Supero SC513-L260 Series User manual

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SUPER
SC513 CHASSIS
USER'S GUIDE
The SC513 -L420 Series & the SC513-L260 Series

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SC513 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. General Safety Guidelines............................................................... 1-5
1-3. ESD Safety Guidelines ....................................................................... 1-6
1-4. Operation Safety Guidelines.......................................................... 1-6
1-5. Product Compliance Information................................................. 1-8
1-6. Packing List and the SC513 Specifications ............................ 1-9
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 .............................................. 2-4
2-2. Chassis Installation ........................................................................... 2-5
A. Important Safety Guidelines ..................................................................... 2-5
B. Tools Needed.............................................................................................. 2-5
C. Removing the Top Chassis Cover and the HDD Tray Bracket .......... 2-6
D. Removing the HDD Drive Tray Housing and Installing a HDD ............ 2-7
E Installing the Motherboard ........................................................................ 2-8
F. Installing and Un-installing the Heatsink Mechanism ............................ 2-9
G. Removing and Installing the Front Bezel ............................................. 2-10
H-1. Installing the Cooling Fan Module and the Air Shroud................... 2-11
I. Installing Chassis Rails........................................................................... 2-12
J-1. Rack Installation for the Traditional UP Design................................ 2-14
J-2. Rack Installation for the Open Rack Design .................................... 2-16
K. Installing the SC513 into the Racks ...................................................... 2-20

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Chapter 1-Safety Information and Technical
Specifications
1-1 Electrical Safety Guidelines
Warning: To avoid electrical shock, check the power
cords as follows:
Checking the Power Cords
!Use the exact type of power cords as required.
!Be sure to use the power cord(s) that came with safety certifications.
!The power cord(s) must be compliant with the AC voltage requirements in your
region.
!The power cord plug cap must have an electrical current rating that is at least
125% of the electrical current rating of this product.
!The power cord plug cap that plugs into the AC receptacle on the power
supply must be an IEC 320, sheet C13, type female connector.
!Be sure to disconnect the power supply before accessing the SC513 or its
components.
!Plug the Power cord(s) into a socket that is properly grounded before
turning on the power.
Warning: Follow the guidelines below to avoid possible
damages to the system or injury to yourself:
General Electrical Safety Guidelines
!Be aware of the locations of the power switches on the chassis and in the
room, so you can disconnect the power supply if an accident occurs.
!Take extra precautionary measures when working with high voltage compo-
nents. It is not recommended to work alone.
!Before removingor installingmain systemcomponents,besue todisconnect
the power first. Turn off the system before you disconnect the PS.
Use only one hand when working with powered-on electrical equipment to
avoid possible electrical shock.
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Use rubber mats specifically designed as electrical insulators when working
with computer systems.
The power supply or power cord must include a grounding plug and must
be plugged into grounded outlets.
Motherboard Battery: CAUTION -Make sure not to install the onboard battery
upside down to avoid possible explosion. Make sure that the positive side
should be facing up on the motherboard. This battery must be replaced
only with the same or an equivalent type recommended by the manufac-
turer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer's instruc-
tions.
CD-ROM Laser: CAUTION - Do not open the enclosures of power supplies
