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AIC RSC-4BT User Manual

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  • Page 1 RSC-4BT Rackmount Storage Chassis User's Manual UM_RSC-4BT_v2.1_012919...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Preface ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ i Safety Instructions ������������������������������������������������������������������������������ ii About This Manual ����������������������������������������������������������������������������� iii Chapter 1� Product Features �������������������������������������������������������������� 1 1�1 Components �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 1 1.2 Specifications ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 2 1�3 Features �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 3 Chapter 2� Hardware Setup ���������������������������������������������������������������� 6 2�1 Removing and Installing Top Cover ���������������������������������������������������� 6 2�2 Installing/ Removing a Hard Disk Drive ����������������������������������������������...
  • Page 3 3�2 HDD Backplane: 24 Bay ������������������������������������������������������������������� 31 3.2.1 Placement ......................31 3.2.2 Connector Location ....................32 3.2.3 Connectors ......................33 3.2.4 LED Indicator ...................... 35 3.2.5 Jumpers ......................37 3.2.6 Drive Slot Map ....................39 Chapter 4� Technical Support ����������������������������������������������������������� 40...
  • Page 4 Document Release History Release Date Version Update Content 2017 User's Manual release to public. 1. New cover December 2. Hardware Setup update. 2018 3. Hardware specification update January 1. QIG update. 2019...
  • Page 5 Copyright © 2017 AIC, Inc� All Rights Reserved� This document contains proprietary information about AIC products and is not to be disclosed or used except in accordance with applicable agreements.

  • Page 6: Preface

    Disclaimer AIC shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. The information provided is provided “as is” without warranty of any kind. To the extent permitted by law, neither AIC or its affiliates, subcontractors or suppliers will be liable for incidental, special or consequential damages including downtime cost;...

  • Page 7: Safety Instructions

    Safety Instructions Before getting started, please read the following important cautions: • All cautions and warnings on the equipment or in the manuals should be noted. • Most electronic components are sensitive to electrical static discharge. Therefore, be sure to ground yourself at all times when installing the internal components. •...

  • Page 8: About This Manual

    LED descriptions. Chapter 4 Technical Support For more information or suggestion, please contact the nearest AIC corporation representative in your district or visit the AIC website: http://www.aicipc.com/en. It is our greatest honor to provide the best service for our customers.
  • Page 9 • If one of the following situations arise, the equipment should be checked by service personnel: 1. The power cord or plug is damaged. 2. Liquid has penetrated the equipment. 3. The equipment has been exposed to moisture. 4. The equipment does not work well or will not work according to its user manual. 5.

  • Page 10: Chapter 1� Product Features

    Chapter 1� Product Features RSC-4BT User Manual Chapter 1. Product Features RSC-4BT is a flexible rackmount storage chassis with tool-less design. This product supports hot swapple HDDs and easy swap fans. For more information about our product, please visit our website at http://www.aicipc.com/en.

  • Page 11: 1.2 Specifications

    RSC-4BT User Manual Chapter 1. Product Features 1.2 Specifications mm : 430 x 679 x 177 Dimensions (W x D x H) inches : 17 x 26.7 x 7 Industry Standard EIA-RS310D Material Heavy-duty preplated SPGC cold-rolled steel Color Front Panel : Black 6 x 80x38mm PWM &...

  • Page 12: 1�3 Features

    RSC-4BT User Manual Chapter 1. Product Features 1�3 Features • Tool-less design supports quick installation and easy maintenance: - Tool-less 3.5” & 2.5” drive trays - Tool-less top covers - Tool-less backplane - Tool-less slide rails • 12Gb/s SAS expander chip on backplane •...
  • Page 13 RSC-4BT User Manual Chapter 1. Product Features Front Panel 24 x 3.5" hotwap drive tray System LED Indicator and switch Rear Panel 2 x 2.5" hotswap drive bays 7 low profile slots 12 x 3.5" hotswap drive bays...
  • Page 14 RSC-4BT User Manual Chapter 1. Product Features Top View 1200W 1+1 redundant PSU PMBus 1.2 80+ Platinum 6 x 8038 PWM & low power consumption hotswap fans Power supply is included� Motherboard is not included�...

  • Page 15: Chapter 2� Hardware Setup

    Chapter 2� Hardware Setup Chapter 2. Hardware Setup RSC-4BT User Manual This chapter provides detailed instructions on hardware installation. 2�1 Removing and Installing Top Cover Push the release buttons on both side and slide the top cover towards the front panel to open...

  • Page 16: 2�2 Installing/ Removing A Hard Disk Drive

    RSC-4BT User Manual Chapter 2. Hardware Setup 2�2 Installing/ Removing a Hard Disk Drive 2�2�1 Installing a Hard Disk Drive Directly place HDD into tool-less HDD tray untli it snaps. Please check if the screw holes on HDD match the dimples on HDD tray.
  • Page 17 Chapter 2. Hardware Setup RSC-4BT User Manual Insert the drive tray into chassis HDD cage. Make sure the drive tray is correctly secured in place when its front edge aligns with the bay edge. Push the tray lever until it reaches the end...

