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Chapter 5: Rack Installation

Rack Mounting Considerations

Ambient Operating Temperature

If installed in a closed or multi-unit rack assembly, the ambient operating tempera-
ture of the rack environment may be greater than the ambient temperature of the 
room. Therefore, consideration should be given to installing the equipment in an 
environment compatible with the manufacturer’s maximum rated ambient tempera-
ture (TMRA).

Reduced Airflow

Equipment should be mounted into a rack so that the amount of airflow required 
for safe operation is not compromised. 

Mechanical Loading

Equipment should be mounted into a rack so that a hazardous condition does not 
arise due to uneven mechanical loading. 

Circuit Overloading

Consideration  should  be  given  to  the  connection  of  the  equipment  to  the  power 
supply circuitry and the effect that any possible overloading of circuits might have 
on  overcurrent  protection  and  power  supply  wiring. Appropriate  consideration  of 
equipment nameplate ratings should be used when addressing this concern. 

Reliable Ground

A  reliable  ground  must  be  maintained  at  all  times. To  ensure  this,  the  rack  itself 
should be grounded. Particular attention should be given to power supply connec-
tions other than the direct connections to the branch circuit (for example, the use 
of power strips, and other devices). 

Summary of Contents for SC503 Series

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Page 2: ...usive venue for the resolution of any such disputes Super Micro s total liability for all claims will not exceed the price paid for the hardware product FCC Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equ...

Page 3: ...experienced technicians only Supermicro s SC503 chassis features a unique and highly optimized design for low wattage processor platforms The chassis is equipped with a 200W high efficiency power supply for superb power savings High performance fans provide ample optimized cooling This document lists compatible parts available when this document was published Always refer to the our Web site for up...

Page 4: ...safety pre cautions Chapter 3 Chassis Components Refer here for details on this chassis model including the fans airflow shields and other components Chapter 4 Chassis Setup and Installation Follow the procedures given in this chapter when installing removing or reconfiguring your chassis Chapter 5 Rack Installation Refer to this chapter for detailed information on chassis rack installation You shou...

Page 5: ... 2 3 Chapter 3 Chassis Components 3 1 Overview 3 1 3 2 Components 3 1 Chassis 3 1 Mounting to a Rack optional 3 1 Power Supply 3 1 3 3 Where to get Replacement Components 3 2 Chapter 4 Chassis Setup and Maintenance 4 1 Overview 4 1 4 2 Removing the Chassis Cover 4 2 4 3 Installing the Hard Drives 4 3 4 4 Installing the Motherboard 4 4 Chassis Standoffs 4 4 Motherboard Installation 4 5 Add on Card ...

Page 6: ...Considerations 5 3 Ambient Operating Temperature 5 3 Reduced Airflow 5 3 Mechanical Loading 5 3 Circuit Overloading 5 3 5 4 Rack Mounting Instructions 5 4 Installing the Chassis into a Rack 5 4 Installing the Chassis into a Telco Rack 5 5 Appendix A Cables Screws and other Accessories Appendix B SC503 Power Supply Specifications ...

Page 7: ...ssis model http www supermicro com Chapter 1 Introduction 1 1 SC503 200B Chassis Model CPU HDD I O Slots Power Supply SC503 200 B Intel Celeron 400 series 35W or low power platforms under 20W See below 1 Fixed 3 5 hard drive or up to 2 fixed 2 5 hard drives 1x FH optional 200W IMPORTANT It is critical to choose the correct heatsink for your motherboard that will fit in the SC503 chassis Intel Celero...

Page 8: ... To en sure 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 ...

Page 9: ...ddress Super 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 Support rma supermicro nl Customer Support Asia Pacific Address Super Micro Computer Inc 4F No 232 1 Liancheng Rd Chung Ho 235 Taipei County Taiwan R O C Tel 886 2 8226 3990 Fax 886 2 8226 39...

Page 10: ...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 t...

Page 11: ...d in any way If the chassis itself shows damage file 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 fields are generated You will also need it placed near at least one grounded power outlet...

