Supero SC513-L260 Series, SC513-L420 Series, SC513 User Manual

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SUPER

SC513 CHASSIS

USER'S GUIDE

The SC513 -L420 Series & the SC513-L260 Series

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SC513 Chassis User’s Guide

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Table of Contents

Chapter I: Safety Information and Technical Specifications.......... 1-4

1-1. Electrical Safety Guidelines ............................................................. 1-4

1-2. General Safety Guidelines............................................................... 1-5

1-3. ESD Safety Guidelines ....................................................................... 1-6

1-4. Operation Safety Guidelines.......................................................... 1-6

1-5. Product Compliance Information................................................. 1-8

1-6. Packing List and the SC513 Specifications ............................ 1-9

Chapter 2: Chassis Description and Installation Procedures........ 2-1

2-1. Chassis Description ........................................................................... 2-1

A. Contents of the Accessory Kit ............................................................... 2-1

B. Power Cords/SATA Cables...................................................................... 2-1

C. Chassis Front View and the Front Control Panel ............................... 2-2

D. Chassis Rear View and the Back Panel .............................................. 2-4

2-2. Chassis Installation ........................................................................... 2-5

A. Important Safety Guidelines ..................................................................... 2-5

B. Tools Needed.............................................................................................. 2-5

C. Removing the Top Chassis Cover and the HDD Tray Bracket .......... 2-6

D. Removing the HDD Drive Tray Housing and Installing a HDD ............ 2-7

E Installing the Motherboard ........................................................................ 2-8

F. Installing and Un-installing the Heatsink Mechanism ............................ 2-9

G. Removing and Installing the Front Bezel ............................................. 2-10

H-1. Installing the Cooling Fan Module and the Air Shroud ................... 2-11

I. Installing Chassis Rails ........................................................................... 2-12

J-1. Rack Installation for the Traditional UP Design................................ 2-14

J-2. Rack Installation for the Open Rack Design .................................... 2-16

K. Installing the SC513 into the Racks ...................................................... 2-20

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Chapter 1-Safety Information and Technical

Specifications

1-1 Electrical Safety Guidelines

Warning: To avoid electrical shock, check the power
cords as follows:

Checking the Power Cords

!Use the exact type of power cords as required.
!Be sure to use the power cord(s) that came with safety certifications.
!The power cord(s) must be compliant with the AC voltage requirements in your

region.
!The power cord plug cap must have an electrical current rating that is at least

125% of the electrical current rating of this product.
!The power cord plug cap that plugs into the AC receptacle on the power

supply must be an IEC 320, sheet C13, type female connector.
!Be sure to disconnect the power supply before accessing the SC513 or its

components.
!Plug the Power cord(s) into a socket that is properly grounded before

turning on the power.

Warning: Follow the guidelines below to avoid possible
damages to the system or injury to yourself:

General Electrical Safety Guidelines

! Be aware of the locations of the power switches on the chassis and in the

room, so you can disconnect the power supply if an accident occurs.

!Take extra precautionary measures when working with high voltage compo-

nents. It is not recommended to work alone.

! Before removing or installing main system components, be sue to disconnect

the power first. Turn off the system before you disconnect the PS.

Use only one hand when working with powered-on electrical equipment to

avoid possible electrical shock.

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Use rubber mats specifically designed as electrical insulators when working

with computer systems.

The power supply or power cord must include a grounding plug and must

be plugged into grounded outlets.

Motherboard Battery: CAUTION -Make sure not to install the onboard battery

upside down to avoid possible explosion. Make sure that the positive side
should be facing up on the motherboard. 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.

CD-ROM Laser: CAUTION - Do not open the enclosures of power supplies

or CD ROM to avoid injury.

1-2 General Safety Guidelines

Warning: Follow these rules to ensure general safety:

Keep the area around the SC513 clean and free of clutter.

To avoid injuries to the back, be sure to use your leg muscles, keep your
back straight, and bend your knees, when lifting the system.

Avoid wearing loose clothing to preventing it from coming into contact with

After removing the components or chassis covers from the system, place

them on a table for safeguard.

Be sure to remove any jewelry or metal objects before working on the

chassis to avoid short circuits should these objects come into contact
with power circuits.