  • Page 18: 2�3 Removing And Installing The Power Supply Unit Module

    RSC-4BT User Manual Chapter 2. Hardware Setup 2�3 Removing and Installing the Power Supply Unit Module 2�3�1 Removing the Power Supply Unit Step 1 Remove power cables connected to the PSU module. Wait a few minutes for the fan to spin down.

  • Page 19: 2�4 Removing And Installing The Fan Module

    Chapter 2. Hardware Setup RSC-4BT User Manual 2�4 Removing and Installing the Fan Module 2�4�1 Removing the Fan Module Pull the fan module from the fan slot. This motherboad does not include a motherboard�...

  • Page 20: Installing The Fan Module

    RSC-4BT User Manual Chapter 2. Hardware Setup Pull the fan module up gently and taking out the fan module by removing rubbers out from the fan bar. 2�4�2 Installing the Fan Module Make sure the 4 rubbers and connector insert firmly while fan module is inserted.

  • Page 21: Removing The Lower Fan

    Chapter 2. Hardware Setup RSC-4BT User Manual 2�4�3 Removing the Lower Fan Step 1 Remove the 4 screws from both sides of the enclosure. This product does not include a motherboard� Step 2 Pull the motherboard tray from the rear of the chassis to reveal the bottom row of the fan.

  • Page 22: 2�5 Removing And Installing The Hdd Backplane Module

    RSC-4BT User Manual Chapter 2. Hardware Setup 2�5 Removing and Installing the HDD Backplane Module 2�5�1 Removing the HDD Backplane Step 1 Unplug all connectors and hard disk drives from HDD backplane. Step 2 Release the lock pin and remove the screws.

  • Page 23: Installing The Hdd Backplane

    Chapter 2. Hardware Setup RSC-4BT User Manual Step 3 Pull the HDD backplane upward to remove. This product does not include a motherboard� 2�5�2 Installing the HDD Backplane Step 1 Slide the HDD backplane module into enclosure. Step 2 Secure the HDD backplane module onto the enclosure using screws.

  • Page 24: 2�6 Tool-Less Slide Rail Installation

    RSC-4BT User Manual Chapter 2. Hardware Setup 2�6 Tool-less Slide Rail Installation Separate the tool-less slide rail 1. Pull the inner rail out of the outer rail until it is fully extended. Press the locking tab down to release the inner rail.
  • Page 25 Chapter 2. Hardware Setup RSC-4BT User Manual 2. Place the inner rail firmly against the side of the chassis. Make sure that the hooks are straight and aligned with the holes in the inner rail. 3. Slide the inner rail forward until it clicks into the locked position.
  • Page 26 RSC-4BT User Manual Chapter 2. Hardware Setup 4. Press the locking tab and push the middle rail back into the outer rail.
  • Page 27 Chapter 2. Hardware Setup RSC-4BT User Manual 5. Hang the hooks of the rails on the rack holes and if necessary, secure with screws. Optional Screws...
  • Page 28 RSC-4BT User Manual Chapter 2. Hardware Setup 6. Repeat step 5 to mount the four ends, extending the rails as necessary.
  • Page 29 Chapter 2. Hardware Setup RSC-4BT User Manual 7. Pull the middle rail out of the front of the outer rail and make sure that the ball bearing shuttle is locked at the front of the middle rail. Align the inner rails with the middle rails and then push evenly on both sides of the chassis...
  • Page 30 RSC-4BT User Manual Chapter 2. Hardware Setup 8. Depress the locking tabs on both sides of the chassis simultaneously and push the chassis all the way into the rear of the rack. If additional security is required, secure the chassis handles to the front of the rack with two screws (optional).

  • Page 31: Chapter 3. Hardware Specification

    Chapter 3. Hardware Specification RSC-4BT User Manual Chapter 3. Hardware Specification 3�1 HDD Backplane: 12 Bay 3�1�1 Placement Top view Bottom view...

  • Page 32: Connector Location

    RSC-4BT User Manual Chapter 3. Hardware Specification 3�1�2 Connector Location Top view JMCU_UART JFAN1 JEXP_UART JI2C0 JFAN3 JMCU_DBG JI2C4 JPMBUS JFAN2 JI2C3 JEXP2 JFAN4 Flash Expander Sensor Sensor JPWR1 JPWR2 JFRONT SASHD3 SASHD2 SASHD1 Bottom view HDD10 HDD7 HDD4 HDD1...

