Supermicro Supero SC513 Series, User Manual

Page 1: ...SC513 Chassis Series SC513L 420 B SC513L 410 B SC513F 350B SC513F 260 B SC513L 260 B USER S MANUAL 1 0a SUPER ...

Page 2: ...HARDWARE SOFTWARE OR DATA STORED OR USED WITH THE PRODUCT INCLUDING THE COSTS OF REPAIRING REPLACING INTEGRATING INSTALLING OR RECOVERING SUCH HARDWARE SOFTWARE OR DATA Any disputes arising between manufacturer and customer shall be governed by the laws of Santa Clara County in the State of California USA The State of California County of Santa Clara shall be the exclusive venue for the resolution...

Page 3: ... 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 configura ti...

Page 4: ...ssis model including the fans bays airflow 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 remov...

Page 5: ...ew 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 Pane...

Page 6: ...king the Airflow 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 Ins...

Page 7: ...tions 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 Specifications ...

Page 8: ...SC513 Chassis Manual viii Notes ...

Page 9: ...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...

Page 10: ...UP Xeon Pentium D P3 P4 processors Please refer to the motherboard specifications 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 Component...

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Page 12: ...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 13: ...s 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 When config 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 rac...

Page 14: ...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 specifically designed as electrical insulators The power cord must include a grounding plug and must be plugged into a grounded electrical outlet...

Page 15: ...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 ...

Page 16: ...s 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 ...

Page 17: ...pping 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 S...

Page 18: ...onents 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 t...

Page 19: ...constantly informed of the overall status of the system as well as the activity and health of specific components Most SC513 models have two buttons on the chassis control panel a reset button and an on off switch This chapter explains the meanings of all LED indicators and the appropriate responses you may need to take Figure 4 1 Chassis LED and Buttons ...

Page 20: ... but keeps standby power supplied to the system Therefore you must unplug system before servicing 4 3 Control Panel LEDs The control panel located on the front of the SC513 chassis has five LEDs These LEDs provide you with critical information related to different parts of the system This section explains what each LED indicates when illuminated and any correc tive action you may need to take Powe...

Page 21: ... indicates an overheat condition which may be caused by cables obstructing the airflow in the system or the ambient room tem perature being too warm Check the routing of the cables and make sure all fans are present and operating normally You should also check to make sure that the chassis covers are installed Finally verify that the heatsinks are installed properly This LED will remain flashing o...

Page 22: ...he SC513 chassis must be compatible with this I O panel For details on the motherboards supported for the SC513 chassis visit the Supermicro Web site at http www supermicro com products chassis 1U chs 513 The SC513 fixed I O panel includes mouse and keyboard ports a dedicated LAN port two USB ports two COM ports two LAN ports and one optional parallel port Video Figure 4 2 Front I O Panel ...

Page 23: ... the Chassis Cover Installing the Hard Drive Installing the Motherboard Includes installing standoffs heatsink s and PCI slot setup Installing the Air Shroud General Maintenance Systems Fans and Blower Units Power Supply Replacing the Front LED Panel 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 ...

Page 24: ...e chassis 5 Figure 5 1 Removing the Chassis Cover Warning Except for short periods of time do NOT operate the server without the cover in place The chassis cover must be in place to allow proper airflow and prevent overheating 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 FLOPPY DRIVE Flat head 6 32 x 5 mm 0 197 Pan head 6 32 x 5 ...

Page 25: ...ion 5 7 of this manual 4 Remove the five screws securing the hard drive cage to the floor of the chas 5 sis and set them aside for later use Lift the hard drive cage up and out of the chassis 6 Figure 5 2 Removing the CD ROM Drive to Access the Hard Drive Remove five screws 1 6 1 5 Warning Enterprise level hard disk drives are recommended for use in Supermicro chassis and servers For information o...

Page 26: ...g a Second Hard Drive Secure the hard drives into the hard drive cage using the eight screws pro 7 vided Place the hard drive cage in the chassis as illustrated and secure it using the 8 five screws which were previously set aside Connect the cabling to the hard drive and replace the fan tray or blower and 9 the air shroud ...

Page 27: ... Heatsinks Some compatible motherboards require one or two heatsinks to lower the tempera ture of the components Heatsinks for the SC513 chassis must be rated for 1U in height or less Figure 5 6 The SC513 Backplate I O Shield DP Chassis UP Chassis 5 5 Installing the Motherboard 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 FLOPPY ...

Page 28: ...les in 3 the chassis and add or remove standoffs as required Align the motherboard with the chassis standoffs and carefully place the 4 motherboard in the chassis Make sure rear ports line up with the I O shield Secure the motherboard to the chassis Do not exceed eight pounds of torque 5 when tightening down the motherboard Secure the CPU s heatsinks and other components to the motherboard as 6 de...

