Supermicro CSE-512F-350B manual

S UPER ® SC512F-600LB SC512-260B SC512-200B SC512F-520(B) SC512F-410(B) SC512L-260(B) SC512L-200B SC512C-260(B) SC512C-200(B) SC512 Chassis Series USER’S MANUAL 1.0b SC512F-600B SC512F-520L(B) SC512F-350B SC512F-280(B) SC512F-260(B) SC512L-260(B)-LCD[...]

SC512 Chassis Manual ii Manual Revision 1.0b Release Date: April 21, 2010 The informati on in this User ’s Manual has been carefu lly reviewed and is bel ieved to be accurate. The vendor assumes no respons ibility for any in accuracies that may be contained in this document, makes no commitment to upda te o r t o ke ep current the information in [...]

iii Preface Preface About This Manual This manu al is writt en fo r prof essional system integrators and PC techni cians. It provides information for the installation and use of the SC512 1U chassis. Installa - tion and ma intenance should b e performed by expe rienced technician s only . Supermicro’s SC512 1U chassis features a unique and highly[...]

SC512 Chassis Manual iv Manual Organization Chapter 1: Introduction The rs t cha pter provides a check list of the main com ponents include d wi th t his chassis and describes the main features. This chapter also includes contact infor - mation. Chapter 2: System Safety This chapter li sts warning s, precauti ons, and system safety . Y ou should[...]

v Preface T able of Contents About This Manual ............................................................................................. ii i Manual Organization .......................................................................................... iv Chapter 1 Introductio n 1-1 Overview .....................................................[...]

SC512 Chassis Manual vi Chapter 4 System Interfac e 4-1 Overview ......................................................................................................... 4- 1 4-2 Control Panel Buttons ..................................................................................... 4- 2 4-3 Control Panel LEDs ..................................[...]

vii Preface Installing the Inner Rail Extension .................................................................. 6- 5 Installing the Outer Rails to the Rack ............................................................. 6- 6 Installing the Chassis into a Rack................................................................... 6- 8 Mid-Mount T elco [...]

SC512 Chassis Manual viii Notes[...]

Chapter 1 Introduction 1-1 Overview Supermicro’s SC512 1U chassi s featu res a uni que and hi ghly-optimized desig n. The chassis is e quipped with a high-ef ciency power supply in a sm all form factor for optimized space efciency . The followin g chart l ists mo del numb ers and featur es curr ently av ailable at the time of printing. For [...]

SC512 Chassis Manual 1-2 1-2 Chassis Features The SC512 1U high-perf ormance c hassis sup ports a wide rang e of features . See the Chassis Co mponents section of this manual for a lis t of feat ues inc luded i n each of the SC512 models. CPU The SC51 2 chassis sup ports a DP and/or UP Xeon, Pentiu m D, P3/P4 processors. Please refer to the motherb[...]

1-3 Chapter 1 Introduction 1-3 Contacting Supermicro Headquarters Address: Super Micro Computer , Inc. 980 Rock Ave. San Jose, CA 95131 U.S.A. T el: +1 (408) 503-8000 Fax: +1 (408) 503-8008 Email: marketing@supermicro.com (General Information) support@supermicro.com (T echnical Support) Web Site: www .supermicro.com Europe Address: Super Micro Comp[...]

SC512 Chassis Manual 1-4 1-4 Returning Merchandise for Service A receipt or copy of your invoice marked with the date of purchase is required be - fore a ny warranty service will be rendered. Y ou can obtain service by ca lling your vendor for a Returned Mer chandise A uthorization (RMA) number. When returni ng to the manufacturer , the RMA number [...]

2-1 Chapter 2: System Safety Chapter 2 System Safety 2-1 Overview This chapter provides a quick setup checkli st 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, famaili[...]

SC512F Chassis Manual 2-2 Power should always be disconnected from the system when removing or in - • stalling main sys tem components, such a s th e s erverboard, memo ry m odules and the DVD-ROM and oppy drives (not necessary for hot-swappable drives). When disco nnecting power , you sho uld rs t power down the system w ith the operati[...]

