AIC RSC-2ET User manual

UM_RSC-2ET_v2.4_082719
RSC-2ET
Rackmount Storage Chassis
User's Manual

Table of 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 Top Cover �����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������6
2�2 Power Supply Unit Module ����������������������������������������������������������������7
2�3 Fan Module���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������8
2�4 Hard Disk Drive ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������9
2�5 HDD Backplane Module ������������������������������������������������������������������12
2�6 Slide Rail ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������15
Chapter 3. Hardware Specications ���������������������������������������������������������19
3�1 HDD Backplane�������������������������������������������������������������������������������19
3.1.1 Placement ........................................................................................................ 19
3.1.2 Connector......................................................................................................... 20
3.1.3 LED Indicator.................................................................................................... 23
3.1.4 Jumper ............................................................................................................. 24
3.1.5 Drive Slot Map.................................................................................................. 25
Chapter 4� Technical Support�������������������������������������������������������������������26
Content

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AIC products and is not to be disclosed or used except in
accordance with applicable agreements.

Document Release History
Release Date Version Update Content
October
2017 2.2 Content Update
August
2019 2.4
1. New cover
2. LED update.
3. Datasheet update

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Copyright
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or otherwise, without the prior written consent of the manufacturer.
Trademarks
All products and trade names used in this document are trademarks or registered
trademarks of their respective holders.
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.
Preface

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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.
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About This Manual
Thank you for selecting and purchasing RSC-2ET.
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 hardware settings
for 2ET Rackmount Chassis. For the latest version of this user's manual, please refer to
the AIC website: https://www.aicipc.com/en/productdetail/84.
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-2ET User Manual Chapter 1. Product Features
Chapter 1� Product Features
RSC-2ET is a flexible rackmount storage chassis with tool-less design. This product
supports hot swapple HDD 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.
• Enclosure (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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1.2 Specications
1�3 Feature
• 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
• 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
Dimensions
(W x D x H)
mm : 430 x 680 x 88
inches : 17 x 26.8 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 800W 1+1 redundant PSUPMBus 1.2 80+ Platinum
Expansion Slots
FrontPanel System power on/off, System reset, System ID
and 1 x USB 3.0 port
LEDIndicators Power, LAN, Drive, Alert and System ID
System Board 12”(W) x 13”(D) E-ATX/SSI EEB 3.6 compliant MB
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-inch hotswap bays
Item Description
Power Button
Power Status LED
Drive Activity LED
LAN Activity LED
System Alert LED
System ID LED
System ID Button
System Reset Button
USB 3.0 Type A port

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Rear Panel
Option 1
2 x 2.5'' External hot swap drive bays
Option 2
Option 3
2 x 2.5'' internal SSD OS
1U redundant
high-efciency power supply 80+
7 x PCIe 3.0 slots(low-prole)
2 x 2.5'' 7'' SSD OS

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Top View
3 x 80x38mm hot swap fans

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Push the release button on both sides of the chassis.
Push the cover toward the rear panel.
Lift the top cover to complete removal.
1
Push button on both sides.
2
Push.
3Lift.
Chapter 2� Hardware Setup
2�1 Top Cover

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Extract the power supply unit by pushing the ejector while pulling the power supply
unit.
Pull the module completely out of the chassis.
Install the new power supply unit by pushing it into the chassis. Ensure that the
module is accurately inserted and locked into the chassis.
2�2 Power Supply Unit Module

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2�3 Fan Module
Unplug the cables and connectors.
Lift the fan module upward. Check to carefully dislodge the rubber connectors from
the attached bracket.
Insert the new fan into the chassis. Verify to align the rubber connectors
with the appropriate slot in the bracket.
RUBBER
2
Pull fan.
3
Align rubber connector with bracket.
Rubber connector

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Press the release button on the tray lever to loosen the lever.
Pull the tray lever outward completely.
Pull the tray out of the chassis.
2�4 Hard Disk Drive
1
Press button
2
Open tray lever.

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Remove the HDD by pushing the HDD out from the backside of the HDD tray,
4
Push HDD out.
Remove HDD.

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Match the dimples on the tray to insert the new HDD into the tray. Pull upward to
remove the HDD from the HDD tray. Make certain that the HDD is not damaged
during installation or removal process.
HDD can also be screwed on HDD tray by fastening two screws.
Insert 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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Unplug cables.
2
Detach the cables and hard disk drives from the backplane module.
Release the module by shifting the hook.
2�5 HDD Backplane Module
1
Shift the hook.
1