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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  main-
tenance  on  the  chassis.  The  only  tools  you  will  need  to  install  components  and 
perform maintenance is a Phillips screwdriver and under certain circumstances, a 
hex wrench Print this page to use as a reference while setting up your chassis.

5-2  Installation Procedures

Removing the chassis cover.

Installing hard drives.

Installing the motherboard (includes I/O shield and add-on card slot setup). 

Installing the air shroud.

Checking the system airflow.

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Review the warnings and precautions listed in the manual before 

setting  up  or  servicing  this  chassis.  These  include  information  in 

Chapter 2: System Safety and the warning/precautions listed in the 

setup instructions.

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Summary of Contents for SC523 Series

Page 1: ...SC523 Chassis Series SUPER USER S MANUAL 1 0 SC523L 520B SC523L 410B...

Page 2: ...ENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING FROM THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THIS PRODUCT OR DOCUMENTATION EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES IN PARTICULAR SUPERMICRO SHALL NOT HAVE LIABILITY FOR ANY HARDW...

Page 3: ...SC523 2U chassis features a unique and highly optimized design The chassis is equipped with a redundant 410 or 520 Watt high ef ciency power supply High performance fans provide ample optimized cooli...

Page 4: ...3 Chassis Components Refer here for details on this chassis model including the fans bays air ow shields and other components Chapter 4 System Interface Refer to this chapter for details on the syste...

Page 5: ...patible cables power supply speci cations and compatible backplanes Not all compatible backplanes are listed Refer to our Web site for the latest compatible backplane information Appendix A Chassis Ca...

Page 6: ...unting 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 1 4 3 Control Panel LEDs 4 2 4 4 Dr...

Page 7: ...6 1 6 3 Preparing for Setup 6 1 Choosing a Setup Location 6 2 Rack Precautions 6 2 General Server Precautions 6 2 Rack Mounting Considerations 6 3 Ambient Operating Temperature 6 3 Reduced Air ow 6 3...

Page 8: ...SC523 Chassis Manual viii Notes...

Page 9: ...ctor 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 2U chs 523...

Page 10: ...r Micro 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 S...

Page 11: ...ier 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...

Page 12: ...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 electri...

Page 13: ...ensuring that all connections have been made 2 6 System Safety Electrostatic discharge ESD is generated by two objects with different electrical charges coming into contact with each other An electric...

Page 14: ...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...

Page 15: ...shipping lists visit our Web site at http www supermicro com Fans The SC523 chassis accepts two system fans System fans for the SC523 chassis are powered from the serverboard These fans are 2U high an...

Page 16: ...onents 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...

Page 17: ...chasis includes LEDs on the control panel and drive carriers that indicate the activity and health of speci c components 4 2 Control Panel Buttons There are two buttons located on the front of the cha...

Page 18: ...to take Power Failure When this LED ashes it indicates a power failure in the power supply Overheat Fan Fail When Flashing This LED indicates a fan failure When Continuously On not ashing This LED ind...

Page 19: ...that the chassis cover is placed correctly This LED will remain active as long as the overheat condition exists 4 HDD Indicates IDE channel activity SAS SATA drive SCSI drive and or DVD ROM drive acti...

Page 20: ...les this LED to blink on and off when that particular drive is being accessed Red The red LED to indicate an SAS SATA drive failure If one of the SAS SATA drives fail you should be noti ed by your sys...

Page 21: ...umstances a hex wrench Print this page to use as a reference while setting up your chassis 5 2 Installation Procedures Removing the chassis cover Installing hard drives Installing the motherboard incl...

Page 22: ...cover in place Slide the cover toward the rear of the chassis and lift the cover from the unit 1 2 Figure 5 1 Removing the Chassis Cover Warning Except for short periods of time do NOT operate the se...

Page 23: ...before a motherboard may be installed Removing the Air Shroud Unplug the chassis from any power source Carefully lift the air shroud straight up and out of the chassis Installing the Air Shroud Each...

