Supermicro CSE-512L-200B computer case
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1. 6 1 6 2 Unpacking the System cti aaa EU a 6 1 6 3 Preparing for Setup ice edt tre dee ro ere ere e edet t cat 6 1 Choosing a Setup Location Rack Precal tiOls 2 robur hte e cri pet r 6 2 General Server Precaution Svipa n MA ccn a de c EIER 6 2 Rack Mounting Considerations mnrraanennneaneenanaenaenannaan aa 6 3 Ambient Operating Temperature cccccecceeeseeneeeeeeeeeeeeesaneeeeteenneeees 6 3 Reduced AirflOW M 6 3 Mechanical Loading 6 3 Circuit Overloading uc tret bre Ufer ieee 6 3 Reliable GrOUNAL etc 6 3 6 4 Rack Mounting Instructions uou Anne sce ete E eee best ce reip gez cec 6 4 vi Preface Identifying the Sections of the Rack Rails Optional Item Installing the Inner Rail Extension sseeseee Installing the Outer Rails to the RaCk mns Installing the Chassis into a Rack mrrns Mid Mount Telco Rack n rrr rr tense Installing the Chassis into a Rack in Mid Mount Position Appendix A Cables Screws and Other Accessories Appendix B Power Supply Specifications vii SC512 Chassis Manual Notes viii Chapter 1 Introduction 1 1 Chapter 1 Introduction Overview Supermicro s SC512 1U chassis features a unique and highly optimized design The chassis is equipped with a high2. 3 5 SC512 Chassis Manual Model SC512F The SC512F models may include a DVD ROM drive USB ports and a 260 280 350 410 520 or 600 Watt power supply The SC512F 280 and 350 models can support a second optional hard disk drive The SC512F 280 350 410 520 600 model chassis have a wider chassis design which mounts in a standard rack utilizing special mounting rails See the Rack Installation section of this manual for details All SC512F model chassis are cooled with system fans DVD ROM Drive 00000000 000055 eee 00000000000000000000000000000000000000 Figure 3 5 Chassis Model SC512F 260 SC512F 260 Chassis Blower DVD CD Floppy USB CPU I O HDD Power Fan Slots Supply Narrow 2xFan 1x DVD 2x UP FH 1x 260 Watt USB Fixed 3 5 Note Narrow chassis models include specialized mounting rails to fit into a stan dard rack See the Rack Installation section of this manual for details DVD ROM Drive 105401 c oooaeo200990000000 Nodoccoosooeooo0000008H8 Figure 3 6 La Model SC512F 280 SC512F 280 Chassis Blower DVD CD Floppy USB CPU I O HDD Power Fan Slots Supply Standard 2xFan 1x DVD DP FH 2x 280 Watt UP Fixed High 3 5 Efficiency peptone DVD ROM Drive 350 all AGA Bu OO ooseana 09020000000 Figure 3 7 Chassis Model SC512F 350 SC512F 350 Chassis Blower
3. 3 3 Where to get Replacement Components Though not freguently you may need replacement parts for your system To en sure the highest level of professional service and technical support we strongly recommend purchasing exclusively from our Supermicro Authorized Distributors System Integrators Resellers A list of Supermicro Authorized Distributors System Integrators Reseller can be found at http www supermicro com Click the Where to Buy link 3 4 Chassis Model Options The following section lists the different options which are available for each of the different chassis models in the SC512 chassis family of products Identifying Fan and Blower Cooled Chassis Models Your SC512 chassis is eguipped with either a blower unit or a set of system fans for optimized chassis cooling The SC512 SC512C and most SC512L model chassis use a blower unit for chas sis cooling The SC512F model chassis are cooled with system fans The number of system fans included in your specific system may vary See the following page for illustrations of blower units and system fans For detailed instructions on replacing a blower unit or system fans see the Chassis Setup and Maintenance section of this manual 3 2 Chapter 3 Chassis Components Air blower unit included in chassis models SC512 SC512C and SC512L Figure 3 1 Blower Cooled Chassis Model System fans included in chassis model SC512F Figure 3 2 Fan Cooled Chassis Model
4. DVD CD Floppy USB CPU I O HDD Power Fan Slots Supply Standard 2x Fan Optional DP FH 2x 350 Watt DVD UP Fixed Gold 3 5 Level 3 6 Chapter 3 Chassis Components DVD ROM Drive USB Ports Nooocoooocooooo 000000868 HG ee a mu O 3 Figure 3 8 Chassis Models SC512F 410 and SC512F 520 SC512F 520 Chassis Blower DVD CD Floppy USB CPU I O HDD Power Fan Slots Supply Standard 3x Fans 1x DVD 2x DP FH 1x 520 Watt USB UP Fixed High 3 5 Efficiency SC512F 410 Chassis Blower DVD Floppy USB CPU y o HDD Power Fan CD Slots Supply Standard 3x Fans 1x DVD 2x DP FH 1x 410 DC USB UP Fixed 3 5 Optional DVD ROM Dedocococoseo000 00000088 UT MM Figure 3 9 Chassis Model SC512F 600 SC512F 600 Chassis Blower DVD Floppy USB CPU I O HDD Power Fan CD Slots Supply Standard 3x Fan Optional 2x DP FH 1x 600 DVD USB UP Fixed Watt 3 5 Gold Level 3 7 SC512 Chassis Manual MESI AR SU S 00nooozzsccoccoottODTHDRAS Mies AR 800cococososo000060 Figure 3 10 Chassis Models SC512F 520L and SC512F 600L C512F 520L Chassis Blower DVD CD Floppy USB CPU I O HDD Power Fan Slots Supply Standard 3x Fans DP FH 1x 520 Watt UP Fixed High 3 5 Efficiency C
5. Part Type Length Description CBL 0142L Cable 30 cm 12 7 pin SATA with two 90 degree side connectors lead free CBL 0156L Cable 40 cm 16 pin to 16 pin FP cable Lead free CBL 0084L Wire 9 cm DVD cable Lead free Cable e Regional power cord SC512F 350 Part Type Length Description CBL 0142L Cable 30cm 7 pin 2 side SATA RA RA cable CBL 0156L Cable 40cm Front ctrl cable round 16 pin to 16 pin CBL 0260L Cord 6 feet US power cord 18AWG CBL 0261L Cable 40cm 7 pin SATA cable S RA s 2 4 pin to 1x SATA RA 1x4 pin es auras cane RA 1x FPD PWS EXT cable SC512F 410 Part Type Length Description CBL 0142L Cable 30 cm 12 7 pin SATA with two 90 degree side connectors lead free CBL 0156L Cable 40 cm 16 pin to 16 pin FP cable Lead free CBL 0084L Wire 9 cm DVD cable lead free SC512F 520 Part Type Length Description CBL 0142L Cable 30 cm 12 7 pin SATA with two 90 degree side connectors lead free CBL 0156L Cable 40 cm 16 pin to 16 pin FP cable lead free CBL 0084L Wire 9 cm DVD Cable lead free Cable e Regional power cord SC512F 600 Part Type Length Description CBL 0142L Cable 30 cm 12 7 pin SATA with two 90 degree side connectors lead free CBL 0156L Cable 40 cm 16 pin to 16 pin FP cable lead free Cable 6 Regional power cord A 2 Appendix A SC512 Chassis Cables SC512F 520L and SC512F 600L Part Type Length Description CBL 0
