side Covers 15 2 16 13 Figure 4-1: Removing the Chassis Side Covers The SC732 features two removable side covers, allowing easy access to the chassis interior. Removing the Side Covers 1. Disconnect the chassis from any power souce. 2. Remove the two screws securing the left side cover to the chassis. 3. Slide the left cover toward the rear of the chassis. 4. Lift the left cover from the chassis. 5.
Chapter 4: Chassis Setup and Maintenance 4-3 Rotating the Hard Drive Cage 2 Release Tab (A) HDD Cage (B) 13 Figure 4-2: Rotating the Hard Drive Cage In order to access and install components in the chassis interior, it is necessary to rotate the hard drive cage (B). This will provide sufficient room to install and configure the chassis components. Rotating the Hard Drive Cage 1. Disconnect the chassis from any power source. 2. Lift the release tab (A). 3. Rotate the hard disk drive cage (B) outward.
SC732 Chassis Manual 4-4 Removing and Installing 3.5" Hard Drives 4 5 Release Tabs Figure 4-3: Removing the Hard Drive Carrier from the Hard Drive Cage The SC732 chassis must be powered-down before hard drives can be removed from the hard drive carriers. Removing and Installing 3.5" Hard Drives 1. Disconnect the chassis from any power source. 2. Rotate the hard drive cage outward 90 degrees as described in section 4-3 Rotating the Hard Drive Cage. 3. Disconnect all of the cables from the hard drive. 4.
Chapter 4: Chassis Setup and Maintenance 16 16 Figure 4-4: Removing the 3.5" Hard Drive from the Hard Drive Carrier 6. If a hard drive is already present, remove it by carefully pulling the sides of the hard drive carrier outward. 7. Remove the hard drive from the hard drive carrier. ! Warning: Only enterprise level HDDs are recommended for use in this chassis.
SC732 Chassis Manual 11 1 19 Optional Screw Figure 4-5: Installing the Hard Drive Carrier into the Hard Drive Cage 8. Insert the new hard drive into the hard drive carrier. 9. Insert the hard drive carrier into the hard drive cage, sliding it towards the back of the the hard drive cage until it clicks into a locked position. 10. If desired, each hard drive carrier may be secured to the exterior of the hard drive cage using one optional screw. 11.
Chapter 4: Chassis Setup and Maintenance 4-5 Removing and Installing 2.5" Hard Drives (Optional) 14 15 Thumb Screw Figure 4-6: Removing the 2.5" Hard Drives The SC732 chassis must be powered-down before hard drives can be removed from the hard drive carriers. Removing and Installing 2.5" Hard Drives 1. Disconnect the chassis from any power source. 2. Loosen the thumb screw securing the 2.5" hard drive cage to the chassis. 3. Disconnect all cables from the hard drive. 4. Slide the 2.
SC732 Chassis Manual 19 18 Figure 4-7: Installing 2.5" Hard Drives 5. If a hard drive is already present, remove it by carefully pulling the sides of the hard drive carrier outward. 6. Remove the hard drive from the hard drive carrier. 7. Insert the new hard drive into the hard drive carrier. 8. Insert the hard drive carrier into the hard drive cage, sliding it towards the back of the the hard drive cage until it clicks into a locked position. 9. Slide the 2.
Chapter 4: Chassis Setup and Maintenance 4-6 Installing the I/O Shield and Motherboard I/O Shield Figure 4-8: I/O Shield Placement I/O Shield An I/O shield holds the motherboard ports in place. Install the I/O shield before you install the motherboard. The maximum size of motherboard supported by the SC732 is a 12" x 13" extended ATX motherboard. The motherboard is sold separately from the SC732 chassis and comes with an I/O shield specific to the motherboard. Installing the I/O Shield 1.
SC732 Chassis Manual Motherboard Installation Installing the Motherboard 1. Review the documentation that came with your motherboard. Become familiar with component placement, requirements, precautions, and cable connections. 2. Disconnect the chassis from any power source. Rotate the hard drive cage 90 degrees outward, as described in the previous section, Rotating the Hard Drive Cage. 3. Lay the motherboard in the chassis. 4.
