Supermicro Supero SC513L-420B, Supero SC513L-410, Supero SC513L-420, Supero SC513L-410B, Supero SC513F-350B User Manual

SC513 Chassis Series

SC513L-420(B) SC513L-410(B)

SC513F-350B SC513F-260(B)

SC513L-260(B)

USER’S MANUAL

1.0a

SUPER

®

SC513 Chassis Manual

ii

Manual Revision 1.0a
Release Date: October 11, 2010

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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 SC513 1U chassis. Installa-

tion and maintenance should be performed by experienced technicians only.

Supermicro's mini-sized SC513 1U chassis features easy-access front I/O ports

and a depth of only fourteen inches, especially designed for space-limited applica-

tions.

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

Always refer to the our Web site for updates on supported parts and congura-

tions.

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Manual Organization

Chapter 1: Introduction

The rst chapter provides a checklist of the main components included with this

chassis and describes the main features. This chapter also includes contact infor-

mation.

Chapter 2: System Safety

This chapter lists warnings, precautions, and system safety. You should thoroughly

familiarize yourself with this chapter for a general overview of safety precautions

that should be followed before installing and servicing this chassis.

Chapter 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

This section provides 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 Maintenance

Follow the procedures given in this chapter when installing, removing, or

reconguring your chassis.

Chapter 6: Rack Installation

Refer to this chapter for detailed information on chassis rack installation. You should

follow the procedures given in this chapter when installing, removing or reconguring

your chassis into a rack environment.

Appendix A: Cables, Screws, and Other Accessories

Appendix B: Power Supply Specications

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Preface

Table of Contents

About This Manual .............................................................................................iii

Manual Organization ..........................................................................................iv

Chapter 1 Introduction

1-1 Overview ......................................................................................................... 1-1

1-2 Chassis Features ............................................................................................ 1-2

CPU ................................................................................................................. 1-2

I/O Expansion slots ......................................................................................... 1-2

Dual Hard Drives ............................................................................................. 1-2

1-3 Contacting Supermicro .................................................................................... 1-3

1-4 Returning Merchandise for Service................................................................. 1-4

Chapter 2 System Safety

2-1 Overview ......................................................................................................... 2-1

2-2 Warnings and Precautions .............................................................................. 2-1

2-3 Preparing for Setup ......................................................................................... 2-1

2-4 Electrical Safety Precautions .......................................................................... 2-1

2-5 General Safety Precautions ............................................................................ 2-3

2-6 System Safety ................................................................................................. 2-3

Chapter 3 Chassis Components

3-1 Overview ......................................................................................................... 3-1

3-2 Components .................................................................................................... 3-1

Chassis ............................................................................................................ 3-1

Fans and Blower Units .................................................................................... 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 LED Panel Overview ....................................................................................... 4-1

4-2 Control Panel Buttons ..................................................................................... 4-2

4-3 Control Panel LEDs ........................................................................................ 4-2

4-4 I/O Panel Overview ......................................................................................... 4-4

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Chapter 5 Chassis Setup and Maintenance

5-1 Overview ......................................................................................................... 5-1

5-2 Installation Procedures .................................................................................... 5-1

General Maintenance ...................................................................................... 5-1

5-3 Removing the Chassis Cover ......................................................................... 5-2

5-4 Installing Hard Drives ...................................................................................... 5-3

5-5 Installing the Motherboard .............................................................................. 5-5

Important Motherboard Installation Information .............................................. 5-5

Standoffs ......................................................................................................... 5-6

Installing and Removing the Heatsink(s) ........................................................ 5-7

PCI Slot Setup ................................................................................................ 5-9

5-6 Installing the Air Shroud ................................................................................ 5-10

Installing the Air Shroud in a DP Chassis ..................................................... 5-10

Installing the Air Shroud in a UP Chassis ......................................................5-11

Checking the Airow in the Chassis ..............................................................5-11

Installation Complete ......................................................................................5-11

5-7 System Fans and Blower Units..................................................................... 5-12

System Fans (DP Chassis) ........................................................................... 5-12

Blower Cooled Systems (UP Chassis) ......................................................... 5-12

System Fan Tray Replacement..................................................................... 5-13

Blower Unit Replacement ............................................................................. 5-14

5-8 Power Supply ............................................................................................... 5-15

Power Supply Failure .................................................................................... 5-15

5-9 Replacing the Front LED Panel ................................................................... 5-17

Removing the Front Bezel ............................................................................ 5-17

Replacing the Front LED Panel .................................................................... 5-18

Chapter 6 Rack Installation

6-1 Overview ......................................................................................................... 6-1

