Supero SC510 Series User manual

SC510 Chassis Series
SC510-200B
SUPER ®
USER’S MANUAL
1.0

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SC510-200B Chassis Manual
Manual Revision 1.0
Release Date: November 16, 2007
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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 SC510 chassis. Installation
and maintenance should be performed by experienced technicians only.
Supermicro’s SC510-200B chassis features a unique and highly-optimized design
for dual-core Intel Xeon 300/Core 2 Duo platforms. The chassis is equipped with
a 200W high efficiency power supply for superb power savings. High performance
fans provide ample optimized cooling.
This document lists compatible parts available when this document was published.
Always refer to the our Web site for updates on supported parts and configura-
tions.

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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 SC510-200B 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 pre-
cautions.
Chapter 3 Chassis Components
Refer here for details on this chassis model including the fans, airflow shields, and
other components.
Chapter 4 Chassis Setup and Installation
Follow the procedures given in this chapter when installing, removing, or
reconfiguring your chassis.
Chapter 5 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 reconfiguring
your chassis into a rack environment.
Appendix A Chassis Hardware
Appendix B: Power Supply Specifications
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Preface
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction
1-1 Overview ......................................................................................................... 1-1
1-2 Shipping List .................................................................................................... 1-1
Part Numbers .................................................................................................. 1-1
1-3 Where to get Replacement Components ........................................................ 1-2
1-4 Contacting SuperMicro .................................................................................... 1-3
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 .......................................................................... 2-2
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 ................................................................................................................ 3-1
Mounting to a Rack (optional) ......................................................................... 3-2
Power Supply .................................................................................................. 3-2
Air Shroud ....................................................................................................... 3-2
3-3 Where to get Replacement Components ........................................................ 3-2
Chapter 4 Chassis Setup and Maintenance
4-1 Overview ......................................................................................................... 4-1
4-2 Removing the Chassis Cover ......................................................................... 4-2
4-3 Installing the Hard Drives ................................................................................ 4-3
4-4 Installing the Motherboard .............................................................................. 4-4
Permanent and Optional Standoffs ................................................................. 4-4
Installing the Motherboard: ............................................................................. 4-5
Add-on Card/Expansion Slot Setup ................................................................ 4-6
4-5 Replacing the Heatsink ................................................................................... 4-7
4-6 Installing the Air Shroud .................................................................................. 4-8
Checking the Server's Air Flow ....................................................................... 4-9
4-7 Replacing System Fans ................................................................................ 4-10
4-8 Power Supply ............................................................................................... 4-12
Replacing the Power Supply ......................................................................... 4-12

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Chapter 5 Rack Installation
5-1 Overview ......................................................................................................... 5-1
5-2 Unpacking the System .................................................................................... 5-1
5-3 Preparing for Setup ......................................................................................... 5-1
Choosing a Setup Location ............................................................................. 5-1
Rack Precautions ............................................................................................ 5-2
General Server Precautions ............................................................................ 5-2
Rack Mounting Considerations ....................................................................... 5-3
Ambient Operating Temperature ................................................................ 5-3
Reduced Airflow ......................................................................................... 5-3
Mechanical Loading ................................................................................... 5-3
Circuit Overloading ..................................................................................... 5-3
5-4 Rack Mounting Instructions ............................................................................. 5-4
Installing the Chassis into a Rack: ................................................................. 5-4
Appendix A Cables, Screws, and other Accessories
Appendix B SC510 Power Supply Specifications

Chapter 1
Introduction
1-1 Overview
Supermicro’s SC510-200B 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.com/
Chapter 1: Introduction
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SC510-200B Chassis
Model CPU HDD I/O Slots Power
Supply
SC510-200(B)
Intel Xeon 3000/
Core 2 Duo
Series
1 Fixed 3.5"
hard drive or
up to 4 fixed
2.5" hard
drives
1x FH
(optional)
200W

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1-3 Where to get Replacement Components
Though not frequently, you may need replacement parts for your system. To en-
sure 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 / Sys-
tem Integrators /Reseller can be found at: http://www.supermicro.com. Click the
Where to Buy link.

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Chapter 1: Introduction
1-4 Contacting SuperMicro
Headquarters
Address: Super Micro Computer, Inc.
980 Rock Ave.
San Jose, CA 95131 U.S.A.
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [email protected] (General Information)
[email protected] (Technical Support)
Web Site: www.supermicro.com
Europe
Address: Super Micro Computer B.V.
Het Sterrenbeeld 28, 5215 ML
's-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [email protected] (General Information)
[email protected] (Technical Support)
[email protected] (Customer Support)
Asia-Pacific
Address: Super Micro Computer, Taiwan
4F, No. 232-1, Liancheng Rd.
Chung-Ho 235, Taipei County
Taiwan, R.O.C.
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Web Site: www.supermicro.com.tw
Email: [email protected] (Technical Support)
Tel: [phone], ext.132 or 139

