SUPER MICRO Computer user manual SC512 Chassis Manual

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SC512 Chassis Manual

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WARNING: Handling of lead solder materials used in this product may expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects and other reproductive harm.

Manual Revision 1.0b

Release Date: April 21, 2010

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Contents Super SC512 Chassis Manual Preface About This ManualManual Organization IntroductionTable of Contents System Interface Vii Viii Chapter Introduction OverviewPeripheral Drives Chassis FeaturesExpansion slots Dual Hard DrivesEurope Contacting SupermicroHeadquarters Asia-PacificReturning Merchandise for Service Electrical Safety Precautions Chapter System SafetyPreparing for Setup Page System Safety Page Chassis Fans Chapter Chassis ComponentsComponents BlowerAir Shroud Where to get Replacement Components Chassis Model OptionsPower Supply Identifying Fan and Blower-Cooled Chassis ModelsBlower-Cooled Chassis Model Model SC512 Chassis Model SC512-200, SC512-260 BlowerModel SC512C Chassis Model SC512C SC512C-200 BlowerModel SC512F Chassis Model SC512F-260 BlowerChassis Models SC512F-410 and SC512F-520 10 Chassis Model SC512F-520L and SC512F-600L Model SC512L 11 Chassis Models SC512L-200 and SC512L-260 BlowerSC512 Chassis Manual Chapter System Interface Chassis LED and ButtonsControl Panel Buttons Control Panel LEDsPage SC512 Chassis Manual General Maintenance Chapter Chassis Setup and MaintenanceInstallation Procedures Removing the Chassis Cover Removing the Chassis CoverInstalling Hard Drives Installing a Hard DriveFlat head Installing the Motherboard Important Motherboard Installation InformationInstalling the Motherboard StandoffsInstalling the DVD or CD-ROM Drive Replacing the DVD or CD-ROMExpansion Slot Setup Installing Expansion CardsInstalling the Air Shroud Air Shroud PlacementInstallation Complete Checking the Airflow in the ChassisSystem Fans System Fan TrayReplacing System Fans System Fan Tray ReplacementInstalling the System Fan Tray Power Supply Power Supply Failure12 Removing the Power Supply Replacing the Power SupplyReplacing the Chassis LED Panel Replacing the Chassis LED PanelSC512 Chassis Manual Unpacking the System Chapter Rack InstallationChoosing a Setup Location Rack Precautions General Server PrecautionsAmbient Operating Temperature Rack Mounting ConsiderationsRack Mounting Instructions Identifying the Sections of the Rack Rails Optional ItemRemoving the Chassis Ears Installing the Inner Rail ExtensionInstalling the Inner Rails Installing the Outer Rails to the Rack Installing the Outer RailsInstalling the Outer Rails to the Server Rack Installing the Chassis into a Rack Installing the ChassisInstaling into a Mid-Mount Position Rack Installing the Chassis into a Rack in Mid-Mount PositionMid-Mount Telco Rack Installing the Server into a Telco Rack Appendix a Cables, Screws Other Accessories Overview Cables Included with SC512 ChassisSC512F-280 Type Length Description SC512F-520L and SC512F-600L Extending Power Cables Front Panel to the MotherboardRouting the Chassis Cables Preparing the Chassis for Cable RoutingRouting Cable 1A from Hard Drive 1B Routing Cable 2A from Hard Drive 2BChecking the Cable Routing Figure A-2 Chassis Cable RoutingChassis Screws StandoffAppendix B Power Supply Specifications MFR Appendix B SC512F Power Supply Specifications