6. Place the inner rail on the side of the chassis aligning the hooks of the chas sis with the rail holes 2 Slide the rail toward the front of the chassis to secure the rail in place 3 Secure the chassis with four screws 4 Repeat steps 1 3 for the other inner rail extension 6 5 SC512 Chassis Manual Flat head M5 x 12 mm 0 472 Washer for M5 Secure to the Rear of the Rack Attach Outer Rack Rails together Secure to the Front of the Rack Figure 6 3 Assembling the Outer Rails Installing the Outer Rails to the Rack Installing the Outer Rails 1 Attach the short bracket to the outside of the long bracket You must align the pins with the slides Also both bracket ends must face the same direction 2 Adjust both the short and long brackets to the proper distance so that the rail fits snugly into the rack 3 Secure the long bracket to the front side of the outer rail with two M5 screws and the short bracket to the rear side of the outer rail with three M5 screws Use a washer with each screw 4 Repeat steps 1 4 for the left outer rail 6 6 Chapter 6 Rack Installation Figure 6 4 Installing the Outer Rails to the Server Rack SC512 Chassis Manual RY NN Figure 6 5 Installing the Chassis into a Rack Installing the Chassis into a Rack Installing t
7. 240V 100 240 V 100 240V 100 240V AC 60 50Hz 50 60Hz 50 60 Hz 50 60Hz 50 60Hz Voltage 4A Max 5A Max 4 2 1 8A 7 3A 7 5 3 1A Eu 2 0A 2A 3A 3A 3A 12V 18 0A 23A 29A 39A 49A 5V 25 0A 18A 18A 20A 20A 3 3V 15 0A 15A 15A 16A 16A 12V 1 0A 1A 0 5A 0 5A SC512F 410 Chassis Model 410 MFR Part PWS 0061 Voltage Range 36V to 72V DC Voltage Nominal Voltage 48V Max Input Current 18A 48V DC Output 5V 3 3V lt 180W 5V 35 0A 5V standby 3 0A 12V 32 0A 12V 0 5A 3 3V 20 0A SC512L Chassis Models 200 260 260 LCD MFR Part PWS 0043 PWS 0055 100 240V 100 240V Rated AC Voltage 60 50Hz 60 50Hz 5 3A 4A Max 5V standby 2 0A 2 0A 12V 12 0A 18 0A 5V 20A 25 0A 3 3V 17 0A 15 0A 12V 0 8A 1 0A B 2 Appendix B SC512F Power Supply Specifications Notes B 3 SC512 Chassis Manual Disclaimer cont The products sold by Supermicro are not intended for and will not be used in life sup port systems medical equipment nuclear facilities or systems aircraft aircraft devices aircraft emergency communication devices or other critical systems whose failure to per form be reasonably expected to result in significant injury or loss of life or catastrophic property damage Accordingly Supermicro disclaims any and all liability and should buyer use or sell such products for use in such ultra hazardous applications it does so entirely at its own risk Furthermore bu
8. 3 3 SC512 Chassis Manual Model SC512 Includes a slot with a dummy cover plate where an optional DVD ROM drive may be installed and a 200 or 260 Watt power supply The SC512 model chassis is cooled with an internal blower unit Dummy Cover Plate for Optional DVD Drive d m 9 0000000000000 Figure 3 3 Chassis Model SC512 200 SC512 260 C512 200 Chassis Blower DVD CD Floppy USB CPU I O HDD Power Fan Slots Supply Standard Blower Optional 2x UP FH 1x 200 Watt DVD USB Fixed High 3 5 Efficiency C512 260 Chassis Blower DVD CD Floppy USB CPU I O HDD Power Fan Slots Supply Standard Blower Optional 2x UP FH 1x 260 Watt DVD USB Fixed 35 3 4 Chapter 3 Chassis Components Model SC512C The SC512C includes a DVD ROM drive floppy drive USB ports and a 200 or 260 Watt power supply The SC512C model chassis is cooled with an internal blower unit DVD ROM Drive Floppy Drive Figure 3 4 Chassis Model SC512C C512C 200 Chassis Blower DVD CD Floppy USB CPU I O HDD Power Fan Slots Supply Standard Blower DVD 1x 2x UP FH 1x 200 Floppy USB Fixed Wait 3 5 C512C 260 Chassis Blower DVD Floppy USB CPU I O HDD Power Fan CD Slots Supply Standard Blower DVD 1x 2x UP FH 1x 260 Floppy USB Fixed Watt 3 5
9. One screw is external The other is internal 5 3 SC512 Chassis Manual Hard Drive Flat head 6 32 x 5 mm 0 197 N oS N Figure 5 3 Adding the Hard Drive 4 Place the hard drive in the chassis as illustrated Make sure the hard drive con nectors face the inside of the chassis 5 Secure the hard drive to the chassis using the four screws 6 SC512F 280 SC512L and SC512L 260 model users These chassis can support a second hard drive Insert the second hard drive at this time If you are are not using the models listed above skip this step Hard Drive Second Hard Flat head Drive 6 32 x 5 mm 0 197 i Figure 5 4 Adding a Second Hard Drive 5 4 Chapter 5 Chassis Setup and Maintenance 5 5 Installing the Motherboard 1 1 ai mm s Ac CSS 666638 m i Flat head 6 32 x 5 mm 0 197 Figure 5 5 The SC512 Backplate I O Shield Important Motherboard Installation Information Before installing the motherboard be aware of the following I O Shield Backplate The backplate holds the mother
10. cover Disconnect the power supply from the motherboard and other chassis compo nents Remove the screws securing the power supply Two screws are in the back of the chassis and one underneath Retain the screws and the internal brace that connects the power supply to the chassis from underneath Pull the power supply out of the chassis Place the new power supply into the chassis and secure the power supply using the three screws and internal brace Connect the power supply to the motherboard and other chassis components Connect the power cord to the power supply and power up the chassis server Once you confirm that the power supply has been installed correctly replace the chassis cover 5 16 Chapter 5 Chassis Setup and Maintenance 0 0 e l e Figure 5 14 Replacing the LED Panel Replacing the Chassis LED Panel In the unlikely event that the chassis LED and buttons fail the panel can be replaced Replacement parts can be ordered from Supermicro or an authorized reseller Replacing the Chassis LED Panel 1 Power down and unplug the system 2 Remove the chassis cover 3 Disconnect the cord to the front panel 4 Locate and remove three screws holding the panel in place If your chassis supports dual hard drives you may have to remove the second hard drive from the chassis 5 Install the new LED panel and secure the uni
11. heated air through the rear of the chassis When installing the air fan be aware of the following The air shroud is designed to fit within the chassis The sides of the air shroud should remain straight in relation to the top Do not fold or bend the air shroud The air shroud has perforated tabs that can be removed if motherboard com ponents prevent proper air shroud installation Do not remove a tab unless it is necessary Incorrect Incorrect Correct Figure 5 9 Air Shroud Placement Perforated Tabs Figure 5 10 Installing the Air Shroud in the SC512 Chassis Installing The Air Shroud 1 Confirm that the air shroud matches your chassis model 2 Place the air shroud in the chassis The shroud sets directly behind the sys tem fans If necessary remove some perforated tabs to ensure a snug fit 5 9 SC512 Chassis Manual Installation Complete In most cases the chassis power supply and the fans or blower are pre installed If you need to install fans a blower or a power supply see the following sections of this chapter If you need to replace the chassis LED panel see the end of this chapter If the chassis will be installed into a rack continue to the next chapter for rack installation instructions Chapter 5 Chassis Setup and Maintenance 5 8 System Fans Blower SC512F model chassiss are cooled with system fans Three heavy duty fans provide cooling for the chassis These fans circulate air through
