User's Manual (1.0b)

Chapter 1: Introduction
Chapter 1
Introduction
1-1 Overview
Supermicro’s SC216 maximizes storage capacity in a 2U form factor by offering
twenty-four hot-swappable 2.5" SAS/SATA hard drive bays for applications requir-
ing extra storage. The chassis design optimizes every aspect of interior space
without compromising superior cooling capabilities. The chassis is equipped with
a redundant, efcient power supply for outstanding power savings, with specially
designed optimized cooling, and seven low-prole or UIO solution expansion slots
for superior networking options. Quick release, tool-less slide rails are availble for
quick installation.
SC216E1 and SC216E2 chassis models support only SATA, SATA2 and SAS1
hard drives. The maximum capacity supported by each of these drives is 2TB. The
SC216E1 and SC216E2 models do not support JBOD congurations.
Note: A complete list of safety warnings is provided on the Supermicro web site
at www.supermicro.com.
Model HDD Backplane
I/O
Slots
Power
Supply
SC216BAC-
R920LPB
24x 2.5” SAS/SATA
plus 2x2.5" (opt)
SAS3-
216A
7x LP
920W
(Platinum Level)
SC216BE1C-
R920LPB
24x 2.5” SAS/SATA
plus 2x2.5" (opt)
SAS3-
216EL1
7x LP
920W
(Platinum Level)
SC216BE1C-
R920WB
24x 2.5” SAS/SATA
plus 2x2.5" (opt)
SAS3-
216EL1
4x FH,
3x LP
920W
(Platinum Level)
SC216BE2C-
R920LPB
24x 2.5” SAS/SATA
plus 2x2.5" (opt)
SAS3-
216EL2
7x LP
920W
(Platinum Level)
SC216BE2C-
R920WB
24x 2.5” SAS/SATA
plus 2x2.5" (opt)
SAS3-
216EL2
4x FH,
3x LP
920W
(Platinum Level)
SC216BE16-
R1K28LPB
24x 2.5” SAS/SATA
plus 2x2.5" (opt)
SAS2-
216EL1
7x LP
1280W
(Platinum Level)
SC216BE16-
R1K28WB
24x 2.5” SAS/SATA
plus 2x2.5" (opt)
SAS2-
216EL1
4x FH,
3x LP
1280W
(Platinum Level)
SC216E16-
R1200LPB
24x 2.5” SAS/SATA
SAS2-
216EL1
7x LP
1200W
(Gold Level)
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