2-3 Chapter 2: System Safety 2-5 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 syste m or on a tabl e so that they won’ t acci dentally be stepped on. While working on the sy stem, do not wear loose[...]

SC512F Chassis Manual 2-4 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. • Pu[...]

3-1 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 i nformation, see the inst allation instructions detailed later in this manual. 3-2 Components[...]

SC512 Chassis Manual 3-2 Power Supply Each SC512 chassis model includes a high-efciency power supply rated at 200, 260, 280, 350, 410 o r 580 Watts. In the unlikely eve nt y our p ower supply fails , replacement is simple and can be done without tools. Air Shroud Air shrouds are shiel ds, usually plastic, that funnel air directly to where it is [...]

3-3 Chapter 3: Chassis Components Figure 3-1: Blower-Cooled Chassis Model Air blower unit included in chassis models SC512, SC512C and SC512L Figure 3-2: Fan-Cooled Chassis Model System fans included in chassis model SC512F[...]

SC512 Chassis Manual 3-4 Model SC512 Includes a slot with a dummy c over plate w here an opti onal DVD-ROM drive may be inst alled, and a 200 or 260 Watt po wer supply . The SC512 m odel chassis is cooled with an internal blower unit. Figure 3-3: Chassis Model SC512-200, SC512-260 Dummy Cover Plate for Optional DVD Drive SC512-200 Chassis Blower/ F[...]

3-5 Chapter 3: Chassis Components Model SC512C The SC512C inclu des a CD-ROM drive, oppy driv e, USB ports and a 200 or 260 W att power supply . The SC512C model chassis is cooled with an internal blower unit. Figure 3-4: Chassis Model SC512C Floppy Drive CD-ROM Drive USB Ports SC512C-200 Chassis Blower/ Fan DVD/CD Floppy USB CPU I/O Slots HDD P[...]

SC512 Chassis Manual 3-6 Optional DVD-ROM Drive DVD-ROM Drive Figure 3-7: Chassis Model SC512F-350 Figure 3-6: Chassis Model SC512F-280 SC512F-280 Chassis Blower/ Fan DVD/CD Floppy USB CPU I/O Slots HDD Power Supply Standard 2x Fan 1x DVD - - DP/ UP FH 2x Fixed 3.5" 280 W att High- Efciency SC512F-350 Chassis Blower/ Fan DVD/CD Floppy USB C[...]

3-7 Chapter 3: Chassis Components SC512F-410 Chassis Blower/ Fan DVD/ CD Floppy USB CPU I/O Slots HDD Power Supply Standard 3x Fans 1x DVD - 2x USB DP/ UP FH 1x Fixed 3.5" 410 DC Figure 3-8: Chassis Models SC512F-410 and SC512F-520 USB Ports DVD-ROM Drive SC512F-520 Chassis Blower/ Fan DVD/CD Floppy USB CPU I/O Slots HDD Power Supply Standard [...]

SC512 Chassis Manual 3-8 Figure 3-10: Chassis Model SC512F-520L and SC512F-600L SC512F-520L Chassis Blower/ Fan DVD/CD Floppy USB CPU I/O Slots HDD Power Supply Standard 3x Fans - - - DP/ UP FH 1x Fixed 3.5" 520 W att High Efciency SC512F-600L Chassis Blower/ Fan DVD/CD Floppy USB CPU I/O Slots HDD Power Supply Standard 3x Fans - - - DP/ UP[...]

3-9 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. Figure 3-1 1: Chassis Models SC512L-200 and SC512L-260 SC512L-200 Chassis Blower/ Fan DVD/CD Floppy USB CPU I/O Slots HDD Power Supply Standard [...]

SC512 Chassis Manual 3-10 Notes[...]

4-1 Chapter 4: System Interface Chapter 4 System Interface 4-1 Overview There are several LEDs on the c ontrol panel and on the drive carriers to keep you constantly informed of t he overall s tatus of th e system, a s well as the a ctivity and health of spec ic co mponents. Most SC512 models have tw o butt ons on the chassis control panel: a re[...]

SC512 Chassis Manual 4-2 4-2 Control Panel Buttons Th ere a re t wo pu sh -bu tto ns lo cat ed on the fro nt of t he c has sis. Thes e are a re set but ton an d a power on /of f butto n.  Reset: The reset button is used to reboot the system.  Powe r: T he ma in po wer sw itch is u sed to appl y or r emove p ower f rom the powe r supply [...]

