Chenbro RM146 Plus Series User manual

RM146 Plus Series
Rackmount Chassis User Manual
January 2020 Version 1.5
A document provides an overview of product features, functions, architecture, and support specifications.

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Table of Contents
List of Figures................................................................................................................................................4
List of Tables .................................................................................................................................................6
1. Product Overview..........................................................................................................................7
1-1 System Features Overview.................................................................................................8
1-2 Front Panel ......................................................................................................................10
1-3 Back Panel .......................................................................................................................11
1-4 Front Control Panel..........................................................................................................12
1-5 Chassis Dimensions..........................................................................................................13
1-6 Available Rack Mounting Kit Options (Refer to “Installation”) ..........................................14
1-7 System Level Environmental Specifications ......................................................................15
1-8 System Packaging ...........................................................................................................16
2. System Components Installation..................................................................................................17
2-1 Top Cover Installation ......................................................................................................18
2-2 HDD Cage Installation ......................................................................................................19
2-3 Hot-swap HDD Assembly Removal and Installation ..........................................................20
2-4 Internal 2.5’’ HDD Installation （RM14604 Plus）........................................................25
2-5 Internal Slim ODD Installation （RM14604 Plus）........................................................26
2-6 Internal 2.5” HDD/SSD Installation （RM14610 Plus）.................................................27
2-7 System Maintenance........................................................................................................28
2-8 Fan Assembly Installation.................................................................................................29
2-9 PCIe Card Installation.......................................................................................................33
2-10 PSU Installation................................................................................................................34
2-11 Slide Rail Installation........................................................................................................36
3. Backplane....................................................................................................................................38
3-1 Storage Backplane Options ..............................................................................................39
3-2 3.5” 4-port 12Gbps Port to Port Backplane ......................................................................40
3-3 3.5” 4-port 12Gbps Mini-SAS HD Passive Backplane.........................................................42
3-4 2.5” 10-port 12Gbps Mini-SAS HD Passive Backplane.......................................................44
4. Maintenance and Service ............................................................................................................46

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List of Figures
Figure 1 RM14604 Plus overview .............................................................................................................8
Figure 2 RM14610 Plus overview .............................................................................................................8
Figure 3 RM14604 Plus major components overview...............................................................................9
Figure 4 RM14610 Plus major components overview...............................................................................9
Figure 5 RM14604 Plus front panel ........................................................................................................10
Figure 6 RM14610 Plus front panel ........................................................................................................10
Figure 7 Back panel with redundant PSU................................................................................................11
Figure 8 Back panel with single PSU .......................................................................................................11
Figure 9 RM14604 Plus front control panel ............................................................................................12
Figure 10 RM14610 Plus front control panel ............................................................................................12
Figure 11 Chassis dimensions...................................................................................................................13
Figure 12 Embossed label dimensions......................................................................................................13
Figure 13 Front top cover installation.......................................................................................................18
Figure 14 Rear top cover installation........................................................................................................18
Figure 15 RM14604 Plus HDD cage installation ........................................................................................19
Figure 16 RM14610 Plus HDD cage installation ........................................................................................19
Figure 17 3.5” hot-swap HDD assembly installation .................................................................................20
Figure 18 3.5” hot-swap HDD assembly removal......................................................................................20
Figure 19 3.5” HDD installation (tool-less type)........................................................................................21
Figure 20 3.5” HDD installation (screw type)............................................................................................21
Figure 21 2.5” HDD/SSD installation in 3.5” tray (screw type)...................................................................22
Figure 22 2.5’’ hot-swap HDD/SSD assembly installation..........................................................................23
Figure 23 2.5’’ hot-swap HDD/SSD assembly removal ..............................................................................23
Figure 24 2.5’’ HDD/SSD installation (tool-less type) ................................................................................24
Figure 25 2.5” HDD/SSD installation (screw type).....................................................................................24
Figure 26 RM14604 Plus internal 2.5'' HDD installation............................................................................25
Figure 27 Slim ODD installation (RM14604 Plus) ......................................................................................26
Figure 28 Internal 2.5’’ HDD/SSD bracket assembly (RM14610 Plus) ........................................................27
Figure 29 Internal 2.5” HDD/SSD Installation (RM14610 Plus) ..................................................................27
Figure 30 Installation of whole system into the rack (screw type).............................................................28
Figure 31 Installation of whole system into the rack (tool-less type).........................................................28
Figure 32 Fan assembly installation (4028)...............................................................................................29
Figure 33 Fan module installation (4028) .................................................................................................29
Figure 34 Fan assembly installation (4048)...............................................................................................30
Figure 35 Fan module installation (4048) .................................................................................................30
Figure 36 Fan assembly installation (4056)...............................................................................................31
Figure 37 Fan module installation (4056) .................................................................................................31
Figure 38 Air baffle installation ................................................................................................................32