12. proper cooling Chapter 6 Rack Installation Rack Mounting Considerations Ambient Operating Temperature If installed in a closed or multi unit rack assembly the ambient operating tempera ture of the rack environment may be greater than the ambient temperature of the room Therefore consideration should be given to installing the equipment in an environment compatible with the manufacturer s maximum rated ambient tempera ture Tmra Reduced Airflow Equipment should be mounted into a rack so that the amount of airflow required for safe operation is not compromised Mechanical Loading Equipment should be mounted into a rack so that a hazardous condition does not arise due to uneven mechanical loading Circuit Overloading Consideration should be given to the connection of the equipment to the power supply circuitry and the effect that any possible overloading of circuits might have on overcurrent protection and power supply wiring Appropriate consideration of equipment nameplate ratings should be used when addressing this concern Reliable Ground A reliable ground must be maintained at all times To ensure this the rack itself should be grounded Particular attention should be given to power supply connec tions other than the direct connections to the branch circuit such as the use of power strips and other devices 6 3 SC512 Chassis Manual 6 4 Rack Mounting Instructions This section provides information
13. switch or electrical outlet If an electrical accident occurs you can then quickly remove power from the system Do not work alone when working with high voltage components 2 1 SC512F Chassis Manual Power should always be disconnected from the system when removing or install ing main system components such as the serverboard memory modules and the DVD ROM and peripheral drives not necessary for hot swappable drives When disconnecting power you should first power down the system with the operating system and then unplug the power cords from all the power supply modules in the system When working around exposed electrical circuits another person who is fa miliar with the power off controls should be nearby to switch off the power if necessary Use only one hand when working with powered on electrical equipment This is to avoid making a complete circuit which will cause electrical shock Use extreme caution when using metal tools which can easily damage any electrical components or circuit boards they come into contact with Donotuse mats designed to decrease electrostatic discharge as protection from electrical shock Instead use rubber mats that have been specifically designed as electrical insulators The power cord must include a grounding plug and must be plugged into a grounded electrical outlet Serverboard battery CAUTION There is a danger of explosion if the onboard battery is installed ups
14. the chassis as a means of lowering the chassis internal temperature The SC512F 280 chassis accepts two fans instead of three System Fan Tray Fan Tray Support Pin Rubber Grommet Figure 5 11 Placing the System Fan System Fan Tray Systems fan trays are components that house groups of fans The system fan tray is held in place by two rivets permanently attached to the chassis surface Each rivet is encircled by a rubber grommet to reduce vibration 5 11 SC512 Chassis Manual System Fan Tray Replacement Installing the System Fan Tray 1 Power down the system Disconnect each fan from the motherboard Lift the system fan tray and fans from the chassis Retain the rubber mount ings that encircle the tray rivets Place the fans into the new system fan tray Make all the fans face the correct direction Confirm the the rubber mountings are in place around the chassis rivets Align the fan tray with rivets and place the new fan tray and system fans into the chassis Reconnect the system fans to the motherboard Replacing Individual System Fans Fans can be replaced individually without removing the system fan tray There is no need to power down the system when replacing a system fan Replacing System Fans 1 If necessary open the chassis while the power is running to determine which fan has failed Never run the server for an extended period of time with the chassis open Remove the failed f
15. x 12 mm 0 472 Washer for M5 Figure 6 7 Installing the Server into a Telco Rack 3 Hold the chassis in the telco rack and screw the chassis to the rack using the three screw holes located in the chassis ears 4 The chassis is held in place by the chassis ears and does not slide in and out of place Appendix A SC512 Chassis Cables A 1 Overview Appendix A Cables Screws and Other Accessories This appendix lists supported cables for your chassis system It only includes the most commonly used components and configurations For more compatible cables refer to the manufacturer of the motherboard you are using and our Web site at www supermicro com A 2 Cables Included with SC512 Chassis C512 200 and SC512 260 Part Type Length Description CBL 0049L Cable Front cable 16 pin to 16 pin CBL 0084L Wire 9 cm DVD cable lead free CBL 0260L US power cord 18 AWG CBL 0261L Cable 40 cm 40cm 7 pin SATA cable S RA CBL 0262L Cable dm CEU m 1x 4 pin CBL 0263L Cable 77 cm 9 pin to 9 pin internal USB cable SC512F 260 Part Type Length Description CBL 0049L Cable Front cable 16 pin to 16 pin CBL 0084L Wire 9 cm DVD cable lead free CBL 0260L US power cord 18 AWG CBL 0262L Cable an eS E A 1x 4 pin CBL 0263L Cable 77 cm 9 pin to 9 pin internal USB cable A 1 SC512 Chassis Manual SC512F 280
16. 142L Cable 30 cm 12 Sae SR ee EEE CBL 0156L Cable 40 cm 16 pin to 16 pin FP cable lead free Cable 6 Regional power cord C512L 200 and SC512L 260 Part Type Length Description CBL 0049L Cable Front cable 16 pin to 16 pin CBL 0084L Wire 9 cm DVD cable lead free CBL 0260L US power cord 18 AWG CBL 0261L Cable 40 cm 40 cm 7 pin SATA cable S RA CBL 0262L Cable RN Ne ed 1x 4 pin CBL 0263L Cable 77 cm 9 pin to 9 pin internal USB cable C512L 260 LCD Part Type Length Description CBL 0049 Cable 9 cm 16 pin to 16 pin ribbon cable CBL 0121 USB 2 0 10 pin to 4 pin cable for LCD A 3 SC512 Chassis Manual Extending Power Cables Although Supermicro chassis are designed with to be efficient and cost effective some compatible motherboards have power connectors located in different areas To use these motherboards you may have to extend the power cables to the mother boards To do this use the following chart as a guide Power Cable Extenders Number of Pins Cable Part Length 24 pin CBL 0042 7 9 20 CM 20 pin CBL 0059 7 9 20 CM 8 pin CBL 0062 7 9 20 CM 4 pin CBL 0060 7 9 20 CM Front Panel to the Motherboard The SC512 chassis includes a cable to connect the chassis front panel to the motherboard If your motherboard uses a different connector use the following list to find a compatible cable Front Panel to Motherboard Cable Ribbon Cable TS cable Part 16 pin 16 p
