SUPER MICRO Computer sc827 user manual Chapter Chassis Setup and Maintenance, Overview

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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 Phillips screwdriver.

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Overview

Chassis Cover

Installing and Removing Hard Drives

Removing and Installing the Backplane

Installing the Motherboard

Add-on Card/Expansion Card Setup

Adapter Card Replacement

Installing the Air Shrouds

Checking the Chassis the Air Flow

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Review the warnings and precautions listed in the manual be- fore setting up or servicing this chassis. These include infor- mation in Chapter 2: System Safety and the warning/precau- tions listed in the setup instructions.

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Contents Super SC827 Chassis Manual About This Manual PrefaceIntroduction Manual OrganizationCompatible Backplanes Table of Contents Rack Installation Viii Part Numbers Chapter IntroductionOverview Shipping ListContacting Supermicro Returning Merchandise for Service SC827 Chassis Manual Electrical Safety Precautions Chapter System SafetyPreparing for Setup Page System Safety Page Components Chapter Chassis ComponentsPower Supply Where to get Replacement ComponentsChassis Control Panel Chapter System InterfaceControl Panel LEDs Control Panel ButtonsSAS/SATA Drives Drive Carrier LEDsSC827 Chassis Manual Chapter Chassis Setup and Maintenance Removing the Chassis Cover and Protective Film Chassis CoverRemove two Screws Check Ventilation Openings Motherboard Drawer Locations in the Chassis Installing and Removing Hard DrivesRemoving Hard Drive Trays from the Chassis Removing a Hard Drive TrayDummy Drive Drive Tray Installing a Drive into the Hard Drive TrayRemoving Hard Drive SAS or Sata Hard Drive Drive TrayRemoving the Backplane from the Chassis Removing and Installing the BackplaneRemoving the Backplane Loosening the Spring Bar Screws in the Floor of the Chassis Installing the Backplane into the Chassis Installing the BackplaneShields Installing the MotherboardCompatible Motherboards Permanent and Optional Standoffs Chassis Setup and Maintenance Page Removing the Adapter Card Installing and Replacing Adapter CardsInstalling the Adapter Card Adapter Card Motherboard Drawer Spacer Plate Five ScrewsAdd-on Card Slot Clip PCI Slot Shield Add-on Card/Expansion Slot SetupInstalling the Riser Card Installing the Riser CardRiser Card Installing Add-on CardsAdd-on Card Air Shrouds Installing the Air ShroudsInstalling an Air Shroud Checking Airflow Installation CompleteChecking the Airflow System Fans Optional Fan ConfigurationsChanging a System Fan 18 System Fan PlacementRelease Tab Power SupplyPower Supply Replacement Changing the Power Supply Unpacking the System Chapter Rack InstallationChoosing a Setup Location General Server Precautions Rack PrecautionsRack Mounting Considerations Identifying the Sections of the Rack Rails Rack Mounting InstructionsReleasing Inner Rail from the Outer Rails Locking TabsReleasing the Inner Rail Inner Rails Installing The Inner Rails on the ChassisInstalling the Inner Rails Installing the Outer Rails Installing the Outer Rails on the RackBall-Bearing Shuttle Standard Chassis InstallationInstalling the Chassis into a Rack Optional Quick Installation Method SC827 Chassis Manual Overview Compatibility and Optional Accessories List Appendix a Cables, Screws Other AccessoriesDVD-ROM, CD-ROM, and Floppy Drive Chassis ScrewsAppendix B SC827 Power Supply Specifications SC827 Chassis Manual General Safety Guidelines Appendix C SAS-827T Safety GuidelinesESD Safety Guidelines Introduction to the SAS-827T Backplane An Important Note to UsersFront Connectors Connector, Jumper and Pin DefinitionsFront Connectors and Jumpers SAS Ports Front Connector and Pin DefinitionsMotherboard Power Connectors MB Power Connections Connector MotherboardSAS-827T Backplane Chassis Fan ConnectorsFan Connector Y-Cable Optional feature, sold separately System Fans FAN4 FAN314. 15. Backplane to Front Panel Headers Backplane Main Power ConnectorsUpgrade Connector Manufacturers Test ConnectorsFigure C-7 Motherboard Locations In the Chassis 22. 33. SAS PortsExplanation of Jumpers Front Jumper Locations and Pin DefinitionsD11 Front LED IndicatorsState Specification Rear Connectors and LED Indicators Appendix D SAS-827B Backplane Specifications Introduction to the SAS-827B Backplane Jumpers and Pin Definitions Front ConnectorsMotherboard to Backplane Connec- tors SAS-827B Backplane13. 14. Backplane to Front Panel Headers Means the jumper is on and Open means To modify the operation of the backplaneState LED IndicatorsJ11 D18 D24 D27 D14D13 Figure D-6 Motherboard Locations In the Chassis