User's Guide
Table Of Contents
- About this Manual
- Manual Organization
- Intel® Serverboard Compatibility
- Additional Information and Software
- Safety Information
- Warnings
- Chassis Description
- Setting Up the Chassis
- Tools and Supplies Needed
- Installation Safety Instructions
- Remove Primary Access Cover
- Remove Bezel Assembly
- Remove Air Ducts
- Remove Hot Swap Fans
- Route Power and Data Cables to the Fixed Drives
- Install 3.5-inch Floppy Drive
- Install DVD or CD-ROM Drive.
- Install Fixed Hard Drive(s)
- Install Hot Swap Drive(s)
- Install Hot Swap Fans
- Install Server Board
- Install Air Dam
- Connect Cables to Server Board
- Install Add-in Board(s)
- Install Air Ducts
- Install an Additional Hot Swap Power Supply Module
- Install Bezel Assembly (Pedestal Only)
- Install Primary Access Cover
- Maintaining Your Server
- Tools and Supplies Needed
- Safety: Before You Remove the Access Cover(s)
- Warnings and Cautions
- Replacing a Fixed Fan (For Base and BRP Chassis Only)
- Replacing a Hot Swap Fan
- Replacing the Front Panel Board
- Replacing a Fixed Power Supply
- Replacing a Hot Swap Power Supply
- Replacing a Power Distribution Board
- Upgrading from a Fixed Power Supply to a Hot Swap Power Supply
- Technical Reference
- Equipment Log and Worksheets
- Regulatory and Compliance Information
- Getting Help
- Warranty

Preface
Intel® Server Chassis SC5300 User Guide iii
Preface
About this Manual
Thank you for purchasing and using the Intel
®
Server Chassis SC5300.
This manual is written for system technicians who are responsible for troubleshooting, upgrading,
and repairing this server chassis. This document provides a brief overview of the features of the
chassis, a list of accessories or other components you may need, troubleshooting information, and
instructions on how to add and replace components on the Intel® Server Chassis SC5300. For the
latest version of this manual, refer to
http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/server/chassis/SC5300.
Manual Organization
Chapter 1 provides a brief overview of the Server Chassis SC5300. In this chapter, you will find a
list of the server chassis features, photos of the product, and product diagrams to help you identify
components and their locations.
Chapter 2 provides instructions on adding and replacing components. Use this chapter for step-by-
step instructions and diagrams for installing or removing components such as the front bezel,
floppy drive, peripheral drives, and other components.
Chapter 3 provides information on maintaining your server. In this chapter, you will find step-by-
step instructions and diagrams for replacing fans, power supply and other components.
Chapter 4 provides technical reference information. In this chapter, you will find information on
power supply and system environmental specifications.
Intel® Serverboard Compatibility
The server chassis is compatible with the following Intel
®
Server Boards:
Intel® Server Board SE7525GP2
Intel® Server Board SE7320SP2
Intel® Server Board SE7520BD2
Intel® Server Board SE7520AF2
For information about which items have been tested and can be used with your chassis, and for
ordering information for Intel products, see
http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/server//chassis/SC5300/compat.htm
.