Supero SC823i User manual

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SUPER
SC823 CHASSIS
USER'S GUIDE
(SC823T/SC823S)
(SC823i)

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SC823 Chassis User’s Guide
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Chapter 1: Safety Information and Technical Specifications
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 SC823 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. Chassis Front View and the Front Control Panel ................................ 2-2
C. Chassis Rear View and the Back Panel .............................................. 2-4
2-2. Chassis Installation ........................................................................... 2-6
A. Important Safety Guidelines ..................................................................... 2-6
B. Tools Needed.............................................................................................. 2-6
C. Removing the Top Cover of the Chassis............................................... 2-7
D1. Accessing the SCA/SATA Drive Tray and Installing a Hard Disk ..2-8
D2. Accessing the IDE Drive Tray and Installing a Hard Disk ................ 2-9
E. Accessing the Front Chassis Fans and Installing the Air Shroud..2-10
F. Accessing the Redundant Power Supply............................................ 2-11
G. Installing the Motherboard ...................................................................... 2-12
H. Installing Chassis Rails........................................................................... 2-13
I. Rack Installation........................................................................................ 2-15

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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 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 SC823 chassis
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
components. It is not recommended to work alone.
!Before removing or installing main system components, be sure to
disconnect 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 SC823 chassis 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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Chapter 1: Safety Information and Technical Specifications
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 SC823.
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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SC823 Chassis User’s Guide
Before installing the chassis into a rack:
1. Make sure that the rack is securely anchored onto an 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 and that all the
components are securely fastened to the chassis to prevent com-
ponents from falling 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
The SC823 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 SC823 Series chassis contains the following:
1-6 Packing List and the SC823 Specifications
!One (1) 1.44" floppy drive
!One (1) slim CD-ROM drive (*For 823S-R500LP, 823S-R500RC,
823T-R500RC, 823i-R500RC only)
!One (1) 5.25" drive bay
!One (1) I/O shield
!SCSI Accessories (*For SC823S only)
One (1) SCSI backplane
One (1) SCSI Ultra 320 Cable
Six (6) SCSI drive carriers
!SATA Accessories (*For SC823T only)
One (1) SATA backplane
One (1) SATA Activity LED cable
Six (6) SATA drive carriers
!IDE Accessories (*For SC823i only)
Two (2) IDE drive carriers
One (1) IDE cable
B. SC823 Specifications
For the SC823-IDE Models-(*823i-550LP/823i-R500RC)
SC823-IDE
Component Part# Qty Notes
IDE Drive Tray CSE-PT18 (B) 2
8 cm Hot -Swap Chassis Fan Fan-0070 4
550W Power Supply PWS-0047 1 (*for 823i -550LP)
500W Power Supply PWS-0049 2 (*for 823i -R500RC)
Floppy Drive FPD-PNSC-02(01) 1
Rackmount Hardware CSE-PT 25 1
CD ROM CDM-TEAL-24(B) 1 (*for 823i -R500RC)

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SC823T
Component Part# Qty Notes
SATA Drive Tray CSE-PT17 (B) 6
8 cm Hot -Swap Chassis Fan Fan-0070 4
500W Power Supply PWS-0049 2 (*for 823T-R500RC)
550W Power Supply PWS-0047 1 (* for 823T-550LP)
6-port SATA Backplane CSE-SATA-822 1
SATA Activity LED Cable CBL-0077 1
Floppy Drive FPD-PNSC-02(01) 1
CD ROM CDM-TEAC-024(B) 1 (*for 823T-R500RC)
Rackmount Hardware CSE-PT-25 1
SC823S-SCSI
Component Part# Qty Notes
SCA Drive Tray CSE-PT17 (B) 6
8 cm Hot -Swap Chassis Fan Fan-0070 4
550W Power Supply PWS-0047 1 (*for 823S-550LP)
500W Power Supply PWS-0049 2 (*for 823S-R500RC/R500LP)
6-port SCSI Backplane CSE-SCA-822 1
SCSI Cable CBL-033-U320 1
Floppy Drive FPD-PNSC-02(01) 1
CD ROM CDM-TEAC-024(B) 1 (*for Redundant Chassis)
Rackmount Hardware CSE-PT-25 1
Power supply spec 500W 550W
Mfr. Model# SP502-2S SP552-2C
Mfr. Part# PWS-0049 PWS-0047
Rated AC input voltage 100-240V AC 100-240V AC
Rated input frequency 50-60 Hz 50-60 Hz
Rated input current 10A (115V) 9A (115V)
5A (230V) 3.5A (230V)
Rated output power 500W 550W
Maximum rated BTU 2630 BTUs/Hr 2910 BTUs/Hr
Nominal DC output
+3.3V 21A 30A
+5V 30A 35A
+12V 39A 34A
-5V N/A 0.8A
-12V 1A 1A
+5Vsb 2A 2A
For the SC823-SCSI Models-(*823S-R500LP/-R500RC/-R550LP)
For the SC823-SATA Models-(*823T-R550LP/823T-R500RC)
C. SC823 Power Supply Specifications

