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SC936 CHASSIS SERIESUSER’S MANUAL 1.0cSC936E1-R710BSC936A-R900BSC936E1-R900BSC936E2-R900BSC936A-R1200B SUPER®

SC936 Chassis Manual1-41-5 Returning Merchandise for ServiceA receipt or copy of your invoice marked with the date of purchase is required be-fore an

2-1Chapter 2: System SafetyChapter 2 System Safety2-1 OverviewThis chapter provides a quick setup checklist to get your chassis up and running. Fol

SC936 Chassis Manual2-2Power should always be disconnected from the system when removing or in-•stalling main system components, such as the mo

2-3Chapter 2: System Safety2-5 General Safety PrecautionsKeep the area around the chassis clean and free of clutter.•Place the chassis top cover

SC936 Chassis Manual2-4Handle a board by its edges only; do not touch its components, peripheral chips, •memory modules or contacts.When handling chi

3-1Chapter 3 System InterfaceChapter 3 System Interface3-1 OverviewThere are several LEDs on the control panel as well as others on the drive carri

SC936 Chassis Manual3-23-2 Control Panel ButtonsThere are two push-buttons located on the front of the chassis. These are (in order from top to botto

3-3Chapter 3 System InterfaceNIC1: Indicates network activity on GLAN1 when flashing. NIC2: Indicates network activity on GLAN2 when fla

SC936 Chassis Manual3-4Notes

4-1Chapter 4: Chassis Setup and MaintenanceChapter 4 Chassis Setup and Maintenance4-1 OverviewThis chapter covers the steps required to install com

SC936 Chassis ManualiiManual Revision 1.0c Release Date: January 20, 2009The information in this User’s Manual has been carefully reviewed

SC936 Chassis Manual4-24-2 Removing the Chassis CoverRemoving the Chassis CoverPress the release tabs to remove the cover from the locked position. P

4-3Chapter 4: Chassis Setup and MaintenanceRemoving Hard Drive Carriers from the ChassisPress the release button on the drive carrier. This extends th

SC936 Chassis Manual4-4Slide the hard drive into the carrier with the printed circuit board side facing 3. down.Carefully align the mounting holes in

4-5Chapter 4: Chassis Setup and Maintenance4-4 Installing the MotherboardI/O ShieldThe I/O shield holds the motherboard ports in place. Install

SC936 Chassis Manual4-6Installing the MotherboardReview the documentation that came with your motherboard. Become familiar 1. with component placement

4-7Chapter 4: Chassis Setup and Maintenance4-5 Installing the Air ShroudAir shrouds concentrate airow to maximize fan efciency. The SC936 chassis a

SC936 Chassis Manual4-8Figure 4-7: System FanRelease TabThe air shroud includes perforations on the bottom. These perforations can be 5. removed if mo

4-9Chapter 4: Chassis Setup and MaintenanceReplacing a System Fan1. If necessary, open the chassis while the power is running to determine which fan h

SC936 Chassis Manual4-104-7 Power Supply The SC936 chassis has an auto-switching power supply. This enables it to automati-cally sense and operate at

4-11Chapter 4: Chassis Setup and MaintenanceServer chassis that are 2U or higher require a power distributor. The power distribu-tor provides failover

iiiPrefacePrefaceAbout This ManualThis manual is written for professional system integrators and PC technicians. It provides information for th

SC936 Chassis Manual4-12Notes

5-1Chapter 5: Rack InstallationChapter 5 Rack Installation5-1 OverviewThis chapter provides a quick setup checklist to get your chassis up and runn

SC936 Chassis Manual5-25-4 Warnings and PrecautionsRack PrecautionsEnsure that the leveling jacks on the bottom of the rack are fully extended

5-3Chapter 5: Rack InstallationAlways keep the rack's front door and all panels and components on the servers •closed when not servicing to main

SC936 Chassis Manual5-45-6 Rack Mounting InstructionsThis section provides information on installing the chassis into a rack unit with the rails pro

5-5Chapter 5: Rack InstallationFigure 5-2: Extending and Releasing the Inner Rail12111314Locking TabsEach inner rail has a locking tab. This tab locks

SC936 Chassis Manual5-6Figure 5-4: Inner Rails Installed on the Chassis(The chassis above are an example only. Actual chassis may differ slightly)Figu

5-7Chapter 5: Rack InstallationInstalling the Outer Rails on the RackInstalling the Outer RailsPress upward on the locking tab at the rear end of the

SC936 Chassis Manual5-8Figure 5-6: Installing into a RackStandard Chassis InstallationInstalling the Chassis into a RackConrm that the inner rails ar

5-9Chapter 5: Rack InstallationOptional Quick Installation MethodThe following quick installation method may be used to install the chassis onto a

SC936 Chassis ManualivManual OrganizationChapter 1: IntroductionThe rst chapter provides a checklist of the main components included with th

