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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 280W and 520W high

ciency power supply for superb power savings. High performance fans provide

ample optimized cooling for F

IMM memory modules in a 1U form factor.

This document lists compatible parts available when this document was published.

Always refer to the our

eb site for updates on supported parts and con

gura-

tions.

Important: This manual describes installation and confi gura-
tion of the SC512F-520, .SC512F-520L, and SC512F-280.

This manual does NOT cover the following manuals:
SC512L, SC512L-260, SC512C, SC512C-260, SC512F-260,
SC512LF-260, and SC512L-260-LCD.

Refer to www.supermicro.com for other manuals.

Summary of Contents for SC512F Series

Page 1: ...SUPER SC512F CHASSIS Series USER S MANUAL 1 0 SC512F 520 SC512F 520L SC512F 280 SC512F 520 SC512F 520L SC512F 280 ...

Page 2: ...TO USE THIS PRODUCT OR DOCUMENTATION EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES IN PARTICULAR THE VENDOR SHALL NOT HAVE LIABILITY FOR ANY HARDWARE SOFTWARE OR DATA STORED OR USED WITH THE PRODUCT INCLUDING THE COSTS OF REPAIRING REPLACING INTEGRATING INSTALLING OR RECOVERING SUCH HARDWARE SOFTWARE OR DATA Any disputes arising between manufacturer and customer shall be governed by the laws ...

Page 3: ...80W and 520W 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 Important This manual describes installation and configura tion of t...

Page 4: ...SC512 Chassis Manual iv Notes ...

Page 5: ...s 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 Installation Follow the procedures given...

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Page 7: ...rical Safety Precautions 2 1 2 5 General Safety Precautions 2 2 2 6 System Safety 2 3 Chapter 3 Chassis Components 3 1 Overview 3 1 3 2 Components 3 1 Chassis 3 1 Fans 3 1 Mounting Rails 3 1 Power Supply 3 1 Air Shroud 3 2 3 3 Where to get Replacement Components 3 2 Chapter 4 System Interface 4 1 Overview 4 1 4 2 Control Panel Buttons 4 2 4 3 Control Panel LEDs 4 2 Chapter 5 Chassis Setup and Main...

Page 8: ...roud 5 9 To install the air shroud 5 9 To check the server air flow 5 10 Installation Complete 5 10 5 8 System Fans 5 11 System Fan Tray 5 11 To replace the system fan tray 5 12 To replace a system fan 5 12 5 9 Power Supply 5 13 Power Supply Failure 5 13 To replace the power supply 5 14 To replace chassis LED and buttons 5 15 Chapter 6 Rack Installation 6 1 Overview 6 1 6 2 Unpacking the System 6 ...

Page 9: ...ils to the rack 6 6 Installing the chassis into a rack 6 8 Mid Mount Telco Rack 6 9 Installing the chassis into a rack in Mid Mount position 6 9 Appendicies Appendix A Cables Screws and other Accessories A 1 Overview A 1 A 2 Cables Included with SC512F 520 Chassis A 1 Extending Power Cables A 2 Front Panel to the Motherboard A 2 A 3 Chassis Screws A 3 Appendix B SC512F Power Supply Specifications ...

Page 10: ...SC512 Chassis Manual x Notes ...

Page 11: ...ce efficiency 1 2 Shipping List Part Numbers Please visit the following link for the latest shiping lists and part numbers for your par ticular chassis model http www supermicro com products chassis 1U chs 512 Chapter 1 Introduction 1 1 SC512F Chassis Model CPU HDD I O Slots Power Supply SC512F 520 B DP Xeon 1x Fixed 3 5 FH 520W SC512F 520L B DP Xeon 1x Fixed 3 5 FH 520W SC512F 280 B DP Xeon 2x Fi...

Page 12: ...a DP Xeon processor Please refer to the mother board specifications pages on our web site for updates on supported processors I O Expansion slots Each version of the SC512F Chassis includes one full I O expansion slot Peripheral Drives Each SC512F Chassis supports one slim DVD ROM Drive included This drives allows you to quickly install or save data ...

Page 13: ...ss SuperMicro Computer B V Het Sterrenbeeld 28 5215 ML s Hertogenbosch The Netherlands Tel 31 0 73 6400390 Fax 31 0 73 6416525 Email sales supermicro nl General Information support supermicro nl Technical Support rma supermicro nl Customer Support Asia Pacific Address SuperMicro Taiwan 4F No 232 1 Liancheng Rd Chung Ho 235 Taipei County Taiwan R O C Tel 886 2 8226 3990 Fax 886 2 8226 3991 Web Site...

Page 14: ...SC512F Chassis Manual 1 4 Notes ...

Page 15: ...ll 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 SC512F chassis includes one power supply 2 3 Preparing for Setup The SC512F Chassis includes a set of rail assemblies including mounting b...

