Supero SC512C Series User manual

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SUPER
SC512 CHASSIS
USER'S GUIDE
The SC512C/L Series
The SC512C Series
The SC512L Series

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SC512 Chassis User’s Guide
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Table of Contents
Chapter I: Safety Information and Technical Specifications ................ 1-4
1-1. Electrical Safety Guidelines ............................................................................ 1-4
1-2. ESD Safety Guidelines ..................................................................................... 1-4
1-3. General Safety Guidelines ............................................................................... 1-5
1-4. Operation Safety Guidelines........................................................................... 1-5
1-5. An Important Note to the User ....................................................................... 1-5
1-6. Product Compliance Information ................................................................... 1-6
1-7. Packing List and the SC512 Specifications................................................. 1-7
A. The SC512 Chassis............................................................................................... 1-7
B. The Accessory Kit .................................................................................................. 1-8
C. Chassis Specifications.......................................................................................... 1-8
D. Power Supply Specifications ................................................................................ 1-8
Chapter 2: Chassis Description and Installation Procedures ..............2-1
2-1. Chassis Description ........................................................................................ 2-1
A. Contents of the Accessory Kit ............................................................................... 2-1
B. Power Cords/SATA Cables .................................................................................... 2-1
C. Chassis Front View and the Front Control Panel ................................................ 2-2
D. Chassis Rear View and the Back Panel .............................................................. 2-3
2-2. Chassis Installation ........................................................................................ 2-4
A. Important Safety Guidelines .................................................................................. 2-4
B. Tools Needed ......................................................................................................... 2-4
C. Removing the Top Chassis Cover and the HDD Tray Bracket ............................. 2-5
D1. Removing the CD-ROM Module.......................................................................... 2-6
D2. Removing the HDD Drive Tray Housing and Installing the HDDs ...................... 2-7
E Installing the Motherboard..................................................................................... 2-8
F. Installing and Un-installing the Heatsink Mechanism ............................................ 2-9
G. Installing the Cooling Fan Module and the Air Shroud ....................................... 2-10
H. Installing Chassis Rails ..................................................................................... 2-11
I-1. Installing the Traditional UP Racks.................................................................... 2-13
I-2. Installing the Open Racks.................................................................................. 2-15
J. Installing the SC512 Chassis into the Racks....................................................... 2-18

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Chapter 1- Introduction
1-1 Electricity Safety
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General Electrical Safety Guidelines
Use the exact type of power cords as required.
Be sure to use power cord(s) that came with safety certifica-
tions.
The power cord(s) must be compliant with the AC voltage require-
ments in your region.
Plug the Power cord(s) into a socket that is properly grounded
before turning on the power.
Take extra precautionary measures when working with high voltage
components. It is not recommended to work alone.
Before removing or installing chassis components, be sure to
disconnect the power first. Turn off the system before you dis-
connect the power supply.
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1-2. ESD Safety Guidelines
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.
Touch a grounded metal object before removing chassis components or the
motherboard from the 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 motherboard by its edges only; do not touch its components, peripheral
chips, memory modules or contacts.
When handling processors, chips or modules, avoid touching their pins.
Put the motherboard or components back into their antistatic bags when not
in use.
For the grounding purpose, make sure that your chassis provides excellent
conductivity between the power supply, the case, the mounting fasteners and
the motherboard.
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Electric Static Discharge (ESD) can damage electronic components. To
prevent damage to your system board, it is important to handle it very
carefully. The following measures are generally sufficient to protect your
equipment from ESD.

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1-3. General Safety Guidelines
Warning!! Follow the guidelines below to avoid possible
damage to the system or injury to yourself:
To avoid injuries to your back, be sure to use your leg muscles, keep your
back straight, and bend your knees, when lifting the system.
After removing the components or chassis covers from the system, place
them on a table for safeguard.
Avoid wearing loose clothing to preventing it from coming into contact with
electrical circuits or being pulled into a cooling fan.
The handles are for sliding the chassis in and out of the racks only. Do
not carry the chassis by the handles.
1-4. Operation Safety Guidelines
1. Make sure that all components and devices are securely fastened on the chassis
and there are no loose parts/screws inside the chassis.
2. Make sure that all cables are properly connected to the connectors and ports.
3. Use the original screws or fasteners to install the covers to the chassis.
4. Be sure to lock to the chassis or the system to prevent unauthorized access.
5. Please follow the procedures listed in Chapter 2 to install or remove components
to or from the SC512.
1-5. An Important Note to the User:
All images and graphics shown in this manual were based upon the latest chas-
sis Revision available at the time of publishing. The chassis you’ve received may
or may not look exactly the same as the graphics shown in this manual.
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Warning: For proper cooling, make sure to install all chassis covers
before turning on the system. If this rule is not strictly followed, warranty
may become void. Do not open the casing of a power supply. Power
supplies can only be accessed and serviced by a qualified technician of
the manufacturer. Be sure to follow the steps below to install the chassis
covers:

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1-6 Product Compliance Information
If integrated with a motherboard validated and recommended by Supermicro,
and configured based upon the instructions outlined in this manual, the SC512
Chassis is compliant with the following safety standards/requirements:
Product Safety
*Canada/USA--UL60 950-CSA60 950
*European Union--EN 60 950
*International--IEC 60 950 (*Power Supply only)
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)-Emissions
*European Union--EN55022: 1994
*International--CISPR 22
*USA--Title 47 CFR, Part 15
Power Line Harmonics/Voltage Flicker
*European Union--EN61000-3-2/EN61000-3-3
Electromagnetic Compatibility-Immunity
*European Union--EN55024: 1998
*International--CISPR 24

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A. The SC512 chassis contains the following:
1-7. Packing List and the SC512 Specifications
The SC512L Series:
Component Qty Part Number
Blower One (3800rpm blower) FAN-0038
HDD Two 3.5” Drives --
USB N/A --
Floppy N/A --
CD-ROM N/A --
Power 200W PWS-0043
The SC512L-260 Series:
Component Qty Part Number
Blower One (5000rpm blower) FAN-0059
HDD Two 3.5” Drives --
USB N/A --
Floppy N/A --
CD-ROM N/A --
Power 260W PWS-0055
The SC512C Series:
Component Qty Part Number
Blower One (3800rpm blower) FAN-0038
HDD One 3.5” Drive --
USB One 2.0 Connection --
Floppy One Slim FDD FPD-MISMI-02
CD-ROM One Slim CD-ROM CDM-TEAC-24
Power 200W PWS-0043
The SC512C-260 Series:
Component Qty Part Number
Blower One (5000rpm blower) FAN-0059
HDD One 3.5” Drive --
USB One 2.0 Connection --
Floppy One Slim FDD FPD-MISMI-02
CD-ROM One Slim CD-ROM CDM-TEAC-24
Power 260W PWS-0055

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Component Quantity
AC Power Cord 1
Screws 1 set
Rackmount Kit 1 (CSE-PT8) –(*optional)
SC512 I/O Label 2
Hard Disk Drive Mounting Kit 1
Air Shroud 1
B. The Accessory Kit
C. Chassis Specifications
Power supply spec 260W 200W
Mfr. Model# SP262-1S SP200-1S
Mfr. Part# PWS-0055 PWS-0038
Rated AC input voltage 100-240V AC 100-240V AC
Rated input frequency 50-60 Hz 50-60 Hz
Rated input current 5A MAX 5A MAX
Rated output power 260W 200W
Maximum rated BTU 1370 BTUs/Hr BTUs/Hr
Nominal DC output
+3.3V 15A 15A
+5V 25A 25A
+12V 18A 18A
-12V 1A 1A
+5Vsb 2A 2A
Specifications
Form Factor 14” mini 1U chassis support for maximum MB size:
12”x9.7” (304.7mmx 246.4mm) ATX
CPU Support Pentium 4
Expansion Card One full-height/half-length PCI Slot (w/Riser Card)
Drive Bays The SC512L Series: two 3.5” fixed, the SC512C Series:
one 3.5 fixed
Cooling System One 10cm blower (200W: 3800rpm, 260W: 5000rpm)
Front Panel LEDs One PWR LED, one HDD Activity LED, two Network
Interface LEDs, one System Overheat LED
Front Panel Buttons PowerOn/Off button, System Reset button
Dimensions 16.8”x1.7”x14.0” (427mmx43mmx356mm) (WxHxD)
Rails (Optional) Extendable 28.5” to 33.25”
Operating Temperature +100C to +350C (+500F to +950F)
Non Operating Temperature -400C to +700C (-400F to +1580F)
Humidity (Operating) 8-90% (non-condensing)
Humidity (Non-Operating) 5-95% (non-condensing)
D. Power Supply Specifications