  • Page 33: Connectors

    RSC-4BT User Manual Chapter 3. Hardware Specification 3�1�3 Connectors Power Connector – JPWR1 Description Description +12V +12V +3.3V MUTE_L +5VSTBY PSU_N1 PS_ON_L Power Connector – JPWR2 Description Description +12V +12V +12V +12V...
  • Page 34 RSC-4BT User Manual Chapter 3. Hardware Specification I2C Connector – JI2C0, JI2C3, JI2C4 Description I2C_CLOCK I2C_DATA FAN Connector – JFAN1, JFAN2, JFAN3, JFAN4 Description +12V TACH Console for Expander – JEXP_UART Description Description DEBUG_RXD SMART_RXD DEBUG_TXD SMART_TXD Console for MCU – JMCU_DBG...

  • Page 35: Led Indicator

    RSC-4BT User Manual Chapter 3. Hardware Specification 3�1�4 LED Indicator Fail Fail Fail Fail SASHD Status LED LED2 LED1 LED5...
  • Page 36 RSC-4BT User Manual Chapter 3. Hardware Specification Blue (On) HDD present HDD Activity is detected or has located HDD Activity LEDs Blue (Blinking) HDD(slow) HDD is not connect or is power off. No control bit is set or set by any of the following bits: 1.

  • Page 37: Jumpers

    RSC-4BT User Manual Chapter 3. Hardware Specification 3�1�5 Jumpers JMD_SEL JMCU_RST Open Normal, default JMCU_RST Close Reset MCU Open Normal, default JMD_SEL Close Boot loader mode 2.54mm Header for Front I/O – JFRONT • Fan number select Pin[5,6] Pin [3,4] Pin [1,2] Fan no�...
  • Page 38 RSC-4BT User Manual Chapter 3. Hardware Specification • AT Mode Setting Description Remark AT_SEL_N Active Low • Mute SW Description Remark MUTE Input(-) Active Low...

  • Page 39: Drive Slot Map

    RSC-4BT User Manual Chapter 3. Hardware Specification 3�1�6 Drive Slot Map...

  • Page 40: 3�2 Hdd Backplane: 24 Bay

    RSC-4BT User Manual Chapter 3. Hardware Specification 3�2 HDD Backplane: 24 Bay 3�2�1 Placement Top view Bottom view...

  • Page 41: Connector Location

    RSC-4BT User Manual Chapter 3. Hardware Specification 3�2�2 Connector Location Top view JFAN1 JMCU_UART JFAN4 JI2C4 JEXP_UART JPMBUS JFAN3 JI2C0 JMCU_DBG JFAN2 JI2C3 JEXP2 Flash Sensor Expander Expander Sensor SASHD3 SASHD2 SASHD1 JPWR1 JPWR2 JFRONT Bottom view HDD24 HDD18 HDD7...

  • Page 42: Connectors

    RSC-4BT User Manual Chapter 3. Hardware Specification 3�2�3 Connectors Power Connector – JPWR1 Description Description +12V +12V +3.3V MUTE_L +5VSTBY PSU_N1 PS_ON_L Power Connector – JPWR2 Description Description +12V +12V +12V +12V...
  • Page 43 RSC-4BT User Manual Chapter 3. Hardware Specification I2C Connector – JI2C0, JI2C3, JI2C4 Description I2C_CLOCK I2C_DATA FAN Connector – JFAN1, JFAN2, JFAN3, JFAN4 Description +12V TACH Console for Expander – JEXP_UART Description Description DEBUG_RXD SMART_RXD DEBUG_TXD SMART_TXD Console for MCU – JMCU_DBG...

  • Page 44: Led Indicator

    RSC-4BT User Manual Chapter 3. Hardware Specification 3�2�4 LED Indicator LED2 LED2 LED1 LED1 SASHD Status LED SASHD Status LED LED3 LED3...
  • Page 45 RSC-4BT User Manual Chapter 3. Hardware Specification Blue (On) HDD present HDD Activity is detected or has locate HDD Activity LEDs Blue (Blinking) HDD(slow). HDD is not connected or is power off. No control bit is set or set by any of the following bits: 1.

  • Page 46: Jumpers

    RSC-4BT User Manual Chapter 3. Hardware Specification 3�2�5 Jumpers JMCU_RST JMCU_RST JMD_SEL JMD_SEL Open Normal, default JMCU_RST Close Reset MCU Open Normal, default JMD_SEL Close Boot loader mode 2.54mm Header for Front I/O – JFRONT Fan number select • Fan number select...
  • Page 47 RSC-4BT User Manual Chapter 3. Hardware Specification • AT Mode Setting Description Remark AT_SEL_N Active Low • Mute SW Description Remark MUTE Input(-) Active Low...

  • Page 48: Drive Slot Map

    RSC-4BT User Manual Chapter 3. Hardware Specification 3�2�6 Drive Slot Map...

  • Page 49: Chapter 4� Technical Support

    Chapter 4� Technical Support RSC-4BT User Manual Chapter 1. Product Features Taiwain, Global Headquarters South California, United States Address: No� 152, Section 4, Address: 21808 Garcia Lane Linghang N� Rd, Dayuan District, City of Industry, CA 91789, Taoyuan City 337, Taiwan...

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