Page 12: ...m 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 component...

Page 13: ... 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 ea...

Page 14: ...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 fasten...

Page 15: ...ions One fixed 3 5 hard drive Up to 2 fixed 2 5 hard drives One FH PCI add on card For the latest shipping lists visit our Web site at http www supermicro com Mounting to a Rack optional The SC503 can be placed in a rack for secure storage and use To setup your rack follow the step by step instructions included in this manual Power Supply Each SC503 chassis model includes a high efficiency 80 low noi...

Page 16: ... To en sure 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 Resellers can be found at http www supermicro com Click the Where to Buy link ...

Page 17: ...hassis The only tool you will need to install components and perform maintenance is a Phillips screwdriver Print this page to use as a reference while setting up your chassis Review the warnings and precautions listed in the manual be fore setting up or servicing this chassis These include infor mation in Chapter 2 System Safety and the warning precau tions listed in the setup instructions ...

Page 18: ...xx 0 10 X x 0 25 X 1 00 4 2 Removing the Chassis Cover Remove the five screws that hold the chassis cover in place There are two screws on each side of the chassis and one screw on the back Once the screws have been removed lift the cover upward to remove it from the chassis 1 2 Warning Except for short periods of time do NOT operate the server without the cover in place The chassis cover must be i...

Page 19: ...Hard Drive Figure 4 3 Installing the 2 5 Hard Drives The 3 5 hard drive screws directly into the chassis J I H D B F E L K G C R E V I S I O N S q REV ª DESCRIPTION Ô z LOCATION ì m DRAWN ïªÌ DATE é Á 1 2 B C D E F G H I J K L DESIGN p APPROVED f Ö DRAWN Ã Ï MATERIAL è UNIT æ ì FINISH ªí B Ì DAT DAT DAT Ablecom Technology Inc A BLEC j T ì Þ THE 3RD PROJECTION Ä T ªk M REV ª D SHO 13 See Note SHO 1...

Page 20: ..._SYSTEM_ASSY A0 SCALE ñ Ò 1 1 SHEET 1 OF 1 SC503 SHO 13 Nov 07 See Note SHO 13 Nov 07 MM REV ª 1 RANGE d ò TOLERANCE t X xx 0 10 X x 0 25 X 1 00 4 4 Installing the Motherboard Figure 4 4 Chassis Standoffs Chassis Standoffs Standoffs prevent short circuits by securing space between the motherboard and the chassis surface The SC503 chassis includes permanent standoffs in locations used by Micro ATX ...

Page 21: ...e connections Open the chassis cover Lay the motherboard on the chassis aligning the board with the standoffs Secure the motherboard to the chassis using the rounded Phillips head screws Secure the CPU s heatsinks and other components to the motherboard as described in the motherboard documentation Connect the cables between the motherboard chassis front panel and power supply as needed 1 2 3 4 5 ...

Page 22: ...or additional information on add on cards and risers cards refer to the Supermicro website at www supermicro com Figure 4 5 Installing the Add on Card Disconnect the chassis from the power source Outside of the chassis insert the add on card into the riser card Insert the riser card with the attached add on card into the expansion slot Carefully align the thru holes of the add on card bracket with...

Page 23: ...e Heatsink The SC503 Chassis requires that a heatsink be used to conduct heat away from the motherboard Unplug all power leading to the chassis Align the holes of the heatsink with the mounting thru holes in the mother board Using the screws of the heatsink attach the heatsink to the motherboard 6 1 2 3 A 1 B C D E F G H I J K L M 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 R E V I S I O N S q REV ª DESCRIPTION Ô z LOCATION ì ...

Page 24: ...gh the chassis Pull all excess cabling out of the airflow path or use shorter cables The control panel LEDs inform you of system status See Chapter 3 System Interface for details on the LEDs and the control panel buttons 1 2 3 4 A 1 B C D E F G H I J K L M 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 DESIGN p MODEL NO SIZE Ï Ø APPROVED f Ö DRAWN Ã Ï MATERIAL è UNIT æ ì FINISH ªí B Ì DATE é Á DATE é Á DATE é Á TITLE W PART N...

