Supermicro 825TQ-563LPB manual

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    SC825 CHASSIS Series SC825TQ-R720LPB SC825TQ-R720UB SC825TQ-R700V(B) SC825TQ-710LP(B) SC825TQ-R700LPV(B) SC825TQ-560LPV(B) SC825S2-R700LPV(B) SC825S2-560LPV(B) SC825TQ-560UV(B) SC825TQ-560UB(B) USER’S MANUAL 1.0b S UPER ®[...]

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    SC825 Chassis Manual ii Manual Revision 1.0b Release Date: December 28, 2009 The informati on in this User ’s Manual has been carefu lly reviewed and is bel ieved to be accurate. The vendor assumes no respons ibility for any in accuracies that may be contained in this document, makes no commitment to upda te o r t o ke ep current the information [...]

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    iii Preface Preface About This Manual This manua l is writ ten f or p rofessional syste m int egrators and PC tech nicians. It provides information for the installation and use of the SC825 2U chassis. Installa - tion and ma intenance should b e performed by expe rienced technician s only . Supermicro’s SC825 2U chassis features a unique and high[...]

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    SC825 Chassis Manual iv Manual Organization Chapter 1: Introduction The rs t cha pter provides a check list of the main com ponents include d wi th t his chassis and describ es the main featur es of the SC825 chassi s. This chapter also includes contact information. Chapter 2: System Safety This chapter li sts warning s, precauti ons, and system[...]

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    v Preface Appendices This section lists compatible cables, power supply specications, and compatible backplanes. N ot all comp atible backplan es may be listed. Re fer to our Web site for the latest compatible backplane information.[...]

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    SC825 Chassis Manual vi T able of Contents Chapter 1 Introductio n 1-1 Overview ......................................................................................................... 1- 1 1-2 Shipping List .................................................................................................... 1- 1 1-3 Chassis Features ..............[...]

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    vii Preface Chapter 5 Chassis Setup and Maintenanc e 5-1 Overview ......................................................................................................... 5- 1 5-2 Installation and General Maintnenance .......................................................... 5- 1 Installation ......................................................[...]

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    SC825 Chassis Manual viii 6-4 Rack Mounting Instructions ............................................................................. 6- 4 Separating the Sections of the Rack Rails ..................................................... 6- 4 Installing the Inner Rail Extension .................................................................. 6- 5 O[...]

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    Chapter 1 Introduction 1-1 Overview Supermicro’s SC825 2U chassi s featu res a uni que and hi ghly-optimized desig n. The chassis is equipped with high efciency power supply . 1-2 Shipping List Please vis it t he fo llowing link for the late st sh ipping lists an d par t num bers for your particular chassis model http://www .supermicro.com/pro[...]

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    SC825 Chassis Manual 1-2 1-3 Chassis Features The SC825 2U, high-performance chassis includes the following features: CPU The SC825 ch assis supports a dua l-core Xeon process or . Pleas e refe r to th e motherboard specications pages on our web site for updates on supported pro - cessors. Hard Drives The SC825 chassis features 8 slots for U320 [...]

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    1-3 Chapter 1: Introduction 1-4 Contacting Supermicro Headquarters Address: Super Micro Computer , Inc. 980 Rock Ave. San Jose, CA 95131 U.S.A. T el: +1 (408) 503-8000 Fax: +1 (408) 503-8008 Email: marketing@supermicro.com (General Information) support@supermicro.com (T echnical Support) Web Site: www .supermicro.com Europe Address: Super Micro Com[...]

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    SC825 Chassis Manual 1-4 1-5 Returning Merchandise for Service A receipt or copy of your invoice marked with the date of purchase is required be - fore a ny warranty service will be rendered. Y ou can obtain service by ca lling your vendor for a Returned Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number . When returning to the manufacturer , the RMA number sh[...]

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    2-1 Chapter 2: System Safety Chapter 2 System Safety 2-1 Overview This chapter provides a quick setup checkli st to get your chassis up and running. Following the steps in order given should enable you to have your ch assis setup and operational within a minimal amount of time. This quick set up assumes that you are an experienced technician, famil[...]

