SilverStone SST-CS280B User Manual

Case Storage Series

Premium 8-bay 2.5" small form factor NAS chassis

CS280

Installation and system optimization guide:

The following manual and guides were carefully prepared by the SilverStone engineering team to
help you maximize the potential of your SilverStone product. Please keep this manual for future
reference when upgrading or performing maintenance on your system. A copy of this manual can also
be downloaded from our website at:

Product Overview

Special Features

Specification

Disassemble Chart

Exterior Overview

Installation Guide

Guide to hard drive backplane

Connector Definition

Component Size Limitations

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P.1

P.1

P.2

P.3

P.4

P.13

P.14

P.17

Warranty Information

Case Storage Series CS280

Product Overview

Introduction

For users migrating to small form factor (SFF) computers with large libraries of media files, storage capacity is often a compromise that is
difficult to overcome. Choosing a smaller case may require additional purchase of external storage enclosure, while choosing a larger
case with extra drive bays may defeat the purpose of going SFF in the first place.
For seasoned enthusiasts looking to downsize even further beyond the popular DS380, SilverStone created the CS280 that can pack up
to nine 2.5” drives in nearly half the size of DS380! With the ability to accommodate components such as Mini-ITX motherboards, dual
slot expansion card, and standard retail box CPU coolers, the CS280 can readily support most system build requirements. Equipped with
two 80mm intake fans plus externally removable filter on the front, keeping everything cool and dust-free is as easy as in any SilverStone
chassis.
CS280’s signature feature is a group of eight individually lockable and hot-swappable drive cages for 2.5” drives. It utilizes a custom back
panel PCB designed to support both SATA and SAS interface for increased compatibly with nearly all modern hard drives or SSDs. At
only 11.8 liters overall, the impressively small CS280 is perfect for anyone looking to build a beautiful and even portable small form factor
NAS for home or office.

Special Features

Supports 2.5" hot swap hard drives x 8 with locker
Premium aluminum front door with lock
Individual metal key lock for each drive for extra security

Fully supports SATA Hot-Swap function
Mini-DTX/Mini-ITX motherboard & SFX power supply compatible
Supports low profile expansion cards up to 8.66 inches

Specification

Model No.
Color
Material
Motherboard

Drive Bay

Cooling System
Expansion Slots
HDD backplane
Data Transfer Rate
Front Door
Front Panel Buttons
Number of key
Limitation of CPU cooler
Limitation of PSU
Net weight
Dimension

* To use SAS drive, you must have motherboard or expansion card with hardware SAS controller.
** support low profile expansion card up to 8.66 inch (220mm) long and width up to 60.75mm.

SST-CS280B
Black
Aluminum + SECC + Plastic　
Mini-ITX (170mm x 170mm)
Mini-DTX (203mm x 170mm)
External
Internal
80mm Fan x 2
PCIe slot x 2**
8 port x 6Gb/s SAS/SATA
Up to 6 Gbit/s (dependent on drive speed)
Aluminum material with door lock
Power ON/OFF, system reset, USB 3.0 x 2, 3.5mm stereo jack, 3.5mm Mic. Jack
2
65mm
SFX (up to 100mm deep)

3.3 kg

221.5mm (W) x 176.7mm (H) x 301mm (D), 11.8 Liters

2.5" SAS*/SATA hot-swap x 8

2.5" SAS*/SATA x 1

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Case Storage Series CS280

Disassemble Chart

2.5"HDD x 8

USB3.0 + SPK + MIC

SFX PSU(OPTION)

TOP COVE R

HDD CAGE

MINI-ITX(OPTION)

POWER LED

2.5"HDD x 1

POWER BUTTON

HDD LED

RESET BUTTON

PICTURE PURPOSEITEM QTY

RUBBER-E-FEET PAD
SCREW C 632*5
SCREW E M3*5

SCREW F M3*4
KEY

BUNCH WIRE TIES
ZIPPER BAG
Manual

FAN FILTER

For PSU
For Motherboard
Secure 2.5" SSD/HDD

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4
8

2
1
1
1

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Case Storage Series CS280

Exterior Overview

FRONT

BACK

BOTTOM

RIGHT SIDELEFT SIDE

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Case Storage Series CS280

Installation Chart

Before you begin, please make sure that you

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have all components collected

2

check that all components do not have compatibility problems with each other or with the case

3

if possible, assemble the components outside the case first to make sure they are working
keep the motherboard manual ready for reference during installation

4

prepare a Philips screwdriver.

