AIC RSC-2ETS User manual

UM_RSC-2ETS_v1.3_040819
RSC-2ETS
Rackmount Storage Chassis
User's Manual

Table of Contents
Contents
Preface������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� i
Safety Instructions ������������������������������������������������������������������������������ ii
About This Manual������������������������������������������������������������������������������ iv
Chapter 1� Product Features �������������������������������������������������������������� 1
1.1 Components.............................................................................................1
1.2 Specications ..........................................................................................2
1.3 Feature .....................................................................................................2
Chapter 2� Hardware Setup ���������������������������������������������������������������� 6
2.1 Removing and Installing the Top Cover.................................................. 6
2.2 Removing the Power Supply Unit Module ............................................. 7
2.3 Removing and Installing the Fan Module............................................... 8
2.3.1 Removing the Fan...............................................................................................8
2.3.2 Installing the Fan ...............................................................................................9
2.4 Installing Hard Disk Drive......................................................................10
2.5 Removing and Installing HDD Backplane.............................................12
2.5.1 Removing the HDD Backplane........................................................................ 12
2.5.2 Installing a HDD Backplane ............................................................................ 14
2.6 Slide Blade Installation..........................................................................15
Chapter 3. Hardware Specication ��������������������������������������������������� 19
3.1 HDD Backplane......................................................................................19
3.1.1 Placement ........................................................................................................ 19
3.1.2 Connector Location ......................................................................................... 20
3.1.3 Connector......................................................................................................... 21
3.1.4 LED Indicator.................................................................................................... 25
3.1.5 Jumper ............................................................................................................. 26
3.1.6 Drive Slot Map.................................................................................................. 27
Chapter 4� Technical Support����������������������������������������������������������� 28

Document Release History
Release Date Version Update Content
2017 1 User's Manual release to public.
October
2018 1.1 Content update
April
2019 1.2 Content update

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Changes
The material in this document is for information purposes only and is subject to change
without notice.
Warning
1. A shielded-type power cord is required in order to meet FCC emission limits and also
to prevent interference to the nearby radio and television reception. It is essential
that only the supplied power cord be used.
2. Use only shielded cables to connect I/O devices to this equipment.
3. You are cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the
party responsible for compliance could void your authority to operate the equipment.
Disclaimer
AIC shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein.
The information provided is provided "as is" without warranty of any kind. To the
extent permitted by law, neither AIC or its afliates, subcontractors or suppliers will be
liable for incidental, special or consequential damages including downtime cost; lost
profits; damages relating to the procurement of substitute products or services; or
damages for loss of data, or software restoration. The information in this document
is subject to change without notice.
Instruction Symbols
Special attention should be given to the instruction symbols below.
NOTE This symbol indicates that there is an explanatory or
supplementary instruction.
CAUTION
This symbol denotes possible hardware impairment. Upmost
precaution must be taken to prevent serious harware damage.
WARNING
This symbol serves as a warning alert for potential body
injury. The user may suffer possible injury from disregard or
lack of attention.
Preface