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    SC825 Chassis Manual 2-2 2-4 Electrical Safety Precautions Basic electr ical safety precaut ions should be follow ed to protect yourse lf from harm and the SC825 from damage: Be aware of the locations of the p ower on/off switch on th e cha ssis as well • as t he room’s emergency power-off switch, disconnec tion switch or electrical outlet. [...]

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    2-3 Chapter 2: System Safety Please handle used batteries carefully . Do not damage the battery in any way; • a damaged battery may release hazardous materials into the environment. Do not discard a use d battery in the garbage or a public landll. Please comply with t he regulations set up by your local hazar dous waste management a gency t[...]

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    SC825 Chassis Manual 2-4 Use a grounded wrist strap designed to prevent static discharge. • Keep all co mponents and printed circuit boards (PCBs) in t heir antista tic bags • until ready for use. T ouch a gr ounded metal ob ject before re moving any boa rd fr om its antis tatic • bag. Do not let components or PCBs come into contact [...]

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    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 may not be compatible with your particular chassis model. For more i nformation, s ee the in stallation in structions detailed la ter in this manual .[...]

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    SC825 Chassis Manual 3-2 Power Supply Each SC825 chassis model includes a high-ef ciency power supply rated at 710 W atts (single ), 700 W atts (redun dant) or 560W (single). In t he unlikely event your power supply fails, replacement is simple and can be accomplished without tools. Air Shroud Air shrouds are shields, usually plastic, which cond[...]

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    4-1 Chapter 4: System Interface Chapter 4 System Interface 4-1 Overview There are seve ral LEDs on the control panel and the dr ive carriers to keep you constantly info rmed of t he o ver-all status of the system, as well as the activity and health of specic compone nts. Most SC825 models have two buttons on the chassis control panel: a reset bu[...]

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    SC825 Chassis Manual 4-2 Power Failure: • Whe n this LED ashes, it indicates a power fa ilure in the power supply . Overheat /F an Fai l: • Wh en thi s L ED  ash es it in dic ates a f an f ailu re. Wh en co ntin uous ly on ( not ash ing) it in dic ates a n over heat c on diti on, w hic h may be ca used by c abl es o bstr uc ting [...]

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    4-3 Chapter 4: System Interface Powe r: • Ind icat es powe r is bei ng sup plie d to the sys tem's po wer sup ply uni ts. Thi s LED shou ld nor mally b e illum inated w hen the sy stem is op erati ng. HD D: • I n d i ca t es ID E c h a n ne l a ct i v i ty in th e SA S / S A T A d ri v e , S CS I d ri v e , an d / or DVD - RO M drive[...]

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    SC825 Chassis Manual 4-4 4-4 Drive Carrier LEDs Y our cha ssis uses SAS/SA T A or SCSI drives, bu t not both. SAS/SA T A Drives Each SAS/SA T A drive carrier has two LEDs. Green: • E ach Ser ial A TA dr ive c ar rie r has a g reen LED. W hen illu minat ed, t his gre en L ED (on th e f ront of t he S A TA dr ive c ar ri er) in dic ates dr ive a[...]

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    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 Phi llips s crewdriver . Print this page to use as a refere nce whi l[...]

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    SC825 Chassis Manual 5-2 5-3 Removing the Chassis Cover Removing the Chassis Cover Remove the two screws on each side of the cover , which secure the cover to 1. the chassis. Press the release tabs to remove the cover from the locked position. Press 2. both tabs at the same time. Once the top cover is released from the locked position, slide the co[...]

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    5-3 Chapter 5: Chassis Setup and Maintenance 5-4 Installing Hard Drives Removing Hard Drive Trays from the Chassis Press the release button on the drive carrier . This extends the drive carrier 1. handle. Use the handle to pull the drive out of the chassis. 2. Figure 5-2: Removing Hard Drive 1 2[...]

