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RM245 Series
User Manual
Rackmount Chassis
October 2018 Version 1.0
A document providing an over view of product feat ures, f unct ions, archit ect ure, and suppor t specif icat ions

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  • Page 1 RM245 Series User Manual Rackmount Chassis October 2018 Version 1.0 A document providing an over view of product feat ures, f unct ions, archit ect ure, and suppor t specif icat ions...
  • Page 2 No license (express or implied, by estoppel or otherwise) to any intellectual property rights is granted by this document. Chenbro disclaims all express and implied warranties, including without limitation, the implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement, as well as any warranty arising from course of performance, course of dealing, or usage in trade.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    RM245 Series Table of Contents Table of Contents ............................... 3 List of Figures ..............................4 List of Tables ............................... 6 Product Overview ..........................7 1-1 OS Validation ..........................8 1-2 System Outlook Overview......................9 1-3 Front Panel ..........................11 1-4 Rear Window Overview ......................12 1-5 Front Control Panel Overview ....................
  • Page 4: List Of Figures

    RM245 Series List of Figures Figure 1 RM24508 Outlook Overview ......................9 Figure 2 RM24512 Outlook Overview ......................9 Figure 3 RM24508 Major Components Overview ..................10 Figure 4 RM24512 Major Components Overview ..................10 Figure 5 RM24508 3.5’’ Drive Bay-8 ......................11 Figure 6 RM24512 Drive Bay-12 .........................
  • Page 5 RM245 Series Figure 38 Riser card and Riser Bracket Installation ..................34 Figure 39 2U Single PSU Installation ......................35 Figure 40 Redundant PSU Cage Assembly ....................36 Figure 41 Redundant PSU Cage Installation ....................36 Figure 42 CRPS Module Installation ......................37 Figure 43 CRPS Module Removal ........................
  • Page 6: List Of Tables

    RM245 Series List of Tables Table 1 Chenbro RM24508/12 Specifications ....................7 Table 2 RM245 Series System Overview ..................... 13 Table 3 Slide rail Installation (384-23803-3300A0) ..................15 Table 4 System Environmental Limits Summary ..................16 Table 5 System Packaging .......................... 17 Table 6 RM24508/12 Weight Information ....................
  • Page 7: Product Overview

    RM245 Series 1. Product Overview This chapter provides a high-level overview of the system features and available options. More details for each major sub-system, feature, or options are provided in the following chapters. Table 1 Chenbro RM24508/12 Specifications Feature Description M/B Form Factor CEB(12’’x10.5’’)/ ATX (12’’x9.6’’)
  • Page 8: Os Validation

    Vendors will not be required by Chenbro to develop drivers for operating systems that they do not already support. Chenbro will NOT provide support for issues related to the use of any add-in adapters or peripherals installed in the server system when an operating system that received only basic installation testing is in use.
  • Page 9: System Outlook Overview

    RM245 Series 1-2 System Outlook Overview Figure 1 RM24508 Outlook Over view Figure 2 RM24512 Outlook Over view Product Overview │...
  • Page 10: Figure 3 Rm24508 Major Components Overview

    RM245 Series Figure 3 RM24508 Major Components Over view Figure 4 RM24512 Major Components Over view A. Front Top Cover D. Fan Assembly G. Optical Drive Bay B. Back Top Cover E. Server Board H. Internal 2.5” HDD bays C. Label Emboss F.
  • Page 11: Front Panel

    RM245 Series 1-3 Front Panel Figure 5 RM24508 3.5’’ Drive Bay-8 Figure 6 RM24512 Drive Bay-12 A. Front Control Panel C. Info Tag E. Optical Drive Bay B. Storage Drive Bay D. Rack Handles Product Overview │...
  • Page 12: Rear Window Overview

    RM245 Series 1-4 Rear Window Overview Figure 7 Rear Window Overview (Single PSU) Figure 8 Rear Window Overview (Redundant PSU) A. 2U Single Power Supply C. I/O Ports E. Full Height Expansion Slots B. CRPS Power Supply D. Low Profile Expansion Slots F.
  • Page 13: Front Control Panel Overview

    RM245 Series 1-5 Front Control Panel Overview Figure 9 Front Control Panel Table 2 RM245 Series System Overview Label ICON Overview Power Button UID Button Reset Button USB 3.0 HDD Activity LED System Alarm LED LAN1,LAN2 Activity LED Rack Handle (Left)
  • Page 14: System Dimensions

    RM245 Series 1-6 System Dimensions Figure 10 Chassis Dimensions Figure 11 Label Emboss Dimensions Product Overview │...
  • Page 15: Available Rack Mounting Kit Options (Refer To "Installation")

    Advisory Note – Available rack and cabinet mounting kits are not designed to support shipment of the server system while installed in a rack. If you chose to do so, Chenbro advises you verify your shipping configuration with appropriate shock and vibration testing, before shipment.
  • Page 16: System Level Environmental Limits

    RM245 Series 1-8 System Level Environmental Limits The following table defines the system level operating and non-operating environmental limits. Table 4 System Environmental Limits Summary Parameter Limits *Range may vary, refer to Technical Product Specification* Temperature Non-Operating -40º C to 70º C (-40º F to 158º F)
  • Page 17: System Packaging

    1-9 System Packaging The original Chenbro packaging, in which the server system is delivered, is designed to provide protection to a fully configured system and was tested to meet ISTA (International Safe Transit Association) Test Procedure 1A (2008). The packaging was also designed to be re-used for shipment after system integration has been completed.
  • Page 18: Installation

