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SC502-200B 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.
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 SC502 chassis. Installation and maintenance should be performed by experienced technicians only. Supermicro’s SC502 chassis features a unique and highly-optimized design for low wattage processor platforms. The chassis is equipped with a 200W high efficiency power supply for superb power savings.
SC502 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 of the SC502 chassis. This chapter also includes contact information. Chapter 2 System Safety This chapter lists warnings, precautions, and system safety. It recommended that you thoroughly familiarize yourself installing and servicing this chassis safety precautions.
Preface Table of Contents Chapter 1 Introduction 1-1 1-2 Overview ......................................................................................................... 1-1 Shipping List.................................................................................................... 1-1 Part Numbers .................................................................................................. 1-1 1-3 Where to get Replacement Components........................................................
Choosing a Setup Location ............................................................................. 5-1 Rack Precautions ............................................................................................ 5-2 General Server Precautions ............................................................................ 5-2 Rack Mounting Considerations ....................................................................... 5-3 Ambient Operating Temperature ...............................................
Chapter 1: Introduction Chapter 1 Introduction 1-1 Overview Supermicro’s SC502 chassis features a unique and highly-optimized design. The chassis is equipped with high efficiency 80%+ low noise power supply. 1-2 Shipping List Part Numbers Please visit the following link for the latest shiping lists and part numbers for your particular chassis model http://www.supermicro.
SC502 Chassis Manual 1-3 Where to get Replacement Components Though not frequently, you may need replacement parts for your system. To ensure the highest level of professional service and technical support, we strongly recommend purchasing exclusively from our Supermicro Authorized Distributors / System Integrators / Resellers. A list of Supermicro Authorized Distributors / System Integrators /Reseller can be found at: http://www.supermicro.com. Click the Where to Buy link.
Chapter 1: Introduction 1-4 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.
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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 set up assumes that you are an experienced technician, famailiar with common concepts and terminology.
SC502 Chassis Manual 2-4 Electrical Safety Precautions Basic electrical safety precautions should be followed to protect yourself from harm and the SC502 from damage: • • • • • • • • Be aware of the locations of the power on/off switch on the chassis as well as the room’s emergency power-off switch, disconnection switch or electrical outlet. If an electrical accident occurs, you can then quickly remove power from the system. Do not work alone when working with high voltage components.
Chapter 2: System Safety • 2-5 • • • • • 2-6 DVD-ROM Laser: CAUTION - This server may have come equipped with a DVD-ROM drive. To prevent direct exposure to the laser beam and hazardous radiation exposure, do not open the enclosure or use the unit in any unconventional way. General Safety Precautions Keep the area around the chassis clean and free of clutter.
SC502 Chassis Manual • • • • • • Touch a grounded metal object before removing any board from its antistatic bag. 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.
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 Chassis may include one of the following three options: • One fixed 3.5" hard drive. • Up to 2 fixed 2.5" hard drives.
SC502 Chassis Manual 3-3 Where to get Replacement Components Though not frequently, you may need replacement parts for your system. To ensure the highest level of professional service and technical support, we strongly recommend purchasing exclusively from our Supermicro Authorized Distributors/ System Integrators/Resellers. A list of Supermicro Authorized Distributors/System Integrators/Resellers can be found at: http://www.supermicro.com. Click the Where to Buy link.
Chapter 4: Chassis Setup and Maintenance Chapter 4 Chassis Setup and Maintenance 4-1 Overview This chapter covers the steps required to install components and perform maintenance on the chassis. The only tool you will need to install components and perform maintenance is a Phillips screwdriver. Print this page to use as a reference while setting up your chassis. ! Review the warnings and precautions listed in the manual before setting up or servicing this chassis.
SC502 Chassis Manual C 4-2 D Removing the Chassis Cover E 1 F G H I J K 2 1 1 Figure 4-1: Removing the Chassis Cover 1. Remove the five screws that hold the chassis cover in place.There are two screws on each side of the chassis, and one screw on the back. 2. Once the screws have been removed, lift the cover upward to remove it from the chassis. ! Warning: Except for short periods of time, do NOT operate the server without the cover in place.