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F. Flat head M4 x 4 mm [0.157]
RAIL (*Not included in the shipment)
RAIL (*Not included in the shipment)
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Round head M4 x 4 mm [0.157]
Round head M4 x 4 mm [0.157]
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H.
Flat head M5 x 12 mm [0.472]
Flat head M5 x 12 mm [0.472]
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Washer for M5
Washer for M5
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Flat head 6-32 x 5 mm [0.197]
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Round head M3 x 5 mm [0.197]
Round head M3 x 5 mm [0.197]
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D.
Taper head 6-32 x 5 mm [0.197]
Taper head 6-32 x 5 mm [0.197]
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Pan head w/ lock 6-32 x 4.5 mm [0.177]
Pan head w/ lock 6-32 x 4.5 mm [0.177]
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Flat head 6-32 x 5 mm [0.197]
Flat head 6-32 x 5 mm [0.197]
HDD
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C. Thumb screw 6-32 x 5 mm [0.197]
(*For 2.5" HDD)
(*For 2.5" HDD)
Hexagon head 6-32 x 5 mm [0.197]
Hexagon head 6-32 x 5 mm [0.197]
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Handle
Handle
(*For 3.5" HDD)
(*For 3.5" HDD)
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2-1 Chassis Description
A. Contents of the Accessory Kit:
The following items are included in the Accessory Kit:
Chapter 2: Chassis Description and Installation
Instructions
B. Power Cords/SATA Cables:
1. SATA Power Cord: Y Cable L=50CM (19.69")
2. SATA (Serial ATA) Cable L=25CM (9.84")

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1a. Power On LED 1b. HDD Activity LED
1c. NIC1 (LAN1) LED 1d. NIC2 (LAN2) LED
1e. Overheat LED
3. Front Control Panel LED Button Descriptions
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C. Chassis Front View and the Front Control Panel
1. Front Panel LED Indicators
2. I/O Devices (SC512C: 1 CD-ROM and 1 HDD, SC512L: 1 CD-ROM only) 3.
USB ports (x2)
2. Front Panel LED Button Definitions
1. Front Panel and I/O Device Definitions
The SC512C Chassis Front View
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The SC512L Chassis Front View
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D. Chassis Rear View
SC512 Chassis Rear View
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1. Back Panel and I/O Device Descriptions
1. Power Connector
2. COM Port
3. LAN Ports