Page 29: ...eatsink Installation Disconnect the chassis from any power source 1 Do not apply thermal grease to the heatsink or CPU die The required amount 2 of grease has already been applied Screw in two screws which are positioned diagonally from one another for 3 example Screw No 1 and Screw No 2 as shown above Tighten the screws only until they are snug Do not fully tighen the screws to avoid possible dam...

Page 30: ...lustration above Gently wiggle the 2 heatsink to loosen it from the CPU Do not use excessive force when remov ing the heatsink Carefully lift the heatsink from the CPU socket 3 Clean the surface of the CPU and the heatsink to remove the thermal grease 4 Reapply thermal grease before re installing 5 ...

Page 31: ... the chassis on a flat surface and open the cover Slide the clip upward which secures the temporary expansion card shield in 2 the expansion card slot on the inside of the chassis Slide the expansion card slot shield toward the right side of the chassis and 3 remove the shield Secure the riser card into the riser card slot on the motherboard 4 Slide the expansion card slot shield with the L bracke...

Page 32: ...the floor of the chassis Align the two clips on the air shroud 2A with the holes on the system fan 3 tray 2B Insert the clips on the air shroud into the holes on the system fan tray 4 The air shroud helps cool the chassis by directing heated air through the rear of the chassis When installing the air fan be aware of the following The air shroud is designed to fit within the chassis The sides of th...

Page 33: ... operate the server without drives or drive trays in the drive bays Use 2 only recommended server parts Make sure no wires or foreign objects obstruct air flow through the chassis 3 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 Installation...

Page 34: ...de cooling for the chassis These fans circulate air through the chassis which lowers temperature within the chassis Blower Cooled Systems UP Chassis Blower cooled chassis utilize a single blower unit for cooling The blower circulates air over within the chassis lowering the internal temperature Figure 5 14 Identifying System Fans Figure 5 15 Identifying a Blower Unit 1 System Fan Air Shroud Air Sh...

Page 35: ...g a system fan Replacing System Fans If necessary open the chassis while the power is running to determine which 1 fan has failed Never run the server for an extended period of time with the chassis open Remove the failed fan s power cord from the serverboard 2 Lift the failed fan completely from the chassis 3 Place the new fan into the vacant space Make sure the arrows on the top of 4 the fan ind...

Page 36: ...rce 1 Disconnect the blower from the motherboard 2 Remove the air shroud from the blower as described in section 5 6 3 Carefully lift the air shroud blower and the rubber pad up and out of the 4 chassis Replace the rubber pad by placing the two holes in the pad over the posts in 5 the floor of the chassis Place the blower over the rubber pad and posts 6 Clip the air shroud onto the front of the bl...

Page 37: ...upermicro see contact information in the preface or an authorized reseller Remove This Screw Pan Head 6 32 x 5mm 0 197 Power Supply Remove These Screws Figure 5 16 Removing the Power Supply Flat head M4 x 4 mm 0 157 RAIL Round head M4 x 4 mm 0 157 DVD ROM CD ROM FLOPPY D Flat head 6 32 x 5 mm 0 197 Pan head 6 32 x 5 mm 0 197 R Pan head 6 32 x 5 mm 0 197 M B Replacing the Power Supply Disconnect th...

Page 38: ...d secure the power supply 6 using the three screws and internal brace Connect the power supply to the motherboard and other chassis components 7 Connect the power cord to the power supply and power up the chassis server 8 Once you confirm that the power supply has been installed correctly replace 9 the chassis cover ...

Page 39: ...o or an authorized reseller Replacing the front LED panel requires that the bezel be removed from the front of the chassis Removing the Front Bezel Removing the Bezel Locate the four front bezel release tabs on the front of the chassis 1 Gently remove the bezel from the front of the chassis by pulling it forward as 2 illustrated above Figure 5 17 Front Bezel Release Tabs Figure 5 18 Removing the F...

Page 40: ...ed in the previous section 1 Disconnect the cord to the front panel 2 Locate and remove the three screws holding the panel in place 3 Install the new LED panel and secure the unit with three screws 4 Reconnect the cables to the LED panel and if necessary replace the hard 5 drive Figure 5 19 Replacing the LED Panel ...

Page 41: ...o need it placed near a grounded power outlet Be sure to read the Rack and Server Pre cautions in the next section 6 3 Preparing for Setup The box your chassis was shipped in should include two sets of rail assemblies two rail mounting brackets and the mounting screws you will need to install the system into the rack Please read this section in its entirety before you begin the installation proced...

Page 42: ... 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 before you install the rails Install the heaviest server components on the bottom of the rack first and then work up Use a regulating uninterruptible power supply UPS to protect the server from power sur...

Page 43: ...omised 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 considerati...