Chapter 4: Chassis Setup and Maintenance 4-3 B Installing the Hard Drives C D E F G H I J K The 3.5" hard drive screws directly into the chassis C D Figure 4-2: Installing the 3.5" Hard Drive G F E H F E D C B A B J I H G F E D C I J G K 1 2 The 2.5" hard drives (1) must be installed in their bracket (2) before they are screwed into the chassis. (Bracket part number is MCP-220-00044-0N) 3 1 4 2 RANGE ½d³ò TOLERANC ¤½® X.xx ± 0.1 X.x ± 0.2 X ± 1.
C D E F SC502 Chassis Manual 4-4 G H I J K Installing the Motherboard Chassis Standoffs Figure 4-4: Chassis Standoffs Chassis Standoffs Standoffs prevent short circuits by securing space between the motherboard and the chassis surface. The SC502 chassis includes permanent standoffs in locations used by Micro ATX 9.6" x 9.6" size motherboards. These standoffs accept the rounded Phillips head screws included in the SC502 accessories packaging. RANGE ½d³ò TOLERANC ¤½® X.xx ± 0.1 X.x ± 0.
Chapter 4: Chassis Setup and Maintenance Motherboard Installation 1. Review the documentation that came with your motherboard. Become familiar with component placement, requirements, precautions, and cable connections. The SC502 chassis supports 9.6" x 9.6" Micro ATX motherboards. Refer to the Supermicro Web site for details or contact Supermicro for assistance. 2. Open the chassis cover. 3. Lay the motherboard on the chassis aligning the board with the standoffs. 4.
SC502 Chassis Manual Add-on Card/Expansion Slot Setup SC502 chassis includes an I/O slot for the optional add-on card. A full-height, halflength PCI add-on card is supported. A riser card is required in order to adapt the add-on card to the 1U chassis. For further information on add-on cards and risers cards, refer to the Supermicro website at www.supermicro.
Chapter 4: Chassis Setup and Maintenance 5. Insert the assembled add-on card and riser card into the expansion slot inside the chassis, carefully aligning the plate of the add-on card with the openings in the back of the chassis. A B C D E F G H I J K L RE DESCRIPTIO ±Ô REV ª©¥» 1 6. Replace the add-on card clip and screw it onto the chassis to hold the add-on card in place. 2 3 4 5 6 Figure 4-7: Replace the Add-on Card 7 7. Replace the chassis cover.
SC502 Chassis Manual 4-5 Installing the Heatsink The SC502 Chassis requires that a heatsink be used to conduct heat away from the motherboard. 1. Unplug all power leading to the chassis. 2. Align the holes of the heatsink with the mounting thru holes in the motherboard 3. Using the screws of the heatsink attach the heatsink to the motherboard. A B C D E F G H I J K L REVIS DESCRIPTION ±Ô-z REV ª©¥» Figure 4-9: Installing the Heatsink RANGE ½d³ò TOLERANCE ¤½®t X.xx ± 0.10 X.x ± 0.
A B C D E F G H I J K Chapter 4: Chassis Setup and Maintenance Figure 4-10: Installing an Active Heatsink Note: Intel Celeron 400 35W platform motherboards may require an optimized design (SNK-P0032A4) active heatsink. Refer to Appendix A of this manual for basic heatsink information. Refer to your motherboard documentation for detailed heatsink information and installation instructions, specific to your motherboard. Checking the Server's Air Flow 1.
B SC502 Chassis Manual 4-8 Power Supply The SC502 chassis has a 200 watt power supply. This power supply is auto-switching capable. This enables it to automatically sense and operate at a 100v to 240v input voltage. The SC502 chassis has one power supply. In the unlikely event that the power supply unit fails, the system will shut down and you will need to change the power supply unit. New units can be ordered directly from Supermicro (see contact information in the Preface).