Page 25: ...ed directly from Supermicro see contact information in the Preface Replacing the Power Supply Unplug all power leading to the chassis Disconnect all wiring from the power supply Remove the four screws which hold the power supply in the chassis The two rear mounting screws are located on the back of the power supply The two bottom mounting screws are accessed on the underside of the chassis and ext...

Page 26: ...m the chassis Align the mounting thru holes on the power supply with the mounting holes in the chassis and reattach the power supply to the chassis using the four screws which were previously set aside Connect the chassis wiring to the power supply 4 5 6 ...

Page 27: ...n a clean dust free area that is well ventilated Avoid areas where heat electrical noise and electromagnetic fields are generated You will also need it placed near a grounded power outlet Be sure to read the Rack and Server Pre cautions in the next section 5 3 Preparing for Setup The box your chassis was shipped in should include four mounting screws which you will need if you intend to install the...

Page 28: ... a time Extending two or more simul taneously may cause the rack to become unstable General Server Precautions Review the electrical and general safety precautions that came with the com ponents you are adding to your chassis Determine the placement of each component in the rack Install the heaviest server components on the bottom of the rack first and then work up Use a regulating uninterruptible ...

Page 29: ...nical Loading Equipment should be mounted into a rack so that a hazardous condition does not arise due to uneven mechanical loading Circuit Overloading Consideration should be given to the connection of the equipment to the power supply circuitry and the effect that any possible overloading of circuits might have on overcurrent protection and power supply wiring Appropriate consideration of equipm...

Page 30: ...uld also refer to the installation instructions that came with the rack unit you are using Installing the Chassis into a Rack Confirm that chassis includes the four mounting screws required to mount the chassis into a rack Align the thru holes of the chassis with the thru holes of the rack Insert the mounting screws into the thru holes in the front of the chassis and through the thru holes in the r...

Page 31: ...hout the use of rails Figure 5 2 Installing the Chassis into a Telco Rack Installing the Chassis into a Telco Rack Confirm that chassis includes the four mounting screws required to mount the chassis into a rack Align the thru holes of the chassis with the thru holes of the rack Insert the mounting screws into the thru holes in the front of the chassis and through the thru holes in the rack 1 2 3 ...

Page 32: ...SC503 Chassis Manual 5 6 Notes ...

Page 33: ...les Included with SC503 Chassis SC503 200B Part Type Length Description CBL 0235L Ribbon 30 16 pin to 16 pin ribbon cable for control panel Cable 6 Regional power cord A 3 Optional Accessories The following accessories are compatible with the SC503 Chassis Hard Drive Carrier Tray MCP 220 00044 0N 2 5 hard drive carrier One carrier can hold up to two 2 5 hard drives The SC503 200B can hold up to tw...

Page 34: ...leron 400 series platforms To ascertain which heatsink is appropriate for your motherboard refer to the Supermicro Web site at http www supermicro com Extending Power Cables Although Supermicro chassis are designed with to be efficient and cost effective some compatible motherboards have power connectors located in different areas To use these motherboards you may have to extend the power cables to...

Page 35: ...ncludes all the screws needed to setup your chassis This section lists and describes the most common screws used Your chassis may not require all the 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 and FLOPPY DRIVE Flat head 6 32 x 5 mm 0 197 Pan head 6 32 x 5 mm 0 197 Round head M3 x 5 mm 0 197 Pan head 6 32 x 5 mm 0 1...

Page 36: ...SC503 Chassis Manual A 4 Notes ...

Page 37: ...s Appendix B SC503 Power Supply Specifications This appendix lists power supply specifications for your chassis system 200W MFR Part PWS 201 1H Rated AC Voltage 100 240V 50 60Hz 4 2Amp 5V standby 2 Amp 12V 16 Amp 5V 8 Amp 3 3V 8 Amp 12V 0 5 Amp ...

Page 38: ...SC503 Chassis Manual B 2 Notes ...

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