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Figure 39 PCIe card blank removal ...........................................................................................................33
Figure 40 Cards and brackets installation .................................................................................................33
Figure 41 Single 1U PSU installation-1......................................................................................................34
Figure 42 Single 1U PSU installation-2......................................................................................................34
Figure 43 Redundant PSU module installation..........................................................................................35
Figure 44 Redundant PSU module removal..............................................................................................35
Figure 45 Slide rail installation-1 (84H314610-003) ..................................................................................36
Figure 46 Slide rail installation-2 (84H314610-003) ..................................................................................36
Figure 47 Slide rail Installation-3 (84H314610-003)..................................................................................37
Figure 48 Slide rail Installation-4 (84H314610-003)..................................................................................37
Figure 49 Drive tray LED identification .....................................................................................................38
Figure 50 Backplane front view................................................................................................................40
Figure 51 Backplane rear view .................................................................................................................41
Figure 52 Backplane front view................................................................................................................42
Figure 53 Backplane rear view .................................................................................................................43
Figure 54 Backplane front view................................................................................................................44
Figure 55 Backplane rear view .................................................................................................................45

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List of Tables
Table 1 Chenbro RM146 Plus series specifications....................................................................................7
Table 2 RM146 Plus series front control panel........................................................................................12
Table 3 Slide rail options ........................................................................................................................14
Table 4 System environmental specifications summary..........................................................................15
Table 5 System packing information.......................................................................................................16
Table 6 Product weight information .......................................................................................................16
Table 7 Drive power LED/activity LED behavior ......................................................................................38
Table 8 Backplane specifications ............................................................................................................40
Table 9 Connector and pin header function description .........................................................................41
Table 10 Backplane specifications ............................................................................................................42
Table 11 Connector and pin header function description .........................................................................43

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1. Product Overview
RM146 Plus series is 1U cost effective server chassis, which supports up to ATX motherboard and delivers flexible configurations for
specific applications. This chapter provides a high-level overview of the system features and available options. More details for each
major sub-system, feature, or options are provided in the following chapters.
Table 1 Chenbro RM146 Plus series specifications
Feature
Description
MB Form Factor
ATX (12’’ x 9.6’’) **
Dimension
(D x W x H)
547.6 x 438.5 x 43.5 (mm)
21.56’’ x 17.26’’ x 1.71’’
Drive Bay
RM14604 Plus: 4 x 3.5’’ Hot-swap, 2 x 2.5’’ Internal, 1 x Slim ODD (9.5 mm) ***
RM14610 Plus: 10 x 2.5’’ Hot-swap, 2 x 2.5” Internal (Optional) ***
PSU Form Factor
1U Single or 1+1 Redundant
Indicator
1 x Power Status, 2 x LAN Activity, 1 x UID, 1 x System Alarm, 1 x HDD Status (RM14604
Plus Only)
Front Control
1 x Power On/Off, 1 x UID
Cooling Fan
40 x 28 mm (3, up to 5)
System Security
N/A
Expansion Slot Opening
1 x Full Height & Half Length
Storage Backplane
RM14604 Plus: 3.5“ 4-port 12Gbps, SATA 7-pin
RM14610 Plus: 2.5” 10-port 12Gbps, Mini-SAS HD
Net Weight
7.5 kg/16.52 lb
Gross Weight
10.0 kg/22.03 lb
Front Bezel
Option
Cubic Feet
1.84
Container Loading
20’:480, 40’:960
Note:
** Mounting hole is compatible with ATX & uATX form factor, max board size is up to 12” x 10.5” CEB board when installing 4028 mm
fan only.
*** Internal 2.5” drives and Slim ODD with the thickness for 9.5 mm.

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1-1 System Features Overview
Figure 1 RM14604 Plus overview
Figure 2 RM14610 Plus overview

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Figure 3 RM14604 Plus major components overview
Figure 4 RM14610 Plus major components overview
A. Front Top Cover
B. Back Top Cover
C. Label Embossment
D. Rear Top Cover Latch
E. Optical Drive Bay
F. Internal 2.5”HDD Bays
G. Fan Assembly
H. Server Board
I. Power Supply Unit

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1-2 Front Panel
Figure 5 RM14604 Plus front panel
Figure 6 RM14610 Plus front panel
A. Rack Handles
B. Storage Drive Bay
C. Optical Drive Bay
D. Info Tag
E. Front Control Panel
F. Storage Sticker