SC213 Chassis SeriesSC213A-R900UB SC213A-R900LPBSC213A-R720UB SC213A-R720LPBUSER’S MANUAL 1.0a 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. Fol
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 t
SC213 Chassis Manual2-4Touch a grounded metal object before removing any board from its antistatic •bag.Do not let components or PCBs come in
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 acti
SC213 Chassis ManualiiManual Revision 1.0a Release Date: August 7, 2009The information in this User’s Manual has been carefully reviewed a
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 com
SC213 Chassis Manual4-24-3 Removing the Chassis CoverRemoving the Chassis Cover the Chassis CoverPress 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 TrayFigure 4-4: Proper Installation of the Hard Drive into the Hard Drive BayInstalling a Hard Drive
4-5Chapter 4: Chassis Setup and MaintenanceI/O ShieldThe I/O shield holds the motherboard ports in place. Install the I/O shield before insta
SC213 Chassis Manual4-6Figure 4-6: 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 mothe
SC213 Chassis Manual4-8Figure 4-8: 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 an
SC213 Chassis Manual4-10Figure 4-11: 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 4-12: UIO Add-on Card InstalledInstalling the Add-on Cards in UIO Chassis ModelsEnsure that the ris
SC213 Chassis Manual4-124-9 Installing the Air ShroudAir shrouds concentrate airow to maximize fan efciency. The SC213 chassis air shroud does not
4-13Chapter 4: Chassis Setup and MaintenanceFigure 4-14: UIO Air Shroud InstallationAn additional air shroud is required for high-powered CPUs, to pro
SC213 Chassis Manual4-144-10 Checking the Air FlowChecking the Server's Air FlowMake sure there are no objects to obstruct airow 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 in
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 MaintenanceFigure4-16:PlacingtheLowProleSystemFanFigure 4-17: Placing the UIO System Fan
SC213 Chassis Manual4-18The SC213 chassis has two redundant 720 or 900 Watt power supplies. The power modules are hot-swappable, enabling the pow
4-19Chapter 4: Chassis Setup and Maintenance4-13 Installing the Power DistributorThe power distributor provides failover and power supply red
SC213 Chassis ManualivManual OrganizationChapter 1 IntroductionThe introduction provides a list of the main components included with this chassis and
SC213 Chassis Manual4-20Figure 4-20: 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, indica
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 runn
SC213 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
SC213 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
SC213 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
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 5-6: Installing into a RackStandard Chassis InstallationInstalling the Chassis into a RackConrm 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
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 inclu
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 efcient and cost-effective, some compatible motherb
SC213 Chassis ManualA-4Notes
B-1Appendix B: Power Supply Specications Appendix B SC213PowerSupplySpecicationsThis appendix lists power supply specications for your chassis
SC213 Chassis ManualB-2Notes
C-1Appendix C: SAS-213A Backplane SpecicationsAppendix C SAS-213ABackplaneSpecicationsTo avoid personal injury and property damage, carefully f
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 SpecicationsJumperSettingsandPinDenitionsC-5 Front Connectors and JumpersFront ConnectorsY2C6C5C47 C44C201C19
C-4SC213 Chassis ManualC-6 FrontConnectorandPinDenitions1. Upgrade ConnectorsThe upgrade connectors are designated JP69, and JP78 are used for m
C-5Appendix C: SAS-213A Backplane Specications11. - 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 SpecicationsI2C and SGPIO Modes and Jumper SettingsThis backplane can utilize I2C or SGPIO. SGPIO is the default m
C-8SC213 Chassis ManualY2C6C5C47 C44C201C197JP78JP69JP13JP10JP46JP48JP37JP52JP95JP96JP35JP36JP84R132R131R125R123R392R169R351R365R124R126R302R303R624JP
C-9Appendix C: SAS-213A Backplane SpecicationsRP3RP6R301R90R89R87R86R83R468R467R466R465R464R461R460R435R428R253R251R250R215R214R213R180R179R178R175R1
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 SpecicationsNotes
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 d
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