4-3 Chapter 4: System Interface  NI C2: Indic ates ne two rk act ivit y on G L AN2 w hen as hing.  N I C 1: I ndic ates net wor k acti vit y on GL A N 1 whe n ashi ng.  HD D: I ndic ate s I DE c hann el ac tivi ty. S AS/S A T A d rive, SC SI dr ive, a nd/or DVD - ROM dr ive act ivit y whe n ashi ng.  Powe r: Ind ica[...]

SC512 Chassis Manual 4-4 Notes[...]

5-1 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 athead screwdriver . Print this page to use as[...]

SC512 Chassis Manual 5-2 5-3 Removing the Chassis Cover Removing the Chassis Cover Remove the screws holding the chassis cover in place. 1. Apply pressure to the middle front of the chassis cover . 2. Slide the cover toward the rear of the chassis. 3. Figure 5-1: Removing the Chassis Cover W arning: Except for short periods of time, do NOT operate [...]

5-3 Chapter 5: Chassis Setup and Maintenance 5-4 Installing Hard Drives Installing a Hard Drive Before adding a hard drive, you must remove the DVD-ROM/CD-ROM drive. Open the chassis cover . 1. If you have not already done so, remove the fan tray . For more information on 2. removing the fan tray , see the Maintenance section located at the end of [...]

SC512 Chassis Manual 5-4 Hard Drive Hard Drive Second Hard Drive Figure 5-3: Adding the Hard Drive Figure 5-4: Adding a Second 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 a[...]

5-5 Chapter 5: Chassis Setup and Maintenance Important Motherboard Installation Information Before installing the motherboard, be aware of the following: I/O Shield Backplate The backplate holds the motherboard por ts in place. Y our mo therboard must match SC512 backplate. If your motherboard does not match, you must choose a dif ferent motherboar[...]

SC512 Chassis Manual 5-6 Figure 5-6: Installing the Motherboard Standoffs Standoffs prev ent short ci rcuits by se curing space between the mot herboard and the chassis surface. The SC512 chassis includes permanent standoffs in locations used by most motherboard s. T hese stand of fs accept the rounded Phillip s head screws included in the SC512 ac[...]

5-7 Chapter 5: Chassis Setup and Maintenance 5-6 Installing the DVD or CD-ROM Drive Replacing the DVD or CD-ROM Place the DVD-ROM or CD-ROM drive in the chassis above the hard drive. 1. Secure the drive with t wo screws. One scre w is external. The other screw is 2. internal. Figure 5-7: Replace the DVD-ROM/CD-ROM Drive Replace these screws DVD-ROM[...]

SC512 Chassis Manual 5-8 Expansion Slot Setup SC512 chassis inc ludes a slot for one full height/full length add-on card and a riser card. The riser card allows the expansion card to t within the small 1U form. The expansion card slot does not require a screw to hold the card in place. Figure 5-8: Installing the Expansion Card Installing Expansi[...]

5-9 Chapter 5: Chassis Setup and Maintenance 5-7 Installing the Air Shroud Figure 5-10: Installing the Air Shroud in the SC512 Chassis Installing The Air Shroud Conrm that the air shroud matches your chassis model. 1. Place the air shroud in the chassis. The shroud sets directly behind the sys - 2. tem fans. If necessary , remove some perforated[...]

SC512 Chassis Manual 5-10 Checking the Airow in the Chassis Make sure t here are no object s to obstruct airo w in and out of th e server . 1. Do not oper ate the server wit hout drives or driv e trays in the dri ve bays. Use 2. only recommended server parts. Make sure n o wires or foreign objects obstruct a ir ow through the chassis. 3. P[...]

5-1 1 Chapter 5: Chassis Setup and Maintenance Three heavy duty fans p rovide cooli ng for the c hassis. These fans circulate air through the chassis as a mean s of lowering the c hassis internal te mperature. The SC512F-280 chassis accepts two fans instead of three. 5-8 System Fans System Fan T ray Systems fan trays are com ponents that hou se gro[...]