Chapter 4: Chassis Setup and Maintenance 4-7 Installing a 3.5" Device (Optional) The SC732D chassis has one 3.5" device slot, which supports an optional device, such as an all-in-one card reader. Installing a 3.5" Device 1. Remove the front bezel from the chassis by lifting it upwards from the bottom, and pulling off the front of the chassis. 2. Remove the cover plate from the 3.5" device slot on the front of the chassis. 3. Install the bracket rail (A) onto one side of the 3.
SC732 Chassis Manual 4-8 Installing Expansion Cards Protective Bracket (B) Release Latch (A) 13 12 PCI Card Slots Figure 4-11: Locating Expansion Card Components Expansion Card and PCI Slot Setup The SC732 chassis includes seven PCI card slots for expansion cards. The number of cards used varies, depending upon the motherboard models. Installing Expansion Cards 1. Disconnect the chassis from any power source. 2.
Chapter 4: Chassis Setup and Maintenance Full-Height, Full-Length Card Holders (A) 12 Figure 4-12: Installing a Full-Height, Full-Length Expansion Card Full-Height, Full-Length Expansion Card Setup The SC732 chassis includes clips to accomodate the use of full-height, full-length expansion cards. These clips support and stabilize the cards, preventing them from contacting any undesired surfaces. Installing Full-Height, Full-Length Expansion Cards 1.
SC732 Chassis Manual 4-9 Installing the System Fans 12 Figure 4-13: Installing the Rear Exhaust Fan Installing the Rear Exhaust Fan 1. Disconnect all power to the chassis. 2. Insert the four rubber pins through mounting holes in the rear of the chassis and through the mounting holes in the rear fan. 3. Pull the rubber pins through the mounting holes of the fan to secure the fan to the chassis. 4. Connect the fan cable to the motherboard.
Chapter 4: Chassis Setup and Maintenance 4 Figure 4-14: Installing the Front Cooling Fan (Optional) Installing the Front Cooling Fan (Optional) 1. Disconnect all power to the chassis. 2. Insert the four rubber pins through the front fan bracket and into the mounting holes in the front fan. 3. Pull the rubber pins through the mounting holes of the system fan to secure the fan to the chassis. 4.
SC732 Chassis Manual 4-10 Installing the Front Bezel Front Bezel Installation 1. Insert the tabs on the front bezel into the mounting holse on the front of the chassis. 2. Ensure that the cover fits snugly.
Chapter 4: Chassis Setup and Maintenance 4-11 Power Supply The SC732 chassis includes either a 500 Watt or a 865 Watt power supply. In the unlikely event that it becomes necessary to replace the power supply, follow the instructions below. Power Supply Figure 4-16: Removing the Power Supply Changing the Power Supply 1. Disconnect the chassis from any power source. 2. Disconnect the motherboard cables. 3.
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Appendix A: Chassis Cables Appendix A Cables, Screws, and other Accessories A-1 Overview This appendix lists the supported cables for the SC732 chassis. It only includes the most commonly used components and configurations. For more compatible cables, refer to the manufacturer of the motherboard and our Web site at: www. supermicro.com.
SC732 Chassis Manual A-3 Chassis Screws The accessory box includes all the screws needed to set up your chassis. This section lists and describes the most commonly used screws. Your chassis may not require all of the parts listed. M/B HARD DRIVE Pan head 6-32 x 5 mm [0.197] Flat head 6-32 x 5 mm [0.197] DVD-ROM, CD-ROM, and FLOPPY DRIVE Pan head 6-32 x 5 mm [0.197] Flat head 6-32 x 5 mm [0.197] Round head M3 x 5 mm [0.197] M/B STANDOFFS M/B standoff 6-32 to 6-32 A-2 Round head M2.6 x 5 mm [0.
Appendix B: Power Supply Specifications Appendix B SC732 Power Supply Specifications This appendix lists power supply specifications for your chassis system. SC732D4F-500B, SC732D4-500B, SC732D2-500B, SC732i-500B 500W MFR Part # PWS-502-PQ Rated AC Voltage 100 - 240V 50 - 60Hz 12 - 6 Amp +5V standby 6.5 Amp +12V 69 Amp +5V 30 Amp +3.
SC732 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.