Safety Instructions
Before getting started, please read the following important cautions:
• All cautions and warnings on the equipment or in the manuals should be noted.
• Most electronic components are sensitive to electrical static discharge. Therefore, be
sure to ground yourself at all times when installing the internal components.
• Use a grounding wrist strap and place all electronic components in static-shielded
devices. Grounding wrist straps can be purchased in any electronic supply store.
• Be sure to turn off the power and then disconnect the power cords from your system
before performing any installation or servicing. A sudden surge of power could
damage sensitive electronic components.
• Do not open the system’s top cover. If opening the cover for maintenance is a must,
only a trained technician should do so. Integrated circuits on computer boards are
sensitive to static electricity. Before handling a board or integrated circuit, touch
an unpainted portion of the system unit chassis for a few seconds. This will help to
discharge any static electricity on your body.
• Place this equipment on a stable surface when install. A drop or fall could cause injury.
• Please keep this equipment away from humidity.
• Carefully mount the equipment into the rack, in such manner, that it won’t be
hazardous due to uneven mechanical loading.
• This equipment is to be installed for operation in an environment with maximum
ambient temperature below 35°C.
• The openings on the enclosure are for air convection to protect the equipment from
overheating. DO NOT COVER THE OPENINGS.
• Never pour any liquid into ventilation openings. This could cause fire or electrical
shock.
• Make sure the voltage of the power source is within the specication on the label when
connecting the equipment to the power outlet. The current load and output power of
loads shall be within the specication.
• This equipment must be connected to reliable grounding before using. Pay special
attention to power supplied other than direct connections, e.g. using of power strips.
• Place the power cord out of the way of foot traffic. Do not place anything over the
power cord. The power cord must be rated for the product, voltage and current marked
on the product’s electrical ratings label. The voltage and current rating of the cord
should be greater than the voltage and current rating marked on the product.
• If the equipment is not used for a long time, disconnect the equipment from mains to
avoid being damaged by transient over-voltage.
• Never open the equipment. For safety reasons, only qualied service personnel should
open the equipment.

• If one of the following situations arise, the equipment should be checked by service
personnel:
1. The power cord or plug is damaged.
2. Liquid has penetrated the equipment.
3. The equipment has been exposed to moisture.
4. The equipment does not work well or will not work according to its user manual.
5. The equipment has been dropped and/or damaged.
6. The equipment has obvious signs of breakage.
7. Please disconnect this equipment from the AC outlet before cleaning. Do not
use liquid or detergent for cleaning. The use of a moisture sheet or cloth is
recommended for cleaning.
• Module and drive bays must not be empty! They must have a dummy cover.

About This Manual
Thank you for selecting and purchasing RSC-2ETS.
This user's manual is provided for professional technicians to perform easy hardware
setup, basic system congurations, and quick software startup. This document pellucidly
presents a brief overview of the product design, device installation, and rmware settings
for 2ETS Rackmount Chassis. For the latest version of this user's manual, please refer to
the AIC website: https://www.aicipc.com/en/productdetail/447.
Chapter 1 Product Features
This chapter delivers the overall layout of the product, including the fundamental
components of the rackmount chassis, design specications, and noteworthy features.
Chapter 2 Hardware Setup
This chapter displays an easy installation guide for assembling the chassis. Utmost
caution for proceeding to set up the hardware is highly advised.
Chapter 3 Hardware Specications
This chapter elaborates the overall layout of the hardware design, including multifarious
connectors, jumpers, and LED descriptions.
Chapter 4 Technical Support
For more information or suggestion, please contact the nearest AIC corporation
representative in your district or visit the AIC website: http://www.aicipc.com/en. It is our
greatest honor to provide the best service for our customers.

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RSC-2ETS User Manual Chapter 1. Product Features
Chapter 1� Product Features
RSC-2ETS is a flexible rackmount storage chassis with tool-less design. This product
supports hot swapple HDDs and easy swap fans. For more information about our
product, please visit our website at http://www.aicipc.com/en.
Before removing the subsystem from the shipping carton, visually inspect the physical
condition of the shipping carton. Exterior damage to the shipping carton may indicate
that the contents of the carton are damaged. If any damage is found, do not remove
the components; contact the dealer where the subsystem was purchased for further
instructions. Before continuing, rst unpack the subsystem and verify that the number of
components in the shipping carton is accurate and in good condition.
1�1 Components
This product contains the components listed below.
Please conrm the number and the condition of the components before installation.
• Chassis (includes power supply, fan & hard disk drive tray)
• Power cord (vary per region)
• Slide rail x 1 set (optional)
Product specications and features are subject to change without prior notice.

