Chenbro SR301 Plus operation manual
SR301 Plus Series
Server Chassis User Manual
January 2020 Version 2.3
A document provides an overview of product features, functions, architecture, and support specifications.
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents .......................................................................................................................................... 3
List of Figures ................................................................................................................................................ 4
List of Tables ................................................................................................................................................. 5
1. Product Overview .......................................................................................................................... 6
1-1 Front Panel .............................................................................................................................. 7
1-2 Back Panel ............................................................................................................................... 8
1-3 Security Features ..................................................................................................................... 9
1-4 Front Control Panel ............................................................................................................... 10
1-5 System Dimensions ............................................................................................................... 11
1-6 Interior View ......................................................................................................................... 12
1-7 System Level Environmental Specifications ............................................................................ 13
1-8 System Packaging ................................................................................................................. 14
2. System Components Installation and Removal ............................................................................ 15
2-1 Side Cover Installation ........................................................................................................... 15
2-2 Front Bezel Installation & Removal ........................................................................................ 16
2-3 HDD Tray Installation & Removal ........................................................................................... 17
2-4 HDD Fan (below Storage Cage) Maintenance ......................................................................... 20
2-5 Power Supply Installation ...................................................................................................... 22
3. Backplane .................................................................................................................................... 23
3-1 Storage Backplane Options .................................................................................................... 24
3-2 3.5” 4-port 12Gbps Mini-SAS Backplane ................................................................................ 25
3-3 3.5” 4-port 12Gbps SAS/SATA Backplane ............................................................................... 27
4. Maintenance and Service ............................................................................................................ 29
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List of Figures
Figure 1 Front panel (enclosed) ................................................................................................................ 7
Figure 2 Front panel (open) ...................................................................................................................... 7
Figure 3 Back panel with single PSU ......................................................................................................... 8
Figure 4 Padlock Loop and Kensington Slot location ................................................................................. 9
Figure 5 Padlock Loop and intrusion switch location ................................................................................ 9
Figure 6 Front control panel ................................................................................................................... 10
Figure 7 Chassis dimensions ................................................................................................................... 11
Figure 8 Chassis components ................................................................................................................. 12
Figure 9 Side cover installation ............................................................................................................... 15
Figure 10 Bezel installation ...................................................................................................................... 16
Figure 11 Bezel removal ........................................................................................................................... 16
Figure 12 3.5” Hot-swap HDD tray installation ......................................................................................... 17
Figure 13 3.5” Hot-swap HDD tray removal .............................................................................................. 17
Figure 12 3.5” HDD installation (tool-less type) ........................................................................................ 18
Figure 13 3.5” HDD installation (screw type) ............................................................................................ 18
Figure 14 2.5” HDD/SSD installation (screw type) ..................................................................................... 19
Figure 15 Side 2.5” HDD/SSD installation (screw type) ............................................................................. 19
Figure 16 HDD fan installation (fan assembly) .......................................................................................... 20
Figure 17 HDD fan installation (chassis).................................................................................................... 20
Figure 18 HDD fan maintenance............................................................................................................... 21
Figure 19 Single PSU installation-1 (PSU assembly) .................................................................................. 22
Figure 20 Single PSU installation-2 ........................................................................................................... 22
Figure 21 Drive tray LED identification ..................................................................................................... 23
Figure 22 Backplane front view ................................................................................................................ 25
Figure 23 Backplane rear view ................................................................................................................. 26
Figure 24 Backplane front view ................................................................................................................ 27
Figure 25 Backplane rear view ................................................................................................................. 28
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List of Tables
Table 1 Chenbro SR301 Plus specifications ............................................................................................... 6
Table 2 Front control panel .................................................................................................................... 10
Table 3 System environmental specifications summary .......................................................................... 13
Table 4 System packaging information ................................................................................................... 14
Table 5 Product weight information ....................................................................................................... 14
Table 6 Drive power LED/activity LED behavior ...................................................................................... 23
Table 7 Backplane specifications ............................................................................................................ 25
Table 8 Connector and pin header function description ......................................................................... 26
Table 9 Backplane specifications ............................................................................................................ 27
Table 10 Connector and pin header function description ......................................................................... 28
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1. Product Overview
The SR301 chassis has been modified to support both tool-less 3.5” HDD carrier and PCIe 3.0 slot, and transformed into feature-
advanced SR301 Plus. Beneath the chassis, an information sticker reads revision and manufacturing codes which are necessary for
technical support. This chapter provides a high-level overview of the system features and available options. More details for each
major sub-system, feature or options are provided in the following chapters.
Table 1 Chenbro SR301 Plus specifications
Feature
Description
MB Form Factor
Mini-ITX (6.7" x 6.7")
Dimension
(D x W x H)
310.0 x 200.0 x 270.0 (mm)
12.20" x 7.87" x 10.63" (w/o bezel)
Drive Bay
4 x 3.5" Hot-swap, 2 x 2.5" Internal
Storage Backplane
1 x 3.5" 4-port 12Gbps Mini-SAS HD Passive Backplane
1 x 3.5" 4-port 12Gbps SAS/SATA Passive Backplane
PSU Form Factor
PS/2 Single (with 120 mm Fan)
Indicator
1 x Power Status, 1 x HDD Status, 1 x System Alarm
Front Control
1 x Power On/Off, 1 x System Reset, 2 x USB2.0/USB3.0 (Option)
Cooling Fan
Front: 120 x 25 mm (1)
System Security
Intrusion Switch, Key Lock, Padlock Loop, Kensington Slot
Expansion Slot Opening
1 x Low Profile
Net Weight
5.2 kg/11.45 lb
Gross Weight
7.0 kg/15.42 lb
Cubic Feet
1.85
Container Loading
20ʼ: 564, 40ʼ: 1134, 40'H: 1284 (Single Packing)
Slide Rail
Supported
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1-1 Front Panel
Figure 1 Front panel (enclosed)
A. Indicator
Figure 2 Front panel (open)
A. Bezel Door
B. 3.5” Storage Drive Bay
C. Front Control Panel
D. USB3.0
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1-2 Back Panel
Figure 3 Back panel with single PSU
A. PS/2 Single PSU
B. Rear I/O
C. Expansion Slot Opening (Low Profile)
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1-3 Security Features
Figure 4 Padlock Loop and Kensington Slot location
Figure 5 Padlock Loop and intrusion switch location
A. Padlock Loop
B. Key Lock
C. Kensington Slot
D. Intrusion Switch
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