Supero SC523L-410B User manual

SC523 Chassis Series
SUPER
USER’S MANUAL
1.0
SC523L-520B
SC523L-410B
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Manual Revision 1.0
Release Date: February 4, 2008
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Preface
Preface
This manual is written for professional system integrators and PC technicians. It
provides information for the installation and use of the SC523 2U chassis. Installa-
tion and maintenance should be performed by experienced technicians only.
Supermicro’s SC523 2U chassis features a unique and highly-optimized design.
The chassis is equipped with a redundant 410 or 520 Watt, high-efficiency power
supply. High-performance fans provide ample optimized cooling for FB-DIMM
memory modules and two fixed 3.5" drives offer maximum storage capacity in a
2U form factor.
This document lists the compatible parts available when this document was
published. Always refer to the our Web site for updates on supported parts and
configurations.

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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 SC523 chassis. This chapter also
includes contact information.
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, airflow shields,
and other components.
Chapter 4: System Interface
Refer to this chapter for 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 setting up or maintaining 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 reconfiguring
your chassis into a rack environment.

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Appendices
This section lists compatible cables, power supply specifications, and compatible
backplanes. Not all compatible backplanes are listed. Refer to our Web site for the
latest compatible backplane information.
Appendix A: Chassis Cables
Appendix B: Power Supply Specifications

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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction
1-1 Overview ......................................................................................................... 1-1
1-2 Shipping List .................................................................................................... 1-1
Part Numbers .................................................................................................. 1-1
1-3 Contacting Supermicro .................................................................................... 1-2
Chapter 2 System Safety
2-1 Overview ......................................................................................................... 2-1
2-2 Warnings and Precautions .............................................................................. 2-1
2-4 Electrical Safety Precautions .......................................................................... 2-1
2-5 General Safety Precautions ............................................................................ 2-3
Chapter 3 Chassis Components
3-1 Overview ......................................................................................................... 3-1
3-2 Components .................................................................................................... 3-1
Chassis ............................................................................................................ 3-1
Fans ................................................................................................................ 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 Overview ......................................................................................................... 4-1
4-2 Control Panel Buttons ..................................................................................... 4-1
4-3 Control Panel LEDs ........................................................................................ 4-2
4-4 Drive Carrier LEDs .......................................................................................... 4-4
SAS/SATA Drives ............................................................................................ 4-4
SCSI Drives ..................................................................................................... 4-4
Chapter 5 Chassis Setup and Maintenance
5-1 Overview ......................................................................................................... 5-1
5-2 Installation Procedures .................................................................................... 5-1
5-3 Removing the Chassis Cover ......................................................................... 5-2
5-4 Removing and Installing the Air Shroud ......................................................... 5-3
5-5 Removing and Installing Hard Drives ............................................................. 5-4
5-6 Removing and Installing the DVD or CD-ROM .............................................. 5-7
5-7 Installing the Motherboard .............................................................................. 5-8
Installing the I/O Shield ................................................................................... 5-8

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Permanent and Optional Standoffs ................................................................. 5-9
Motherboard Installation .................................................................................. 5-9
5-8 Checking the System's Air Flow ................................................................... 5-12
5-9 System Fans ................................................................................................. 5-13
5-10 Power Supply ............................................................................................... 5-14
Power Supply Replacement .......................................................................... 5-14
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 ............................................................................. 6-2
Rack Precautions ............................................................................................ 6-2
General Server Precautions ............................................................................ 6-2
Rack Mounting Considerations ....................................................................... 6-3
Ambient Operating Temperature ................................................................ 6-3
Reduced Airflow ......................................................................................... 6-3
Mechanical Loading ................................................................................... 6-3
Circuit Overloading ..................................................................................... 6-3
Reliable Ground ......................................................................................... 6-3
6-4 Rack Mounting Instructions ............................................................................. 6-4
Identifying the Sections of the Rack Rails ...................................................... 6-4
Inner Rails ....................................................................................................... 6-4
Outer Rack Rails ............................................................................................. 6-5
Appendix A SC523 Chassis Cables
Appendix B SC523 Power Supply Specifications

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Notes

1-1
Chapter 1: Introduction
Chapter 1
Introduction
1-1 Overview
Supermicro’s SC523 2U chassis features a unique and highly-optimized design.
The chassis is equipped with high-efficiency power supply. High performance fans
provide ample optimized cooling. Two fixed 3.5" drives offer maximum storage
capacity in a 2U form factor.
1-2 Shipping List
Part Numbers
Please visit the following link for the latest shiping lists and part numbers for your par-
ticular chassis model http://www.supermicro.com/products/chassis/2U/?chs=523
SC523L-410B Chassis
Model CPU HDD I/O Slots Power
Supply
SC523L-410B
Intel/AMD
Single or Dual
Processor
Support
2 x 3.5" Fixed
Hard Drive
Support
7 x LP 410W
SC523L-520B Chassis
Model CPU HDD I/O Slots Power
Supply
SC523L-520B
Intel/AMD
Single or Dual
Processor
Support
2 x 3.5" Fixed
Hard Drive
Support
7 x LP 520W

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1-3 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
Technical Support:
Email: [email protected]
Tel: [phone], ext.132 or 139