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    SC825 Chassis Manual 5-4 The drives are mounted in drive carriers to simplify their installation and removal from the chass is. These carri ers als o help p romote p roper a irow f or the dr ive bays. Figure 5-3: Chassis Drive Carrier Installing a Hard Drive to the Hard Drive Carrier Remove the screws securing the dummy drive to the carrier . 1.[...]

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    5-5 Chapter 5: Chassis Setup and Maintenance Install a n ew drive into the carrier with the printed circuit boar d side facing 3. down so tha t the mounting hol es align with those in the carrier. Secure the hard drive by tightening all six screws. 4. Replace the drive carrier into the chassis bay , making sure that the drive car - 5. rier handle i[...]

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    SC825 Chassis Manual 5-6 5-5 Installing an Optional Floppy or Fixed Hard Drive The SC8 25 chassis models include two ope n slots fo r an opti onal oppy drive, and/or hard disk drive(s). T o utilize these slot s, the dummy driv e and the slot cover must be removed. Removing the Dummy Drive, Floppy Drive or Hard Disk Drive Disconnect the chassis f[...]

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    5-7 Chapter 5: Chassis Setup and Maintenance 5-6 DVD-ROM Replacement or Installation Most SC825 chassis models include a DVD-ROM which is usually pre-installed. Installing or Replacing a DVD-ROM Drive Power down the system and if necessary , remove the server from the rack. 1. Remove the chassis cover . 2. Unplug the drives power and data cables fr[...]

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    SC825 Chassis Manual 5-8 5-7 Installing the Motherboard I/O Shield The I/O shield holds the motherboar d ports in place. Install the I/O shie ld before you install the motherboard. Installing the I/O Shield Installing the I/O Shield Review the documentatio n that came with yo ur motherboard. Be come familiar 1. with component placement, requirement[...]

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    5-9 Chapter 5: Chassis Setup and Maintenance Permanent and Optional Standoffs Standoffs prev ent short ci rcuits by se curing space between the mot herboard and the chassis surface. The SC825 chassis includes permanent standoffs in locations used by most motherboard s. T hese stand of fs accept the rounde d Phillips head screws included in the SC82[...]

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    SC825 Chassis Manual 5-10 Installing the Motherboard Review the documentatio n that came with yo ur motherboard. Be come familiar 1. with component placement, requirements, precautions, and cable connec - tions. Open the chassis cover . 2. As required by your motherboa rd, install standoffs in any areas th at do not 3. have a permanent standoff. T [...]

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    5-1 1 Chapter 5: Chassis Setup and Maintenance Add-on Card/Expansion Slot Setup SC825: chassis include I/O slots for add-o n car ds and expa nsion cards. The number of cards you can use depends on your chassis model. SC825 LP: Provides 7 low prole add-on card slots. SC825U: Provi des 3 f ull height/fu ll length and 3 l ow prole card slots th [...]

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    SC825 Chassis Manual 5-12 Add-o n Card /Expansi on Slo t Setu p for SC8 25U (U niversa l Output) SC825U chassis accepts a sl ightly small er "L" shaped motherboa rd to allow for a universal e xpansion card. This uni versal output card allows the syste ms to accept SAS, SCSI, IB, Ethernet, and other types of connections. SC825U chassis are[...]

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    5-13 Chapter 5: Chassis Setup and Maintenance 5-8 Installing the Air Shroud Air shro uds concentrate airow to maximize fan efc iency . The SC825 cha ssis air shroud does not require screws to set up. Figure 5-12: Air Shroud for SC825LP Chassis Installing the Air Shroud Conrm that your air shroud m atches your chassis model. Each shrou d is[...]

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    SC825 Chassis Manual 5-14 Checking the Server's Air Flow Checking the Air Flow Make sure t here are no object s to obstruct airo w in and out of th e server . In 1. addition, i f you are using a front bezel, make sure th e bezel's lter is replaced periodically . Do not oper ate the server wit hout drives or driv e trays in the dri v[...]

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    5-15 Chapter 5: Chassis Setup and Maintenance Three heavy duty fans p rovide cooli ng for the c hassis. These fans circulate air through the chassis as a mean s of lowering the c hassis internal te mperature. 5-9 System Fans Figure 5-14: System Fan Release T ab Replacing a System Fan If necessar y , open th e chassis while th e power is running to [...]

