Supermicro sc827 - Manuals

v 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. Appendix A Chassis Cables Appendix B Power Supply Specificati...

SC827 Chassis Manual vi Table of Contents Preface About This Manual ............................................................................................. iiiManual Organization ..........................................................................................iv Chapter 1 Introduction...

vii Preface Add-on Card/Expansion Slot Setup .............................................................. 5-14Installing the Riser Card ............................................................................... 5-15 5-7 Installing the Air Shrouds .................................................

1-1 Chapter 1: Introduction Chapter 1 Introduction 1-1 Overview Supermicro's SC827 (2U Twin 2 ) chassis is designed to optimize performance per Watt and per dollar with four independent hot-pluggable DP computing nodes ef- ficiently organized into a 2U form factor. Each node provides three 3.5" ...

SC827 Chassis Manual 1-2 1-3 Contacting Supermicro HeadquartersAddress: 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: [email protected] (General Information)[email protected] (Technical Support) Web Site: www.superm...

1-3 Chapter 1: Introduction 1-4 Returning Merchandise for Service A receipt or copy of your invoice marked with the date of purchase is required be-fore any warranty service will be rendered. You can obtain service by calling your vendor for a Returned Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number. When re...

2-1 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 order given should enable you to have your chassis setup and operational within a minimal amount of time. This quick set up assum...

2-3 Chapter 2: System Safety 2-5 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 re- • moved away from the system or on a table so that they won’t accidentally be stepped on. While working o...

3-1 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 instructio...

SC827 Chassis Manual 3-2 Power Supply Each SC827 chassis model includes a high-efficiency 80 Plus Gold Level power supply, rated at 1200 or 1400 Watts. In the unlikely event your power supply fails, replacement is simple and can be accomplished without tools. Air Shroud The SC827 chassis requires my...

4-1 Chapter 4: System Interface Chapter 4 System Interface 4-1 Overview There are several LEDs on the control panel and on the drive carriers to keep you constantly informed of the overall status of the system. SC827 models include four control panels on the handles of the chassis which control each...

SC827 Chassis Manual 4-2 4-2 Control Panel Buttons Power: The main power button on each of the four control panels is • used to apply or remove power from the power supply to each of the four systems in the chassis. Turning off system power with this but-ton removes the main power, but keeps standby...

4-3 Chapter 4: System Interface as long as the temperature is too high or a fan does not function properly. NIC: Indicates network activity on either LAN1 or LAN2 when flashing • . 4-4 Drive Carrier LEDs The SC827 chassis uses SAS/SATA drives. SAS/SATA Drives Each SAS/SATA drive carrier has two LEDs...

5-1 Chapter 5: Chassis Setup and Maintenance Chapter 5 Chassis Setup and Maintenance 5-1 Overview This chapter covers the steps required to install components and perform mainte-nance on the chassis. The only tool you will need to install components and perform maintenance is a Phillips screwdriver....

SC827 Chassis Manual 5-2 5-2 Chassis Cover Before operating the SC827 chassis for the first time, it is important to remove the protective film covering the top of the chassis, in order to allow for proper ventila - tion and cooling. Removing the Chassis Cover and Protective Film Remove the two scre...

5-3 Chapter 5: Chassis Setup and Maintenance Figure 5-2: Hard Drives and the Corresponding Motherboards MB: A MB: B MB: C MB: D 5-3 Installing and Removing Hard Drives The SC827 chassis contains four individual motherboards in separate node draw-ers. Each motherboard node controls a set of three har...

5-5 Chapter 5: Chassis Setup and Maintenance The drives are mounted in drive trays to simplify their installation and removal from the chassis. These trays also help promote proper airflow for the drive bays. Figure 5-4: Chassis Drive Tray Installing a Drive into the Hard Drive Tray Remove the screw...

SC827 Chassis Manual 5-6 Install a new drive into the tray with the printed circuit board side facing down 3. so that the mounting holes align with those in the carrier. Secure the hard drive by tightening all six (6) screws. 4. Use the open handle to replace the drive tray into the chassis. Make su...

