SC837J CHASSIS SERIESUSER’S MANUAL 1.0b SUPER®SC837E16-RJBOD1 SC837E26-RJBOD1
SC837J Chassis Manual1-21-3 Where to get Replacement ComponentsThough not frequently, you may need replacement parts for your system. To en-sure the
SC837J Chassis Manual1-31-4 Returning Merchandise for ServiceA receipt or copy of your invoice marked with the date of purchase is required be-fore a
SC837J Chassis Manual1-4Notes
SC837J Chassis Manual2-1Chapter 2 System Safety2-1 OverviewThis chapter provides a quick setup to get your chassis up and running. Following the ste
SC837J Chassis Manual2-22-4 Electrical Safety PrecautionsBasic electrical safety precautions should be followed to protect yourself from harm and the
SC837J Chassis Manual2-3•Handle used batteries carefully. Do not damage the battery in any way; a dam-aged battery may release hazardous materials in
SC837J Chassis Manual2-4•Touch a grounded metal object before removing any board from its antistatic bag.•Do not let components or PCBs come into co
SC837J Chassis Manual3-1Chapter 3 System Interface3-1 OverviewThere are several LEDs on the control panel as well as others on the drive carriers to
SC837J Chassis Manual3-23-3 Control Panel LEDsThe control panel located on the left handle of the SC837J chassis has ve LEDs. These LEDs provide you
SC837J Chassis Manual3-3Power: Indicates power is being supplied to the system's power supply units. This LED should normally be illuminated when
SC837J Chassis ManualiiManual Revision 1.0b Release Date: October 28, 2011The information in this User’s Manual has been carefully reviewed and
SC837J Chassis Manual3-43-4 Drive Carrier LEDsYour chassis uses SAS/SATA. SAS/SATA DrivesEach SAS/SATA drive carrier has two LEDs.•Blue: Solid on =
SC837J Chassis Manual4-1Chapter 4 Chassis Setup and Maintenance4-1 OverviewThis chapter covers the steps required to install components and perform
SC837J Chassis Manual4-24-2 Removing the Chassis CoverFigure 4-1: Removing the Chassis Cover21214133Removing the Chassis Cover1. Unplug the chassis
SC837J Chassis Manual4-3 4-3 Installing Removable Hard DrivesRemoving Hard Drive Carriers from the Chassis1. Press the release button on
SC837J Chassis Manual4-4The drives are mounted in drive carriers to simplify their installation and removal from the chassis. These carriers also help
SC837J Chassis Manual4-52. Slide the hard drive into the carrier with the printed circuit board side facing down.3. Carefully align the mounting hol
SC837J Chassis Manual4-6Seven hot-swappable, heavy-duty fans provide cooling for the chassis. These fans circulate air through the chassis, thereby lo
SC837J Chassis Manual4-7Figure 4-8: Placing the System Fan
SC837J Chassis Manual4-84-7 Power Supply The SC837J chassis has a 1620 Watt high-efciency redundant power supply. This power supply is auto-switchin
SC837J Chassis Manual4-9 Figure 4-10: Power Supply Release Tab154. Replace the failed power module with the same model.5. Push the new pow
SC837J Chassis ManualiiiContacting SupermicroHeadquartersAddress: Super Micro Computer, Inc.980 Rock Ave.San Jose, CA 95131 U.S.A.Tel: +1 (408) 503
SC837J Chassis Manual4-10Notes
SC837J Chassis Manual5-1Chapter 5 Rack Installation5-1 OverviewThis chapter provides a quick setup for installing the chassis into a rack. Following
SC837J Chassis Manual5-2•This product is for installation only in a Restricted Access Location (dedicated equipment rooms, service closets and the li