17. 512F 600L Chassis Blower DVD CD Floppy USB CPU I O HDD Power Fan Slots Supply Standard 3x Fans DP FH 1x 600 Watt UP Fixed Gold 3 5 Level 3 8 Chapter 3 Chassis Components Model SC512L The SC512L models include two 3 5 hard disk drives and a 200 or 260 Watt power supply The SC512L model chassis is cooled with an internal blower unit C512L 200 Chassis Blower DVD CD Floppy USB CPU I O HDD Power Fan Slots Supply Standard Blower UP FH 2x 200 Fixed Waitt 3 5 SC512L 260 Chassis Blower DVD CD Floppy USB CPU y o HDD Power Fan Slots Supply Standard Blower UP FH 2x 260 Fixed Watt 3 5 Boe so0000000000000 ee E 000000000000000000000000000 Figure 3 12 Chassis Model SC512L 260 LCD SC512L 260 B LCD Chassis Blower DVD CD Floppy USB CPU I O HDD Power Fan Slots Supply Standard Blower UP FH 1x 260 Fixed Watt 3 5 3 9 SC512 Chassis Manual Notes 3 10 Chapter 4 System Interface Chapter 4 System Interface 4 1 Overview There are several LEDs on the control panel and on the drive carriers to keep you constantly informed of the overall status of the system as well as the activity and health of specific components Most SC512 models have two buttons on the chassis co
18. Date November 2 2010 Unless you request and receive written permission from Super Micro Computer Inc you may not copy any part of this document Information in this document is subject to change without notice Other products and companies referred to herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies or mark holders Copyright 2010 by Super Micro Computer Inc All rights reserved Printed in the United States of America Preface Preface About This Manual This manual is written for professional system integrators and PC technicians It provides information for the installation and use of the SC512 1U chassis Installa tion and maintenance should be performed by experienced technicians only Supermicro s SC512 1U chassis features a unique and highly optimized design for dual core Xeon platforms The chassis is equipped with a 200 260 280 350 410 520 or 600 Waitt high efficiency power supply for superb power savings High performance fans provide ample optimized cooling for FB DIMM memory modules in a 1U form factor This document lists compatible parts available when this document was published Always refer to the our Web site for updates on supported parts and configura tions SC512 Chassis Manual Manual Organization Chapter 1 Introduction The first chapter provides a checklist of the main components included with this chassis and describes the main features This chapter al
19. Overview This chapter provides a quick setup checklist to get your chassis up and running Following the steps in order given should enable you to have your chassis setup and operational within a minimal amount of time This quick setup assumes that you are an experienced technician famailiar with common concepts and terminology 2 2 Warnings and Precautions You should inspect the box the chassis was shipped in and note if it was damaged in any way If the chassis itself shows damage file a damage claim with carrier who delivered your system Decide on a suitable location for the rack unit that will hold that chassis It should be situated in a clean dust free area that is well venilated Avoid areas where heat electrical noise and eletromagnetic fields are generated You will also need it placed near at least one grounded power outlet When config ured the SC512 chassis includes one power supply 2 3 Preparing for Setup The SC512 chassis includes a set of rail assemblies including mounting brackets and mounting screws you will need to install the systems into the rack Please read this manual in its entirety before you begin the installation procedure 2 4 Electrical Safety Precautions Basic electrical safety precautions should be followed to protect yourself from harm and the SC512 from damage Be aware of the locations of the power on off switch on the chassis as well as the room s emergency power off switch disconnection
20. PU The SC512 chassis supports a DP and or UP Xeon Pentium D P3 P4 processors Please refer to the motherboard specifications pages on our web site for updates on supported processors I O Expansion slots Each version of the SC512 chassis includes one full I O expansion slot Peripheral Drives Some SC512 chassis support peripheral dives such as a DVD ROM CD ROM or floppy disk drive These drives allow data to be installed or saved quickly Dual Hard Drives Some SC512 chassis models support a second hard disk drive For more details check the Chassis Components section of this manual or the Supermicro Website at www supermicro com 1 2 Chapter 1 Introduction 1 3 Contacting Supermicro Headquarters Address Tel Fax Email Web Site Europe Address Tel Fax Email Asia Pacific Address Tel Fax Web Site Technical Support Email Tel Super Micro Computer Inc 980 Rock Ave San Jose CA 95131 U S A 1 408 503 8000 1 408 503 8008 marketing supermicro com General Information support supermicro com Technical Support www supermicro com Super Micro Computer B V Het Sterrenbeeld 28 5215 ML s Hertogenbosch The Netherlands 31 0 73 6400390 31 0 73 6416525 sales supermicro nl General Information support supermicro nl Technical Support rma gsupermicro nl Customer Support Super Micro Computer Inc 4F No 232 1 Liancheng Rd Chung Ho 235 Tai
21. SUPER SC512 Chassis Series o E ooo Te Ka T TE C512 260B SC512F 600B 0000000000000 eesse H 00000000000000000000000000 C512 200B i darem LT m Bo Elem 0000000000000000000000000 SC512F 260 B SC512F 520 B SC512F 410 B sonsoaosoooo UTD He 00000 00000060 TE d SC512L 260 B SC512F 600LB SC512L 200B SC512F 520L B E Tt SC512F 350B emi aneeos0800 val IE SC512C 260 B SC512F 280 B SC512C 200 B m HERE 00 lll TE mi SS oll amp 050000000500000000000000000 00000000 USER S MANUAL 1 0c SC512 Chassis Manual The information in this User s Manual has been carefully reviewed and is believed to be accurate The vendor assumes no responsibility for any inaccuracies that may be contained in this document makes no commitment to update or to keep current the information in this manual or to notify any person or organization of the updates Please Note For the most up to date version of this manual please see our web site at www supermicro com Super Micro Computer Inc Supermicro reserves the right to make changes to the product described in this manual at any time and without notice This product including software and documentation is the property of Supermicro and or its licensors and is supplied onl
