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Read these instructions carefully. Save these instructions for future reference. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. Do not use this product near water. Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, or table. The product may fall, causing serious damage to the product.
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walk on the cord. If an extension cord is used with this product, make sure that the total ampere rating of the equipment plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the extension cord ampere rating. Also, make sure that the total rating of all products plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed 15 amperes.
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extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to normal condition. If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance, indicating a need for service Use only the proper type of power supply cord set for this unit. It should be a detachable type: UL listed/CSA certified, type SVT/SJT, rated 6A 125V minimum, VDE approved or its equivalent.
DANGER INVISIBLE RADIATION WHEN OPEN. AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT APPAREIL A LASER DE CLASSE 1 LASER KLASSE 1 LOUKAN 1 LASERLAITE PRODUIT LASER CATEGORIE 1 Open...
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
The changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. Notice 2 Shielded interface cables, if any, must be used in order to comply with the emission limits. Purpose This user’s guide aims to give you the information you need to operate the system properly and tells you how to install internal components.
The following conventions are used in this manual: Text entered by user Represents text input by the user. Represent the actual keys that you have to , etc…. press on the keyboard. NOTE Gives bits and pieces of additional information related to the current topic. CAUTION Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware or software problems.
’ ’ SV520 ...................................1 .........................3 MPORTANT AFETY NSTRUCTIONS CD-ROM S ..........................6 AFETY ARNING FCC C ..............7 LASS ADIO REQUENCY NTERFERENCE TATEMENT ............................8 BOUT THIS ANUAL ..............................9 ONVENTIONS ’ ..........................10 S IN THIS MANUAL 1.1 I ............................12 NTRODUCTION 1.2 F ..............................13 EATURES 1.2.1 Front Panel............................13...
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1.3.2 Removing the front panel door......................26 1.3.3 Removing the side panels ........................27 1.4 I ..................28 NSTALLING AND EMOVING EVICE RIVES 1.4.1 Removing drive bay covers .......................28 1.4.2 Installing and Removing a 3.5” Device Drive..................29 1.4.3 Installing and Removing a 5.25” Device Drive................33 1.5 I ) ...................36 NSTALLING A...
This installation guide describes the features of the SV520 housing and tells you how to install the basic system components such as disk drives, a motherboard, or expansion boards. Open...
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Item Add-on card brackets RJ45 LAN port USB port VGA D-sub 15-pins connector Parallel port Serial port (COM1) PS/2 keyboard connector PS/2 mouse connector System power socket Hot-swap power supply activity LED (Orange when fail) Hot-swap power supply (Redundant power supply is optional) Open...
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Parallel port punch out hole SCSI connector punch out hole Serial port punch out hole NMI switch punch out hole Open...
1.2.4 HSC6 Jumpers and Connectors (Optional) Open...
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Connector or Jumper Description C buffer connector Front power LED connector SCSI 68-pin P connector - Out SCSI 68-pin P connector - Out For SAF-TE card use For SAF-TE card use SCSI 68-pin P connector - In SCSI 68-pin P connector - In Fan 1 to 3 Hot-plug fan-sink connector JP1/JP4...
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Power connector Slot 1 to 6 SCSI hard disk slots Slot 1 ID switch Slot 2 ID switch Slot 3 ID switch Slot 4 ID switch Slot 5 ID switch Slot 6 ID switch For the SCSI backplane board’s loading requirement, please insert the independent power cable that don’t connect to other device to each power connector on backplane board.
1.3.1 Opening the front panel door To open front door: Insert the key, push, and then turn it clockwise. If you are using the chassis for the first time, you can find the key attach to the rear of the chassis. Press the latch and open the door Open...
1.3.2 Removing the front panel door The door is attached to the main housing by screw-less hinges. Follow these steps to remove the door: Unlock the door. Open it up to a 45° angle. Lift it up and pull out to detach. Open...
1.3.3 Removing the side panels To remove the side panels: Turn off the power to the system unit and unplug all cables. Unscrew two thumbscrews located at the back of the side panels. Gently pull back the side panel and detach Open...
The chassis has nine 5.25” drive bay. You can install additional storage devices like CD-ROM drives, digital audio tape (DAT) drives or hard disk drives on the empty bays. Turn off the power switch and unplug the power cord before installing or removing diskette drives. 1.4.1 Removing drive bay covers The drive bay cover protects the inside of the chassis when the drive bay is not occupied.
1.4.2 Installing and Removing a 3.5” Device Drive The housing comes with a 5.25” plastic casing for installing 3.5” storage devices. To install 3.5-inch device drives: Open the front panel of the housing. See “Opening the housing panel” on page 25 for more information. Attaching the 3.5”...
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Insert the casing into the bay. If the drive bay has a cover, remove the cover first. See “Removing drive bay covers” on page 28. Secure the casing with two screws. Open...
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Connect the power cable and signal cables to the storage devices. Reinstall the side panel. Open...