SC936 Chassis Manual5-10Notes

A-1Appendix A: Cables, Screws and Other AccessoriesAppendix A Cables, Screws, and Other AccessoriesA-1 OverviewThis appendix lists supported cable

SC936 Chassis ManualA-2A-3 Compatible CablesThese cables are compatible with the SC936 Chassis.Alternate SAS CablesSome compatible motherboards have

A-3Appendix A: Cables, Screws and Other AccessoriesFront Panel to the MotherboardThe SC936 chassis includes a cable to connect the chassis f

SC936 Chassis ManualA-4A-4 Chassis ScrewsThe accessory box includes all the screws needed to setup your chassis. This section lists and d

B-1Appendix B: Power Supply Specications Appendix B Power Supply SpecicationsThis appendix lists power supply specications for your chassis syste

SC936 Chassis ManualB-2Notes

C-1Appendix C: SAS-936A Backplane SpecicationsAppendix C SAS-936A Backplane SpecicationsTo avoid personal injury and property damage, carefully fo

C-2SC936 Chassis ManualMH7PWR0PWR1PWR2PWR3FAN1 FAN3FAN2SEC_I2CR581SAS936A3.1BAR CODE+5V +12VGND GND+5V+12VGNDGND+5V+12VGND GND+5V+12VGNDGNDACACACREV:A

C-3Appendix C: SAS-936A Backplane SpecicationsC-6 Front Connector and Pin Denitions1. MG9072 ChipThe MG9072 is an enclosure management chip t

vPrefaceTable of ContentsChapter 1 Introduction1-1 Overview ...

C-4SC936 Chassis ManualBackplaneMain Power4-Pin Connector)Pin# Denition 1+12V2 and 3 Ground4 +5V6. Backplane Main Power ConnectorsThe 4-

C-5Appendix C: SAS-936A Backplane SpecicationsC-7 Front Jumper Locations and Pin DenitionsExplanation of JumpersTo modify the operation of the

C-6SC936 Chassis ManualMH7PWR0PWR1PWR2PWR3FAN1 FAN3FAN2SEC_I2CR581SAS936A3.1BAR CODE+5V +12VGND GND+5V+12VGNDGND+5V+12VGND GND+5V+12VGNDGNDACACACREV:A

C-7Appendix C: SAS-936A Backplane SpecicationsI2C and SGPIO Modes and Jumper SettingsThis backplane can utilize I2C or SGPIO. SGPIO is the default m

C-8SC936 Chassis ManualMH7PWR0PWR1PWR2PWR3FAN1 FAN3FAN2SEC_I2CR581SAS936A3.1BAR CODE+5V +12VGND GND+5V+12VGNDGND+5V+12VGND GND+5V+12VGNDGNDACACACREV:A

C-9Appendix C: SAS-936A Backplane SpecicationsJ14J2J3J4J7J8J9J13J12J11J10J1J0J5J6FAIL0C75C77ACT0 FAIL1 ACT1 FAIL2 ACT2 FAIL3 ACT3 FAIL6 ACT6FAIL5 ACT

C-10SC936 Chassis ManualJP54JP56JP60JP58J22J26J29J10J12J14J16J25J23J24J30J32J8J5J6J7J39J42J48J46J40J47J41J38JP108JP47JP26JP115JP78JP69JP116JP117JP52JP

D-1SAS-936EL Backplane SpecicationsAppendix D SAS-936EL Backplane Specications To avoid personal injury and property damage, carefully follow all

D-2SC936 Chassis ManualD-3 An Important Note to UsersAll images and layouts shown in this user's guide are based upon the latest revision availa

D-3SAS-936EL Backplane SpecicationsMH7SEC_J2SEC_J1SEC_J0PRI_J2PRI_J1PRI_J0BUZ ZER1BUZZER_ENB1J1 5J1 6PW R0PW R1PW R2PW R3FA N1 FA N3FA N2F3BC46SEC_IP

SC936 Chassis Manualvi5-5 Rack Mounting Considerations ... 5-3Ambient Operating T

D-4SC936 Chassis ManualD-6 Front Connector and Pin DenitionsBackplaneMain Power4-Pin ConnectorPin# Denition 1 +12V2 and 3Ground4 +5V4.

