Supermicro SuperChassis 832T-R760B manual

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    1.0a ® S UPER SC832/SC833 CHASSIS USER'S GUIDE MUTE RESET ! 2 1 R[...]

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    1-2 S UPER SC832/SC833 Chassis User’s Guide The information in this User’s Guide has been carefully reviewed and is believed to be accurate. The vendor assumes no responsibility for any inaccuracies that may be contained in this document, makes no commitment to update or to keep current the information in this manual, or to notify any person or[...]

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    1-3 Chapter 1: Safety Information and Technical Specifications Table of Contents Chapter I: Safety Information and Technical Specifications .......... 1 - 4 1-1. Electrical Safety Guidelines ............................................................. 1 - 4 1-2. General Safety Guidelines ............................................................[...]

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    1-4 S UPER SC832/SC833 Chassis User’s Guide Chapter 1-Safety Information and Technical Specifications 1- 1 Electrical Safety Guidelines Warning: To avoid electrical shock, check the power cords as follows: Checking the Power Cords z Use the exact type of power cords as required. z Be sure to use power cord(s) that came with safety certifications.[...]

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    1-5 Chapter 1: Safety Information and Technical Specifications Use rubber mats specifically designed as electrical insulators when working with computer systems. The power supply or power cord must include a grounding plug and must be plugged into grounded outlets. Motherboard Battery: CAUTION -Make sure not to install the onboard battery upside do[...]

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    1-6 S UPER SC832/SC833 Chassis User’s Guide 1-3 ESD Safety Guidelines Use a grounded wrist strap designed to prevent static discharge. Keep all components and printed circuit boards (PCBs) in their antistatic bags until ready for use. Touch a grounded metal object before removing the board from the antistatic bag. Do not let components or PCBs co[...]

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    1-7 Chapter 1: Safety Information and Technical Specifications To avoid personal injury and property damage, please carefully follow all the safety steps listed below: Before accessing the chassis: 1. Turn off all peripheral devices connected to the SC832/SC833. 2. Press the power button to power off the system. 3. Unplug all power cords from the s[...]

  • Page 8

    1-8 S UPER SC832/SC833 Chassis User’s Guide Before installing the chassis into a rack: 1. Make sure that the rack is securely anchored onto a unmovable surface or structure before installing the chassis into the rack. 2. Unplug the power cord(s) of the rack before installing the chassis into the rack. 3. Make sure that the system is adequately su[...]

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    1-9 Chapter 1: Safety Information and Technical Specifications A. The SC832/SC833 chassis contains the following: The SC832 chassis: 1-6 Packing List and the SC832/SC833 Specifications &RPSRQHQW 4XDQWLW 3DUW1XPEHU 6&$´'ULYH7UDV  &6(37% PP+RW6ZDS& KDVVLV)DQ [...]

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    1-10 S UPER SC832/SC833 Chassis User’s Guide D. The Power Supply Specifications of the SC832/SC833 The Accessory box contains the following: C. The Rail Packaging contains the following: Rail Packaging contains: B. The Accessory Box and the Rail Packaging contain the following: Power supply spec 760W series 550W Series Mfr. model# 3 x SP382-TS SP[...]

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    1-11 Chapter 1: Safety Information and Technical Specifications E. The Serial ATA Back Panel (*SC832/SC833T Only) E-1 Jumper Settings and Pin Definitions E-2 Jumper Setting Locations A B F E C D BUZZER RESET JP25 FAN#3 JP63 FAN#2 JP26 FAN#1 JP61 JP62 S UPER SATA833 (*Note: When connecting the 760W Power Supply to the Drive Backplane, be sure to use[...]

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    1-12 S UPER SC832/SC833 Chassis User’s Guide F. The SCSI Back Panel (*SC832/SC833S Only) F-1 Jumper Settings and Pin Definitions F-2 Jumper Setting Locations A D C B BUZZER RESET FAN#3 JP43 FAN#2 JP42 FAN#1 JP41 S UPER SCA833S (*Note: When connecting the 760W Power Supply to the Drive Backplane, be sure to use the connectors marked "PD"[...]

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    1-13 Chapter 1: Safety Information and Technical Specifications F-3 SCSI (Super) GEM Driver Installation (*for Windows OS) (*Note: This driver is not necessary for other Operating Systems. If you have two SCA backplanes, you will need to install the driver twice.) The driver is located on the Super Micro motherboard driver CD or is available for do[...]

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    1-14 S UPER SC832/SC833 Chassis User’s Guide Notes[...]

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    2-1 Chapter 2: Chassis Description and Installation Instructions 2-1 Chassis Description A. Contents of the Accessory Kit: The following items are included in the Accessory Kit: Chapter 2: Chassis Description and Installation Instructions G H F F. Flat head M4 x 4 mm [0.157] RAIL I G. Round head M4 x 4 mm [0.157] H. Flat head M5 x 12 mm [0.472] I. [...]

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    2-2 S UPER SC832/SC833 Chassis User’s Guide MUTE RESET ! 2 1 R B. Chassis Front View and the Front Control Panel LED Panel LED Button Definitions L. System Alert/Power Failure K. Overheat J. LAN2 I. LAN1 H. HDD Activity G. Power Indicator F. Alarm Reset (*Note) E. Reset D. Power Button Chassis Front Panel A. SCA Drive Trays(8) B. Floppy Disk(1) F[...]

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    2-3 Chapter 2: Chassis Description and Installation Instructions LED Button Descriptions /('%XWWRQ &RORU &RQGLWLRQ 'HVFULSWLRQ *UHHQ 2Q 6VWHP2Q 3RZHU  2II 6VWHP2II $PEHU %OLQN +''$FWLYLW +''  2II 1R$FWLYLW  *UHHQ 2Q /LQNHG  [...]