SC512 Chassis Manual 5-12 System Fan T ray Replacement Installing the System Fan Tray Power down the system. 1. Disconnect each fan from the motherboard. 2. Lift the system fan tray and fans from the chassis. Retain the rubber mount - 3. ings that encircle the tray rivets. Place the f ans into the new s ystem fan tray . Make all the fans face the c[...]

5-13 Chapter 5: Chassis Setup and Maintenance Depending on your chassis model the SC512 chassis has a 200, 2 69, 280, 350, 410 or 520 Watt pow er suppl y . This power supply is auto-sw itching capable. This enables it to automatically sense a nd operate at a 100v to 2 40v input voltage. An amber light will be illuminated on the power supply when th[...]

SC512 Chassis Manual 5-14 Remove this screw Pan Head 6-32 x 5mm [0.197] Power Supply Remove these screws Replacing the Power Supply Disconnect the power co rd from the from th e chassis to ensur e that the unit is 1. not accidentally plugged in. Place the chassis on a stable hard surface and remove the chassis cover . 2. Disconnect the power supply[...]

5-15 Chapter 5: Chassis Setup and Maintenance Replacing the Chassis LED Panel In t he unlikely event tha t the chassis LED and buttons fail, you can replace the panel. Replacement parts can be ordered from Supermicro or an authorized reseller . Replacing the Chassis LED Panel Power down and unplug the system. 1. Remove the chassis cover . 2. Discon[...]

SC512 Chassis Manual 5-16 Notes[...]

6-1 Chapter 6: Rack Installation Chapter 6 Rack Installation 6-1 Overview This chapte r provides a quick setup checklist to install the chass is into a rack. 6-2 Unpacking the System Y ou should inspect the box the chassis was shipped in and note if it was damaged in any way . If the chassis itself shows d amage you should le a damage claim wi t[...]

SC512 Chassis Manual 6-2 Rack Precautions Ensure that t he leveling jacks on t he bottom of the rack are f ully extended to • the oor with the full weight of the rack resting on them. In single rack installation, stabilizers should be attached to the rack. • In multiple rack installations, the racks should be coupled together . • [...]

6-3 Chapter 6: Rack Installation Rack Mounting Considerations Ambient Operating T emperature If installed in a closed or multi-unit rack assembly , the ambient operating tempera - ture of the rack environme nt may be greater than the ambient temp erature o f the room. Therefore, consideration should be given to installing the equipment in an enviro[...]

SC512 Chassis Manual 6-4 6-4 Rack Mounting Instructions This sectio n provi des in formation on instal ling t he SC5 12 chas sis in to a ra ck uni t with the rails pr ovided. T here are a v ariety of rack uni ts on the m arket, which may m ean the assembly proced ure will differ sl ightly . Y ou should also refer to th e installation instructions t[...]

6-5 Chapter 6: Rack Installation Installing the Inner Rails Place the inner rail on the side of the chassis aligning the hooks of the chas - 1. sis with the rail holes. Slide the rail toward the front of the chassis to secure the rail in place. 2. Secure the chassis with four screws. 3. Repeat steps 1-3 for the other inner rail extension. 4. Instal[...]

SC512 Chassis Manual 6-6 Installing the Outer Rails to the Rack Installing the Outer Rails Attach the short bracke t to the outside of the long bracket. Y ou must align the 1. pins with the slides. Also, both bracket ends must face the same direction. Adjust both the short and lon g brackets to the p roper distance so that the rai l 2. ts snugly[...]

6-7 Chapter 6: Rack Installation SCALE 0.380 Figure 6-4: Installing the Outer Rails to the Server Rack 1 3 1 3 1 2[...]

SC512 Chassis Manual 6-8 Figure 6-5: Installing the Chassis into a Rack Installing the Chassis into a Rack Installing the Chassis Conrm that the inner rails a re attached to the chassis. Als o, conrm that the 1. outer rails are installed on the rack. Align chassis rails with the front of the rack rails. 2. Slide the c hassis rails into the ra[...]