SC837J Chassis Manual5-3Rack Mounting ConsiderationsAmbient Operating TemperatureIf installed in a closed or multi-unit rack assembly, the ambient ope
SC837J Chassis Manual5-45-4 Rack Mounting InstructionsThis section provides information on installing the SC837J chassis into a rack unit with the ra
SC837J Chassis Manual5-5Figure 7-3: Installing the Outer RailsInstalling the Outer Rails on the RackOuter rails attach to the server rack and hold the
SC837J Chassis Manual5-6Figure 7-4: Installing the Chassis into the Server RackInstalling the Chassis into a Rack1. Conrm outer rails are installed
SC837J Chassis ManualA-1Appendix A SC837J Cables and HardwareA-1 OverviewThis appendix lists supported cables for your chassis system. It only inclu
SC837J Chassis ManualA-2A-3 Compatible CablesThese cables are compatible with the SC837J chassis.Description: This cable has one SFF-8484 (32-pin) co
SC837J Chassis ManualA-3Extending Power CablesAlthough Supermicro chassis are designed with to be efcient and cost-effective, some compatible moth
SC837J Chassis ManualivPrefaceAbout This ManualThis manual is written for professional system integrators and PC technicians. It provides information
SC837J Chassis ManualA-4A-4 Chassis ScrewsThe accessory box includes all the screws needed to set up your chassis. This section lists and describes t
SC837J Chassis ManualB-1Appendix B SC837JPowerSupplySpecicationsThis appendix lists power supply specications for your chassis system.SC837J162
SC837J Chassis ManualB-2Notes
C-1SC837J Chassis ManualAppendix C SAS2-837ELBackplaneSpecicationsTo avoid personal injury and property damage, carefully follow all the safety s
C-2SC837J Chassis ManualC-3 An Important Note to UsersAll images and layouts shown in this user's guide are based upon the latest PCB revision a
C-3SC837J Chassis Manual14UART_S14UART_P14EXPDBG214EXPDBG1ACTLED11FANFAIL_LED_DISABLE1FAN_MONITOR_DISABLE1MH10MH9MH11MH12MH13MH3MH8MH4MH6MH7MH5MH2MH1R
C-4SC837J Chassis Manual1. Primary I2C ConnectorThe I2C connector is used to monitor the power supply status and to control the fans. See the table on
C-5SC837J Chassis Manual6. - 15. SAS PortsThe primary and secondary sets of SAS ports provide expander features includ-ing cascading and failover. The
C-6SC837J Chassis Manual14UART_S14UART_P14EXPDBG214EXPDBG1ACTLED11FANFAIL_LED_DISABLE1FAN_MONITOR_DISABLE1MH10MH9MH11MH12MH13MH3MH8MH4MH6MH7MH5MH2MH1R
C-7SC837J Chassis ManualExplanation of JumpersTo modify the operation of the backplane, jumpers can be used to choose between optional settings. Jumpe
SC837J Chassis ManualvManual OrganizationChapter 1: IntroductionThe rst chapter provides a checklist of the main components included with
C-8SC837J Chassis ManualC-8 Front LED IndicatorsFigure C-3: Front LED IndicatorsFront LEDsLEDDefault State Specication5V_LED1 OnBlue LED indicates b
C-9SC837J Chassis ManualBC31J0J9J8J1J7J6J2 J14J15J12J3J13J20J19J18J21FAIL15ACFAIL3ACFAIL2ACFAIL1ACFAIL0ACFAIL14ACFAIL13ACFAIL12ACFAIL8ACFAIL6ACFAIL7CF
C-10SC837J Chassis Manual14UART_S14UART_P14EXPDBG214EXPDBG1ACTLED11FANFAIL_LED_DISABLE1FAN_MONITOR_DISABLE1MH10MH9MH11MH12MH13MH3MH8MH4MH6MH7MH5MH2MH1
C-11SC837J Chassis Manual14UART_S14UART_P14EXPDBG214EXPDBG1ACTLED11FANFAIL_LED_DISABLE1FAN_MONITOR_DISABLE1MH10MH9MH11MH12MH13MH3MH8MH4MH6MH7MH5MH2MH1
C-12SC837J Chassis Manual14UART_S14UART_P14EXPDBG214EXPDBG1ACTLED11FANFAIL_LED_DISABLE1FAN_MONITOR_DISABLE1MH10MH9MH11MH12MH13MH3MH8MH4MH6MH7MH5MH2MH1
C-13SC837J Chassis ManualC-13 Chassis Power Card and Support CablesPower CardPart Number Part Type Where UsedCSE-PTJBOD-CB2 Power cardAllows the chass
