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®
SUPER
SC512 Chassis Series
SC512-260B
SC512F-600B
SC512-200B
SC512F-520(B)
SC512F-260(B)
SC512F-410(B)
SC512L-260(B) SC512F-600LB
SC512L-200B SC512F-520L(B)
SC512L-260(B)-LCD
SC512F-350B
SC512C-260(B)
SC512F-280(B)
SC512C-200(B)
USER’S MANUAL
1.0b
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SC512 Chassis Manual The information in this User’s Manual has been carefully reviewed and is believed to be accurate. The vendor assumes no responsibility for any inaccuracies that may be contained in this document, makes no commitment to update or to keep current the information in this manual, or to notify any person or organization of the updates. Please Note: For the most up-to-date version of this manual, please see our web site at www.supermicro.com. Super Micro Computer, Inc. ("Su
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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 pow
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SC512 Chassis Manual Manual Organization Chapter 1: Introduction The first chapter provides a checklist of the main components included with this chassis and describes the main features. This chapter also includes contact infor- mation. Chapter 2: System Safety This chapter lists warnings, precautions, and system safety. You should thoroughly familiarize yourself with this chapter for a general overview of safety precautions that should be followed before installing and servicing this chassis
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Preface Table of Contents About This Manual .............................................................................................iii Manual Organization ..........................................................................................iv Chapter 1 Introduction 1-1 Overview ......................................................................................................... 1-1 1-2 Chassis Features ...............................................................................
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SC512 Chassis Manual Chapter 4 System Interface 4-1 Overview ......................................................................................................... 4-1 4-2 Control Panel Buttons ..................................................................................... 4-2 4-3 Control Panel LEDs ........................................................................................ 4-2 Chapter 5 Chassis Setup and Maintenance 5-1 Overview ............................................
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Preface Installing the Inner Rail Extension .................................................................. 6-5 Installing the Outer Rails to the Rack ............................................................. 6-6 Installing the Chassis into a Rack................................................................... 6-8 Mid-Mount Telco Rack..................................................................................... 6-9 Installing the Chassis into a Rack in Mid-Mount Position .......
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SC512 Chassis Manual Notes viii
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Chapter 1: Introduction Chapter 1 Introduction 1-1 Overview Supermicro’s SC512 1U chassis features a unique and highly-optimized design. The chassis is equipped with a high-efficiency power supply in a small form factor for optimized space efficiency. The following chart lists model numbers and features currently available at the time of printing. For additional information visit the Supermicro Web site at www. supermicro.com SC512 Chassis Model CPU HDD I/O Slots Power Supply SC512-200B
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SC512 Chassis Manual 1-2 Chassis Features The SC512 1U high-performance chassis supports a wide range of features. See the Chassis Components section of this manual for a list of featues included in each of the SC512 models. CPU The SC512 chassis supports a DP and/or 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 SC512 chassis includes one full I/O expansio
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Chapter 1 Introduction 1-3 Contacting Supermicro Headquarters Address: Super Micro Computer, Inc. 980 Rock Ave. San Jose, CA 95131 U.S.A. Tel: +1 (408) 503-8000 Fax: +1 (408) 503-8008 Email: marketing@supermicro.com (General Information) support@supermicro.com (Technical Support) Web Site: www.supermicro.com Europe Address: 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
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SC512 Chassis Manual 1-4 Returning Merchandise for Service A receipt or copy of your invoice marked with the date of purchase is required be- fore any warranty service will be rendered. You can obtain service by calling your vendor for a Returned Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number. When returning to the manufacturer, the RMA number should be prominently displayed on the outside of the shipping carton, and mailed prepaid or hand-carried. Shipping and handling charges will be applied for a
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Chapter 2: System Safety Chapter 2 System Safety 2-1 Overview This chapter provides a quick setup checklist to get your chassis up and running. Following the steps in order given should enable you to have your chassis setup and operational within a minimal amount of time. This quick setup assumes that you are an experienced technician, famailiar with common concepts and terminology. 2-2 Warnings and Precautions You should inspect the box the chassis was shipped in and note if it was dama
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SC512F Chassis Manual • Power should always be disconnected from the system when removing or in- stalling main system components, such as the serverboard, memory modules and the DVD-ROM and floppy drives (not necessary for hot-swappable drives). When disconnecting power, you should first power down the system with the operating system and then unplug the power cords from all the power supply modules in the system. • When working around exposed electrical circuits, another person who is fa-
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Chapter 2: System Safety 2-5 General Safety Precautions • Keep the area around the chassis clean and free of clutter. • Place the chassis top cover and any system components that have been re- moved away from the system or on a table so that they won’t accidentally be stepped on. • While working on the system, do not wear loose clothing such as neckties and unbuttoned shirt sleeves, which can come into contact with electrical circuits or be pulled into a cooling fan. • Remove any jewelry
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SC512F Chassis Manual • Do not let components or PCBs come into contact with your clothing, which may retain a charge even if you are wearing 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
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Chapter 3: Chassis Components Chapter 3 Chassis Components 3-1 Overview This chapter describes the most common components included with your chassis. Some components listed may not be included or compatible with your particular chassis model. For more information, see the installation instructions detailed later in this manual. 3-2 Components Chassis Depending on the model, the SC512 chassis may include one slim DVD-ROM/CD- ROM bay, at least one fixed hard drive, a floppy drive, and/or t
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SC512 Chassis Manual Power Supply Each SC512 chassis model includes a high-efficiency power supply rated at 200, 260, 280, 350, 410 or 580 Watts. In the unlikely event your power supply fails, replacement is simple and can be done without tools. Air Shroud Air shrouds are shields, usually plastic, that funnel air directly to where it is needed. Always use the air shroud included with your chassis. 3-3 Where to get Replacement Components Though not frequently, you may need replacement parts fo
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Chapter 3: Chassis Components Air blower unit included in chassis models SC512, SC512C and SC512L Figure 3-1: Blower-Cooled Chassis Model System fans included in chassis model SC512F Figure 3-2: Fan-Cooled Chassis Model 3-3
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SC512 Chassis Manual Model SC512 Includes a slot with a dummy cover plate where an optional DVD-ROM drive may be installed, and a 200 or 260 Watt power supply. The SC512 model chassis is cooled with an internal blower unit. Dummy Cover Plate for Optional DVD Drive Figure 3-3: Chassis Model SC512-200, SC512-260 SC512-200 Chassis Blower/ DVD/CD Floppy USB CPU I/O HDD Power Fan Slots Supply Standard Blower Optional - 2x UP FH 1x 200 Watt DVD USB Fixed High- 3.5" Efficiency SC512-260 Chassis