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D-1 Jumper Settings and Pin Definitions
Jumpers Default Settings Notes
JP18 Open Buzzer Reset (*Note Below)
JP25 1-2 Overheat Temperature at 50
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JP26 Open Common Act In and Act#0-#5 In
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JP26 SATA0
SATA2
SATA4
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SATA3
SATA5
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LED2
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LED5

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E. SCSI Back Panel (*SC823S Only)
E-1 Jumper Settings and Pin Definitions
E-2 Jumper Locations
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M/B Standoffs
A. M5 x 6-32 x 6.5L
B. M5 x 6-32 x 7.7L
Screws for M/B
C. Pan head with lock 6-32 x 4.5 mm
Screws for HDD
D. Flat head 6-32 x 5mm
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A. Contents of the Accessory Kit:
The following items are included in the Accessory Kit:
Chapter 2: Chassis Description and Installation
Instructions
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B. Chassis Front View and the Front Control Panel
Chassis Front Panel
A. SCA Drive Trays(6)
B. Floppy Disk(1)
Front Panel I/O Device Definitions (* for the SC823T/SC823S Series)
C. 5.25" Drive Bay(1)
AC
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The SC823i Series
Front Panel I/O Device Definitions (* for the SC823i Series)
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B. Floppy Disk(1) C. 5.25" Drive Bay(1)
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LED Panel
LED and Button Definitions
K.Overheat
J. LAN2
I. LAN1
H.HDD Activity
G.PowerIndicator
F.ResetButton
E.PowerButton
LED Button Descriptions
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C. Chassis Rear View and the Back Panel
SC823 Chassis Rear View (*SC823T/823S/823i-LP Models)
Back Panel Devices (*P/N: CSE-PT21)
A.PowerSupply A1.RedundantPowerSupply
B. Back Panel I/O Ports
C. LowProfileExpansion Slots(7)
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*I/O Back Panel (*installed on the back panel-See Page 2-4)
Back Panel I/O Port Definitions
D.Keyboard&Mouse
E. USB Ports
F.COM/VideoPorts
G. LAN1 (& LAN2)
H.ParallelPort
Power Module LED Descriptions (*For Redundant Power Supply only)
(*Note: The actual I/O Configuration of your system might be different
from the one shown above.)
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B. Tools needed
2-2 Chassis Installation
A. Important Safety Guidelines
Stop Thisproductshallonlybe accessed,assembledandserviced
bytechnicallyqualifiedpersonnelortechnicians.
To avoid personal injury and property damage, please read all the information
providedinChapter1, and carefully followalltheSafetyGuidelineslistedbefore
accessingorservicing theSC823oritscomponents. Foryourconvenience,some
SafetyStepsarealsolistedbelow.
Safety Steps
Beforeaccessingthechassis:
1. Turn off all peripheral devices and turn off the power supply connected to the
SC823.
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:
Aftercompletingtheabovesteps, youcan remove the chassiscoversandinstall
componentsand devices intothe chassis asdescribed in thischapter.
1.Press thetabs or the screwstoloosenand remove thecoverorthecomponents
from the chassis.
2.Saveall thescrewsandfastenersforlateruse.(Ifnecessary,label thesescrews
orfastenersforeasyidentification.)
3. Follow the instructions given in this chapter to remove the chassis covers.
1.Phillips Screw Driver
2.Antistatic Strap

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C. Removing the Top Cover of the SC823 Chassis
Before installing any components, replacing chassis fans or accessing the
motherboard,youwillfirstneedtoremovethetopcover.
Procedures
1. Press the release tabs to release the cover from its locking position.
2. Once the top cover is released from its locking position, push the cover toward
the rear side and slide it out from the chassis.
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2. Pull the drive tray door upward and then pull the drive tray out from the chas-
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D1. Accessing the SCSI (or SATA) Drive Tray and Installing a
Hard Disk(*For the SC823S/823T series)
To install the SCA(SATA) drive into the chassis, you need to first remove the
SCA(SATA) drive tray from the chassis.
Procedures
1. Press the release tab located on the drive tray door to release the drive tray
from its locking position as shown below.
3. Remove the screws to loosen the drive tray. Once loosened, pull it out from its
housing. Then, mount a hard drive in the drive tray and secure it with screws as
shown below.
SCA (SATA) Drives (*SC823S/823T Series)
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3b
3c
3d
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