C-14SC837J Chassis Manual14UART_S14UART_P14EXPDBG214EXPDBG1ACTLED11FANFAIL_LED_DISABLE1FAN_MONITOR_DISABLE1MH10MH9MH11MH12MH13MH3MH8MH4MH6MH7MH5MH2MH1
C-15SC837J Chassis ManualDescription: This cable has an iPass (SFF-8087/Mini-SAS) connector (36-pin) at each end. It connects from the HBA to the SAS2
C-16SC837J Chassis ManualDescription: Internal cascading cable. Connects the backplane to the HBA or external port. Used in dual port environments.Cab
C-17SC837J Chassis ManualDescription: External cascading cable. Connects ports between servers. Use one cable for single port connections and two cabl
SC837J Chassis ManualviAppendixB:PowerSupplySpecicationsThis chapter lists specications for the power supply provided with your chassis. For add
C-18SC837J Chassis ManualConnecting an External Host Bus Adapter to the Backplane This backplane supports external host bus adapters. In this congura
C-19SC837J Chassis ManualCBL-0167L with Single Port Assembly (Internal cable)CBL-0166L (External cable)HBA (Host Bus Adapter)Power CardConnecting Mul
C-20SC837J Chassis ManualCBL-0166L (External cable)HBA (Host Bus Adapter)HBA (Host Bus Adapter)Power CardCBL-0168L with Dual Port Assembly (Internal c
C-21SC837J Chassis ManualCascading allows the system to access data at a faster rate by allowing several backplanes to share resources to reduce laten
C-22SC837J Chassis ManualCable 0166L (External cables)HBAPower CardPower CardCable 0168L (Internal cable)Dual Port Cable AssemblyFigureC-18:DualSAS
C-23SC837J Chassis ManualPrimary OutPrimary InSecondary InSecondary OutFigure C-19: Connecting the Backplane to the ChassisC-15 Connecting the Backpla
C-24SC837J Chassis ManualC-16 Connecting SAS2-837EL and SAS-837A BackplanesThe SAS2-837EL and SAS-837A backplanes are designed to work together. See
D-1SC837J Chassis ManualAppendix D SAS-837ABackplaneSpecicationsTo avoid personal injury and property damage, carefully follow all the safety ste
D-2SC837J Chassis ManualD-3 An Important Note to UsersAll images and layouts shown in this user's guide are based upon the latest PCB revision a
D-3SC837J Chassis Manual1JP61JP5JP4DESIGNED IN USAA1B1A18B18PRI_J0A1B1A18B18PRI_J1A1B1A18B18PRI_J2A1B1A18B18SEC_J0A1B1A18B18SEC_J1A1B1A18B18SEC_J2MH9M
SC837J Chassis ManualviiTable of ContentsContacting Supermicro ...
D-4SC837J Chassis Manual1. I2C ConnectorThe I2C connector is used to monitor the power supply status and to control the fans. See the table on the rig
D-5SC837J Chassis ManualD-7 Front LED IndicatorsFigure D-2: Front LED IndicatorsFront LEDsLEDDefault State Specication5V_LED1 OnGreen LED indicates
D-6SC837J Chassis ManualD12ACD13ACD14ACD15ACD18ACD21ACD22ACD24ACD25ACD26ACD27ACD28ACD19ACD20ACD23ACD29ACD30ACD31ACD32ACD33ACD5ACD6ACD7ACD8ACR831.00REV
D-7SC837J Chassis ManualD-9 Connecting SAS-837A and SAS-837EL BackplanesThe SAS2-837EL and SAS-837A backplanes are designed to work together. The fol
D-8SC837J Chassis Manual14UART_S14UART_P14EXPDBG214EXPDBG1ACTLED11FANFAIL_LED_DISABLE1FAN_MONITOR_DISABLE1MH10MH9MH11MH12MH13MH3MH8MH4MH6MH7MH5MH2MH1R
D-9SC837J Chassis ManualNotes
D-10SC837J Chassis ManualDisclaimer (cont.)The products sold by Supermicro are not intended for and will not be used in life sup-port systems, medical
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Chapter 1 Introduction1-1 OverviewOptimized for enterprise-level heavy-capacity storage applications, Supermicro's SC837 JBOD chassis features
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