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B. Tools needed
2-2 Chassis Installation
A. Important Safety Guidelines
This product shall only be accessed, assembled and serviced
by technically qualified personnel or technicians.
To avoid personal injury and property damage, please read all the information
provided in Chapter 1, and carefully follow all the Safety Guidelines listed before
accessing or servicing the SC512 or its components. For your convenience, some
Safety Steps are also listed below:
Safety Steps
Before accessing the chassis:
1. Turn off all peripheral devices and turn off the power supply connected to the
SC512.
2. Unplug all power cords from the system or the wall outlets.
3. Disconnect all the cables and label the cables for easy identification.
4. Use a grounded wrist strap designed to prevent static discharge when handling
components.
Removing the chassis covers:
After completing the above steps, you can remove the chassis covers and install
components and devices into the chassis as described in this chapter.
1. Unlock and remove the screws and fasteners to remove the cover or compo-
nents.
2. Save all the screws and fasteners for later use. (If necessary, label these screws
or fasteners for easy identification.)
3. Follow the instructions given in this chapter to remove the chassis covers.
(*Note: Removing the top cover when the system is running will degrade
thermal performance.)
1. Phillips Screw Driver
2. Antistatic Strap
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C. Removing the Top Chassis Cover and the HDD Tray Bracket
from the chassis
Before installing a hard drive into the chassis, you need to remove the top
cover and the HDD tray bracket from the chassis. (*Note: Removing the
top cover when the system is running will degrade thermal perfor-
mance.)
Procedures
1. Press the two tabs on the top cover to release the cover from the locking
position.
2. Once the top cover is loosened, slide it out of the chassis.
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D1. Removing the CD-ROM Module
Before installing a CD-ROM into the CD-ROM module, you need to remove the
CD-ROM module from the chassis.
Procedures
1. Remove the screw.
2. Once the screw is removed, slide the CD-ROM module toward the backplane to
loosen it as shown in the picture below.
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3. Once the module is loosened, remove it from the SC512 as shown below.
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D2. Removing the HDD Drive Tray Housing and Installing the HDDs
After the HDD Drive Tray Bracket is removed from the chassis, you can install
HDDs into the HDD Drive Housing.
Procedures
1. Remove the four screws on the back of the chassis as shown in the picture.
2. Once the screws are removed, you can remove the HDD tray from the chas-
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E. Installing the Motherboard
Be sure to disconnect the power supply before accessing or installing the motherboard
into the chassis. (Refer to Chapter 1 for Safety Guidelines.)
Procedures
1. Lay the chassis on a flat surface.
2. Locate the CPU location(s). If you have a UP system, be sure to install heatsink
brackets on the reverse side of the CPU. (Ignore this step if you have a DP sys-
tem.)
3. Lay the motherboard on the standoffs and secure it (with Mylar sheets, if any)
to the chassis with type A screws.
4. Secure CPU heatsink(s) to the motherboard. (*Refer to the next section for
heatsink installation.)
5. Install the air shroud(s) on the motherboard by inserting air shroud clips into the
corresponding holes.
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(**Note: the CPU, heatsinks and the motherboard shown above are for refer-
ence only!! Both items are not included in the SC512 shipping package.)
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F. Installing and Uninstalling the Heatsink Mechanism
1. Do not apply any thermal grease to the heatsink
or the CPU die; the required amount of thermal
grease has already been applied.
2. Place the heatsink on top of the CPU so that
the four mounting holes are aligned with those on
the retention mechanism.
3. Screw in two diagonal screws (i.e. the #1 and
the #2 screws) until just snug. (Do not fully tighten
the screws to avoid possible damage to the CPU.)
4. Finish the installation by fully tightening all four
screws.
Procedures: Heatsink Installation
Heatsinks are heavy. Please handle with care!!
*Note: Be sure to use Heatsink # SNK-P0011 for a UP
system, and use Heatsink #SNK-P0007 for a DP System.
Screw #1
Screw #2Screw #3
Screw #4
1. Unscrew and remove the heatsink screws
from the motherboard in the sequence as show
in the fourth picture on the right.
2. Hold the heatsink as show in the first picture
on the right and gently wiggle the heatsink to
loosen it from the CPU. (Do not use excessive
force when wiggling the heatsink!!)
3. Once the CPU is loosened from the heatsink,
remove the heatsink from the CPU socket.
4. Clean the surface of the CPU and the
heatsink to get rid of the old thermal grease.
Reapply the proper amount of thermal grease
on the surface before you re-install the CPU
and the heatsink.
Procedures: Uninstalling the Heatsink
Motherboard
Heatsink
CPU Socket
MB w/Heatsink installed
CPU
Screw #1
Screw #2
Screw #3
Screw #4
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G. Installing the Cooling Fan Module and the Air Shroud
After the motherboard and the heatsink(s) have been installed in the chassis,
you need to install the cooling fans and an air shroud for proper system cooling.
Procedures (*Installing the Cooling Fan Module)
1. Locate two pins on the bottom of the SC512 chassis.
2. Locate two holes on the fan module.
3. Align the two holes on the fan module against the two pins on the bottom of
the SC512.
4. Once the holes are aligned with their corresponding pins on the chassis,
install the fan module into the chassis by inserting the holes to the corresponding
pins.
(*To remove the fan module from the chassis, carefully pull the fan module from
the chassis.)
Procedures (*Installing the Air Shroud)
After the fan module has been properly installed in the chassis, you will need to
install the air shroud for proper cooling.
4. Locate the two holes on the air shroud and the two pins on the fan module.
5. Align the two holes on the air shroud against their corresponding pins on the
fan module. Properly install the air shroud on the fan module by making sure
that the pins on fan modules are securely seated on the corresponding holes on
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Press the Locking Tab
H. Installing Chassis Rails (*Optional)
(*Note: if your chassis does not come with chassis rails, please follow the
procedure listed on the last page to install the SC512 directly into the rack.)
Please make sure that the chassis covers and chassis rails are
installed on the chassis before you install the chassis into the
rack. To avoid personal injury and property damage, please care-
fully follow all the safety steps listed below:
Procedures to Install Chassis Rails
2. Press the locking tab to release the inner rail from its locking position and pull
out the inner rail from the rail assembly. (*The inner rails are to be attached to the
chassis and the outer rails are to be installed in the rack.)
Outer rail (to be installed in the
rack)
Pull out the Inner
rail (to be attached
on the chassis)
1. Included in the shipping package are a pair of rail assemblies. In each rail as-
sembly, locate the inner rail and the outer rail.
Before installing the Chassis rails:
1. Enclose the chassis with chassis covers.
2. Unplug the AC power cord(s).
3. Remove all external devices and connectors.
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3. Locate the three holes on each side of the chassis and locate the three cor-
responding holes on each of the inner rail.
4. Attach an inner rail to each side of the chassis and secure the inner rail to the
chassis by inserting three Type G screws through the holes on each side of the
chassis and the inner rail. (Refer to Page 2-1 for the Type G screw.)
5. Repeat the above steps to install the other rail on the chassis.
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