Supermicro SuperChassis 213A-R900UB, Black User Manual

SC213 Chassis SeriesSC213A-R900UB SC213A-R900LPBUSER’S MANUAL 1.0 SUPER®

SC213 Chassis Manual1-21-3 Contacting SupermicroHeadquartersAddress: Super Micro Computer, Inc.980 Rock Ave.San Jose, CA 95131 U.S.A.Tel: +1 (408)

1-3Chapter 1 Introduction1-4 Returning Merchandise for ServiceA receipt or copy of your invoice marked with the date of purchase is required be-fore

SC213 Chassis Manual1-4Notes

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

SC213 Chassis Manual2-22-4 Electrical Safety PrecautionsBasic electrical safety precautions should be followed to protect yourself from harm and the

2-3Chapter 2 System SafetyDVD-ROM Laser: CAUTION - this server may have come equipped with a •DVD-ROM drive. To prevent direct exposure to

SC213 Chassis Manual2-4Touch a grounded metal object before removing any board from its antistatic •bag.Do not let components or PCBs come

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

SC213 Chassis Manual3-2Power:• Indicates power is being supplied to the system's power supply units. This LED should normally be illuminated wh

3-3Chapter 3 System InterfacePower Failure:• When this LED ashes, it indicates a power failure in the power supply.NIC1:• Indicates network activ

SC213 Chassis ManualiiManual Revision 1.0 Release Date: September 4, 2008Unless you request and receive written permission from Super Micr

SC213 Chassis Manual3-43-4 Drive Carrier LEDsYour chassis uses SAS or SATA, but not both at the same time. SAS/SATA DrivesEach SAS/SATA drive carrier

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

SC213 Chassis Manual4-24-3 Removing the Chassis CoverRemoving the Chassis Cover the Chassis Cover:Press both release tabs at the same time to release

4-3Chapter 4 Chassis Setup and Maintenance7 4-4 Installing Hard DrivesThe SC213 comes equipped with sixteen hot-swappable hard drives. Only

SC213 Chassis Manual4-4Figure 4-3: Chassis Drive TrayInstalling a Hard Drive into a Drive CarrierInsert a drive into the carrier with the PCB side fac

4-5Chapter 4 Chassis Setup and MaintenanceI/O ShieldThe I/O shield holds the motherboard ports in place. Install the I/O shield before instal

SC213 Chassis Manual4-6Figure 4-5: Chassis StandoffsPermanent and Optional StandoffsStandoffs prevent short circuits by creating space between the mot

4-7Chapter 4 Chassis Setup and Maintenance4-7 Installing the MotherboardInstalling the MotherboardReview the documentation that came with your mother

SC213 Chassis Manual4-8Figure 4-7: Installing the UIO MotherboardSecure the CPU(s), heatsinks, and other components to the motherboard as 8. described

4-9Chapter 4 Chassis Setup and Maintenance4-8 Installing the Add-on CardsAdd-on card installation in the SC213 chassis differs between the

iiiPrefacePrefaceThis manual is written for professional system integrators and PC technicians. It provides information for the installation

SC213 Chassis Manual4-10Figure 4-10: Installing the UIO Riser Card BracketInstalling Riser Cards and Add-on Cards in UIO ModelsInstalling the Riser Ca

4-11Chapter 4 Chassis Setup and MaintenanceFigure 4-11: UIO Add-on Card InstalledInstalling the Add-on Cards in UIO Chassis ModelsEnsure that the rise

SC213 Chassis Manual4-124-9 Installing the Air ShroudAir shrouds concentrate airow to maximize fan efciency. The SC213 chassis air shroud does not

4-13Chapter 4 Chassis Setup and MaintenanceFigure 4-13: UIO Air Shroud InstallationAn additional air shroud is required for high-powered CPUs, to prov

SC213 Chassis Manual4-144-10 Checking the Air FlowChecking the Server's Air FlowMake sure there are no objects to obstruct airow in and out of

4-15Chapter 4 Chassis Setup and MaintenanceInstallation CompleteIn most cases, the chassis power supply and fans are pre-installed. If you need to ins

SC213 Chassis Manual4-16Three heavy duty fans provide cooling for the chassis. These fans circulate air through the chassis as a means of

4-17Chapter 4 Chassis Setup and MaintenanceFigure4-15:PlacingtheLowProleSystemFanFigure 4-16: Placing the UIO System Fan

SC213 Chassis Manual4-18The SC213 chassis has two redundant 900 Watt power supplies. The power modules are hot-swappable, enabling the

4-19Chapter 4 Chassis Setup and Maintenance4-13 Installing the Power DistributorThe power distributor provides failover and power supply redu

SC213 Chassis ManualivManual OrganizationChapter 1 IntroductionThe introduction provides a list of the main components included with this chassis and