6-9 Chapter 6: Rack Installation Mid-Mount T elco Rack The S C512.supports T elco rac k installatio n. The SC512 chassis compact design allows the chassis to be installed into a T elco rack without the use of rails. Installing the Chassis into a Rack in Mid-Mount Position Instaling into a Mid-Mount Position Rack If it is ne cessary to install the c[...]

SC512 Chassis Manual 6-10 Figure 6-7: Installing the Server into a T elco Rack SCALE 1:2 SCALE 1:2 Hold the ch assis in the telco rack and screw the chassis to the ra ck using the 3. three screw holes located in the chassis ears. The chassis is held in place by the chassi s ears and does no t slide in and out 4. of place. Flat head M4 x 4 mm [0.157[...]

A-1 Appendix A: SC512 Chassis Cables Appendix A Cables, Screws, and Other Accessories A-1 Overview This appendix list s support ed cables for your chassi s system. It only include s the most commonly used comp onents and congurations. For more compatible cables, refer t o the manu facturer of the m otherboard you a re using a nd our Web si te at[...]

SC512 Chassis Manual A-2 SC512F-520 Part # T ype Length Description CBL-0142L Cable 30 cm (~12") 7-pin SA T A 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 6' Regional power cord SC512F-410 Part # T ype Length Description CBL-01[...]

A-3 Appendix A: SC512 Chassis Cables SC512F-520L and SC512F-600L Part # T ype Length Description CBL-0142L Cable 30 cm (~12") 7-pin SA T A 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 SC512L-260-LCD Part # T ype Length Description CBL-0049 Cable [...]

SC512 Chassis Manual A-4 Extending Power Cables Although Supermicro chassis are designed with to be efcient and cost-effective, some compatible motherboards have power connectors located in different areas. T o use these motherboards you may have to extend the power cables to the mother boards. T o do this, use the following chart as a guide. Po[...]

A-5 Appendix A: SC512 Chassis Cables A-3 Routing the Chassis Cables In order for the SC512 chassis to p erform safely and efciently , 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 fo[...]

SC512 Chassis Manual A-6 Routing Cable (1A) from Hard Drive (1B) Plug cable (1A) into the SA T A port of hard drive (1B). 1. Lift up the fan and run cable (1A) straight out from the port and under the fan. 2. Route cable (1A) over the hard drive and through the left middle bracket. 3. Plug cable (1A) into upper SA T A port (1C) on the motherboard. [...]

A-7 Appendix A: SC512 Chassis Cables Figure A-2: Chassis Cable Routing Checking the Cable Routing Check the cable routing by following out each cable in the previous steps and 1. comparing t hem to the diagram in Figure A-1, and the photograph in Figure A-2.[...]

SC512 Chassis Manual A-8 A-4 Chassis Screws The Chassi s and accessory box include all the screws needed to setup your chassis. This section include descriptio ns of the most common screws used. Y our chassis may not require all the parts listed. Flat head M4 x 4 mm [0.157] RAIL Round head M4 x 4 mm [0.157] Flat head M5 x 12 mm [0.472] Washer for M[...]

B-1 Appendix B: SC512F Power Supp ly Specications Appendix B Power Supply Specications This appendix lists power supply specications for your chassis system. SC512C Chassis Models 200 260 MFR Part # PWS-0043 PWS-0055 Rated AC V oltage 100 - 240V 60 - 50Hz 5 - 3A 100 - 240V 60 - 50Hz 4A Max +5V standby 2.0A 2.0A +12V 12.0A 18.0A +5V 20A 25.[...]

SC512 Chassis Manual B-2 SC512F Chassis Models (See below for 410 model) 260 280 350 520/520L 600/600L MFR Part # PWS-0055 PWS-281-1H PWS-351-1H PWS-521-1H PWS-601-1H Rated AC V oltage 100 - 240V 60 - 50Hz 4A Max 100 - 240V 50 - 60Hz 5A Max 100-240 V , 50-60 Hz, 4.2 - 1.8A 100 - 240V 50 - 60Hz 7 - 3A 100 - 240V 50 - 60Hz 7.5 - 3.1A +5V standby 2.0A[...]

B-3 Appendix B: SC512F Power Supp ly Specications Notes[...]

SC512 Chassis Manual B-4 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 [...]