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• Tool-less design supports quick installation and easy maintenance:
- Tool-less 3.5” & 2.5” drive trays
- Tool-less top covers
- Tool-less backplane
- Tool-less slide rails
• 12Gb/s SAS expander chip on backplane
• Supports power cycling on single drive
• Specially designed hot swap and low power consumption fans minimize rotational
vibration and provide superior cooling
• 3.5” drive tray comes with 4 screw holes to adapt to 2.5” drive
• One front access USB 3.0 port
• Comes with a redundant PSU 80+ Platinum
1�3 Feature
1.2 Specications
Dimensions
(W x D x H)
mm : 430 x 560 x 88
inches : 17 x 22 x 3.5
Industry Standard EIA-RS310D
Material Heavy-duty preplated SPGC cold-rolled steel
Color Front Panel : Black
Cooling 3 x 80x38mm PWM & low-power consumption
hot swap fans
Power Supply 550W 1+1 redundant power supply PMBus 1.2
80+ Platinum
Expansion Slots
FrontPanel System power on/off, System reset and 1 x USB 3.0 port
LEDIndicators Power, LAN, Drive and Alert
System Board 12”(W) x 9.6”(D) ATX
Drive Bays
External
3.5” hot swap 12
2.5” hot swapOptions:
• 2 x 2.5” (7mm) hot swap
• 2 x 2.5” (15mm) internal
Internal 2.5”
Backplane Options
1 x 12-port 12Gb SATA/SAS backplane
with 28-PHY expander chip and 3
SFF-8643 connectors
1 x 12-port SATA/SAS backplane with
3 x SFF-8643 connectors
Storage
Temperature 0ºC(32ºF) ~ 50ºC(122ºF)
Humidity 5%~95% non-condensing
Gross Weight (w/ PSU& Rail)
kgs : 23.5
lbs : 51.8
Packaging
Dimensions(W x D x H)
mm : 645 x 835 x 224
inches : 25.4 x 32.9 x 8.8
CubicFeet 5.38
Container Load
Quantity
20’200
40’420
40’ H 450
Mounting Standard 28” tool-less slide rail

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Front Panel
12 x 3.5" hotswap drive tray
1 x USB 3.0 port
Power Button
System Power LED
System HDD Activity LED
LAN LED
System Alert LED
ID LED
ID button
System Reset button

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Rear Panel
Option 1：
2 x 2.5'' External hot swap drive bays
700W 1+1 redundant PSU PMBus 1.2 80+ Platinum 7 x PCIe 3.0 slots(low-prole)
Option 2：
2 x 2.5'' (7mm) SSD OS
Option 3：
2 x 2.5'' (15mm) internal SSD OS

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Major Components
3 x 80 x 38mm PWM & low-power consumption hot swap fans
12" (W) x 9.6" (D) ATX compliant system board

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This chapter provides detailed instructions on hardware installation.
1Push the button on both sides 2Push the top cover backward.
3Lift up the top cover from the enclosure.
Chapter 2� Hardware Setup
2�1 Removing and Installing the Top Cover

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Push the latch towards the handle on the module.
Pull the handle to remove it from the enclosure.
2�2 Removing the Power Supply Unit Module
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2�3�1 Removing the Fan
Grab and remove the fan module from the fan slot.
1
2Pull the fan module up gently and take out the fan module by removing the rubbers out
from the fan bar.
2�3 Removing and Installing the Fan Module
RUBBER

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2�3�2 Installing the Fan
Align the fan module and make sure insert 4 screws with the opening in the enclosure.
2Make sure the 4 rubbers and connector insert rmly while fan module is inserted.
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1Release a drive tray by pressing the unlock button.
2Pull out the HDD tray handle and slide out the HDD tray.
2�4 Installing Hard Disk Drive

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4Insert the HDD into the tray. Directly place HDD into tool-less HDD tray untli it snaps. Please
check if the screw holes on HDD match the dimples on HDD tray.
5HDD can also be screwed on HDD tray by
reserve 2 screw holes at the bottom for
optional screw mounting.
6Insert the drive tray into chassis HDD
cage. Make sure the drive tray is correctly
secured in place when its front edge aligns
with the bay edge. Push the tray lever until it
reaches the end and clicks.

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2�5�1 Removing the HDD Backplane
Unplug all connectors & HDDs from HDD backplane.
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2Release the lock pin.
2�5 Removing and Installing HDD Backplane