Supermicro Supero SC513 Series User manual

SC513 Chassis Series
SC513L-420(B) SC513L-410(B)
SC513F-350B SC513F-260(B)
SC513L-260(B)
USER’S MANUAL
1.0a
SUPER ®

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Manual Revision 1.0a
Release Date: October 11, 2010
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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 SC513 1U chassis. Installa-
tion and maintenance should be performed by experienced technicians only.
Supermicro's mini-sized SC513 1U chassis features easy-access front I/O ports
and a depth of only fourteen inches, especially designed for space-limited applica-
tions.
This document lists compatible parts available when this document was published.
Always refer to the our Web site for updates on supported parts and congura-
tions.

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Manual Organization
Chapter 1: Introduction
The rst chapter provides a checklist of the main components included with this
chassis and describes the main features. This chapter also includes contact infor-
mation.
Chapter 2: System Safety
This chapter lists warnings, precautions, and system safety. You should thoroughly
familiarize yourself with this chapter for a general overview of safety precautions
that should be followed before installing and servicing this chassis.
Chapter 3: Chassis Components
Refer here for details on this chassis model including the fans, bays, airow shields,
and other components.
Chapter 4: System Interface
This section provides details on the system interface, which includes the functions
and information provided by the control panel on the chassis as well as other LEDs
located throughout the system.
Chapter 5: Chassis Setup and Maintenance
Follow the procedures given in this chapter when installing, removing, or
reconguring your chassis.
Chapter 6: Rack Installation
Refer to this chapter for detailed information on chassis rack installation. You should
follow the procedures given in this chapter when installing, removing or reconguring
your chassis into a rack environment.
Appendix A: Cables, Screws, and Other Accessories
Appendix B: Power Supply Specications

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Table of Contents
About This Manual .............................................................................................iii
Manual Organization ..........................................................................................iv
Chapter 1 Introduction
1-1 Overview ......................................................................................................... 1-1
1-2 Chassis Features ............................................................................................ 1-2
CPU................................................................................................................. 1-2
I/O Expansion slots ......................................................................................... 1-2
Dual Hard Drives............................................................................................. 1-2
1-3 Contacting Supermicro.................................................................................... 1-3
1-4 Returning Merchandise for Service................................................................. 1-4
Chapter 2 System Safety
2-1 Overview ......................................................................................................... 2-1
2-2 Warnings and Precautions .............................................................................. 2-1
2-3 Preparing for Setup......................................................................................... 2-1
2-4 Electrical Safety Precautions .......................................................................... 2-1
2-5 General Safety Precautions ............................................................................ 2-3
2-6 System Safety ................................................................................................. 2-3
Chapter 3 Chassis Components
3-1 Overview ......................................................................................................... 3-1
3-2 Components .................................................................................................... 3-1
Chassis............................................................................................................ 3-1
Fans and Blower Units.................................................................................... 3-1
Mounting Rails ................................................................................................ 3-1
Power Supply .................................................................................................. 3-1
Air Shroud ....................................................................................................... 3-2
3-3 Where to get Replacement Components........................................................ 3-2
Chapter 4 System Interface
4-1 LED Panel Overview....................................................................................... 4-1
4-2 Control Panel Buttons ..................................................................................... 4-2
4-3 Control Panel LEDs ........................................................................................ 4-2
4-4 I/O Panel Overview ......................................................................................... 4-4

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Chapter 5 Chassis Setup and Maintenance
5-1 Overview ......................................................................................................... 5-1
5-2 Installation Procedures.................................................................................... 5-1
General Maintenance...................................................................................... 5-1
5-3 Removing the Chassis Cover ......................................................................... 5-2
5-4 Installing Hard Drives...................................................................................... 5-3
5-5 Installing the Motherboard .............................................................................. 5-5
Important Motherboard Installation Information .............................................. 5-5
Standoffs ......................................................................................................... 5-6
Installing and Removing the Heatsink(s) ........................................................ 5-7
PCI Slot Setup ................................................................................................ 5-9
5-6 Installing the Air Shroud................................................................................ 5-10
Installing the Air Shroud in a DP Chassis..................................................... 5-10
Installing the Air Shroud in a UP Chassis......................................................5-11
Checking the Airow in the Chassis ..............................................................5-11
Installation Complete......................................................................................5-11
5-7 System Fans and Blower Units..................................................................... 5-12
System Fans (DP Chassis)........................................................................... 5-12
Blower Cooled Systems (UP Chassis) ......................................................... 5-12
System Fan Tray Replacement..................................................................... 5-13
Blower Unit Replacement ............................................................................. 5-14
5-8 Power Supply ............................................................................................... 5-15
Power Supply Failure.................................................................................... 5-15
5-9 Replacing the Front LED Panel ................................................................... 5-17
Removing the Front Bezel ............................................................................ 5-17
Replacing the Front LED Panel .................................................................... 5-18
Chapter 6 Rack Installation
6-1 Overview ......................................................................................................... 6-1
6-2 Unpacking the System .................................................................................... 6-1
6-3 Preparing for Setup......................................................................................... 6-1
Choosing a Setup Location............................................................................. 6-1
Rack Precautions ............................................................................................ 6-2
General Server Precautions............................................................................ 6-2
Rack Mounting Considerations ....................................................................... 6-3
Ambient Operating Temperature ................................................................ 6-3
Reduced Airow ......................................................................................... 6-3
Mechanical Loading ................................................................................... 6-3
Circuit Overloading..................................................................................... 6-3

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Reliable Ground ......................................................................................... 6-3
6-4 Rack Mounting Instructions............................................................................. 6-4
Identifying the Sections of the Rack Rails (Optional Item)............................. 6-4
Installing the Inner Rail Extension .................................................................. 6-5
Installing the Outer Rails to the Rack............................................................. 6-6
Installing the Chassis into a Rack................................................................... 6-7
Telco Post Style Rack Installation................................................................... 6-8
Appendix A Cables, Screws, and Other Accessories
Appendix B Power Supply Specications

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Notes

Chapter 1
Introduction
1-1 Overview
Supermicro’s SC513 1U chassis features a unique and highly-optimized design.
The chassis is equipped with a high-efciency power supply in a small form factor
for optimized space efciency.
The following chart lists model numbers and features currently available at the
time of printing. For additional information visit the Supermicro Web site at www.
supermicro.com
Chapter 1: Introduction
1-1
SC513 Chassis
Model CPU HDD I/O Slots Power Supply
SC513L-420(B) DP/UP 2x Fixed (2.5") 1x FH 420W
SC513L-410(B) DP/UP 2x Fixed (2.5") 1x FH 410W DC
SC513F-350(B) UP 1x Fixed (3.5") 1x FH 350W (Gold Level)
SC51F3-260(B) UP 1x Fixed (3.5") 1x FH 260W
SC513L-260(B) UP 1x Fixed (3.5") 1x FH 260W
Legend:
DP = Dual Processor Support UP = Single Processor Support
FF = Full-height, Full-length FH = Full-height, Half-length
LP = Low-prole

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1-2 Chassis Features
The SC513 1U high-performance chassis supports a wide range of features. See
the Chassis Components section of this manual for a list of featues included in
each of the SC513 models.
CPU
The SC513 chassis supports a DP and/or UP Xeon, Pentium D, P3/P4 processors.
Please refer to the motherboard specications pages on our web site for updates
on supported processors.
I/O Expansion slots
Each version of the SC513 chassis includes one full height PCI slot located on the
front of the chassis for easy access.
Dual Hard Drives
Some SC513 chassis models support a second hard disk drive. For more details,
check the Chassis Components section of this manual or the Supermicro Website
at www.supermicro.com.