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23. an s power cord from the serverboard Lift the failed fan completely from the chassis Place the new fan into the vacant space Make sure the arrows on the top of the fan indicating air direction point in the same direction as the arrows on the other fan S Confirm that the fan is working properly and replace the chassis cover 5 12 Chapter 5 Chassis Setup and Maintenance Blower Setup SC512 chassis models SC512 SC512C and SC512L are blower cooled In the unlikely event that the blower fails replacement is simple and can be accomplished with a Phillips head screwdriver Replacing the Blower 1 Disconnect the chassis from any power source 2 Remove the two long screws at the front of the blower and the two long screws at the back of the blower and set them aside for later use 3 Lift the blower up and out of the chassis and disconnect the wiring 4 Replace the blower with another blower of the same model and reconnect the wiring 5 Align the thru holes in the blower with the thru holes in the chassis 6 Secure the blower to the chassis using the screws previously set aside 7 Close the cover and reconnect power to the chassis Figure 5 12 Installing the Blower 5 13 SC512 Chassis Manual Checking the Airflow in the Chassis 1 Make sure there are no objects to obstruct airflow in and out of the server 2 Do not operate the server without drives or drive trays in the drive bays Use only rec
24. assis Manual Chapter 4 System Interface 4 1 GUI M 4 1 4 2 Control Panel Buttons 4 2 4 3 Control Panel LEDS siririna rrr en rn ee e Enron ha erred 4 2 Chapter 5 Chassis Setup and Maintenance 5 1 OVERVICW aberti aaa ak E IER rae abc i kaa De du FEL HET aia ERE OR A AN DINER 5 1 5 2 Installation Procedures oen erem err rentre eter 5 1 General Maititenalce s nont eser cer operates tn erase Pep eni edere pere A 5 1 5 39 Removing the Chassis Covel cereo decere o Ia secte cin ts 5 2 5 4 Installing Hard Drives 5 5 Installing the Motlierboard co cre eee e e ennt 5 5 Important Motherboard Installation Information sesssssssssss 5 5 curam 5 6 5 6 Installing the DVD or CD ROM Drive miinenneenannannanaanannnannaaanna 5 7 PCI Slot Setup teeth ite een ee p cbe de thy 5 7 Installing the Air Shroud Installation Complete 51 2 nece ee n ee s petente 5 8 System Fans BlOWOF 5 eed ss deese pae kaka d excu erede eee System Fan Tray ce etre a d ve C e eed System Fan Tray Replacement 5 12 Sie T Teri ad Aint aes SUU en ee Are ANA sed Talaia AULA 11 UE 5 9 Power Supply Power Supply f ailut amp ceri rte eee tre o kalale 5 15 Replacing the Chassis LED Panel sss 5 17 Chapter 6 Rack Installation 6 1 OVERVIEW pisara
25. board ports in place Your motherboard must match C512 backplate If your motherboard does not match you must choose a different motherboard Heatsinks Some compatible motherboards require heatsinks to lower the temperature of the components Heatsinks for the SC512 chassis must be rated for 1U or less 5 5 SC512 Chassis Manual Standoffs Standoffs prevent short circuits by securing space between the motherboard and the chassis surface The SC512 chassis includes permanent standoffs in locations used by most motherboards These standoffs accept the rounded Phillips head screws included in the SC512 accessories packaging Round head 3x 5 mm y 0 19 Figure 5 6 Installing the Motherboard Installing the Motherboard 1 Review the documentation that came with your motherboard Become familiar with component placement requirements precautions and cable connec tions Open the chassis cover Align the motherboard with the chassis standoffs and carefully place the motherboard in the chassis Make sure rear ports line up with the I O shield Secure the motherboard to the chassis using the ten rounded Phillips head screws supplied with the accessories kit Secure the CPU s heatsinks and other components to the motherboard as described in the motherboard documentation Do not exceed eight pounds of torque when tightening down the motherboard Connect the cables between the motherboard backplane cha
26. cable 1A over the hard drive and through the left middle bracket Plug cable 1A into upper SATA port 1C on the motherboard Routing Cable 2A from Hard Drive 2B 1 Plug cable 2A into the SATA port of hard drive 2B Run cable 2A upwards at a right angle up and over the top of hard drive 2B Route cable 2A through the left middle bracket Plug cable 2A into lower SATA port 2C on the motherboard Routing Split Cable 3A 4A from Hard Drives 1B 2B to the Power Supply 1 Plug the end of the split cable 3A into hard drive 2B Route the end of the split cable 3A straight up at a right angle beside the fan and over the top of cable 1A Plug the end of the split cable 3A into connector 3B Plug the other end of the split cable 4A into hard drive 1B Route the end of the split cable 4A straight up at a right angle along the top of the fan Route cable 5A through the right middle bracket and plug it into connector 3B A 6 Appendix A SC512 Chassis Cables Checking the Cable Routing 1 Check the cable routing by following out each cable in the previous steps and comparing them to the diagram in Figure A 1 and the photograph in Figure A 2 Figure A 2 Chassis Cable Routing A 7 SC512 Chassis Manual A 4 Chassis Screws The Chassis and accessory box include all the screws needed to setup your chassis This section include descriptions of the most common
27. e installed Finally verify that the heatsinks are installed properly This LED will remain flashing or on as long as the overheat condition exists 4 2 Chapter 4 System Interface e NIC2 Indicates network activity on GLAN2 when flashing o NIC1 Indicates network activity on GLAN1 when flashing HDD Indicates IDE channel activity SAS SATA drive and or DVD ROM drive activity when flashing Sly lt Power Indicates power is being supplied to the system s power supply units This LED should normally be illuminated when the system is operating 4 3 SC512 Chassis Manual Notes 4 4 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 head and a flathead screwdriver Print this page to use as a reference while setting up your chassis 5 2 Installation Procedures Removing the Chassis Cover Installing the Hard Drive Installing the Motherboard includes I O shield and expansion card slot setup Installing the DVD or CD ROM Drive Installing the Air Shroud General Maintenance Systems Fans Blower Power Supply Certain motherboards and heatsinks may not be compatible with this chassis Before installation review the motherboard installation procedures in t
28. efficiency power supply in a small form factor for optimized space efficiency The following chart lists model numbers and features currently available at the time of printing For additional information visit the Supermicro Web site at www supermicro com C512 Chassis Model CPU HDD I O Slots Power Supply SC512 200B UP 1x Fixed 3 5 FH 200W High Efficiency SC512 260B UP 1x Fixed 3 5 FH 260W SC512C 200 B UR 1x Fixed 3 5 FH 200W SC512C 260 B UP 1x Fixed 3 5 FH 260W SC512F 260 B UP 1x Fixed 3 5 FH 260W SC512L 200B UP 2x Fixed 3 5 FH 200W SC512L 260 B UP 2x Fixed 3 5 FH 260W SC512L 260 B LCD UP 1x Fixed 3 5 FH 260W SC512F 280 B DP UP 2x Fixed 3 5 FH 280W High Efficiency SC512F 350B DP UP 2x Fixed 3 5 FH 350W Gold Level SC512F 410 B DP UP 1x Fixed 3 5 FH 410W DC SC512F 520 B DP UP 1x Fixed 3 5 FH 520W High Efficiency SC512F 600B DP UP 1x Fixed 3 5 FH 600W Gold Level SC512F 520L B DP UP 1x Fixed 3 5 FH 520W High Efficiency SC512F 600LB DP UP 1x Fixed 3 5 FH 600W Gold Level Legend DP Dual Processor Support FF Full height Full length LP Low profile UP Single Processor Support FH Full height Half length 1 1 SC512 Chassis Manual 1 2 Chassis Features The SC512 1U high performance chassis supports a wide range of features See the Chassis Components section of this manual for a list of featues included in each of the SC512 models C