5-7 Chapter 5: Chassis Setup and Maintenance Figure 5-7: Removing the Screws at the Top of the Backplane 5-4 Removing and Installing the Backplane The SC827 chassis backplane is located behind the hard drives and in front of the front system fans. Although backplane failure rarely occurs, in the eve...

SC827 Chassis Manual 5-8 Loosen the three screws in the spring bar, located on the floor of the chassis, 6. indicated by the arrows below. Gently ease the backplane up and out of the chassis at a slight angle. 7. 1 7 Figure 5-8: Loosening the Spring Bar Screws in the Floor of the Chassis Figure 5-9:...

5-9 Chapter 5: Chassis Setup and Maintenance 1 2 1 3 1 4 Figure 5-10: Installing the Backplane Installing the Backplane Installing the Backplane into the Chassis Ensure that all of the hard drive trays have been removed from the bays in 1. the front of the chassis and that the spring bar has been lo...

SC827 Chassis Manual 5-10 5-5 Installing the Motherboard I/O Shields Figure 5-11: I/O Shield Placement Compatible Motherboards Most Supermicro Twin series motherboards are compatible with the SC827 chassis. For the most up-to-date information on compatible motherboards and other parts, visit the Sup...

5-13 Chapter 5: Chassis Setup and Maintenance Figure 5-13: Adapter Card Installation 5-6 Installing and Replacing Adapter Cards Adapter cards provide hot-swappable functionality to the chassis. Removing the Adapter Card Remove the motherboard drawer from the chassis. 1. Disconnect the wiring, connec...

5-15 Chapter 5: Chassis Setup and Maintenance Figure 5-15: Installing the Riser Card Installing the Riser Card Installing the Riser Card Disconnect the power supply and lay the chassis on a flat surface. 1. Pull the motherboard node drawer from the chassis. 2. Remove the add-on card bracket. 3. 3a. ...

5-17 Chapter 5: Chassis Setup and Maintenance Figure 5-17: Installing the Air Shroud with Different Motherboards 5-7 Installing the Air Shrouds Air Shrouds Air shrouds concentrate airflow to maximize fan efficiency. The SC827 chassis requires air shrouds for each motherboard node. Air shrouds vary d...

SC827 Chassis Manual 5-18 Checking Airflow Make sure there are no objects to obstruct airflow in and out of the server. In 1. addition, if you are using a front bezel, make sure the bezel's filter is replaced periodically. Do not operate the server without drives or drive trays in the drive bays. Us...

5-19 Chapter 5: Chassis Setup and Maintenance Four fans provide cooling for the chassis. These fans circulate air through the chas-sis as a means of lowering the chassis internal temperature. The SC827 system fans are easy to change modules. There is no need to uninstall any other parts inside the s...

SC827 Chassis Manual 5-20 Figure 5-19: Replacing a System Fan in the Fan Housing Changing a System Fan If necessary, open the chassis while the power is running to determine which 1. fan has failed. (Never run the server for an extended period of time with the chassis cover open.) Remove the failed ...

5-21 Chapter 5: Chassis Setup and Maintenance Depending on your chassis model, the SC827 chassis will include a 1200W or 1400W power supply. This power supply is auto-switching capable. This enables it to automatically sense and operate at a 100v to 240v input voltage. An amber light will be illumin...

6-1 Chapter 6: Rack Installation Chapter 6 Rack Installation 6-1 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. 6-2 Unpacking the Sys...

SC827 Chassis Manual 6-2 6-4 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 ...

6-3 Chapter 6: Rack Installation Always keep the rack's front door and all panels and components on the servers • closed when not servicing to maintain proper cooling. 6-5 Rack Mounting Considerations Ambient Operating Temperature If installed in a closed or multi-unit rack assembly, the ambient ope...

SC827 Chassis Manual 6-4 6-6 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 provide...

