User`s manual

SC846 Chassis Manual

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Introduction

1-1 Overview ......................................................................................................... 1-1

1-2 Shipping List .................................................................................................... 1-1

Part Numbers .................................................................................................. 1-1

1-3 Where to get Replacement Components ........................................................ 1-2

1-4 Contacting Supermicro .................................................................................... 1-3

1-5 Returning Merchandise for Service................................................................. 1-4

Chapter 2 System Safety

2-1 Overview ......................................................................................................... 2-1

2-2 Warnings and Precautions .............................................................................. 2-1

2-3 Preparing for Setup ......................................................................................... 2-1

2-4 Electrical Safety Precautions .......................................................................... 2-1

2-5 General Safety Precautions ............................................................................ 2-3

2-6 System Safety ................................................................................................. 2-3

Chapter 3 System Interface

3-1 Overview ......................................................................................................... 3-1

3-2 Control Panel Buttons ..................................................................................... 3-2

3-3 Control Panel LEDs ........................................................................................ 3-2

3-4 Drive Carrier LEDs .......................................................................................... 3-4

SAS/SATA Drives ............................................................................................ 3-4

SCSI Drives ..................................................................................................... 3-4

Chapter 4 Chassis Setup and Maintenance

4-1 Overview ......................................................................................................... 4-1

4-2 Removing the Chassis Cover ......................................................................... 4-2

4-3 Installing Hard Drives ...................................................................................... 4-3

4-4 Installing the Motherboard .............................................................................. 4-6

I/O Shield ........................................................................................................ 4-6

Permanent and Optional Standoffs ................................................................. 4-7

Add-on Card/Expansion Slot Setup ................................................................ 4-9

4-5 Installing the Air Shroud ................................................................................ 4-10

4-6 Checking the Server's Air Flow ......................................................................4-11

4-7 System Fans ................................................................................................. 4-12

4-8 Power Supply ............................................................................................... 4-14

4-9 Changing the Power Distributor .................................................................... 4-17