D-5SAS-936EL Backplane Specications6. Fan ConnectorsThe 3-pin connectors, designated Fan1, Fan2, Fan3, and Fan4, provide power to the system fans. Se

D-6SC936 Chassis ManualMH7SEC_J2SEC_J1SEC_J0PRI_J2PRI_J1PRI_J0BUZ ZER1BUZZER_ENB1J 1 5J1 6PW R0PW R1PW R2PW R3FA N1 FA N3FA N2F3BC46SEC_IPMISEC_I2CFAN

D-7SAS-936EL Backplane SpecicationsD-7 Front Jumper Locations and Pin DenitionsExplanation of JumpersTo modify the operation of the backplane, jum

D-8SC936 Chassis ManualMH7SEC_J2SEC_J1SEC_J0PRI_J2PRI_J1PRI_J0BUZ ZER1BUZZER_ENB1J 1 5J1 6PW R0PW R1PW R2PW R3FA N1 FA N3FA N2F3BC46SEC_IPMISEC_I2CFAN

D-9SAS-936EL Backplane SpecicationsD-8 Rear Connectors and LED IndicatorsRear SAS ConnectorsRearConnectorSAS Drive NumberRearConnectorSAS Drive Numb

D-10SC936 Chassis ManualRear LED IndicatorsRear LED Hard Drive Activity Failure LEDSAS #0 ACT #0 FAIL #0 SAS #1 ACT #1 FAIL #1 SAS #2 ACT #2 FAIL

D-11Appendix D: SAS-936EL Backplane SpecicationsDual Port and Cascading CongurationsD-9 Single and Dual Port ExpandersSingle PortsSAS-936EL1 backpl

D-12SC936 Chassis ManualThe SAS-936EL2 backplane has two expanders which allow effective failover and recovery.D-10 FailoverSingle Host Bus AdapterIn

D-13Appendix D: SAS-936EL Backplane SpecicationsD-11 Cables and Chassis Power CardPower CardPart Number Part Type Where UsedCSE-PTJBOD-CB1 Power Car

SC936A Chassis Model CPU HDD I/O SlotsPowerSupplySC936-R900B DP/UP16x SAS Drive Bays7 FF900W(Redundant)SC936A-R1200B DP/UP16x SAS Drive Bays7 FF1200W(

D-14SC936 Chassis ManualSEC_J2SEC_J1SEC_J0PRI_J2PRI_J1B3B2B1A3A2A1PRI_J2PRI_J1A3A2A1HBA (Host Bus Adapter)HBA (Host Bus Adapter)HBA (Host Bus Adapter)

D-15Appendix D: SAS-936EL Backplane SpecicationsDescription: This cable has one SFF-8484 (32 pin) connector on one end and iPass (SFF-80

D-16SC936 Chassis ManualDescription: This cable has an iPass (SFF-8087/mini-sas) connector (36 pins) at each end. It connects from the HBA to the SAS-

D-17Appendix D: SAS-936EL Backplane SpecicationsConnecting an External Host Bus Adapter to the Backplane This backplane supports external Host Bus Ad

D-18SC936 Chassis ManualSupported External HBA to Backplane CableUse the following cable if your external HBA has an Inniband connector.Description:

D-19Appendix D: SAS-936EL Backplane SpecicationsSEC_J2SEC_J1SEC_J0PRI_J2PRI_J1B3B2B1A3A2A1PRI_J2PRI_J1A3A2A1CBL-0167L with Single Port Assembly (Int

D-20SC936 Chassis ManualDescription: External cascading cable. Connects ports between servers with most connectors, use one cable for single port conn

D-21Appendix D: SAS-936EL Backplane SpecicationsSEC_J2SEC_J1SEC_J0PRI_J2PRI_J1B3B2B1A3A2A1PRI_J2PRI_J1A3A2A1Power CardPort A Expander 1Port B Expande

D-22SC936 Chassis ManualDescription: Internal cascading cable. Connects the backplane to the Host Bus Adapter (HBA) or external port. Used i

D-23Appendix D: SAS-936EL Backplane SpecicationsSEC_J2SEC_J1SEC_J0PRI_J2PRI_J1B3B2B1A3A2A1PRI_J2PRI_J1A3A2A1Cascading allows the system to access

SC936 Chassis Manual1-21-3 Where to get Replacement ComponentsAlthough not frequently, you may need replacement parts for your system. To

D-24SC936 Chassis ManualServer System with Single SAS HBAThe exanders allow horizontal branching. This conguration also applies to dual port

D-25Appendix D: SAS-936EL Backplane SpecicationsCable 0166L (external cables)HBA (Host Bus Adapter)Port A Expander 1Server System with Dual SAS HBA a

D-26SC936 Chassis ManualCable 0166L (external cable)Server System with Dual SAS HBAHBAHBA Power CardPower CardSEC_J2SEC_J1SEC_J0PRI_J2PRI_J1B3B2B1A3A2

D-27Appendix D: SAS-936EL Backplane SpecicationsCBL-0166L (External cable)External CablesIn the previous diagrams external ca-bles are represe

D-28SC936 Chassis ManualDisclaimer (cont.)The products sold by Supermicro are not intended for and will not be used in life sup-port systems, medical

1-3Chapter 1: Introduction1-4 Contacting SupermicroHeadquartersAddress: Super Micro Computer, Inc.980 Rock Ave.San Jose, CA 95131 U.S.A.Tel: +1 (4