Page 16: ...shock Use extreme caution when using metal tools which can easily damage any electrical components or circuit boards they come into contact with l 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 l The power supply power cord must include a grounding plug and must b...

Page 17: ...erent electrical charges coming into contact 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 l Do not use mats designed to decrease electrostatic discharge as protec...

Page 18: ...rverboard and peripherals back into their antistatic bags when not in use l For grounding purposes make sure your computer chassis provides excel lent conductivity between the power supply the case the mounting fasten ers and the serverboard ...

Page 19: ...y at least one fixed hard drive and two USB ports For the latest shipping lists visit our Web site at http www supermicro com Fans The SC512F chassis accepts two or three system fans powered by the motherboard These fans are 1U high and are powered by 3 pin connectors Mounting Rails The SC512F can be placed in a rack for secure storage and use To setup your rack follow the step by step instruction...

Page 20: ...nts Though not frequently 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 Sys tem Integrators Reseller can be found at http www supermicro com Click the Where to B...

Page 21: ...p you constantly informed of the overall status of the system as well as the activity and health of specific components Most SC512F models are two buttons on the chassis a control panel a reset button and an on off switch This chapter explains the meanings of all LED indicators and the appropriate response you may need to take Figure 4 1 Chassis LED and Buttons ...

Page 22: ... SC512F 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 l 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 ob...

Page 23: ...icates network activity on GLAN1 when flashing l HDD Indicates IDE channel activity SAS SATA drive SCSI drive and or DVD ROM drive activity when flashing l Power Indicates power is being supplied to the system s power supply units This LED should normally be illuminated when the system is operating ...

Page 24: ...Chassis Manual 4 4 Notes ...

Page 25: ...neral Maintenance Systems Fans General Maintenance Replace Power Supply 5 2 Installation Steps Step 1 Remove Chassis Cover Step 2 Install Hard Drive Step 3 Install Motherboard includes I O Shield and Expansion Card Slot setup 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 pr...

Page 26: ...Figure 5 1 Removing the Chassis Cover 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 Remove these screws Remove this screw Remove these screws Round head M4 x 4 mm 0 157 Flat head M5 x 12 mm 0 472 Washer for M5 M FLOPPY DRIVE ead 5 mm 97 Round head 3 x 5 mm 0 197 Flat h...

Page 27: ...section located at the end of this chapter 3 Remove the CD Rom drive To do this remove the two screws holding the drive in place One screw is external The other is internal Figure 5 2 Remove the CD ROM Drive to access the Hard Drive area Remove these screws DVD ROM CD ROM Drive Round head M4 x 4 mm 0 157 Flat head M5 x 12 mm 0 472 Washer for M5 ROM FLOPPY DRIVE at head 2 x 5 mm 0 197 Round head 3 ...

Page 28: ...pports a second hard drive Insert the second hard drive at this time If you are are not using the 280 model skip this step 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 M5 DVD ROM CD ROM FLOPPY DRIVE Flat head 6 32 x 5 mm 0 197 Pan head 6 32 x 5 mm 0 197 Round head 3 x 5 mm 0 197 Pan head 6 32 x 5 mm 0 197 M B Flat head 6 32 x 5 mm 0 197 HARD DRIVE...

Page 29: ... lower the temperature of the components Heatsinks for the SC512F chassis must be rated for 1U or less Figure 5 7 SC512F Backplate I O Shield 5 5 Installation Step 4 Install the Motherboard 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 M5 DVD ROM CD ROM FLOPPY DRIVE Flat head 6 32 x 5 mm 0 197 Pan head 6 32 x 5 mm 0 197 Round head 3 x 5 mm 0 197 Pa...

Page 30: ...3 Align the motherboard with the chassis standoffs and carefully place the moth erboard in the chassis Make sure rear ports line up with the I O shield 4 Secure the motherboard to the chassis using the 10 rounded Phillips head screws supplied with the accessories kit 5 Secure the CPU s heatsinks and other components to the motherboard as described in the motherboard documentation 6 Connect the cab...

Page 31: ... One screw is external The other screw is internal Figure 5 5 Replace the DVD ROM CD ROM Drive Replace these screws DVD ROM CD ROM Drive Hard Drive Round head M4 x 4 mm 0 157 Flat head M5 x 12 mm 0 472 Washer for M5 OM FLOPPY DRIVE head x 5 mm 197 Round head 3 x 5 mm 0 197 Flat head 6 32 x 5 mm 0 197 HARD DRIVE Thumb screw 6 32 x 5 mm 0 197 M B CPU standoff M5 to 6 32 Round head 2 6 x 5 mm 0 197 ...

Page 32: ... LP model To install add on and expansion cards 1 Disconnect the power supply lay the chassis on a flat surface and open the chassis cover 2 Slide the add on card clip upward 3 Slide the add on card slot shield toward the side of the chassis and remove the Shield 4 Secure the riser card to the motherboard 5 Slide the add on card with L bracket into the add on card slot and the riser card 6 Replace...