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    SC825 Chassis Manual 5-16 Figure 5-15: Placing the System Fan[...]

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    5-17 Chapter 5: Chassis Setup and Maintenance Depending on your chassis model, the SC825 Chassis has a 560, 700, 710 or 720 W att power supply . This power supply is auto-switchin g capab le. This enables it to automatical ly sense and operate at a 100v to 240v input voltage. An amber light will be illuminated on the power supply when the power is [...]

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    SC825 Chassis Manual 5-18 Replacing the Power Supply If your chassis includes a redundant power supply (at least two power mod - 1. ules), you can leave th e server running an d remove only one power supply . If your server has only one powe r supply , you must pow er-down the server and unplug the power cord before replacing the power supply . Pus[...]

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    5-19 Chapter 5: Chassis Setup and Maintenance Replacing the Power Distributor Redundant server chassis that are 2U or greater require a power distributor . The power distributor provides failover and power supply redundancy . In the unlikely event you must replace the power distributor , do following Power down the server and remove the plug from t[...]

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    SC825 Chassis Manual 5-20 Replacing or Installing the Front Port Panel Replace or Install the Front Port Panel 1. Power down and unplug the system 2. Remove the chassis cover . 3. Disconnect the power and d ata cabl es from the front port panel to o ther ch assis components including the motherboard and backplane. 4. Remove t he old port panel by d[...]

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    5-21 Chapter 5: Chassis Setup and Maintenance 5-1 1 Optional Front Bezel The SC825 chassis supports an optional full-face locking front bezel for added se - curity . The front b ezel is not i ncluded with t he SC825 chass is, but can b e ordered seperately by visiting the Supermicro Web site at www.supermicro.com, clicking on the Where t o Buy link[...]

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    SC825 Chassis Manual 5-22 Notes[...]

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    6-1 Chapter 6: Rack Installation Chapter 6 Rack Installation 6-1 Overview This chapter provides a quick setup checkli st to get your chassis up and running. Following these steps in the order given should enable you to have the system operational within a minimum amount of time. 6-2 Unpacking the System Y ou should inspect the box the chassis was s[...]

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    SC825 Chassis Manual 6-2 Rack Precautions Ensure that t he leveling jacks on t he bottom of the rack are f ully extended to • the oor with the full weight of the rack resting on them. In single rack installation, stabilizers should be attached to the rack. • In multiple rack installations, the racks should be coupled together . • [...]

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    6-3 Chapter 6: Rack Installation Rack Mounting Considerations Ambient Operating T emperature If installed in a closed or multi-unit rack assembly , the ambient operating tempera - ture of the rack environme nt may be greater than the ambient temp erature o f the room. Therefore, consideration should be given to installing the equipment in an enviro[...]

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    SC825 Chassis Manual 6-4 6-4 Rack Mounting Instructions This sectio n provi des in formation on instal ling t he SC8 25 chas sis in to a ra ck uni t with the quick-rele ase rails provided. There are a variety of rack units on the market, which may mean the assembly procedure will differ slightly . Y o u shoul d also refer to the install ation instr[...]

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    6-5 Chapter 6: Rack Installation Figure 6-2: Installing the Inner Rail Extensions Installing the Inner Rail Extension The SC825 chassis includes a set of inner rails in two sections: inner rails and inner rail extensions. The inner rails are pre-attached to the chassis, and do not interfere with n ormal use of the chassis if you deci de not to use [...]

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    SC825 Chassis Manual 6-6 Outer Rack Rails Outer rail s attach to th e rack and hol d the chassis i n place. The outer rails for the SC825 chassis extend between 30 inches and 33 inches. Installing the Outer Rails to the Rack Secure the back end of the outer rail to the rack, using the screws provided. 1. Press the b utton where the tw o outer rails[...]