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To remove a 3.5” storage device: Open the front panel door and remove the side panels. See “Opening the housing panels” on page 25 for more information. Disconnect the power and signal cables. Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the screws located on the right side of the plastic casing. Gently pull out the plastic casing.
1.4.3 Installing and Removing a 5.25” Device Drive You may install a CD-ROM, digital-audio tape (DAT), hard disk, diskette drive or any other 5.25-inch device into the drive bay. To install 5.25-inch devices: Open the front panel door and remove the side panels. See “Opening the housing panels”...
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Secure the storage drive with two screws. Connect the power cable and signal cables to the external devices. Reinstall the side panels. Open...
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To remove a 5.25” storage device: Open the front panel door and remove the side panels. See “Opening the housing panels” on page 25 for more information. Disconnect the power and signal cables. Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the screws located on the right side of the storage device.
The hot-swap cage occupied four drive bays. For more information about the backplane board, please refer to “HSC6 Jumpers and Connectors” on page 22,. The HSC6 hot-swap cage includes the following components: One hot-swap cage (with back plane board attached) Six hard disk drive trays Three hot-plug fan-sink modules One SCSI terminator...
1.5.1 Installing a HSC6 Hot-Swap Cage To install the hot-swap cage into the housing: Open the front panel door and remove the side panels. See “Opening the housing panels” on page 25 for more information. Attach two pairs of drive rails on each side of the hot-swap cage. Secure the rails with eight screws.
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Attach the following to the HSC6 backplane board and attach the other end of the connector cable to the motherboard. a. Power cables b. SCSI terminator c. I C cable (CN1, connect to motherboard) d. SCSI cable (Connect to motherboard) e.
1.5.2 Hot-Swapping SCSI SCA Hard Disk Drive The hot-swap cage supports up to six hot-swapping SCSI SCA hard disk drives. You can hot-swap (remove an replace) a hard disk drive any time when it fails to operate (indicated by the yellow LED).
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Follow these steps to install a hot swappable SCSI drive: Use the hex key provided with the system to unlock the drive tray. Use your finger to release the drive tray and then pull it out. Open...
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Place a hard disk on the tray. Secure it with four screws with the metal holder as shown below. Insert the tray into the hot-swap cage with the lever still extended. Make sure that the drive is properly inserted before closing the lever. Push the lever back until it clicks into place.
1.5.3 Hot-Swapping the Hot-Plug Fan-Sink Module The hot-swap cage supports up to three hot-plug fan-sink modules to keep it cool. You can hot-swap (remove and replace) a hot-plug fan-sink any time when it fails to operate (indicated by the yellow LED). Follow these steps to replace a hot-plug fan-sink module: Insert your pointing finger and your thumb into the fan-sink module.
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Insert a new fan-sink into the hot-swap cage. Push the fan-sink until it locks into place. Open...
337-watts power supply modules in a hot-swappable redundant configuration. A redundant power configuration enables a fully-configure system to continue running even if one power supply fails. The SV520 comes with one hot-swappable redundant power supply installed. To install a hot-swappable redundant power supply: Insert the power supply into the power supply cage Make sure that the power supply is properly inserted.
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Secure the power supply with a screw. Open...
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To remove a hot-swappable redundant power supply: An orange colored LED indicates a failed power supply. Remove the screw using a Phillips screwdriver. Press the latch to release the power supply and gently pull it out using the metal handle. Open...
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The power supply subsystem should supply a minimum of 337 Watts to the whole system. If you only have one power supply or if you have tow power supplies and are planning to remove both of them, remember to turn off the power first and disconnect the power cord from the electrical outlet.
To replace the power supply fan: Open the front panel door and remove the right panel. See “Opening the housing panels” on page 25 for more information. Insert your pointing finger and thumb into the power supply fan. Squeeze the latch to release the fan and gently pull it out. Open...
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Insert a new fan and gently push it down until it locks into place. Open...
The chassis can house five cooling fans, however, it only needs a minimum of three cooling fans to operate properly. These fans are distributed inside the chassis to cool down the system (two in front and one at the back). The rear cooling fan is fixed and not hot-swappable. You have to shutdown the system before changing the rear cooling fan.
Connector or Jumper Description Power connector Signal cable (4-pin) Fan1 to 4 Hot-plug fan connector 1.8.2 Replacing Housing Fans To change a rear housing fan: Shutdown the system Open the front panel door and remove the side panels. See “Opening the housing panels”...
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Open the front panel door and remove the side panels. See “Opening the housing panels” on page 25 for more information. See which of the fan is defective. Refer to the LED located at the bottom side of each fan. Insert your forefinger into the grasp hole and use your thumb to press the latch to release the defective fan.
The expansion card connects to the motherboard expansion slots. The number of expansion slots available depends on the motherboard that you want to install. However, the chassis can only accommodate a maximum of seven expansion cards. To install an expansion card: Open the front panel door and remove the side panels.
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Align and insert the expansion card to the empty expansion slot. Secure the expansion card to the chassis with a screw. Reinstall the side panel. Open...