SC842 ChassisSeriesSC842TQ-865B SC842TQ-665BSC842i-500B SC842XTQ-R606BUSER’S MANUAL 1.0c SUPER®

SC842 Chassis Manual1-21-3 Chassis FeaturesThe SC842 high-performance chassis includes the following features:CPU SupportThe SC842 chassis supports s

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

SC842 Chassis Manual1-4Notes

2-1Chapter 2 System SafetyChapter 2 System Safety2-1 OverviewThis chapter provides safety information about the SC842 chassis. These instruc-tions a

2-2SC842 Chassis Manual2-4 Electrical Safety PrecautionsBasic electrical safety precautions should be followed to protect yourself from harm and the

2-3Chapter 2 System Safety•Please handle used batteries carefully. Do not damage the battery in any way; a damaged battery may release hazardous mate

2-4SC842 Chassis Manual•Use a grounded wrist strap designed to prevent electrostatic discharge.•Keep all components and printed circuit boards (PCBs

3-1Chapter 3 Chassis ComponentsChapter 3 Chassis Components3-1 OverviewThis chapter describes the most common components included with your chassis.

3-2SC842 Chassis Manualrated at 600 Watts. (Model SC842XTQ) In the unlikely event of a power supply failure, replacement is easily accomplished withou

4-1Chapter 4 System InterfaceChapter 4 System Interface4-1 OverviewThere are several LEDs on the control panel as well as others on the drive carrie

SC842 Chassis ManualiiManual Revision 1.0c Release Date: July 11, 2012The information in this User’s Manual has been carefully reviewed and is b

4-2SC842 Chassis Manual4-2 Control Panel ButtonsThere are two push-buttons located on the front of the chassis. These are (in order from left to righ

4-3Chapter 4 System InterfacePower: Indicates power is being supplied to the system's power supply units. This LED should normally be illuminated

4-4SC842 Chassis Manual4-4 Drive Carrier LEDsEach hard drive carrier has two LEDs.Blue: When illuminated, this blue LED (on the front of the drive ca

5-1Chapter 5 Chassis Setup and MaintenanceChapter 5 Chassis Setup and Maintenance5-1 OverviewThis chapter details the basic steps required to instal

5-2SC842 Chassis Manual5-2 Removing the Chassis CoverRemoving the Chassis Cover1. Remove the screw at the rear of the chassis and set it aside for l

5-3Chapter 5 Chassis Setup and Maintenance5-3 Installing Hot-Swap Hard DrivesThe hot-swappable hard drives are mounted in drive carriers to simplify

5-4SC842 Chassis ManualInstalling a Drive to the Carrier (SC842TQ and SC842XTQ)Installing a Hard Drive 1. Remove the two screws securing the dummy dr

5-5Chapter 5 Chassis Setup and MaintenanceHard Drive CarrierSAS/SATAHard DriveFigure 5-4: Installing a Drive into a Hard Drive CarrierUse a hard, stab

5-6SC842 Chassis ManualFigure 5-5: Removing the Internal HDD CageRemoving the Hard Drive Cage (SC842i Series)Removing the Hard Drive Cage1. Power dow

5-7Chapter 5 Chassis Setup and MaintenanceInstalling Hard Drives into the Cage (SC842i Series)Installing Drives into the Internal Hard Drive Cage1. I

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

5-8SC842 Chassis ManualFigure 5-7: Installing the Internal HDD CageInstalling the Hard Drive Cage (SC842i Series)Installing the Hard Drive Cage1. Shu

5-9Chapter 5 Chassis Setup and Maintenance5-4 Installing an I/O ShieldInstalling an I/O ShieldI/O shields help to hold the motherboard ports in place

5-10SC842 Chassis Manual5-5 Installing the MotherboardOptional StandoffsStandoffs prevent short circuits by creating space between the motherboard an

5-11Chapter 5 Chassis Setup and MaintenanceFigure 5-10: Installing the MotherboardMotherboard InstallationInstalling the Motherboard1. Review the doc

5-12SC842 Chassis ManualInstalling Expansion Cards1. Shut down the system using the operating system, remove the power cord from the rear of the chas

5-13Chapter 5 Chassis Setup and MaintenanceFan Release TabRear System FansFigure 5-12: Installing the Rear Fan1214Installing the Rear System FansThe S

5-14SC842 Chassis ManualChecking the Server's AirowChecking the Airow1. Make sure there are no objects to obstruct the airow in and out of th

5-15Chapter 5 Chassis Setup and Maintenance5-6 Power SupplyMost SC842 chassis models include a single xed 500, 665 or 865 Watt power su

5-16SC842 Chassis ManualReplacing a Redundant Power Supply (SC842XTQ)Redundant power supplies are hot-swappable and it is not necessary to power down

5-17Chapter 5 Chassis Setup and Maintenance14Installing the DVD-ROM and Peripheral DriveSC842 chassis models supports a slim DVD-ROM and up to three 5

SC842 Chassis ManualivManual OrganizationChapter 1: IntroductionThe rst chapter provides a checklist of the main components included with t

