User`s manual
SC417 Chassis Manual
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction
1-1 Overview ......................................................................................................... 1-1
1-2 Shipping List .................................................................................................... 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 .......................................................................... 2-2
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 Removable Hard Drives................................................................... 4-3
4-4 Installing Optional Fixed Hard Drives ............................................................. 4-6
4-5 Installing the Motherboard .............................................................................. 4-8
Permanent and Optional Standoffs ................................................................. 4-8
PCI Slot Setup .............................................................................................. 4-10
Expansion Slot Setup in LP (Low Prole) Chassis ....................................... 4-10
Expansion Slot Setup in U (Universal Output) Chassis ................................4-11
4-6 Installing the Air Shroud ................................................................................ 4-12
4-7 Checking the Server's Air Flow ..................................................................... 4-13
4-8 System Fans ................................................................................................. 4-14
4-9 Power Supply ............................................................................................... 4-16