Chapter 4: Chassis Setup and Maintenance upwards through the mounting thru holes, to hold the power supply in place. Set the screws aside for later use. 4. Remove the power supply from the chassis. 5. Align the mounting thru holes on the power supply with the mounting holes in the chassis and reattach the power supply to the chassis using the four screws which were previously set aside 6. Connect the chassis wiring to the power supply.
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Chapter 5: Rack Installation Chapter 5 Rack Installation 5-1 Overview This chapter provides a quick setup checklist to get your chassis up and running. Following these steps in the order given should enable you to have the system operational in a minimal amount of time. 5-2 Unpacking the System You should inspect the box the chassis was shipped in, and note if it was damaged in any way. If the chassis itself shows damage, you should file a damage claim with the carrier who delivered it.
SC502 Chassis Manual • This product is for installation only in a Restricted Access Location (dedicated equipment rooms, service closets and similar environments). ! Warnings and Precautions! ! Rack Precautions • Ensure that the leveling jacks on the bottom of the rack are fully extended to the floor with the full weight of the rack resting on them. • In single rack installation, stabilizers should be attached to the rack. • In multiple rack installations, the racks should be coupled together.
Chapter 5: Rack Installation Rack Mounting Considerations Ambient Operating Temperature If installed in a closed or multi-unit rack assembly, the ambient operating temperature of the rack environment may be greater than the ambient temperature of the room. Therefore, consideration should be given to installing the equipment in an environment compatible with the manufacturer’s maximum rated ambient temperature (TMRA).
SC502 Chassis Manual 5-4 Rack Mounting Instructions This section provides information on installing the SC502 chassis into a rack unit There are a variety of rack units on the market, which may mean the assembly procedure will differ slightly. You should also refer to the installation instructions that came with the rack unit you are using. Figure 5-1: Installing the Chassis into a Rack Installing the Chassis into a Rack: 1.
Chapter 5: Rack Installation Mid-Mount Telco Rack The SC502 supports Telco Rack installation. The SC502 chassis compact design allows the chassis to be installed into a Telco rack without the use of rails. Figure 5-2: Installing the Chassis into a Telco Rack Installing the Chassis into a Rack: 1. Confirm that chassis includes the four mounting screws required to mount the chassis into a rack 2. Align the thru holes of the chassis with the thru holes of the rack. 3.
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Appendix A: Chassis Cables Appendix A Cables, Screws, and other Accessories A-1 Overview This appendix lists supported cables for your chassis system. It only includes the most commonly used components and configurations. For more compatible cables, refer to the manufacturer of the motherboard you are using and our Web site at: www.supermicro.com.
SC502 Chassis Manual 1U Active Heatsink (SNK-P0032A4) It is critical to choose the correct heatsink for your motherboard, that will fit in the SC502 chassis. 1. Intel Celeron 400 seriew (35W) platform: Active heatsink SNKP0032A4 2. Low power platforms under 20W: Passive heatsink SNKP0016P Figure A-2: SNK-P00A4 Active Heatsink The SNK-P00A4 active heatsink may only be used on specific motherboards, due to its larger 4" x 4" size.
Appendix A: Chassis Cables Front Panel to Motherboard Cable (Ribbon Cable) Number of Pins (Front Panel) Number of Pins (Motherboard Cable Part # 16 pin 16 pin CBL - 0049 16 pin 20 pin CBL - 0048 20 pin 20 pin CBL - 0047 16 pin various* CBL - 0068 20 pin various* CBL - 0067 * Split Cables: Use these cable if your motherboard requires several different connections from the front panel. A-4 Chassis Screws The accessory box includes all the screws needed to setup your chassis.
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Appendix B: Power Supply Specifications Appendix B Power Supply Specifications This appendix lists power supply specifications for your chassis system. 200W MFR Part # PWS-201-1H Rated AC Voltage 100 - 240V 50 - 60Hz 4-2Amp +5V standby 2 Amp +12V 16 Amp +5V 8 Amp +3.3V 8 Amp -12V 0.
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