System Fans, System Fan Tray | SUPER MICRO Computer SC512 instruction

Chapter 5: Chassis Setup and Maintenance

5-8 System Fans

Three heavy duty fans provide cooling for the chassis. These fans circulate air through the chassis as a means of lowering the chassis internal temperature.

The SC512F-280 chassis accepts two fans instead of three.

System Fan Tray

Fan Tray Support Pin

Rubber Grommet

Figure 5-11: Placing the System Fan

System Fan Tray

Systems fan trays are components that house groups of fans. The system fan tray is held in place by two rivets permanently attached to the chassis surface. Each rivet is encircled by a rubber grommet to reduce vibration.

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SUPER MICRO Computer SC512 user manual System Fans, System Fan Tray

Contents

Super SC512 Chassis Manual About This Manual Preface Introduction Manual Organization Table of Contents System Interface Vii Viii Overview Chapter Introduction Expansion slots Chassis FeaturesPeripheral Drives Dual Hard Drives Headquarters Contacting SupermicroEurope Asia-Pacific Returning Merchandise for Service Electrical Safety Precautions Chapter System SafetyPreparing for Setup Page System Safety Page Components Chapter Chassis ComponentsChassis Fans Blower Power Supply Where to get Replacement Components Chassis Model OptionsAir Shroud Identifying Fan and Blower-Cooled Chassis Models Blower-Cooled Chassis Model Chassis Model SC512-200, SC512-260 Blower Model SC512 Chassis Model SC512C SC512C-200 Blower Model SC512C Chassis Model SC512F-260 Blower Model SC512F Chassis Models SC512F-410 and SC512F-520 10 Chassis Model SC512F-520L and SC512F-600L 11 Chassis Models SC512L-200 and SC512L-260 Blower Model SC512L SC512 Chassis Manual Chassis LED and Buttons Chapter System Interface Control Panel LEDs Control Panel ButtonsPage SC512 Chassis Manual General Maintenance Chapter Chassis Setup and MaintenanceInstallation Procedures Removing the Chassis Cover Removing the Chassis Cover Installing a Hard Drive Installing Hard Drives Flat head Important Motherboard Installation Information Installing the Motherboard Standoffs Installing the Motherboard Replacing the DVD or CD-ROM Installing the DVD or CD-ROM Drive Installing Expansion Cards Expansion Slot Setup Air Shroud Placement Installing the Air Shroud Checking the Airflow in the Chassis Installation Complete System Fan Tray System Fans Replacing System Fans System Fan Tray ReplacementInstalling the System Fan Tray Power Supply Failure Power Supply Replacing the Power Supply 12 Removing the Power Supply Replacing the Chassis LED Panel Replacing the Chassis LED Panel SC512 Chassis Manual Unpacking the System Chapter Rack InstallationChoosing a Setup Location General Server Precautions Rack Precautions Rack Mounting Considerations Ambient Operating Temperature Identifying the Sections of the Rack Rails Optional Item Rack Mounting Instructions Removing the Chassis Ears Installing the Inner Rail ExtensionInstalling the Inner Rails Installing the Outer Rails Installing the Outer Rails to the Rack Installing the Outer Rails to the Server Rack Installing the Chassis Installing the Chassis into a Rack Instaling 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 Overview Cables Included with SC512 Chassis Appendix a Cables, Screws Other Accessories SC512F-280 Type Length Description SC512F-520L and SC512F-600L Front Panel to the Motherboard Extending Power Cables Preparing the Chassis for Cable Routing Routing the Chassis Cables Routing Cable 2A from Hard Drive 2B Routing Cable 1A from Hard Drive 1B Figure A-2 Chassis Cable Routing Checking the Cable Routing Standoff Chassis Screws Appendix B Power Supply Specifications MFR Appendix B SC512F Power Supply Specifications