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6-1Chapter 6 Rack InstallationChapter 6 Rack Installation6-1 OverviewThis chapter provides a quick setup to install the chassis into a rack. Followi

6-2SC842 Chassis ManualRack Precautions•Ensure that the leveling jacks on the bottom of the rack are fully extended to the oor with the full weight

6-3Chapter 6 Rack Installation•Always keep the rack's front door and all panels and components on the servers closed when not servicing to maint

6-4SC842 Chassis Manual6-4 Rack Mounting Rack Mounting OverviewThis section provides information on installing the SC842 chassis into an open rack.Th

6-5Chapter 6 Rack Installation6-5 Rack Mounting with the Optional Rail System Rail System OverviewThis section provides information on installing the

6-6SC842 Chassis ManualFigure 6-3: Installing the Inner RailsInstalling the Inner RailsInstalling the Inner Rails1. Place the inner rails on the side

6-7Chapter 6 Rack InstallationOuter Rack RailsOuter rails attach to the rack and hold the chassis in place. Installing the Outer Rails to the Rack1.

6-8SC842 Chassis Manualscrew the handles the outer rails for secure purpose if necessaryF.ABLECOMDATE:2008/08/14REV:2SCREWSCREWCOMPLETE12Figure 6-5: I

A-1Appendix A SC842TQ-865B, SC842TQ-665BPart # Type Length DescriptionCBL-0044L Cable 2' SATA cableCBL-0087Ribbon,Round20"16-pin to 16-pin r

vPrefaceTable of ContentsChapter 1 Introduction1-1 Overview ...

A-2SC842 Chassis ManualSC842XTQ-R606BPart # Type Length DescriptionCBL-0044L Cable 2' SATA cableCBL-0087Ribbon,Round20"16-pin to 16-pin ribb

B-1Appendix B Power SupplyAppendix B SC842 Power Supply SpecicationsThis appendix lists power supply specications for your chassis system.SC842i-5

B-2SC842 Chassis ManualSC842TQ-865B865W MFR Part # PWS-865-PQRated AC Voltage100 - 240V50 - 60Hz12 - 6 Amp+5V standby 6.5 Amp+12V 70 Amp+5V 30 Amp+3.3

B-3Appendix B Power SupplySC842XTQ-R606B600W MFR Part # PWS-606P-1RRated AC Voltage100-240 V50-60 Hz 7.5-3.0 AmpDC Output Rating+12V 50 Amp+5V standby

C-1Appendix C SAS-842TQ Backplane SpecicationsAppendix C SAS-842TQ Backplane SpecicationsTo avoid personal injury and property damage, carefully f

C-2SC842 Chassis Manual C-3 An Important Note to UsersAll images and layouts shown in this user's guide are based upon the latest back-plane rev

C-3Appendix C SAS-842TQ Backplane SpecicationsF1F2F3JP521278JP511278J87J77J67J57J107JP46JP53JP30JP54JP2913JP3313JP2513MH1MH2MH3MH4MH5MH6+C45+C44+C3+C

C-4SC842 Chassis Manual#4 and #5. Sideband ConnectorsThe sideband connectors are designated JP51 and JP52. For SES-2 to work properly, you must connec

C-5Appendix C SAS-842TQ Backplane Specications#6 and #7. I2C ConnectorsThe I2C connectors, designated JP44 and JP45, are used to monitor HDD activity

C-6SC842 Chassis ManualC-7 Front Jumper Locations and Pin DenitionsExplanation of JumpersTo modify the operation of the backplane, jumpers can be us

SC842 Chassis ManualviRemoving Hard Drive Carriers (SC842TQ and SC842XTQ)... 5-3Installing a Drive to the Carrier (SC842TQ and

C-7Appendix C SAS-842TQ Backplane SpecicationsF1F2F3JP521278JP511278J87J77J67J57J107JP46JP53JP30JP54JP2913JP3313JP2513MH1MH2MH3MH4MH5MH6+C45+C44+C3+C

C-8SC842 Chassis Manual1CAD12CAD13CAD14CAD15CAD18CAD19CAD5CAD6C AD7CAD8J1J2J3J4J91.01REV:SAS842TQMACH FINISH30ANGLESPECIFIED DIMENSIONSUNLESS OTHERWIS

C-9Appendix C SAS-842TQ Backplane Specications1CAD12CAD13CAD14CAD15CAD18CAD19CAD5CAD6C AD7CAD8J1J2J3J4J91.01REV:SAS842TQMACH FINISH30ANGLESPECIFIED D

C-10SC842 Chassis ManualDisclaimer (cont.)The products sold by Supermicro are not intended for and will not be used in life sup-port systems, medical

viiPrefaceAppendix A SC842 Chassis CablesAppendix B SC842 Power Supply SpecicationsAppendix C SAS-842TQ Backplane Specications

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1-1Chapter 1 IntroductionLegend: DP/UP: Dual processor/single processor FF: Full height, full length PCI slots.Chapter 1 Introduction1-1 OverviewSup