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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.
2-2 Warnings and Precautions
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, file a damage claim with carrier
who delivered your system.
Decide on a suitable location for the rack unit that will hold that chassis. It should
be situated in a clean, dust-free area that is well venilated. Avoid areas where heat,
electrical noise and eletromagnetic fields are generated.
You will also need it placed near at least one grounded power outlet. When config-
ured, the SC510-200B chassis includes one power supply.
2-3 Preparing for Setup
The SC510-200B Chassis bolts directly to a rack and includes the mounting screws
you will need to install the systems into the rack. Please read this manual in its
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2-4 Electrical Safety Precautions
Basic electrical safety precautions should be followed to protect yourself from harm
and the SC510-200B 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.
Power should always be disconnected from the system when removing or in-
stalling main system components, such as the serverboard, memory modules
and the DVD-ROM and floppy drives (not necessary for hot swappable drives).
When disconnecting power, you should first power down the system with the
operating system and then unplug the power cords from all the power supply
modules in the system.
When working around exposed electrical circuits, another person who is fa-
miliar with the power-off controls should be nearby to switch off the power, if
necessary.
Use only one hand when working with powered-on electrical equipment. This
is to avoid making a complete circuit, which will cause electrical shock. Use
extreme caution when using metal tools, which can easily damage any electrical
components or circuit boards they come into contact with.
Do not use mats designed to decrease electrostatic discharge as protection from
electrical shock. Instead, use rubber mats that have been specifically designed
as electrical insulators.
The power supply power cord must include a grounding plug and must be
plugged into grounded electrical outlets.
Serverboard Battery: CAUTION - There is a danger of explosion if the onboard
battery is installed upside down, which will reverse its polarities This battery
must be replaced only with the same or an equivalent type recommended by
the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s
instructions.
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Chapter 2: System Safety
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 uncon-
ventional way.
2-5 General Safety Precautions
Keep the area around the chassis clean and free of clutter.
Place the chassis top cover and any system components that have been re-
moved away from the system or on a table so that they won’t accidentally be
stepped on.
While working on the system, do not wear loose clothing such as neckties and
unbuttoned shirt sleeves, which can come into contact with electrical circuits or
be pulled into a cooling fan.
Remove any jewelry or metal objects from your body, which are excellent metal
conductors that can create short circuits and harm you if they come into contact
with printed circuit boards or areas where power is present.
After accessing the inside of the system, close the system back up and secure
it to the rack unit with the retention screws after ensuring that all connections
have been made.
2-6 System Safety
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) is generated by two objects with different electrical
charges coming into contact with each other. An electrical discharge is created to
neutralize this difference, which can damage electronic components and printed
circuit boards. The following measures are generally sufficient to neutralize this
difference before contact is made to protect your equipment from ESD:
Do not use mats designed to decrease electrostatic discharge as protection from
electrical shock. Instead, use rubber mats that have been specifically designed
as electrical insulators.
Use a grounded wrist strap designed to prevent static discharge.
Keep all components and printed circuit boards (PCBs) in their antistatic bags
until ready for use.
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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.
For grounding purposes, make sure your computer chassis provides excellent
conductivity between the power supply, the case, the mounting fasteners and
the serverboard.
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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 4 fixed 2.5" hard drives.
One FH PCI add-on card
For the latest shipping lists, visit our Web site at: http://www.supermicro.com.
This chassis accepts two system cooling fans and one power supply. SC510-200B
models come in black.
Fans
The SC510-200B chassis accepts two system fans. System fans for SC510-
200B chassis are powered from the serverboard. These fans are 1U high and are
powered by 3-pin or 4-pin connectors.
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Mounting to a Rack (optional)
The SC510-200B can be placed in a rack for secure storage and use. To setup
your rack, follow the step-by-step instructions included in this manual.
Power Supply
Each SC510-200B chassis model includes a high-efficiency 80%+ low noise power
supply with thermal control fan, rated at 200 Watts. In the unlikely event your power
supply fails, replacement is simple. The power supply simply needs to be unscrewed
from the chassis and replaced.
Air Shroud
Air shrouds are shields, usually plastic, that funnel air directly to where it is needed.
Always use the air shroud included with your chassis.
3-3 Where to get Replacement Components
Though not frequently, you may need replacement parts for your system. To en-
sure 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.

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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 mainte-
nance 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 be-
fore setting up or servicing this chassis. These include infor-
mation in Chapter 2: System Safety and the warning/precau-
tions listed in the setup instructions.
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Remove the five screws that hold the chassis cover in place.There are two
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Once the screws have been removed, lift the cover upward to remove it from
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Figure 4-1: Removing the Chassis Cover
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Chapter 4: Chassis Setup and Maintenance
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4-4 Installing the Motherboard
Figure 4-3: Chassis Standoffs
Permanent and Optional Standoffs
Standoffs prevent short circuits by securing space between the motherboard and
the chassis surface. The SC510-200B chassis includes permanent standoffs in
locations used by most motherboards. These standoffs accept the rounded Phillips
head screws included in the SC510-200B accessories packaging.
When using the Micro ATX 9.6"x9.6" motherboard, use the permanent standoffs,
located within the chassis. When using the ATX motherboard, use the optional
standoffs, included in the chassis accessory box. To use an optional standoff, you
must place the hexagonal screw through the bottom of the chassis and secure the
screw with the hexagon nut (rounded side up).