29. ent airflow and ease in servicing This product is for installation only in a Restricted Access Location dedicated equipment rooms service closets and the like 6 1 SC512 Chassis Manual Warnings and Precautions Rack Precautions Ensure that the leveling jacks on the bottom of the rack are fully extended to the floor with the full weight of the rack resting on them n single rack installation stabilizers should be attached to the rack n multiple rack installations the racks should be coupled together Always make sure the rack is stable before extending a component from the rack You should extend only one component at a time extending two or more si multaneously may cause the rack to become unstable General Server Precautions Review the electrical and general safety precautions that came with the com ponents you are adding to your chassis Determine the placement of each component in the rack before you install the rails Install the heaviest server components on the bottom of the rack first and then work up Use a regulating uninterruptible power supply UPS to protect the server from power surges voltage spikes and to keep your system operating in case of a power failure Allow the hot plug hard drives and power supply modules to cool before touch ing them Always keep the rack s front door and all panels and components on the servers closed when not servicing to maintain
30. he Chassis 1 Confirm that the inner rails are attached to the chassis Also confirm that the outer rails are installed on the rack 2 Align chassis rails with the front of the rack rails 3 Slide the chassis rails into the rack rails keeping the pressure even on both sides It may be necessary to depress the locking tabs when inserting When the server has been pushed completely into the rack you should hear the locking tabs click into the locked position 4 Optional Insert and tightening the thumbscrews that hold the front of the server to the rack Chapter 6 Rack Installation Mid Mount Telco Rack The SC512 supports Telco rack installation The SC512 chassis compact design allows the chassis to be installed into a Telco rack without the use of rails Place chassis AN ears here Ra a Flat head E M4 x 4 mm 0 157 Figure 6 6 Moving the Chassis Ears for Telco Rack Installation Installing the Chassis into a Rack in Mid Mount Position Instaling into a Mid Mount Position Rack 1 If it is necessary to install the chassis in a mid mount Telco rack remove the chassis rails and the chassis ears if the ears are installed at the front of the chassis 2 Locate the three screw holes in the middle of the chassis and secure the ears to the chassis with three flat head screws Make sure the screws are secure but do not over tighten the screws 6 9 SC512 Chassis Manual Flat head M5
31. his chapter 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 5 1 SC512 Chassis Manual 5 3 Removing the Chassis Cover Remove these screws Remove these screws d Seo Flat head Remove this screw 6 32 x 5 mm 0 197 Figure 5 1 Removing the Chassis Cover Removing the Chassis Cover 1 Remove the screws holding the chassis cover in place 2 Apply pressure to the middle front of the chassis cover 3 Slide the cover toward the rear of the chassis Warning Except for short periods of time do NOT operate the server without the cover in place The chassis cover must be in place to allow proper airflow and prevent overheating 5 2 Chapter 5 Chassis Setup and Maintenance 5 4 Installing Hard Drives Remove these screws Flat head 6 32 x 5 mm 0 197 DVD ROM CD ROM Drive Figure 5 2 Removing the CD ROM Drive to Access the Hard Drive Installing a Hard Drive Before adding a hard drive you must remove the DVD ROM CD ROM drive 1 Open the chassis cover 2 If you have not already done so remove the fan tray For more information on removing the fan tray see the Maintenance section located at the end of this chapter 3 Remove the DVD ROM CD ROM drive To do this remove the two screws holding the drive in place
32. ide down which will reverse its polarities This battery must be replaced only with the same or an equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer s instructions DVD ROM laser CAUTION This server may have come equipped with a DVD ROM drive To prevent direct exposure to the laser beam and hazardous radiation exposure do not open the enclosure or use the unit in any uncon ventional way Chapter 2 System Safety 2 5 2 6 General Safety Precautions Keep the area around the chassis clean and free of clutter Place the chassis top cover and any system components that have been re moved away from the system or on a table so that they won t accidentally be stepped on While working on the system do not wear loose clothing such as neckties and unbuttoned shirt sleeves which can come into contact with electrical circuits or be pulled into a cooling fan Remove any jewelry or metal objects from your body which are excellent metal conductors that can create short circuits and harm you if they come into contact with printed circuit boards or areas where power is present After accessing the inside of the system close the system back up and secure it to the rack unit with the retention screws after ensuring that all connections have been made System Safety Electrostatic discharge ESD is generated by two objects with different electrical charges coming into contac
33. in CBL 0049 16 pin 20 pin CBL 0048 20 pin 20 pin CBL 0047 16 pin varies CBL 0068 20 pin varies CBL 0067 Split cables Use these cable if your motherboard requires several different con nections from the front panel A 4 Appendix A SC512 Chassis Cables A 3 Routing the Chassis Cables In order for the SC512 chassis to perform safely and efficiently it is important that the cables are routed correctly Follow the instructions below and review both the cabling diagram and photograph to ensure that the cabling has been properly routed Preparing the Chassis for Cable Routing 1 Unplug the chassis from any power source 2 Review the diagram on the following page taking note of the naming of each cable 3 Remove the screws securing the fan platform to the bottom of the chassis PWR MOTHERBOARD sc AREA MB SATA PORTS SATAPWR RIGHT ANGLE LEFTMIDDLE BRACKET RIGHT MIDDLE BRACKET Ho WM li HDD eo FAN Q X SATA SATAPWR SATA RIGHT ANGLE RIGHT ANGLE STRAIGHT Figure A 1 Chassis Cable Routing Diagram SC512L 200 260 A 5 SC512 Chassis Manual Routing Cable 1A from Hard Drive 1B 1 2 3 4 Plug cable 1A into the SATA port of hard drive 1B Lift up the fan and run cable 1A straight out from the port and under the fan Route