6-2 Unpacking the System .................................................................................... 6-1

6-3 Preparing for Setup ......................................................................................... 6-1

Choosing a Setup Location ............................................................................. 6-1

Rack Precautions ............................................................................................ 6-2

General Server Precautions ............................................................................ 6-2

Rack Mounting Considerations ....................................................................... 6-3

Ambient Operating Temperature ................................................................ 6-3

Reduced Airow ......................................................................................... 6-3

Mechanical Loading ................................................................................... 6-3

Circuit Overloading ..................................................................................... 6-3

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Preface

Reliable Ground ......................................................................................... 6-3

6-4 Rack Mounting Instructions ............................................................................. 6-4

Identifying the Sections of the Rack Rails (Optional Item) ............................. 6-4

Installing the Inner Rail Extension .................................................................. 6-5

Installing the Outer Rails to the Rack ............................................................. 6-6

Installing the Chassis into a Rack................................................................... 6-7

Telco Post Style Rack Installation ................................................................... 6-8

Appendix A Cables, Screws, and Other Accessories

Appendix B Power Supply Specications

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Notes

Chapter 1

Introduction

1-1 Overview

Supermicro’s SC513 1U chassis features a unique and highly-optimized design.

The chassis is equipped with a high-efciency power supply in a small form factor

for optimized space efciency.

The following chart lists model numbers and features currently available at the

time of printing. For additional information visit the Supermicro Web site at www.

supermicro.com

Chapter 1: Introduction

1-1

SC513 Chassis

Model CPU HDD I/O Slots Power Supply

SC513L-420(B)

DP/UP 2x Fixed (2.5") 1x FH

420W

SC513L-410(B)

DP/UP 2x Fixed (2.5") 1x FH 410W DC

SC513F-350(B)

UP 1x Fixed (3.5") 1x FH 350W (Gold Level)

SC51F3-260(B)

UP 1x Fixed (3.5") 1x FH 260W

SC513L-260(B)

UP 1x Fixed (3.5") 1x FH 260W

Legend:

DP = Dual Processor Support UP = Single Processor Support

FF = Full-height, Full-length FH = Full-height, Half-length

LP = Low-prole

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1-2 Chassis Features

The SC513 1U high-performance chassis supports a wide range of features. See

the Chassis Components section of this manual for a list of featues included in

each of the SC513 models.

CPU

The SC513 chassis supports a DP and/or UP Xeon, Pentium D, P3/P4 processors.

Please refer to the motherboard specications pages on our web site for updates

on supported processors.

I/O Expansion slots

Each version of the SC513 chassis includes one full height PCI slot located on the

front of the chassis for easy access.

Dual Hard Drives

Some SC513 chassis models support a second hard disk drive. For more details,

check the Chassis Components section of this manual or the Supermicro Website

at www.supermicro.com.

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.

Tel: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

Email: [e-mail] (General Information)

[e-mail] (Technical Support)

Web Site: www.supermicro.com

Europe

Address: Super Micro Computer B.V.

Het Sterrenbeeld 28, 5215 ML

's-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands

Tel: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

Email: [e-mail] (General Information)

[e-mail] (Technical Support)

[e-mail] (Customer Support)

Asia-Pacic

Address: Super Micro Computer, Inc.

4F, No. 232-1, Liancheng Rd.

Chung-Ho 235, Taipei County

Taiwan, R.O.C.

Tel: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

Web Site: www.supermicro.com.tw

Technical Support:

Email: [e-mail]

Tel: [phone]

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1-4 Returning Merchandise for Service

A receipt or copy of your invoice marked with the date of purchase is required be-

fore any warranty service will be rendered. You can obtain service by calling your

vendor for a Returned Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number. When returning

to the manufacturer, the RMA number should be prominently displayed on the

outside of the shipping carton, and mailed prepaid or hand-carried. Shipping and

handling charges will be applied for all orders that must be mailed when service

is complete.

For faster service, RMA authorizations may be requested online (http://www.

supermicro.com/support/rma/).

Whenever possible, repack the chassis in the original Supermicro carton, using the

original packaging material. If these are no longer available, be sure to pack the

chassis securely, using packaging material to surround the chassis so that it does

not shift within the carton and become damaged during shipping.

This warranty only covers normal consumer use and does not cover damages in-

curred in shipping or from failure due to the alteration, misuse, abuse or improper

maintenance of products.

During the warranty period, contact your distributor rst for any product problems.

2-1

Chapter 2: System Safety

Chapter 2

System Safety

2-1 Overview

This chapter provides a quick setup checklist to get your chassis up and running.