Page 24: ...he Hard Drive and Hard Drive Tray from the Chassis Disconnect the chassis from any power source Disconnect the wiring to the hard drive Locate the hard drive that needs to be replaced within the chass...

Page 25: ...ver with the hard drives empty The hard drive tray must have a hard drive or dummy drive installed 5 Remove the mounting screws holding the hard drive tray into the chassis and set them aside for late...

Page 26: ...nto the Hard Drive Tray Install a new hard drive into the hard drive tray with the printed circuit board side facing down so that the mounting holes align with those in the carrier Using the screws wh...

Page 27: ...OM Drive Locate and remove the screws holding the DVD ROM in place setting aside the screws for later use If necessary disconnect any cables to the DVD ROM and comport tray Slide the DVD ROM and compo...

Page 28: ...hes the motherboard ports You may need to punch out the printer port With the illustrations facing the outside of the chassis place the shield into the space provided Once installed the motherboard wi...

Page 29: ...uirements precautions and cable connec tions Disconnect the chassis from the power source and open the chassis cover As required by your motherboard install standoffs in any areas that do not have a p...

Page 30: ...motherboard as described in the motherboard documentation Connect the cables between the motherboard backplane chassis front pan el and power supply as needed Also the fans may be temporarily removed...

Page 31: ...g Add on or Expansion Cards Con rm that each add on card you are installing includes a standard L bracket Disconnect the power supply and lay the chassis on a at surface If you have not done so open t...

Page 32: ...d or expansion cards to the mother board Fol low add on card manufacturer s instructions Secure each card to the chassis using the card s L bracket and the screw previously removed 4 5 Figure 5 10 Sec...

Page 33: ...there are no objects to obstruct air ow in and out of the server Do not operate the server without hard drives or dummy drives in the hard drive trays Use recommended server parts only The control pa...

Page 34: ...ROM drive For instructions on removing these drives see the section titled Removing and Installing the DVD or CD ROM Drive in this manual Disconnect the system fan from the motherboard and lift the f...

Page 35: ...on the power supply when the power is off An illuminated green light indicates that the power supply is operating Power Supply Replacement The SC523 chassis models includes one power supply Replacemen...

Page 36: ...bracket to the rear of the power supply and set them aside for later use Remove the power supply bracket Gently pull the power supply out of the chassis 4 5 6 Figure 5 12 Removing the Power Supply 3 M...

Page 37: ...wer supply bracket screws previously set aside to attache the power supply bracket to the rear of the power supply Gently push the new power supply module into the power bay until it clicks into the l...

Page 38: ...ed 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 el...

Page 39: ...l 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 Always make sure the rac...

Page 40: ...e with the manufacturer s maximum rated ambient tempera ture Tmra Reduced Air ow Equipment should be mounted into a rack so that the amount of air ow required for safe operation is not compromised Mec...

Page 41: ...ack rail that secures directly to the rack itself Inner Rails The inner rails come pre installed on the chassis The chassis can be used normally with or with out a rack Use the following instructions...

Page 42: ...e Outer Rails to the Rack 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 Adjust both the short...

Page 43: ...ont of the rack rails 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 comple...

Page 44: ...er to the manufacturer of the motherboard you are using and to our Web site at www supermicro com SC523L 410B Part Type Length Description CBL 0140L Cable 23 6 60cm IDE 80 wire cable for DVD ROM CBL 0...

Page 45: ...0175L Alt Name Big Four Alternate SAS SATA Cables Some compatible motherboards have different connectors If your motherboard has only one SAS connector that the SAS SATA cables must share use one of t...

Page 46: ...0 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 SC523 chassis includes a cable to connect the chassis front panel to the motherboard If yo...

Page 47: ...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...

Page 48: ...10W Redundant MFR Part PWS 0061 Rated DC Voltage Voltage Range 36 to 72V Nominal Voltage 48V Max Input Current 18A 48V 9 5 4 5 Amp DC Output 5V 3 3V 160W 5 35 0 Amp 5V standby 3 0 Amp 12V 32 0 Amp 12V...

Page 49: ...SC523 Chassis Manual B 2 Notes...

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