Supermicro SC745S2-800VB User manual

SC745TQ-R800(B) SC745S2-R800(B)

SC745TQ-800(B) SC745S2-800V(B)

USER’S MANUAL

1.0

SUPER

SC745 CHASSIS

Series

SC745 Chassis Manual

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Manual Revision 1.0

Release Date: February 6, 2007

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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 SC745 4U chassis. Installa-

tion and maintenance should be performed by experienced technicians only.

Supermicro’s SC745 4U chassis features a unique and highly-optimized design

for dual-core Xeon platforms. The chassis is equipped with a 800W high efﬁciency

power supply for superb power savings. High performance fans provide ample

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

maximum storage capacity in a 4U form factor.

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

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

tions.

SC745 Chassis Manual

Notes

Preface

Manual Organization

Chapter 1: Introduction

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

chassis and describes the main features of the SC745 chassis. This chapter also

includes contact information.

Chapter 2: System Safety

This chapter lists warnings, precautions, and system safety. You should thoroughly

familiarize yourself with this chapter for a general overview of safety precautions

that should be followed before installing and servicing this chassis.

Chapter 3: Chassis Components

Refer here for details on this chassis model including the fans, bays, airﬂow shields,

and other components.

Chapter 4: System Interface

Refer to this chapter for details on the system interface, which includes the functions

and information provided by the control panel on the chassis as well as other LEDs

located throughout the system.

Chapter 5: Chassis Setup and Installation

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

procedures given in this chapter when installing, removing, or reconﬁguring your

chassis.

Chapter 6: Rack Installation

Refer to this chapter for detailed information on chassis rack installation. You should

follow the procedures given in this chapter when installing, removing or reconﬁguring

your chassis into a rack environment.

SC745 Chassis Manual

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.

Appendix A: Chassis Cables

Appendix B: Power Supply Speciﬁcations

Appendix C: SAS 743TQ Backplane Manual

Appendix D: SCA 743S Backplane Manual

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Preface

Table of Contents

Preface

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

Manual Organization ............................................................................ v

Chapter 1: Introduction

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

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

Part Numbers ................................................................................ 1-1

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

CPU...............................................................................................1-2

Hard Drives ...................................................................................1-2

I/O Expansion slots .......................................................................1-2

Peripheral Drives........................................................................... 1-2

Other Features .............................................................................. 1-2

1-4 Contacting SuperMicro................................................................... 1-3

Chapter 2: System Safety

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

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

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

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

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

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

Chapter 3: Chassis Components

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

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

Chassis..........................................................................................3-1

Backplane......................................................................................3-1

Fans ..............................................................................................3-1

Mounting Rails (optional) .............................................................. 3-1

Power Supply ................................................................................ 3-2

Air Shroud .....................................................................................3-2

3-3 Where to get Replacement Components......................................3-2

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Chapter 4: System Interface

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

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

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

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

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

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

Chapter 5: Chassis Setup and Maintenance

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

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

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

5-3 Installation Step 1: Remove the Chassis Cover .......................... 5-2

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

To replace the chassis cover: .......................................................5-2

The Front Cover ................................................................................ 5-3

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

5-4 Installation Step 2: Conﬁgure the Storage Module ...................5-4

Tower or Rack Conﬁguration.............................................................5-4

To rotate the storage module for rack mounting:.......................... 5-5

Adding Drives to the Storage Module ...............................................5-6

To add up to three hard drives to the drive trays: ........................ 5-7

To add up to three peripheral drives (DVD-ROM, CD-ROM, ﬂoppy

drive, etc.) to the drive trays: ........................................................5-9

To add ﬁve hard drives using a SuperMicro mobile rack: .......... 5-11

5-4 Installation Step 2: Install Hard Drives ....................................... 5-13

To install hard drives to the chassis:............................................... 5-13

5-5 Installation Step 3: Install the Motherboard ............................... 5-15

I/O Slot Shield ................................................................................5-15

To install the I/O shield: .............................................................. 5-15

Permanent and Optional Standoffs ................................................. 5-16

To install the motherboard: .........................................................5-17

Power Supply Connections ............................................................. 5-18

Add-on Card/Expansion Slot Setup ................................................5-19

To install add-on and expansion cards: ...................................... 5-19

5-6 Installation Step 4: Install the Air Shroud .................................. 5-21

Preface

To install the air shroud............................................................... 5-21

To check the server's air ﬂow ..................................................... 5-22

Installation Complete ....................................................................... 5-22

5-7 System Fans .................................................................................. 5-23

To replace a system fan:............................................................. 5-23

To replace a rear chassis fan: ....................................................5-24

5-8 Power Supply ............................................................................... 5-25

Power Supply Failure ......................................................................5-25

Replacing the Power Supply....................................................... 5-26

Chapter 6: Rack Installation

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

6-2 Unpacking the System....................................................................6-1

6-3 Preparing for Setup......................................................................... 6-1

Choosing a Setup Location...............................................................6-1

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

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

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

Ambient Operating Temperature ................................................... 6-2

Reduced Airﬂow ............................................................................ 6-3

Mechanical Loading ......................................................................6-3

Circuit Overloading........................................................................ 6-3

Reliable Ground ............................................................................6-3

6-5 Rack Mounting Instructions ........................................................... 6-6

Removing the Chassis Cover and Feet ............................................ 6-6

To remove the chassis top cover..................................................6-7

To remove the chassis feet...........................................................6-7

Identifying the Sections of the Rack Rails ........................................ 6-8

To install the chassis handles and inner rails............................... 6-9

To install the outer rails to the rack ............................................6-10

To install the chassis into a rack................................................. 6-11

6-4 Tower Mounting Instructions .......................................................6-12

To install the chassis cover......................................................... 6-12

To place chassis feet .................................................................. 6-13

SC745 Chassis Manual

Appendices

Appendix A: SC745 Chassis Cables

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

A-2 Cables Included with SC745TQ Chassis (SAS/SATA) ................ A-1

A-3 Cables Included with SC745S Chassis (SCSI) ............................ A-1

A-4 Compatible Cables ......................................................................... A-2

Alternate SAS/SATA Cables..............................................................A-2

Extending Power Cables...................................................................A-3

Front Panel to the Motherboard........................................................A-3

Appendix B: SC745 Power Supply Speciﬁcations

Appendix C: SCA 743S2 Backplane Manual

Appendix D: SAS 743TQ Backplane Manual

Appendix E: CSE-M35S/CSE-M35T1 Mobile Rack

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