Following the steps in order given should enable you to have your chassis set up

and operational within a minimal amount of time. This quick setup assumes that you

are an experienced technician, famailiar with common concepts and terminology.

2-2 Warnings and Precautions

You should inspect the box the chassis was shipped in and note if it was damaged

in any way. If the chassis itself shows damage, le a damage claim with carrier

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,

electrical noise and eletromagnetic elds are generated.

You will also need it placed near at least one grounded power outlet. When cong-

ured, the SC513 chassis includes one power supply.

2-3 Preparing for Setup

The SC513 chassis includes a set of rail assemblies, including mounting brackets

and mounting screws you will need to install the systems into the rack. Please read

this manual in its entirety before you begin the installation procedure.

2-4 Electrical Safety Precautions

Basic electrical safety precautions should be followed to protect yourself from harm

and the SC513 from damage:

Be aware of the locations of the power on/off switch on the chassis as well •

as the room’s emergency power-off switch, disconnection switch or electrical

outlet. If an electrical accident occurs, you can then quickly remove power from

the system.

Do not work alone when working with high-voltage components.•

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Power should always be disconnected from the system when removing or in-•

stalling main system components, such as the serverboard, memory modules

and the DVD-ROM and oppy drives (not necessary for hot-swappable drives).

When disconnecting power, you should rst power down the system with the

operating system and then unplug the power cords from all the power supply

modules in the system.

When working around exposed electrical circuits, another person who is fa-•

miliar with the power-off controls should be nearby to switch off the power, if

necessary.

Use only one hand when 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 electrical

components or circuit boards they come into contact with.

Do not use mats designed to decrease electrostatic discharge as protection from •

electrical shock. Instead, use rubber mats that have been specically designed

as electrical insulators.

The power cord must include a grounding plug and must be plugged into a •

grounded electrical outlet.

Serverboard battery: CAUTION - There is a danger of explosion if the onboard •

battery is installed upside down, which will reverse its polarities This battery

must be replaced only with the same or an equivalent type recommended by

the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s

instructions.

DVD-ROM laser: CAUTION - This server may have come equipped with a •

DVD-ROM drive. To prevent direct exposure to the laser beam and hazardous

radiation exposure, do not open the enclosure or use the unit in any uncon-

ventional way.

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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 system or on a table so that they won’t accidentally be

stepped on.

While working on the system, do not wear loose clothing such as neckties and •

unbuttoned shirt sleeves, which can come into contact with electrical circuits or

be pulled into a cooling fan.

Remove any jewelry or metal objects from your body, which are excellent metal •

conductors that can create short circuits and harm you if they come into contact

with printed circuit boards or areas where power is present.

After accessing the inside of the system, close the system back up and secure •

it to the rack unit with the retention screws after 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 electrical discharge is created to

neutralize this difference, which can damage electronic components and printed

circuit boards. The following measures are generally sufcient to neutralize this

difference before contact is made to protect your equipment from ESD:

Do not use mats designed to decrease electrostatic discharge as protection from •

electrical shock. Instead, use rubber mats that have been specically designed

as electrical insulators.

Use a grounded wrist strap designed to prevent static discharge.•

Keep all components and printed circuit boards (PCBs) in their antistatic bags •

until ready for use.

Touch a grounded metal object before removing any board from its antistatic •

bag.

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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.•

Put the serverboard and peripherals back into their antistatic bags when not •

in use.

For grounding purposes, make sure your computer chassis provides excellent •

conductivity between the power supply, the case, the mounting fasteners and

the serverboard.

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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 information, see the installation instructions detailed later

in this manual.

3-2 Components

Chassis

Depending on the model, the SC513 chassis may include at least one xed hard

drive and two USB ports. For the latest shipping lists, visit our Web site at: http://

www.supermicro.com.

Fans and Blower Units

The SC513 model chassis accepts either a tray holding three system fans (DP

models) or a blower unit (UP models). These cooling systems are powered by the

motherboard.

Mounting Rails

The SC513 can be placed in a rack for secure storage and use. To set up your

rack, follow the step-by-step instructions included in this manual. See the Rack

Installation section of this manual for details.

Power Supply

Each SC513 chassis model includes a high-efciency power supply rated at 260,

350, 410 (DC) or 420 Watts. In the unlikely event your power supply fails, replace-

ment is simple and can be done without tools.

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Air Shroud

Air shrouds are shields, usually plastic, that funnel air directly to where it is needed.

Always use the air shroud included with your chassis.

3-3 Where to get Replacement Components

Although not frequently, you may need replacement parts for your system. To

ensure 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/System

Integrators/Reseller can be found at: http://www.supermicro.com. Click the Where

to Buy link.