After accessing the interior of the chassis, be sure to close the chassis

with chassis covers and secure the chassis to the racks with screws.

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1-3 ESD Safety Guidelines

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 the board from the antistatic bag.
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.
Touch a grounded metal object before removing the board from the antistatic

bag.
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 motherboard and peripherals back into their antistatic bags when not in

use.

For grounding purposes, make sure your computer chassis provides excel

lent conductivity between the power supply, the case, the mounting

fasteners and the motherboard.

Electric Static Discharge (ESD) can damage electronic com­ponents. To prevent damage to your system board, it is
important to handle it very carefully. The following measures are

generally sufficient to protect your equipment from ESD.

1-4 Operation Safety Guidelines

Warning: For proper cooling, make sure to install all
chassis covers before turning on the system. If this rule is
not strictly followed, warranty may become void. Do not open

the casing of a power supply. Power supplies can only be

accessed and serviced by a qualified technician of the manufacturer.

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To avoid personal injury and property damage, please carefully
follow all the safety steps listed below:

Before accessing the chassis:

1. Turn off all peripheral devices connected to the SC513.

2. Press the power button to power off the system.

3. Unplug all power cords from the system or the wall outlets.

4. Disconnect all the cables and label the cables for easy identification.

5. Use a grounded wrist strap designed to prevent static discharge when
handling components.

Removing the chassis covers:

After completing the above steps, you can remove the covers and install
components/peripheral devices into the chassis as described in Chapter 2.

1. Unlock and remove the screws and fasteners to remove the cover or
components.

2. Save all the screws and fasteners for later use. (If necessary, label these
screws or fasteners for easy identification.)

3. Follow the instruction given in Chapter 3 to remove the chassis covers.

Reinstalling the chassis covers:

To maintain proper system cooling and airflow, do not operate the system
without installing all chassis covers back to the chassis. To reinstall the chassis
covers, please follow the steps listed below:

1. Make sure that all components and devices are securely fastened

on the chassis and there are no loose parts/screws inside the chassis.

2. Make sure that all cables are properly connected to the connectors and ports.

3. Use the original screws or fasteners to install the covers to the chassis.

4. Be sure to lock to the chassis or the system to prevent unauthorized access.

5. For proper cooling, enclose the chassis with covers before operating the

system.

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Before installing the chassis into a rack:

1. Make sure that the rack is securely anchored onto a unmovable surface or
structure before installing the chassis into the rack.

2. Unplug the power cord(s) of the rack before installing the chassis into the
rack.

3. Make sure that the system is adequately supported. Make sure that all the
components are securely fastened to the chassis toprevent components fall­ing off from the chassis.

4. Be sure to install an AC Power Disconnect for the entire rack assembly and
this Power Disconnect must be clearly marked.

5. The rack assembly shall be properly grounded to avoid electric shock.

6. The rack assembly must provide sufficient airflow to the chassis for proper
cooling.

1-5 Product Compliance Information

If integrated with a motherboard validated and recommended by
Supermicro, and configured based upon the instructions outlined in this
manual, the SC513 Chassis is compliant with the following safety
standards/requirements:

Product Safety

*Canada/USA--UL60 950-CSA60 950
*European Union--EN 60 950
*International--IEC 60 950

Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)-Emissions

*European Union--EN55022: 1994
*International--CISPR 22
*USA--Title 47 CFR, Part 15

Power Line Harmonics/Voltage Flicker

*European Union--EN61000-3-2/EN61000-3-3
*International--IEC61000-3-2

Electromagnetic Compatibility-Immunity

*European Union--EN55024: 1998
*International--CISPR 24

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A. The SC513 chassis contains the following:

1-6 Packing List and the SC513 Specifications

The SC513L-260 Series:

Component Qty Part Number

Blower 1 FAN-0059

The SC513L-420 Series:

Component Qty Part Number

Fan 3 FAN-0078

The Accessory Kit contains the following:

Component Quantity
AC Power Cord 1
Screws 1 set
Rackmount Kit 1 (CSE-PT8) –(*optional)
SC513 I/O Label 2
Hard Disk Drive Mounting Kit 1
Air Shroud 1

B. The Accessory Kit