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    6-7 Chapter 6: Rack Installation screw the handles the outer rails for secure purpose if necessary F. ABLECOM DA TE:2008/08/14 REV:2 SCREW SCREW COMPLETE 1 2 Figure 6-4: Installing the Chassis into the Rack Installing the Chassis into a Rack Extend the outer rails as illustrat ed above. 1. Align the inner rails of the chassis with the outer rails o[...]

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    SC825 Chassis Manual 6-8 Notes[...]

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    A-1 Appendix A: Chassis Cables Appendix A SC825 Chassis Cables A-1 Overview This appendix lists supported cables for your chassis system. It only includes the most commonly used components and congurations. For more compatible cables, refer t o the manu facturer of the m otherboard you a re using a nd our Web si te at: www .supermicro.com. A-3?[...]

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    SC825 Chassis Manual A-2 SC825TQ-R700LP Part # T ype Length Description CBL-0157L Ribbon 9" 8 pin to 8 pin ribbon cable for SGPIO, PB free CBL-0087 Ribbon, Round 20" 16 pin to 16 pin ribbon cable for control panel CBL-0979L Cable 70 cm SA T A cable - Cable 6' T wo regional power cords CBL-0180L-01 SA T A various Set for 4 SA T A Cabl[...]

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    A-3 Appendix A: Chassis Cables A-4 Cables Included with SC825S2 Chassis (SCSI) SC825TQ-560LP Part # T ype Length Description CBL-0157L Ribbon 9" 8 pin to 8 pin ribbon cable for SGPIO, PB free CBL-0087 Ribbon, Round 20" 16 pin to 16 pin ribbon cable for control panel CBL-0179L Cable 70 cm SA T A cable - Cable 6' Regi[...]

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    SC825 Chassis Manual A-4 A-5 Compatible Cables These cables are compatible with the SC825 Chassis. Alternate SAS/SA T A Cables Some compat ible motherboards have different conn ectors. If your m otherboard has on ly one SA S connector that the SAS/SA T A cabl es must s hare, use one of t he following cables. These cables must be purchased separatel[...]

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    A-5 Appendix A: Chassis Cables Extending Power Cables Although Supermicro chassis are designed to be efcient and cost-effective, some compatible motherboards have power connectors located in different areas. T o use these motherboar ds you may have to extend the power cables to the mother boards. T o do this, use the following chart as a guide. [...]

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    SC825 Chassis Manual A-6 Notes[...]

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    B-1 Appendix B: Power Supply Specications Appendix B SC825PowerSupplySpecications This appendix lists power supply specications for your chassis system. SC825 Series R720W (Redundant) 710W DC-DC Power Supply R700W (Redundant) 560W MFR Part # PWS-721P-1R PWS-71 1-1R PWS-702A-IR PWS-561-1H20 Rated AC V oltage --- --- 100 - 240V 60-5[...]

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    SC825 Chassis Manual B-2 Notes[...]

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    C-1 Appendix C: SAS-825TQ Backplane Specications Appendix C SAS-825TQBackplaneSpecications T o 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 damage electronic com ponents. T o[...]

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    C-2 SC825 Chassis Manual C-3 An Important Note to Users All images and layouts shown in this user's guide are based upon the latest PCB • Revision av ailable at the time of publishing. The card yo u have received may or may not look exactly the same as the graphics shown in this manual. C-4 Introduction to the SAS-825TQ Backplane The SAS-[...]

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    C-3 Appendix C: SAS-825TQ Backpla ne Specications 1 1 16 32 48 BAR CODE REV 2.0 SAS825TQ 1 GND GND +12V +5V GND GND +12V +5V #2 I C #1 ACT_IN JP29:9072 RESET I C SIDEBAND #2 SIDEBAND #1 2 2 + + + + + + + + + + + + + + 1 1 1 16 32 48 GND GND +12V +5V GND GND +12V +5V + + + BAR CODE + + + REV 2.0 SAS825TQ #2 2 I C #1 ACT_IN JP29:9072 RESET 2 I C S[...]