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    2-4 S UPER SC832/SC833 Chassis User’s Guide C. Chassis Rear View and the Back Panel *I/O Back Panel Back Panel I/O Port Definitions E. Keyboard & Mouse SC832/SC833 Chassis Rear View Back Panel Devices A. Power Supply Modules (3) (*760W only) B. Back Panel I/O Ports C. Rear System Fan Slots(2) F. USB Ports G. COM/Video Ports H. LAN1 & LAN2[...]

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    2-5 Chapter 2: Chassis Description and Installation Instructions Power Module LED Descriptions &RORU&RQGLWLRQ 'HVFULSWLRQ *UHHQ 3RZHU6XSSO'&2Q $PEHU 3RZHU6XSSO6WDQGE 3RZHU0RGXOH/(' 2II 1R$&3RZHUWRWKHV VWHP[...]

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    2-6 S UPER SC832/SC833 Chassis User’s Guide B. Tools needed 2-2 Chassis Installation A. Important Safety Guidelines Stop This product shall only be accessed, assembled and serviced by technically qualified personnel or technicians. To avoid personal injury and property damage, please read all the information provided in Chapter 1, and carefully f[...]

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    2-7 Chapter 2: Chassis Description and Installation Instructions C. Accessing the SCA Drive Tray and Installing a HDD To install the SCA drive into the chassis, you need to first remove the SCA drive tray from the chassis. Procedures 1. Press the release tab located on the drive tray door to release the drive tray from its locking position as shown[...]

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    2-8 S UPER SC832/SC833 Chassis User’s Guide D. Removing the Top Cover of the SC832/SC833 Chassis Before installing any components, replacing chassis fans or accessing the motherboard, you will first need to remove the top cover. Procedures 1. Press the release tabs to release the cover from its locking position. 2. Once the top cover is released [...]

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    2-9 Chapter 2: Chassis Description and Installation Instructions E. Accessing the Front Chassis Fans Procedures 1. Press the release tab located on the left side of the front chassis fan (when facing the front side of the fan) to release the chassis fan from its locking position as shown in the picture below: 2. Once you've loosened the front [...]

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    2-10 S UPER SC832/SC833 Chassis User’s Guide F-1. Accessing the 760W Power Supply (*For Triple Redundant Power Supply-3xPWS-0050M) Procedures 1. Locate the release tab on the left side of the power supply. 2. Push the release tab to the right to release the power supply from its locking position as shown below: 3. Once the power supply module is [...]

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    2-11 Chapter 2: Chassis Description and Installation Instructions F-2. Accessing the 550W-Power Supply (*For Single PWS-0047) Procedures 1. Unscrew the screws to remove the metal plate. 2. Remove the four screws from the power supply. 3. Pull the power supply out from its housing as shown in the picture: (PWS-0047) (*Caution: Unplug the Power Cord [...]

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    2-12 S UPER SC832/SC833 Chassis User’s Guide ! Warning: For proper cooling, please be sure to install the air shroud and all the chassis covers before you operate the system. G. Installing the Air Shrouds AAa The SC832/833 chassis and the locations of the Large and Small Air Shrouds A B C D E E A. Large Air Shroud B. Small Air Shroud C. Rear Fans[...]

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    2-13 Chapter 2: Chassis Description and Installation Instructions Procedures 2. Locate the six tabs (labelled J, K, L, M, N, and O) on the Small Air Shroud and the six corresponding holes (marked as j, k, l, m, n, and o) on the chassis as shown in the pictures below. I. Installing the Small Air Shroud 3.Align each tab on the Small Air Shroud with i[...]

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    2-14 S UPER SC832/SC833 Chassis User’s Guide II. Installing the Large Air Shroud Procedures 1. Remove all the rear fans from the chassis if you have not done so. You can remove a rear fan from the chassis by pressing the release tab on the upper right corner of the fan and pulling the fan out of the chassis. 2. Align the Large Air Shroud against [...]

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    2-15 Chapter 2: Chassis Description and Installation Instructions H. Installing the Motherboard Be sue to disconnect the power supply before accessing or installing the mother- board into the chassis. However, you will need to, first, identify the CPU locations, and then, install the correct type of standoffs under the CPUs before installing the mo[...]

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    2-16 S UPER SC832/SC833 Chassis User’s Guide 3. Secure the motherboard to the chassis with Type A(6-32) screws as shown above. (*Please refer to Page 2-1 MB kit for the Type A screw.) 4. Secure the CPU heatsink mechanism to the motherboard. 2. Install standoffs to all the remaining mounting holes on the motherboard. Then, lay the motherboard on t[...]

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    2-17 Chapter 2: Chassis Description and Installation Instructions Press the Locking Tab I. Installing Chassis Rails Please make sure that the chassis covers and chassis rails are installed on the chassis before you install the chassis into the rack. Procedures to Install Chassis Rails 2. Press the locking tab to release the inner rail from its lock[...]

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    2-18 S UPER SC832/SC833 Chassis User’s Guide 3. Locate the five rail buttons on each side of the chassis and locate the five corresponding holes on each of the inner rail. 4. Align the larger end of each hole against its corresponding button. Once all aligned, push the holes toward their corresponding buttons and the rail is placed on the chassis[...]

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    2-19 Chapter 2: Chassis Description and Installation Instructions J. Rack Installation After you have installed the inner rails on the chassis, you are ready to install the outer rails of rail assemblies to the rack. (* The rails are designed to fit in the racks with the depth of 28" to 33".) Procedures 1. In the package, locate a pair of[...]