Table of Contents PREFACE ............................. 1 SAFETY INFORMATION ....................... 1 CAUTION ............................ 2 SPECIFICATIONS .......................... 3 12Gb/s Backplane Specifications ....................4 Product Introduction ......................5 Box Contents .......................... 5 General Information ....................... 6 1.2.1 Front Panel Controls and Indicators ................7 1.2.2 Rear Panel Configuration ....................
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2.8.1 Connecting Expander Through SAS Connectors ............22 2.8.2 Connecting LED Cable, Front Control Panel and Front USB I/O Ports ......22 Backplane Introduction ..................... 23 4 Compatibility Lists ......................24 Q&A ..........................25 Technical Support ......................26...
InWin’s server website. SAFETY INFORMATION To ensure a safe and smooth operation of your InWin IW-RS212-07, it is essential that you choose an appropriate location for the system, provide an appropriate operating environment and supply an adequate amount power for all components of the system. As you plan for installation, follow the guidelines below to ensure that the system and its environment are safely and appropriately positioned for efficient operation and service.
Installing or removing jumpers: A jumper is a short length conductor used to close, open or bypass part of an electronic circuit. Jumpers on InWin backplanes have a small tab on top that you can pick up with your fingertips. Grip the jumper carefully, and plug the jumper to cover the jumper pins on the backplane.
SPECIFICATIONS Model Name IW-RS212-07 Standard EIA-RS310D M/B Form Factor ATX (12” x 9.6”), CEB (12” x 10.5”), EEB (12” x 13”) External 2.5”/ Screwless 3.5" Hot-swap HDD Tray x 12 (U.2 NVMe x 4) Drive Bay Rear 2.5" Screwless Hot-swap HDD tray x 2...
12Gb/s BACKPLANE SPECIFICATIONS Backplane-1 RS212-07 Slimline Backplane Dimension (W x H) 405mm x 72.3mm Backplane Type Active with Expander Onboard Host Interface 3x SFF-8643 4x SFF-8654 Slimline HDD Interface 12x SAS/SATA or 8x SAS/SATA and 4x NVMe SSD Backplane-2 RS212-07 Oculink Backplane Dimension (W x H) 405mm x 72.3mm Backplane Type...
General Information When you open the chassis, it should reflect the diagram’s image Rear top co er Rear 2. for S R S redundant or single power supply module motherboard fans ax. pcs 12 x . tool-less trays ront controls and indicators...
1.2.1 Front Panel Controls and Indicators he IW-RS212-07 supports S S/S 12 x . disk bays or S S/S 8 x . with NV e x . disk bays in specific areas. he control panel, US I ports and indicators are located on the handles.
7 ow rofile I- Slots be remo ed before using. his slot is for InWin S disk backup module optional , which supports two 2. 12 SS s and features hot- swap function.
2 Hardware Installation Removing and Installing a Hard Drive he IW-RS212-07 features tool-less trays. Users no longer need to use screws to mount disks, and can swap dri es faster. 2.1.1 Installing a Hard Drive Step 1: ress the release button then pull the handle outward.
2.1.2 Removing a Hard Drive Step 1: ress the release button then pull the handle outward. Step 2: ull both sides of . tray outward. ull out the hard dri e. ush both sides of . tray back. Step : Insert the tray to the slot.
Removing and Installing the Top Cover Step 1: Release the screw in the rear of the top co er, nd push the sil er buttons on both sides up. Step 2: ush the rear top co er backward. Step : o insert the co er, place the co er at the rear and push it to the fitted location. ighten the screw to secure the rear co er.
Removing and Installing the Fan Module he IW-RS212-07’s built-in fan modules feature a tool-less design, which makes it easy to maintain. 2. .1 Removing the Fan Module Step 1: ull the handles up on both sides of the fan. Step 2: ull out the fan module from the fan slot.
Step 2 Removing and Installing the PSU Module he IW-RS212-07 has a built-in redundant power supply unit. With this function, the system is capable of still operating if one of the modules fail. o replace it, the user only needs to release the failed module, then insert a functional module.
2.6.4 Mounting the Rail Bracket to the Cabinet Step 1: Extend the rail bracket over the rear rack of the cabinet. Step 2: Pull out the rear hook on the end of the outer rail, align and push the rail bracket pins into the post holes on the rack.
2.6.5 Insert the Chassis to the Cabinet Step 1: Pull out the middle rail to the stop position. Step 2: Move the ball bearing retainer to the front end of the middle rail, it should click into the locked position. Step 3: Insert the inner rails of the chassis into the middle rails on the both sides of the rack.
Before installing the motherboard, please find the I/O shield from your motherboard package and install it into the system I/O window (Refer to 1.2.2). If you cannot find the I/O shield, please check with your motherboard vendor, or contact InWin for I/O shield OEM service.
2.8.1 Connecting Expander Through SAS Connectors Use the SAS 8643 cable to connect the expander to the motherboard. Use ports 2 and 3 to connect the motherboard or RAID controller, and port 1 for cascading. 2.8.2 Connecting LED Cable, Front Control Panel and Front USB I/O Ports Refer to your motherboard user guide for pin functions and locations, then plug the connectors to the pins on the motherboard to activate the functions.
Backplane Introduction The backplane varies by order. Please reference the backplane user guide to complete the installation. Visit InWin website: https://www.in-win.com/en/ipc-server The download link is at the download section of each product. OCuLink Backplane for NVMe Top Side Bottom Side...
Rear 2.5” HDD BP 4 Compatibility Lists To reach the best performance and avoid system failure, InWin strongly recommends users to choose the components from InWin’s compatibility list. All the components are tested in InWin’s lab, and assured the components are complementary with InWin’s chassis.
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Does the chassis support SSDs or flash NVMe drives? A: Any SSD supports SAS or SATA and 4x NVMe connection can be attached to the InWin IW-RS212-07. We recommend referencing InWin’s compatibility list to check if your SSD is listed or referencing the information to purchase SSD.
You can buy the verified cable from InWin to eliminate the compatibility issues. Technical Support If you need help with installation or troubleshooting, you can contact your local InWin rep, or send an e-mail to InWin’s local contacts for technical assistance.
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