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    C-4 SC825 Chassis Manual Backplane Main Power 4-Pin Connector Pin# Denition 1 +12V 2 and 3 Ground 4 +5V CD-ROM/FDD Power 4-Pin Connector Pin# Denition 1 +5V 2 and 3 Ground 4 +12V #1 and #2 Backplane Main Power Connec- tors The 4-pin connectors, designated JP10, and JP13 provide power to the backplane. See the table o n the right for pi n de?[...]

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    C-5 Appendix C: SAS-825TQ Backpla ne Specications #8 and #9 Sideband Headers The sideba nd headers are designated JP51 and JP52. For SES-2 to work properly , you must connect an 8-pin sideband cable. See the table to the right for pin denitions. Sideband Headers Pin # Denition Pin # Denition 2 SGPIO: SDIN; I 2 C: Backplane Addressing 1 [...]

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    C-6 SC825 Chassis Manual 1 1 16 32 48 BAR CODE REV 2.0 SAS825TQ 1 GND GND +12V +5V GND GND +12V +5V #2 I C #1 ACT_IN JP29:9072 RESET I C SIDEBAND #2 SIDEBAND #1 2 2 + + + + + + + + + + + + + + 1 1 1 16 32 48 GND GND +12V +5V GND GND +12V +5V + + + BAR CODE + + + REV 2.0 SAS825TQ #2 2 I C #1 ACT_IN JP29:9072 RESET 2 I C SIDEBAND #2 SIDEBAND #1 + + +[...]

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    C-7 Appendix C: SAS-825TQ Backpla ne Specications SGPIO and I 2 C Modes and Jumper Settings This backplane can utilize SGPIO or I 2 C. SGPIO is the default m ode a nd ca n be used without making changes to your jumpers. The following information describes which jumper must be congured to use SGPIO mode. SGPIO Settings (Default) Jumper J[...]

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    C-8 SC825 Chassis Manual I 2 C Settings Jumper Jumper Setting Notes JP33 2-3 Controller ID #1 JP34 1-2 Backplane ID #1 1-2: ID#0 2-3: ID#1 JP36 2-3 Controller ID #2 JP37 2-3 Backplane ID #2 1-2: ID#0 2-3: ID#1 JP38 Closed (Jumper on the pins) I 2 C Reset #2 JP40 Open (Jumper off the pins) I 2 C Reset_SDOUT#1 JP41 Open (Jumper off the pins) I 2 C Re[...]

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    C-9 Appendix C: SAS-825TQ Backpla ne Specications SAS Port Connections in I 2 C a nd SGP IO Set tings Use the following chart when connecting this backplane. If the SAS ports are con - nected out of order , it is not easy to identify drives using the LED function. SAS Port Connections in I 2 C and SGPIO Settings Port # I 2 C SGPIO # 0 - 3 I 2 C [...]

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    C-10 SC825 Chassis Manual R156 R155 D8 D7 D6 D5 D26 D23 D20 D19 D25 D22 D21 D18 D15 D14 D13 D12 C106 + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + FAIL1 ACT0 FAIL0 ACT2 FAIL2 ACT1 FAIL4 ACT3 FAIL3 ACT5 FAIL5 ACT4 FAIL6 ACT6 ACT7 FAIL7 C-8 Rear Connectors and LED Indicators Rear SAS/SA T A Connectors Rear Connector SAS Drive Number Rear Connector SAS Drive Number[...]

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    D-1 SCA-825S2 Backplane Specications Appendix D SCA-825S2BackplaneSpecications SafetyInformationandT echnicalSpecications D-1 Safety Guidelines T o avoid personal injury and property damage, please carefully follow all the safety steps listed below when accessing your system or handling the components: ESD Safety Guidelin[...]

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    D-2 SC825 Chassis Manual General Safety Guidelines Always disconnect power cables before installing or r emoving a ny compon ents • from the chassis, including the SCA-825S2 backplane. Disconnect the power cable from the chassis before installing or removing any • cables or components from the SCA-825S2 Backplane. Make su re that t he SCA[...]

