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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