Page 44: ... 33 05 deep The following shows how to mount these chassis to a standard rack Identifying the Sections of the Rack Rails Optional Item The chassis package includes two rack rail assemblies in the rack mounting kit Each assembly consists of two sections an inner fixed chassis rail that secures directly to the server chassis and an outer fixed rack rail that secures directly to the rack itself The S...

Page 45: ...l in place 2 Secure the inner rail to the chassis with three screws 3 Repeat steps 1 3 for the other inner rail extension 4 Installing the Inner Rail Extension The SC513F includes chassis handles that you must remove before installing the rails Removing the Chassis Handles Locate and remove the three screws holding the chassis ear in place 1 Repeat step on with the other chassis ear 2 Figure 6 2 I...

Page 46: ...ter rail with two M4 screws Use a washer with 3 each screw Secure the short bracket to the outer rail with two M4 screws Use a washer 4 with each screw Attach the front of the short bracket to the front of the rack using two M5 5 screws Attach the rear of the long bracket to the rear of the rack using two M5 6 screws Repeat steps 1 7 for the remaining outer rail 7 Figure 6 3 Assembling and Install...

Page 47: ...k Align the inner rails on the chassis chassis with the front of the outer rails on 2 the rack Slide the chassis rails into the rack rails keeping the pressure even on both 3 sides you may have to depress the locking tabs when inserting When the server has been pushed completely into the rack you should hear the locking tabs click into the locked position Optional Insert and tighten the thumbscrew...

Page 48: ...t Front Bracket to the Outer Rail Figure 6 6 Attach the Short and Long Brackets to the Outer Post Attach the short front bracket to the outer rail using two round head M4 2 screws Attach the short bracket attach to the front of post Short Front Bracket Attach the long bracket to the rear of the post Outer Rai M4 Screw Attach the remaining short bracket to the front of the post using two M5 3 screw...

Page 49: ...e the outer rail into the short and long brackets Slide the outer rail through the short and long brackets 5 Repeat steps 1 through 5 for the other side of the rack 6 Align the inner rails on the chassis with the outer rails on the rack 7 Slide the chassis into the rack 8 Position the chassis to balance its weight evenly between the front and the 9 rear of the rack ...

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Page 51: ... to the manufacturer of the motherboard you are using and our Web site at www supermicro com A 2 Cables Included with SC513 Chassis SC513L 420 SC513L 410 Part Type Length Description CBL 0071 Cable Front Panel Round Cable SC513F 350 Part Type Length Description CBL 0087 Cable 20 Front control cable 16 to 16 pin Ribbon CBL 0260L 6 US power cord 18 AWG SC513F 260 SC513L 260 Part Type Length Descript...

Page 52: ...pin CBL 0059 7 9 20 CM 8 pin CBL 0062 7 9 20 CM 4 pin CBL 0060 7 9 20 CM Front Panel to the Motherboard The SC513 chassis includes a cable to connect the chassis front panel to the motherboard If your motherboard uses a different connector use the following list to find a compatible cable Front Panel to Motherboard Cable Ribbon Cable Number of Pins Front Panel Number of Pins Motherboard Cable Part...

Page 53: ...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 FLOPPY DRIVE Flat head 6 32 x 5 mm 0 197 Pan head 6 32 x 5 mm 0 197 Round head 3 x 5 mm 0 197 Pan head 6 32 x 5 mm 0 197 M B Flat head 6 32 x 5 mm 0 197 HARD DRIVE Thumb screw 6 32 x 5 mm 0 197 M B standoff 6 32 to 6 32 M B STANDOFF M B CPU standoff M5 to 6 32 Round head 2...

Page 54: ...SC513 Chassis Manual A 4 Notes ...

Page 55: ...fications for your chassis system SC513F 260 SC513L 260 Chassis Model 260 MFR Part PWS 0055 Rated AC Voltage 100 240V 60 50Hz 4A Max DC Output 5V 3 3V 140W 5V standby 2 0A 12V 18 0A 5V 25 0A 3 3V 15 0A 12V 1 0A SC513F 350 350 MFR Part PWS 351 1H Rated AC Voltage 100 240 V 50 60 Hz 4 2 1 8A 5V standby 3A 12V 29A 5V 18A 3 3V 15A ...

Page 56: ...2V Nominal Voltage 48V Max Input Current 18A 48V DC Output 5V 3 3V 180W 5V 35 0A 5V standby 3 0A 12V 32 0A 12V 0 5A 3 3V 20 0A SC513L 420 Chassis Model 410 MFR Part PWS 0053 AC Voltage 100 240V 60 50Hz 7 Amp DC Output 5V 3 3V 160W 5V 30 0A 5V standby 2 0A 12V 15 0A 12V2 15 0A 12V3 18 0A 12V 1 0A 3 3V 20 0A ...

Page 57: ...B 3 Appendix B SC512F Power Supply Specifications Notes ...

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