SC213 Chassis Manual4-20Figure 4-19: Removing the Screws at the Top of the Backplane4-14 Removing the BackplaneThe SC213 chassis backplane is located

4-21Chapter 4 Chassis Setup and MaintenanceLoosen but do not remove the three screws in the spring bar, located on the 6. oor of the chassis, indicat

SC213 Chassis Manual4-2214-15 Installing the BackplaneInstalling the Backplane into the ChassisEnsure that all of the hard drive trays have been remo

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

SC213 Chassis Manual5-25-4 Warnings and PrecautionsRack PrecautionsEnsure that the leveling jacks on the bottom of the rack are fully extend

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

SC213 Chassis Manual5-45-6 Rack Mounting InstructionsThis section provides information on installing the SC213 chassis into a rack unit with the ra

5-5Chapter 5 Rack Installation Figure 5-2: Identifying the Sections of the Inner Rails The Inner Rail ExtensionsThe inner rails are

SC213 Chassis Manual5-6Outer Rack RailsOuter rails attach to the server rack and hold the chassis in place. The SC213 comes equipped wit

5-7Chapter 5 Rack InstallationAttaching the Outer Rack Rails to the RackThe outer rails attach to the rack and allow easy access to the chassis.Instal

vPrefaceAppendix C This section provides detailed information on the SAS-213A backplane. Additional information can by found on our Web site, at www.s

SC213 Chassis Manual5-8Figure 5-5: Installing into a RackInstalling the Chassis into a RackConrm that the inner rails (A) and rail extensions (B) are

5-9Chapter 5 Rack Installation1414Figure 5-6: Securing the Chassis to the Rack

SC213 Chassis Manual5-10Notes

A-1Appendix A Chassis CablesAppendix A SC213 Chassis CablesA-1 OverviewThis appendix lists supported cables for your chassis system. It only includ

SC213 Chassis ManualA-2A-3 Compatible CablesThese cables are compatible with the SC213 Chassis.Description: This cable has one SFF-8484 (32 pi

A-3Appendix A Chassis CablesExtending Power CablesAlthough Supermicro chassis are designed to be efcient and cost-effective, some compatible motherbo

SC213 Chassis ManualA-4Notes

B-1Appendix B Power Supply Specications Appendix B SC213PowerSupplySpecicationsThis appendix lists power supply specications for your chassis

SC213 Chassis ManualB-2Notes

C-1Appendix C SAS-213A Backplane SpecicationsAppendix C SAS-213ABackplaneSpecicationsTo avoid personal injury and property damage, carefully fo

SC213 Chassis ManualviTable of ContentsChapter 1 Introduction1-1 Overview ...

C-2SC213 Chassis ManualC-3 A Note to UsersAll images and layouts shown in this user's guide are based upon the latest PCB •Revision available a

C-3Appendix C SAS-213A Backplane SpecicationsJumperSettingsandPinDenitionsC-4 Front Connectors and JumpersFront ConnectorsY2C6C5C47 C44C201C197

C-4SC213 Chassis ManualC-5 FrontConnectorandPinDenitions1. Upgrade ConnectorsThe upgrade connectors are designated JP69, and JP78 are used for m

C-5Appendix C SAS-213A Backplane Specications11. - 12. ACT_IN:The activity LED connectors, designated JP26, and JP27 are used to indicate the

C-6SC213 Chassis Manual13. JP80 I2C Addr On C0, Off C2 (Not populated)14. Chip Reset JP36 1-2 Reset, 2-3 No Reset (Not populated)15. Buzzer Rese

C-7Appendix C SAS-213A Backplane SpecicationsI2C and SGPIO Modes and Jumper SettingsThis backplane can utilize I2C or SGPIO. SGPIO is the default

C-8SC213 Chassis ManualY2C6C5C47 C44C201C197JP78JP69JP13JP10JP46JP48JP37JP52JP95JP96JP35JP36JP84R132R131R125R123R392R169R351R365R124R126R302R303R624JP

C-9Appendix C SAS-213A Backplane SpecicationsRP3RP6R301R90R89R87R86R83R468R467R466R465R464R461R460R435R428R253R251R250R215R214R213R180R179R178R175R17

C-10SC213 Chassis ManualRear LED IndicatorsRear LED Hard Drive Activity Failure LEDSAS #0 D12 D5SAS #1 D22 D23SAS #2 D40 D37SAS #3 D102 D107SAS #4

C-11Appendix C SAS-213A Backplane SpecicationsNotes

viiPrefaceInstallation Complete ... 4-154-11 System Fans ...

C-12SC213 Chassis ManualDisclaimer (cont.)The products sold by Supermicro are not intended for and will not be used in life sup-port systems, medical

SC213 Chassis ManualviiiNotes

Chapter 1 Introduction1-1 OverviewSupermicro’s SC213 chassis provides 16 hot-swappable 2.5” SAS/SATA hard drive bays, one 5.25” hard drive, one sli