SUPER MICRO Computer FAN0103L4 user manual Preface, About This Manual

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Preface

Preface

About This Manual

This manual is written for professional system integrators and PC technicians. It provides information for the installation and use of the SC743 chassis. Installation and maintenance should be performed by experienced technicians only.

Supermicro’s SC743 chassis features a unique and highly-optimized design. The chassis is equipped with a 465, 500, 665, 760 or 865 Watt power supply, and high- performance fans provide ample optimized cooling.

This manual lists compatible parts available when this document was published. Al- ways refer to the our Web site for updates on supported parts and configurations.

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Contents Super SC743 Chassis Manual About This Manual PrefaceIntroduction Manual OrganizationTable of Contents Appendix B Power Supply Specifications Part Numbers Chapter IntroductionOverview Shipping ListWhere to get Replacement Components Asia-Pacific Contacting SupermicroHeadquarters EuropeReturning Merchandise for Service Preparing for Setup Chapter System SafetyElectrical Safety Precautions System Safety Page Chassis Power SupplyChapter Chassis Components ComponentsFront Control Panel Where to get Replacement Components Front Control PanelControl Panel LEDs Control Panel ButtonsPage Page SC743 Chassis Manual Chapter Chassis Setup and Maintenance Removing the Side Cover of the Chassis Disconnecting the Chassis from the Power SourceRemoving the Chassis Side and Top Covers Removing the Side CoverRemoving the Top Cover Removing the Top Cover of the ChassisRelease Tab Accessing the Hot-Swappable Drive Carriers Accessing and Removing Hard Drive CarriersInstalling Hard Drive Carriers Installing Hard Drives into the Drive Carriers Installing Hard DrivesRemoving the Dummy Drive Installing Fixed Hard Drives in SC743i Series Chassis Models Configuring the Storage Module Storage Module OptionsRemoving the Storage Module Storage Module Mobile Rack Bracket Devices Configuring the Storage Module for 5.25 DevicesRemoving and Replacing Mid-chassis Fans Removing and Replacing the System FansSC743TQ-865B-SQ Cooling System Standard Cooling Systems10 Removing Rear Chassis Fans Removing Rear Chassis FansRemoving the Air Shroud Removing the Air ShroudInstalling the Motherboard Installing the MotherboardPrior to Installing the Motherboard Motherboard Installation12 Installing the Motherboard Installing Expansion Cards Installing Expansion CardsPage Power Supply 465, 500, 665 and 865 Watt Power SuppliesInstalling the Power Supply Remove Screws14 15 Removing the Interior Chassis Screws on the Power Supply16 Installing the 760 Watt Power Supply Watt Power Supply17 Accessing the Interior Backplane/Midplane Space Accessing the Interior SpaceInstalling the Driver Select Enclosure Services Device and click Next Installing the Driver Alternative ProcedureSC743 Chassis Manual Chapter Rack Installation Choosing a Setup LocationUnpacking the System General Server Precautions Rack PrecautionsRack Mounting Considerations Ambient Operating TemperatureInstalling the Chassis Rack Mounting Rails Before Installing the Chassis RailsInstalling the Inner Chassis Rails Middle Rail End Rail End Bracket Installing the Outer Chassis RailsMounting the Chassis into a Rack Outer Rail Assemblies Inner RailsSC743S2 Series Scsi Type Length Description Appendix a Cables, Screws Other AccessoriesOverview Cables Included with the SC743 Chassis SC743S1 Series Scsi Type LengthSC743T Series SAS/SATA SC743TQ Series SATA/SCSISC743i Series Type Length Description Extending Power Cables Power Cable Extenders Number of Pins LengthFront Panel to the Motherboard DVD-ROM, CD-ROM, and Floppy Drive Chassis ScrewsPower Supply Options Appendix B Power Supply SpecificationsMFR Rated AC Voltage +5V standby +12V +3.3V 665W MFR Rated AC Voltage +5V standby +12V +3.3V R760WMFR Rated AC Voltage +5V standby +12V +3.3V 865W Product Features Appendix C CSE-M34S/CSE-M34T Mobile Rack SpecificationsSupported Operating Systems Packing ListAdditional Information Front Connectors and Jumpers Jumper SettingsJumper Description Setting Page Figure C-2 Jumper Locations Jumper Settings and Locations for the CSE-M35T SataRelease Buttons Installation ProceduresInstalling the CSE-M35S Backplane Accessing Hot-Swappable DrivesFigure C-5 Installing the Drive into the Drive Tray Installing a Drive into the Drive TrayFigure C-6 Accessing the Backplane Accessing the BackplaneSC743 Chassis Manual System Monitoring Appendix D M35TQ Mobile Rack SpecificaitonsESD Safety Guidelines General Safety GuidelinesAn Important Note to the User Introduction to the SAS-M35TQ Backplane Front Connectors Figure D-1 Front Connectors5. I2C Connectors Front Connectors and Pin DefinitionsMobile Rack Main Power Connectors Jtag ConnectorActivity LED Header Upgrade ConnectorFan Connector 7. Sideband HeadersJP40 Front Jumper Locations and Pin DefinitionsBuzzer and Chip Reset Jumper Settings Jumper SettingsBuzzer alarm is triggered by the following conditions Fan Jumper Settings Fan Jumper SettingsI2C and Sgpio Modes and Jumper Settings I2C/SGPIO Settings JumperI2C Setting Default Figure D-6 Rear Connectors and LED Indicators Rear Connectors and LED IndicatorsHard Drive Activity Rear SAS/SATA ConnectorsRear LED Indicators Drive NumberTools Required Preparing for InstallationImportant Safety Guidelines Safety GuidelinesRemoving Hard Drives from the Mobile Rack Installation ProceduresInstalling Hard Drives into the Mobile Rack Release ButtonDummy Drive Drive Carrier Installing a Hard Drive into the Hard Drive CarrierSAS/SATA or Scsi Hard Drive Drive Tray Figure D-10 Installing a Hard DriveRemoving the Exhaust Fan and Connecting SAS/SATA Cables Connecting Cables to the Mobile RackFigure D-12 Removing Mobile Rack Fan Figure D-13 Removing Mobile Rack Fan Backplane Screw Locations Additional Optional Installation InformationAppendix E SAS-743TQ Backplane Specifications Introduction to the SAS-743TQ Backplane An Important Note to UsersFigure E-1 Front Connectors Front Connectors#3. MG9072 Chip Front Connector and Pin Definitions#1. and 2. Jtag Connector and Upgrade Connectors #4. Backplane Main Power Connectors#8. and #9. I2C Connectors #6. and #7. Sideband Headers#10. #17. SAS Ports JP34 JP41Connector Pins Jumper Setting SAS Port Connections in I2C and Sgpio Settings I2C and Sgpio Mode Jumper SettingsFront LED Indicators State SpecificationOH/Drive Fail LED SAS Drive Number J15Appendix F SATA-743 Backplane Specifications Introduction to the SATA-743 Backplane Figure F-1 Front Connectors Connectors and JumpersFront Connector and Jumper Pin Definitions Explanation of Jumpers JP25JP18 MM2 Normal State Indicator Status Front LED IndicatorFigure F-4 Rear Connectors Rear Sata Connectors Rear ConnectorsRear LEDs Appendix F SATA-743 Backplane Specifications