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    D-3 SCA-825S2 Backplane Specications D-2 Introduction to the SCA-825S2 Backplane The SCA-825S2 backplane has been designed to utilize the most up-to-date tech - nology available, providing your system with reliable, high-quality performance. This manual reects SCA-825S2 Revision 1.00, the most current release available at the time of publicat[...]

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    D-4 SC825 Chassis Manual D-3 Front Jumpers and Connectors Front Panel Connectors JP10/JP A10: Main four-pin power connectors 1. GEM318 chips 2. CD-ROM/oppy drive four-pin power connectors 3. L VD1 SCSI Channel A 4. L VDA1 SCSI Channel B 5. Overheat/Drive Fail LED Indicator 6. D-4 Main Power Connector Pin Denitions The 4-pin pow[...]

  • Page 75

    D-5 SCA-825S2 Backplane Specications D-6 CD-ROM/Floppy Drive Power Connectors The 4-pi n power con nectors supply power to the CD-ROM and oppy drives. See the table b elow for pin deni tions. CD-ROM/Floppy Drive Four-Pin Power Connectors Pin 1 +5V Pins 2 and 3 Ground Pin 4 +12V D-5 GEM 318 Chip (SAF-TE: SCSI Accessed Fault- T olerant En[...]

  • Page 76

    D-6 SC825 Chassis Manual There are two Ultra 320 SCSI connec - tors on the backplane. SCSI Channel A is loc ated at L VD1 and C hannel B is located on L VDA1. Ref er to the table be lo w fo r the pi n de n iti on s fo r the SCSI connec tors. Ultra320 SCSI Drive Connector Pin Denitions Pin#  Denition     Pin # [...]

  • Page 77

    D-7 SCA-825S2 Backplane Specications D-8 Front Jumpers Jumper Description Denition JP17 On (*Default) Buzzer enable Off Buzzer disable JP16 On Remote Start- Channel A#3 enable Off (*Default) Remote Start- Channel A#3 disable JP20 On Delay Start- Channel A#3 enable Off (*Default) Delay Start- Channel A#3 disable JP A16 On Remote Start- Channel[...]

  • Page 78

    D-8 SC825 Chassis Manual Jumper Description Denition JP A19 On Delay Start- Channel B#0 enable Off (*Default) Delay Start- Channel B#0 disable *The buzzer sou nd indic ates tha t a condit ion requ iring im mediate attention has occurred. The buzzer alarm is triggered by the following conditions: Hard drive failure 1. Fan failure 2. System temper[...]

  • Page 79

    D-9 SCA-825S2 Backplane Specications D12 SCA1 SCAA1 DA5 DA12 D-9 Rear Conn ectors a nd LE D Ind icators Rear Connectors and LEDs The SCA-825 S2 rear connectors and LEDs are as fo llows: D5 SCAA3 SCAA4 SCAA2 SCA3 SCA4 SCA2 D13 D6 D14 D16 D17 D18 DA17 DA18 DA14 DA16 DA13 DA6 Rear Connector Specication SCA1 SCSI Channel A #0 SCA3 SCSI Channel A [...]

  • Page 80

    D-10 SC825 Chassis Manual D-10 SCSI (Super) GEM Installation on Windows Operating System Please refer to the followi ng instructio ns to i nstall the SCSI GEM dr iver for the Windows operating system. (*Note: Th is driver is not necessa ry for other operat ing systems. If y ou have two SCA backplanes, you will need to install t[...]

  • Page 81

    D-1 1 SCA-825S2 Backplane Specications Method T wo: Installing the Driver Right click the M 1. y Computer icon on your desktop and select Properties. Click the 2. Hardware tab then click Device Manager to bring up the list of system devices. Y ou may see one or two yellow question marks (?) that read 3. QLogic GEM354 or GEM318 SCSI Processor Dev[...]

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    D-12 SC825 Chassis Manual Disclaimer (cont.) The products sold by Supermicro are not intended for and will not be used in life sup- port systems, medical equipment, nuclear facilities or systems, aircraft, aircraft devices, aircraft/emergency communication devices or other critical systems whose failure to per- form be reasonably expected to result[...]