34. ncluded 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 Depending on the model the SC512 chassis may include one slim DVD ROM CD ROM bay at least one fixed hard drive a floppy drive and or two USB ports For the latest shipping lists visit our Web site at http Awww supermicro com Fans The SC512 model chassis accepts two or three system fans powered by the moth erboard These fans are 1U high and are powered by 4 pin connectors Blower The SC512 SC512L and SC512C model chassis use a single blower unit for system cooling Mounting Rails The SC512 can be placed in a rack for secure storage and use To set up your rack follow the step by step instructions included in this manual SC512 models with narrow chassis designs include specialized rails for mounting in a standard rack See the Rack Installation section of this manual for details 3 1 SC512 Chassis Manual Power Supply Each SC512 chassis model includes a high efficiency power supply rated at 200 260 280 350 410 or 580 Watts In the unlikely event your power supply fails replacement is simple and can be done without tools Air Shroud Air shrouds are shields usually plastic that funnel air directly to where it is needed Always use the air shroud included with your chassis
35. ntrol panel a reset button and an on off switch This chapter explains the mean ings of all LED indicators and the appropriate response you may need to take e ss Figure 4 1 Chassis LED and Buttons 4 1 SC512 Chassis Manual 4 2 Control Panel Buttons There are two push buttons located on the front of the chassis These are a reset button and a power on off button e Power The main power switch is used to apply or remove power from the power supply to the server system Turning off system power with this button re moves the main power but keeps standby power supplied to the system Therefore you must unplug system before servicing 4 3 Control Panel LEDs The control panel located on the front of the SC512 chassis has five LEDs These LEDs provide you with critical information related to different parts of the system This section explains what each LED indicates when illuminated and any corrective action you may need to take KA e Overheat Fan Fail When this LED flashes it indicates a fan failure When continuously on not flashing it indicates an overheat condition which may be caused by cables obstructing the airflow in the system or the ambient room tem perature being too warm Check the routing of the cables and make sure all fans are present and operating normally You should also check to make sure that the chassis covers ar
36. ommended server parts 3 Make sure no wires or foreign objects obstruct air flow through the chassis Pull all excess cabling out of the airflow path or use shorter cables The control panel LEDs inform you of system status See Chapter 3 System Interface for details on the LEDs and the control panel buttons 5 14 Chapter 5 Chassis Setup and Maintenance 5 9 Power Supply Depending on your chassis model the SC512 chassis has a 200 260 280 350 410 520 or 600 Watt power supply This power supply is auto switching capable This enables it to automatically sense and operate at a 100v to 240v input voltage An amber light will be illuminated on the power supply when the power is off An illuminated green light indicates that the power supply is operating Power Supply Failure The SC512 series chassis has one power supply In the unlikely event that the power supply unit fails the system will shut down and you will need to replace it Replacement units can be ordered directly from Supermicro see contact information in the preface or an authorized reseller 5 15 SC512 Chassis Manual 6 32 x 5mm E Remove these screws Pan Head 0 197 isi Remove this screw Figure 5 13 Removing the Power Supply Replacing the Power Supply 1 Disconnect the power cord from the from the chassis to ensure that the unit is not accidentally plugged in Place the chassis on a stable hard surface and remove the chassis
37. on installing the SC512 chassis into a rack unit with the rails provided There are a variety of rack units on the market which may mean the assembly procedure will differ slightly You should also refer to the installation instructions that came with the rack unit you are using NOTE The SC512F 280 350 410 520 600 chassis models are designed with a wider chassis The rails for these chassis will fit a rack between 25 6 and 33 05 deep The following shows how to mount these chassis to a standard rack Identifying the Sections of the Rack Rails Optional Item The chassis package includes two rack rail assemblies in the rack mounting kit Each assembly consists of two sections an inner fixed chassis rail that secures directly to the server chassis and an outer fixed rack rail that secures directly to the rack itself The SC512F comes with chassis ears that allow the chassis to use generic rails Inner Rails Outer Rails Figure 6 1 Identifying the Sections of the Rack Rails Right side rail shown 6 4 Chapter 6 Rack Installation Installing the Inner Rail Extension The SC512F includes chassis ears that you must remove before installing the rails Removing the Chassis Ears 1 Locate and remove the three screws holding the chassis ear in place 2 Repeat step on with the other chassis ear Flat head M4 x 4 mm 0 157 Figure 6 2 Installing Inner Rails to the Chassis Installing the Inner Rails 1
38. pei County Taiwan R O C 886 2 8226 3990 886 2 8226 3991 www supermicro com tw support supermicro com tw 886 2 8226 1900 1 3 SC512 Chassis Manual 1 4 Returning Merchandise for Service A receipt or copy of your invoice marked with the date of purchase is required be fore any warranty service will be rendered You can obtain service by calling your vendor for a Returned Merchandise Authorization RMA number When returning to the manufacturer the RMA number should be prominently displayed on the outside of the shipping carton and mailed prepaid or hand carried Shipping and handling charges will be applied for all orders that must be mailed when service is complete For faster service RMA authorizations may be requested online http www supermicro com support rma Whenever possible repack the chassis in the original Supermicro carton using the original packaging material If these are no longer available be sure to pack the chassis securely using packaging material to surround the chassis so that it does not shift within the carton and become damaged during shipping This warranty only covers normal consumer use and does not cover damages in curred in shipping or from failure due to the alteration misuse abuse or improper maintenance of products During the warranty period contact your distributor first for any product problems 1 4 Chapter 2 System Safety Chapter 2 System Safety 2 1