Page 33: ... snug fit Perforated Tabs The air shroud helps cool the chassis by directing 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 mother...

Page 34: ...ough 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 Installation Complete In most cases the chassis power supply and fans are pre installed If you need to install fans continue to the Systems Fan section of this chapter If the ch...

Page 35: ...ure The SC512F 280 chassis accepts two fans instead of three 5 8 System Fans 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 mounting to reduce vibration Figure 5 17 Placing the System Fan Fan Tray Support Pin System Fan Tray Rubber Grommet ...

Page 36: ...m fans to the motherboard To replace a system fan 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 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 2 Remove the failed fan s power cord from ...

Page 37: ...ber 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 SC512F series chassis have 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 info...

Page 38: ...s and secure the power supply using the three screws and internal brace 7 Connect the power supply to the motherboard and other chassis components 8 Connect the power cord to the power supply and power up the chassis server 9 Once you confirm that the power supply has been installed correctly replace the chassis cover Figure 5 18 Removing the Power Supply Remove this screw Power Supply Remove thes...

Page 39: ...or an authorized reseller 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 necessary you may have to remove the second hard drive in the SC512F 280 model 5 Install the new LED panel and secure the unit with three screws 6 Re connect the cables to the LED panel and if necessary repla...

Page 40: ...Chassis Manual 5 16 Notes ...

Page 41: ...l 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 Precautions 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 sect...

Page 42: ...efore 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 doo...

Page 43: ...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 ...

Page 44: ...his rail will fit a rack between 28 5 and 33 25 deep 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 ...

Page 45: ...on Installing the Inner Rail Extension The SC512F includes chassis ears that you must remove before installing the rails To remove 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 Figure 6 2 Identifying the Sections of the Rack Rails Flat head M4 x 4 mm 0 157 RAIL Round hea M4 x 4 mm 0 157 DVD ROM CD ROM FLOPPY Flat ...

Page 46: ...to 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 Secure to the Front of the Rack Secure to the Rear of the Rack Figure 6 3 Assembling the Outer Rails Attach Outer Racks together Round head M4 x 4 mm 0 157 F...

Page 47: ...6 7 Chapter 6 Rack Installation 2 3 Figure 6 4 Installing the Outer Rails to the Server Rack 3 ...

Page 48: ...on the rack 2 Line 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 you may have to depress the locking tabs when inserting When the server has been pushed completely into the rack you should hear the locking tabs click 4 Optional Insert and tightening the thumbscrews that hold the front of the server to the rack ...

Page 49: ... 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 Figure 6 6 Move the chassis ears for Telco rack installation 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 M5 DVD ROM CD ROM FLOPPY DRIVE Flat head 6 32 x 5 mm 0 197 Pan head 6 32 x 5 mm 0 197 Round head 3 x...

Page 50: ... screw the chassis to the rack using the three screw holes located in the chassis ears The chassis is held in place by the chassis ears and does not slide in and out of place Round head M4 x 4 mm 0 157 Flat head M5 x 12 mm 0 472 Washer for M5 0 197 Thumb screw 6 32 x 5 mm 0 197 M B CPU standoff M5 to 6 32 0 197 ...

Page 51: ...1 Appendicies Appendicies Appendix A Compatible Cables Appendix B SC512F Power Supply Specifications ...

Page 52: ...Appendicies 2 Notes ...

Page 53: ...ee CBL 0156L Cable 40 cm 16 pin to 16 pin FP Cable Lead Free Cable 6 Regional power cord SC512F 280 Part Type Length Description CBL 0142L Cable 30 cm 12 Seven 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 6 Regional power cord Appendix A Cables Screws and other Accessories A 1 Overview ...

Page 54: ... 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 Number of Pins Front Panel Number of Pins Motherboard Cable Part 16...

Page 55: ...uire 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 M5 DVD ROM CD ROM FLOPPY DRIVE Flat head 6 32 x 5 mm 0 197 Pan head 6 32 x 5 mm 0 197 Round head 3 x 5 mm 0 197 Pan head 6 32 x 5 mm 0 197 M B Flat head 6 32 x 5 mm 0 197 HARD DRIVE Thumb screw 6 32 x 5 mm 0 197 M B standoff 6 32 to 6 32 M B STANDOFF M B CPU standoff M5 to 6 32...

Page 56: ...Chassis Manual A 4 Notes ...

Page 57: ...cifications This appendix lists power supply specifications for your chassis system 520 520L 280 MFR Part PWS 581 1R PWS 281 1H Rated AC Voltage 100 240V 50 60Hz 7A 3A 100 240V 50 60Hz 5A MAX 5V standby 3 Amp 2 Amp 12V 39 Amp 23 Amp 5V 20 Amp 18 Amp 3 3V 16 Amp 15 Amp 12V 0 5 Amp 1 Amp ...

Page 58: ...Chassis Manual B 2 Notes ...

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