6-5 Chapter 6: Rack Installation Figure 6-2: Extending and Releasing the Inner Rail 1 2 1 1 1 3 1 4 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 ...

SC827 Chassis Manual 6-6 Figure 6-4: Inner Rails Installed on the Chassis (The chassis above are an example only. Actual chassis may differ slightly) Figure 6-3: Installing the Inner Rails Installing The Inner Rails on the Chassis Installing the Inner Rails Confirm that the left and right inner rail...

6-7 Chapter 6: Rack Installation Installing the Outer Rails on the Rack Installing the Outer Rails Press upward on the locking tab at the rear end of the middle rail. 1. Push the middle rail back into the outer rail. 2. Hang the hooks of the front of the outer rail onto the slots on the front of 3. ...

SC827 Chassis Manual 6-8 Figure 6-6: Installing into a Rack Standard Chassis Installation Installing the Chassis into a Rack Confirm that the inner rails are properly installed on the chassis. 1. Confirm that the outer rails are correctly installed on the rack. 2. Pull the middle rail out from the f...

6-9 Chapter 6: 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 Install the whole rail assembly onto the rack as described on page X-7. 1. Release the inner rail without ret...

A-1 Appendix A: Cables, Screws and Other Accessories Appendix A Cables, Screws, and other Accessories A-1 Overview This appendix lists optional parts which need to be ordered when the customer is assembling their own chassis system. It only includes the most commonly used com- ponents and configurat...

B-1 Appendix B: Power Supply Specifications Appendix B SC827 Power Supply Specifications This appendix lists power supply specifications for your chassis system. SC827H-R1200B, SC827T-R1200B 1200W MFR Part # PWS-1K21P-1R Rated AC Voltage 100 - 140V, 50 - 60HZ, 8 - 11.5 Amp 180 - 240V, 50 - 60Hz, 5.5...

C-1 Appendix C: SAS-827T Backplane Specificiations Appendix C SAS-827T Safety Guidelines 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...

C-3 Appendix C: SAS-827T Backplane Specificiations BZ1 + 7 J10 7 J12 7 J14 7 J16 7 J22 7 J23 7 J24 7 J25 7 J5 7 J6 7 J7 7 J8 JP49 JP26 TP3 F18 F13 F14 F15 F16 X1 L2 JP18 1 3 JP30 1 3 4 1 JP60 4 1 JP59 4 1 JP58 4 1 JP55 4 1 JP54 4 1 JP57 4 1 JP56 4 1 JP65 JF4 1 2 19 20 JF3 1 2 19 20 JF2 1 2 19 JF1 1 ...

C-4 SC827 Chassis Manual C-6 Front Connector and Pin Definitions 1. - 4. Motherboard Power Connectors These connectors, designated JP10, JP13, JP46 and JP47 supply power to each of the four motherboards in the chassis. Use the tables on the right to connect the motherboard power connector on the bac...

C-6 SC827 Chassis Manual 21. Manufacturer's Test Connectors The manufacturer's test connectors are desig-nated JP26 and JP49. These test connectors are for manufacturing use only. 20. Upgrade Connector The upgrade connector is designated JP69 Upgrade connectors are for manufacturing use only. 16. - ...

C-7 Appendix C: SAS-827T Backplane Specificiations 22. - 33. SAS Ports The SAS-827T backplane is designed with four separate sectors, which support from one to four motherboards indepentdently of each other. The SAS ports are used to connect the SAS drive cables. The 12 ports are designated A0, A1, ...

C-8 SC827 Chassis Manual BZ1 + 7 J10 7 J12 7 J14 7 J16 7 J22 7 J23 7 J24 7 J25 7 J5 7 J6 7 J7 7 J8 JP49 JP26 TP3 F18 F13 F14 F15 F16 X1 L2 JP18 1 3 JP30 1 3 4 1 JP60 4 1 JP59 4 1 JP58 4 1 JP55 4 1 JP54 4 1 JP57 4 1 JP56 4 1 JP65 JF4 1 2 19 20 JF3 1 2 19 20 JF2 1 2 19 JF1 1 2 19 JF5 JF6 11 12 23 33 3...