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Remove screws from rear of the case then pull top cover backwards to remove it.

Entfernen Sie die Schrauben an der Gehäuserückseite und ziehen Sie dann die obere Abdeckung zum Entfernen nach hinten.

Retirez les vis à l'arrière du boîtier puis tirez le capot supérieur vers l'arrière pour le retirer.

Retire los tornillos de la parte trasera de la carcasa y luego tire de la cubierta superior hacia atrás para retirarla.

Rimuovere le viti dal retro del case, quindi spingere all'indietro il coperchio superiore per rimuoverlo.

Открутите винты на задней панели корпуса, затем потяните верхнюю крышку назад, чтобы снять её.

取下側板和機殼上方螺絲,依箭頭方向卸下機殼。

取下侧板和机箱上方螺丝,依箭头方向卸下机箱。

ケース後部からネジを外してから、上部カバーを後方に引いて取り外します。

케이스의 후면에서 나사를 제거한 후 상부 커버를 뒤로 당겨 제거합니다.

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Installation Chart

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Install memory, CPU cooler, and SATA cables onto the motherboard first. Then install the motherboard through the side of the case and connect
front I/O, fans, and power supply cables to it.

Installieren Sie zunächst Speicher, CPU-Kühler und SATA-Kabel am Motherboard. Installieren Sie dann das Motherboard durch die Gehäuseseite
und schließen Sie frontseitige Ein-/Ausgänge, Lüfter- und Netzteilkabel an.

Installez d'abord la mémoire, le dispositif de refroidissement du processeur et les câbles SATA sur la carte mère. Ensuite, installez la carte mère
par le côté du boîtier et raccordez-y les E/S de façade, les ventilateurs et les câbles d'alimentation.

Instale primero la memoria, el disipador de la CPU y los cables SATA en la placa base. Luego instale la placa base por el lateral de la carcasa
y conéctele los cables de E/S frontales, de los ventiladores y las fuentes de alimentación.

Per prima cosa, installare memoria, dispositivo di raffreddamento CPU e cavi SATA sulla scheda madre. Quindi installare la scheda madre attraverso
il lato del case e collegare I/O anteriore, ventole e cavi di alimentazione ad essa.

Сначала на системную плату установите чипы памяти, кулер процессора и подключите кабели SATA. Затем пропустите системную плату
через боковое отверстие в корпусе и подключите к ней кабели ввода/вывода на передней панели, кабели вентиляторов и блока питания.

將記憶體、CPU散熱器、SATA線,先安裝與連接至主機板,再將主機板由機殼側邊裝入,並連接IO線材、風扇線及電源線。

将内存、CPU散热器、SATA线,先安装与连接至主板,再将主板由机箱侧边装入,并连接IO线材、风扇线及电源线。

メモリ、CPUクーラー、およびSATAケーブルをマザーボードに取り付けます。それからケース側面からマザーボードを装着し、フロントI/O、ファ
ン、および電源ケーブルを接続します。

먼저 메인보드에 메모리, CPU 쿨러, SATA 케이블을 설치합니다. 그리고 케이스의 측면을 통해 메인보드를 설치하고 전면 I/O, 팬,전원 공급장치
케이블을 메인보드에 연결합니다.

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Installation Chart

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Install power supply as shown.

Installieren Sie das Netzteil wie abgebildet.

Installez l'alimentation comme indiqué.

Instale la fuente de alimentación como se muestra.

Installare l'alimentatore come mostrato.

Установите блок питания как показано.

將電源按圖示方向安裝。

将电源按图示方向安装。

図のように電源を装着します。

그림과 같이 전원 공급장치를 설치합니다.

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