or CD ROM to avoid injury.
1-2 General Safety Guidelines
Warning: Follow these rules to ensure general safety:
Keep the area around the SC513 clean and free of clutter.
To avoid injuries to the back, be sure to use your leg muscles, keep your
back straight, and bend your knees, when lifting the system.
Avoid wearing loose clothing to preventing it from coming into contact with
After removing the components or chassis covers from the system, place
them on a table for safeguard.
Be sure to remove any jewelry or metal objects before working on the
chassis to avoid short circuits should these objects come into contact
with power circuits.
After accessing the interior of the chassis, be sure to close the chassis
with chassis covers and secure the chassis to the racks with screws.
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1-3 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 the board 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.
Touch a grounded metal object before removing the board from the antistatic
bag.
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 motherboard and peripherals back into their antistatic bags when not in
use.
For grounding purposes, make sure your computer chassis provides excel
lent conductivity between the power supply, the case, the mounting
fasteners and the motherboard.
Electric Static Discharge (ESD) can damage electronic com-
ponents. 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.
1-4 Operation Safety Guidelines
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.
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To avoid personal injury and property damage, please carefully
follow all the safety steps listed below:
Before accessing the chassis:
1. Turn off all peripheral devices connected to the SC513.
2. Press the power button to power off the system.
3. Unplug all power cords from the system or the wall outlets.
4. Disconnect all the cables and label the cables for easy identification.
5. 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 covers and install
components/peripheral devices into the chassis as described in Chapter 2.
1. Unlock and remove the screws and fasteners to remove the cover or
components.
2. Save all the screws and fasteners for later use. (If necessary, label these
screws or fasteners for easy identification.)
3. Follow the instruction given in Chapter 3 to remove the chassis covers.
Reinstalling the chassis covers:
To maintain proper system cooling and airflow, do not operate the system
without installing all chassis covers back to the chassis. To reinstall the chassis
covers, please follow the steps listed below:
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. For proper cooling, enclose the chassis with covers before operating the
system.
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Before installing the chassis into a rack:
1. Make sure that the rack is securely anchored onto a unmovable surface or
structure before installing the chassis into the rack.
2. Unplug the power cord(s) of the rack before installing the chassis into the
rack.
3. Make sure that the system is adequately supported. Make sure that all the
components are securely fastened to the chassis toprevent components fall-
ing off from the chassis.
4. Be sure to install an AC Power Disconnect for the entire rack assembly and
this Power Disconnect must be clearly marked.
5. The rack assembly shall be properly grounded to avoid electric shock.
6. The rack assembly must provide sufficient airflow to the chassis for proper
cooling.
1-5 Product Compliance Information
If integrated with a motherboard validated and recommended by
Supermicro, and configured based upon the instructions outlined in this
manual, the SC513 Chassis is compliant with the following safety
standards/requirements:
Product Safety
*Canada/USA--UL60 950-CSA60 950
*European Union--EN 60 950
*International--IEC60 950
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)-Emissions
*European Union--EN55022: 1994
*International--CISPR22
*USA--Title 47 CFR, Part 15
Power Line Harmonics/Voltage Flicker
*European Union--EN61000-3-2/EN61000-3-3
*International--IEC61000-3-2
Electromagnetic Compatibility-Immunity
*European Union--EN55024: 1998
*International--CISPR24