C-9 Appendix C: SAS-827T Backplane Specificiations Front Panel LEDs LED State Specification Heartbeat LED: D1 Blinking Blinking heartbeat indicates backplane activity Overheat LED: D11 Solid On On indicates backplane overheat condition BZ1 + 7 J10 7 J12 7 J14 7 J16 7 J22 7 J23 7 J24 7 J25 7 J5 7 J6 ...

C-10 SC827 Chassis Manual L1 J11 J1 J18 J19 J9 J17 J2 J20 J15 J13 J3 J4 C60 C38 C52 C A D19 C A D20 C A D23 C A D29 C A D30 C A D31 C A D32 C A D33 C A D5 C A D6 C A D7 C A D8 C A D12 C A D13 C A D14 C A D15 C A D18 C A D21 C A D22 C A D24 C A D25 C A D26 C A D27 C A D28 R148 R149 R151 R154 R155 R15...

i Appendix D: SAS-827B Backplane Specifications Appendix D SAS-827B 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)...

ii SC827 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 Introductio...

D-3 Appendix D: SAS-827B Backplane Specifications 11 12 22 23 33 34 44 BZ1 + TP5 TP1 TP3 TP2 1 4 J21 1 JP36 1 JP35 JPI2C1 1 5 U37 U44 U43 U38 JPW3 1 5 4 8 JPW2 1 5 4 8 JPW1 12 24 13 1 JF4 50 51 45 1 2 46 54 47 24 23 JF3 50 51 45 1 2 46 54 47 24 23 JF2 50 51 45 1 2 46 54 47 24 23 JF1 50 51 45 1 2 46 ...

D-4 SC827 Chassis Manual 1. - 3. Motherboard Power Connectors These connectors, designated JPW1, JPW2, and JPW3 supply power the four motherboard nodes in the chassis. 4. - 7. Chassis Fan Connectors These connectors, designated JP54, JP55, JP56 and JP57 supply power to the chassis. cooling fans. FAN...

D-6 SC827 Chassis Manual D-6 Front Jumpers and Pin Definitions 11 12 22 23 33 34 44 BZ1 + TP5 TP1 TP3 TP2 1 4 J21 1 JP36 1 JP35 JPI2C1 1 5 U37 U44 U43 U38 JPW3 1 5 4 8 JPW2 1 5 4 8 JPW1 12 24 13 1 JF4 50 51 45 1 2 46 54 47 24 23 JF3 50 51 45 1 2 46 54 47 24 23 JF2 50 51 45 1 2 46 54 47 24 23 JF1 50 ...

D-7 Appendix D: SAS-827B Backplane Specifications LED Indicators LED State Specification Heartbeat LED: D1 Blinking Blinking heartbeat indicates backplane activity Overheat LED: D11 Solid on Indicates an overheat condition 11 12 22 23 33 34 44 BZ1 + TP5 TP1 TP3 TP2 1 4 J21 1 JP36 1 JP35 JPI2C1 1 5 U...

D-8 SC827 Chassis Manual Figure D-5: Rear Connectors and LEDs D-8 Rear Connectors and LED Indicators Rear SAS/SATA Connectors Rear Connector SAS Drive Number Rear Connector SAS Drive Number SAS #A2 SAS/SATA A2 SAS #C2 SAS/SATA C2 SAS #A1 SAS/SATA A1 SAS #C1 SAS/SATA C1 SAS #A0 SAS/SATA A0 SAS #C0 SA...

D-9 Appendix D: SAS-827B Backplane Specifications SAS Ports The SAS-827B backplane is designed with four separate sectors, which support from one to four motherboards indepentdently of each other. The SAS ports are used to connect the SAS drive cables. The 12 ports are designated A0, A1, A2, B0, B1,...