SUPER MICRO Computer SC512 user manual Preface, About This Manual

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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 SC512 1U chassis. Installa- tion and maintenance should be performed by experienced technicians only.

Supermicro’s SC512 1U chassis features a unique and highly-optimized design for dual-core Xeon platforms. The chassis is equipped with a 200, 260, 280. 350, 410, 520 or 600 Watt high-efficiency power supply for superb power savings. High- performance fans provide ample optimized cooling for FB-DIMM memory modules in a 1U form factor.

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- tions.

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Contents Super SC512 Chassis Manual About This Manual PrefaceIntroduction Manual OrganizationTable of Contents System Interface Vii Viii Overview Chapter IntroductionDual Hard Drives Chassis FeaturesExpansion slots Peripheral DrivesAsia-Pacific Contacting SupermicroHeadquarters EuropeReturning Merchandise for Service Chapter System Safety Preparing for SetupElectrical Safety Precautions Page System Safety Page Blower Chapter Chassis ComponentsComponents Chassis FansIdentifying Fan and Blower-Cooled Chassis Models Where to get Replacement Components Chassis Model OptionsPower Supply Air ShroudBlower-Cooled Chassis Model Chassis Model SC512-200, SC512-260 Blower Model SC512Chassis Model SC512C SC512C-200 Blower Model SC512CChassis Model SC512F-260 Blower Model SC512FChassis Models SC512F-410 and SC512F-520 10 Chassis Model SC512F-520L and SC512F-600L 11 Chassis Models SC512L-200 and SC512L-260 Blower Model SC512LSC512 Chassis Manual Chassis LED and Buttons Chapter System InterfaceControl Panel LEDs Control Panel ButtonsPage SC512 Chassis Manual Chapter Chassis Setup and Maintenance Installation ProceduresGeneral Maintenance Removing the Chassis Cover Removing the Chassis CoverInstalling a Hard Drive Installing Hard DrivesFlat head Important Motherboard Installation Information Installing the MotherboardStandoffs Installing the MotherboardReplacing the DVD or CD-ROM Installing the DVD or CD-ROM DriveInstalling Expansion Cards Expansion Slot SetupAir Shroud Placement Installing the Air ShroudChecking the Airflow in the Chassis Installation CompleteSystem Fan Tray System FansSystem Fan Tray Replacement Installing the System Fan TrayReplacing System Fans Power Supply Failure Power SupplyReplacing the Power Supply 12 Removing the Power SupplyReplacing the Chassis LED Panel Replacing the Chassis LED PanelSC512 Chassis Manual Chapter Rack Installation Choosing a Setup LocationUnpacking the System General Server Precautions Rack PrecautionsRack Mounting Considerations Ambient Operating TemperatureIdentifying the Sections of the Rack Rails Optional Item Rack Mounting InstructionsInstalling the Inner Rail Extension Installing the Inner RailsRemoving the Chassis Ears Installing the Outer Rails Installing the Outer Rails to the RackInstalling the Outer Rails to the Server Rack Installing the Chassis Installing the Chassis into a RackInstalling the Chassis into a Rack in Mid-Mount Position Mid-Mount Telco RackInstaling into a Mid-Mount Position Rack Installing the Server into a Telco Rack Overview Cables Included with SC512 Chassis Appendix a Cables, Screws Other AccessoriesSC512F-280 Type Length Description SC512F-520L and SC512F-600L Front Panel to the Motherboard Extending Power CablesPreparing the Chassis for Cable Routing Routing the Chassis CablesRouting Cable 2A from Hard Drive 2B Routing Cable 1A from Hard Drive 1BFigure A-2 Chassis Cable Routing Checking the Cable RoutingStandoff Chassis ScrewsAppendix B Power Supply Specifications MFR Appendix B SC512F Power Supply Specifications