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A. The SC513 chassis contains the following:
1-6 Packing List and the SC513 Specifications
The SC513L-260 Series:
Component Qty Part Number
Blower 1 FAN-0059
The SC513L-420 Series:
Component Qty Part Number
Fan 3 FAN-0078
The Accessory Kit contains the following:
Component Quantity
AC Power Cord 1
Screws 1 set
Rackmount Kit 1 (CSE-PT8) –(*optional)
SC513 I/O Label 2
Hard Disk Drive Mounting Kit 1
Air Shroud 1
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C. Power Supply Specifications of the SC513
Power supply spec 260W 420W
Mfr. Model# SP262-1S SP423-1S
Mfr. Part# PWS-0055 PWS-0053
Rated AC input voltage 100-240V AC 100-240V AC
Rated input frequency 50-60 Hz 50-60 Hz
Rated input current 5A MAX 7A MAX
Rated output power 260W 420W
Maximum rated BTU 1370 BTUs/Hr 2220BTUs/Hr
Nominal DC output
+3.3V 15A 20A
+5V 25A 30A
+12V 18A 32A
-12V 1A 1A
+5Vsb 2A 2A

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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
GH
RAIL (*Not included in the shipment)
I
G. Round head M4 x 4 mm [0.157]
H. Flat head M5 x 12 mm [0.472]
I. Washer for M5
DRIVE
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E. Round head M3 x 5 mm [0.197]
D. Pan head 6-32 x 5 mm [0.197] (*For 3.5" HDD)
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A. Pan head w/ lock 6-32 x 4.5 mm [0.177]
M/B
(*For 2.5" HDD)
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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Front Panel LED Indicators
LED Button Definitions
1G. Overheat
1F. LAN2
1E. LAN1
1D. HDD Activity
1C. PowerIndicator
1B. Reset Button
1A. Power Button
1A
(*Note: After the Alarm goes off, please press the Reset Button to
reactivate the function of Alarm Reset.)
C. Chassis Front View and the Front Control Panel
1. Front Panel LED Indicators 3A. Two 2.5" Drives (*SC513L-420)
2. I/O Devices 3B. One3.5" Drive(*SC513L-260)
1. Front Panel and I/O Device Definitions
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Chassis Front View
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2B 2C 2D 2E 2F
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2B. Keyboard(Purple)
2C. USB 0/1
2D. COM Port (Turquoise)
2E. VGA (or COM Port 2)
2F. LAN Port 1
2G. LAN Port2
2H.ParallelPort(*Optional)
2G
(*Note: The actual I/O Configuration of your system might be different
from the one shown above.)
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D. Chassis Rear View
SC513 Chassis Rear View

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B. Tools needed
2-2 Chassis Installation
A. Important Safety Guidelines
Thisproductshallonlybe accessed,assembledandserviced
bytechnicallyqualifiedpersonnelortechnicians.
To avoid personal injury and property damage, please read all the information
providedinChapter1, and carefully followalltheSafetyGuidelineslistedbefore
accessingorservicing theSC513oritscomponents. Foryourconvenience,some
SafetyStepsarealsolistedbelow:
Safety Steps
Beforeaccessingthechassis:
1. Turn off all peripheral devices and turn off the power supply connected to the
SC513.
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 han-
dling components.
Removing the chassis covers:
After completing the above steps, you can remove the chassis covers and install
componentsand devices intothe chassis asdescribed in thischapter.
1.Unlockandremovethescrewsandfastenerstoremovethecoverorcomponents.
2.Saveallthescrewsandfastenersforlateruse.(Ifnecessary,labelthesescrews
orfastenersforeasyidentification.)
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
thermalperformance.)
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
performance.)
Procedures
1. Remove the screw from the back panel of the chassis as shown in the picture.
2. Press the two tabs on the top cover to release the cover from the locking
position.
3. Once the top cover is loosened, slide it out of the chassis.
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4. Remove the HDD tray bracket from the chassis as shown in the picture.
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D. Removing the HDD Drive Tray Housing and Installing Hard
Disks
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 each side of HDD Tray Bracket as shown in the
picture.
2. Once the eight screws are removed, you can remove the cover from the HDD
tray. 1
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3. Afte you've mounted hard drives in the drive tray, secure the drive tray to the
chassis with four grommets as shown in the picture below.
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E. Installing the Motherboard
Besuretodisconnectthepowersupplybeforeaccessingorinstalling the mother-
boardintothe chassis. (Refer toChapter 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. (If you have a DP system, please ignore
this step because the heatsink brackets are pre-installed by the manufacturer.)
3. Lay the motherboard on the standoffs, and secure the motherboard (and Mylar
sheets if any) to the chassis with type A screws. (*Refer to Page 2-1 MB kit for
the Type A screw.)
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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4
A
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(**Note: the CPU, heatsinks and the motherboard shown above are for
reference only!! Both items are not included in the SC513 shipping package.)
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F. Installing and Un-installing 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 (ie 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: Un-installing the Heatsink
Motherboard
Heatsink
CPUSocket
MBw/Heatsinkinstalled
CPU
Screw#1
Screw#2
Screw#3
Screw#4
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G. Removing and Installing the Front Bezel
To access the front panel, you will need to remove the front bezel from the
chassis. Be sure to install the front bezel before operating the system.
Procedures (-Removing the front bezel)
1. Locate the four release tabs in the chassis as shown in the picture.
2. Gently press the release tabs to loosen the front bezel.
3. Once the front bezel is loosened, remove it from the chassis.
1SC513 w/Front Bezel Removed
Procedures (-Installing the front bezel)
4. Insert the release tabs on the front bezel to the corresponding holes on
the front panel of the chassis as shown in the right picture above.
5. Make sure that the front bezel is securely and properly installed in the
chassis.
SC513 w/Front Bezel Installed