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Chapter 3: Chassis Components

Chapter 3

Chassis Components

3-1 Overview

This chapter describes the most common components included with your chassis.

Some components listed may not be included or compatible with your particular

chassis model. For more information, see the installation instructions detailed later

in this manual.

3-2 Components

Chassis and Chassis Bays

Chassis may include one optional slim CD-ROM or DVD-ROM, one front port panel,

and 16 hard drive bays. Hard drives must be purchased separately. For the latest

shipping lists, visit our Web site at: http://www.supermicro.com.

Backplane

Each SC836 chassis comes with a 3U backplane. Depending upon your order,

your backplane will accept SAS/SATA drives, SAS only, or SCSI drives. For more

information regarding compatible backplanes, view the appendices found at the

end of this manual. In addition, visit our Web site for the latest information: http://

www.supermicro.com.

Fans

The SC836 chassis accepts ve system fans. System fans for SC836 chassis are

powered from the serverboard. These fans are 3U compatible and are powered by

3-pin connectors.

Mounting Rails

The SC836 can be placed in a rack for secure storage and use. To setup your rack,

follow the step-by-step instructions included in this manual.