39. screws used Your chassis may not require all the parts listed M B HARD DRIVE e Pan head Flat head 6 32x 5 mm 6 32x 5 mm 0 197 0 197 DVD ROM CD ROM FLOPPY DRIVE em Pan head Flat head Round head Round head 6 32x 5mm 6 32 x 5 mm 3x5mm 2 6 x 5 mm 0 197 0 197 0 197 0 197 RAIL Flat head Round head M4 x 4 mm M4 x 4 mm M5 x D 472 0 157 0 157 Washer for M5 M B STANDOFF 0 M B standoff M B CPU standoff Thumb screw 6 32 to 6 32 M5 to 6 32 6 32 x 5 mm 0 197 Figure A 3 Chassis Screws A 8 Appendix B SC512F Power Supply Specifications Appendix B Power Supply Specifications This appendix lists power supply specifications for your chassis system C512 Chassis Model 200 260 MFR Part PWS 201 1H PWS 0055 100 240V 100 240V Rated AC Voltage 50 60Hz 60 50Hz 4 2A Max 4A Max 5V standby 2 0A 2 0A 12V 16 0A 18 0A 5V 8 0A 25 0A 3 3V 8 0A 15 0A 12V 0 5A 1 0A C512C Chassis Models 200 260 MFR Part PWS 0043 PWS 0055 100 240V 100 240V Rated AC Voltage 60 50Hz 60 50Hz 5 3A 4A Max 5V standby 2 0A 2 0A 12V 12 0A 18 0A 5V 20A 25 0A 3 3V 17 0A 15 0A 12V 0 8A 1 0A B 1 SC512 Chassis Manual SC512F Chassis Models See below for 410 model 260 280 350 520 520L 600 600L sas PWS 0055 PWS 281 1H PWS 351 1H PWS 521 1H PWS 601 1H Rated 100 240V 100
40. so includes contact infor mation Chapter 2 System Safety This chapter lists warnings precautions and system safety You should thoroughly familiarize yourself with this chapter for a general overview of safety precautions that should be followed before installing and servicing this chassis Chapter 3 Chassis Components Refer to this chapter for details on this chassis model including the fans bays airflow shields and other components Chapter 4 System Interface Refer to this chapter for details on the system interface which includes the functions and information provided by the control panel on the chassis as well as other LEDs located throughout the system Chapter 5 Chassis Setup and Maintenance Follow the procedures given in this chapter when installing removing or reconfiguring your chassis Chapter 6 Rack Installation Refer to this chapter for detailed information on chassis rack installation You should follow the procedures given in this chapter when installing removing or reconfiguring your chassis into a rack environment Appendix A Cables Screws and Other Accessories Appendix B Power Supply Specifications Preface Table of Contents About This MahUal ttr re tit ten ter Error nhi herr rk ean iii Manual Organization Chapter 1 Introduction 1 1 e UU 1 1 1 2 Chassis Features cicero e op eee Des e AI era e pa E 1 2 e Rails hts vaaat
41. ssis front panel and power supply as needed 5 6 Chapter 5 Chassis Setup and Maintenance 5 6 Installing the DVD or CD ROM Drive Replace these screws So Flat head 6 32 x 5 mm 0 197 DVD ROM CD ROM Drive Hard Drive Figure 5 7 Replace the DVD ROM CD ROM Drive Replacing the DVD or CD ROM 1 Place the DVD ROM or CD ROM drive in the chassis above the hard drive 2 Secure the drive with two screws One screw is external The other screw is internal 5 7 SC512 Chassis Manual PCI Slot Setup SC512 chassis includes a slot for one full height full length expansion card and a riser card The riser card allows the expansion card to fit within the small 1U form The PCI slot does not reguire a screw to hold the card in place PCI Slot Clip Expansion Card Slot Shield Figure 5 8 Installing the Expansion Card Installing Expansion Cards 1 Disconnect the power supply lay the chassis on a flat surface and open the chassis cover 2 Slide the PCI slot clip upward 3 Slide the PCI slot shield toward the side of the chassis and remove the shield 4 Secure the riser card to the motherboard 5 Simultaneously slide the expansion card with L bracket into the PCI slot and the riser card 6 Replace the PCI slot clip to secure the expansion card 5 8 Chapter 5 Chassis Setup and Maintenance 5 7 Installing the Air Shroud The air shroud helps cool the chassis by directing
42. t with each other An electrical discharge is created to neutralize this difference which can damage electronic components and printed circuit boards The following measures are generally sufficient to neutralize this difference before contact is made to protect your equipment from ESD Do not use mats designed to decrease electrostatic discharge as protection from electrical shock Instead use rubber mats that have been specifically designed as electrical insulators Use a grounded wrist strap designed to prevent static discharge Keep all components and printed circuit boards PCBs in their antistatic bags until ready for use Touch a grounded metal object before removing any board from its antistatic bag 2 3 SC512F Chassis Manual Do not let components or PCBs come into contact with your clothing which may retain a charge even if you are wearing a wrist strap Handle a board by its edges only do not touch its components peripheral chips memory modules or contacts When handling chips or modules avoid touching their pins Put the serverboard and peripherals back into their antistatic bags when not in use For grounding purposes make sure your computer chassis provides excellent conductivity between the power supply the case the mounting fasteners and the serverboard Chapter 3 Chassis Components Chapter 3 Chassis Components 3 1 Overview This chapter describes the most common components i
43. t with three screws 6 Reconnect the cables to the LED panel and if necessary replace the hard drive 5 17 SC512 Chassis Manual Notes 5 18 Chapter 6 Rack Installation Chapter 6 Rack Installation 6 1 Overview This chapter provides a quick setup checklist to install the chassis into a rack 6 2 Unpacking the System You should inspect the box the chassis was shipped in and note if it was damaged in any way If the chassis itself shows damage you should file a damage claim with the carrier who delivered it Decide on a suitable location for the rack unit that will hold your chassis It should be situated in a clean dust free area that is well ventilated Avoid areas where heat electrical noise and electromagnetic fields are generated You will also need it placed near a grounded power outlet Be sure to read the Rack and Server Pre cautions in the next section 6 3 Preparing for Setup The box your chassis was shipped in should include two sets of rail assemblies two rail mounting brackets and the mounting screws you will need to install the system into the rack Please read this section in its entirety before you begin the installation procedure outlined in the sections that follow Choosing a Setup Location Leave enough clearance in front of the rack to enable you to open the front door completely 25 inches Leave approximately 30 inches of clearance in the back of the rack to allow for suffici
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