    RM245 Series 2. Installation RM24508/12 has support for a variety of different storage options, including: Up to 8 x 3.5” hot swap SAS / SATA HDD or 2.5” SAS/SATA HDD or SSD(RM24508)  Up to 12 x 3.5” hot swap SAS / SATA HDD or 2.5” SAS/SATA HDD or SSD(RM24512) ...
  • Page 19: Top Cover Installation

    RM245 Series 2-1 Top Cover Installation Figure 12 Front Top Cover Installation 1. Insert the front top cover, and ensure the alignment holes match up on both side. 2. Secure front top cover with two screws as shown. Figure 13 Rear Top Cover Installation 1.
  • Page 20: Hdd Cage Installation

    RM245 Series 2-2 HDD Cage Installation Figure 14 RM24508 HDD Cage Installation 1. Insert HDD cage and carefully align the tabs of the cage with the slots on the chassis 2. Secure HDD cage with two screws as shown. Figure 15 RM24512 HDD Cage Installation 1.
  • Page 21: External Hot-Swap Hdd Tray Instruction

    RM245 Series 2-3 External Hot-swap HDD Tray Instruction Figure 16 3.5” Hot-swap HDD Tray Installation 1. With the lever open, insert the HDD assembly into the chassis opening and push until the locking lever engaged. 2. Push in the lever to lock it into place.
  • Page 22: Figure 18 3.5" Hdd Installation

    RM245 Series Figure 18 3.5” HDD Installation 1. Engage two embossed pin into the side dimples on the HDD as shown 2. Carefully push down the other side of HDD until another two embossed pin and side dimples lock into place NOTE: Due to degraded performance and reliability concerns, the use of the 3.5”...
  • Page 23: Figure 19 2.5'' Hot-Swap Hdd Tray Installation

    RM245 Series Figure 19 2.5’’ Hot-swap HDD Tray Installation 1. With the lever open, insert the HDD assembly into the chassis opening and push until the locking lever engaged. 2. Push in the lever to lock it into place. Figure 20 2.5’’ Hot-swap HDD Tray Removal 1.
  • Page 24: Figure 21 2.5'' Hdd Installation

    RM245 Series Figure 21 2.5’’ HDD Installation 1. Engage two embossed pin into the side dimples on the HDD as shown 2. Carefully push down the rear side of HDD until another two embossed pin and side dimples lock into place NOTE: To ensure proper system air flow requirements, all front drive bays must be populated with a drive carrier.
  • Page 25: Internal 2.5'' Hdd Installation

    RM245 Series 2-4 Internal 2.5’’ HDD Installation Figure 23 RM24508 Internal 2.5'' HDD Installation 1. Attach the HDD carrier with HDD, engage both embossed pins into the side dimples on the HDD as shown 2. Insert the 2.5” HDD assembly into the Chassis 3.
  • Page 26: Internal Slim Odd Installation

    RM245 Series 2-5 Internal Slim ODD Installation Figure 24 Internal Slim ODD Installation 1. Attach slim ODD bracket and secure it with two screws as shown. 2. Carefully insert the slim ODD assembly into chassis opening and push until it clicks into place.
  • Page 27: Rack Handle For System Maintenance

    RM245 Series 2-6 Rack Handle for System Maintenance Figure 25 Rack Handle Location 1. Firmly grab the rack handle on both sides. 2. Carefully pull out the system with two hands. / Installation │...
  • Page 28: Fan Assembly Installation

    RM245 Series 2-7 Fan Assembly Installation Figure 26 RM24508 Fan Assembly Installation 1. Insert fan assembly into the chassis, and ensure the alignment screw holes and tabs on both sides. 2. Secure fan assembly with thumb screws on both side as shown.
  • Page 29: Figure 28 Rm24508 Fan Module Installation

    RM245 Series Figure 28 RM24508 Fan Module Installation 1. Insert the cooling fan module into the securing slots until the tabs locked into place. 2. Secure the fan module with one screw as shown. Figure 29 RM24508 Air Baffle Installation 1.
  • Page 30: Figure 30 Rm24512 Fan Assembly Installation

    RM245 Series Figure 30 RM24512 Fan Assembly Installation 1. Insert fan assembly into chassis, and ensure the alignment screw holes and tabs on both sides. 2. Secure fan assembly with thumb screws on both sides as shown. Figure 31 RM24512 Fan Holder Installation 1.
  • Page 31: Figure 32 Rm24512 Fan Module Installation

    RM245 Series Figure 32 RM24512 Fan Module Installation 1. Insert the cooling fan module into the securing slots until the tabs locked into place. Figure 33 RM24512 Air Baffle Installation 1. Insert the air baffle into the securing slots until the tabs lock into place.
  • Page 32: X 2.5" Hot-Swap Hdd Cage Installation (Rear Window)

    RM245 Series 2-8 2 x 2.5” Hot-swap HDD Cage Installation (Rear Window) Figure 34 2 x 2.5'' HDD Cage Bracket Installation (Rear Window) 1. Attach HDD cage bracket on the bottom of the chassis, ensure the alignment screw holes matched.
  • Page 33: Figure 36 2 X 2.5" Hdd Cage Backplane Installation (Rear Window)

    RM245 Series Figure 36 2 x 2.5” HDD Cage Backplane Installation (Rear Window) 1. Attach backplane to the rear of 2.5” HDD cage as shown. 2. Ensure the backplane is firmly engaged with the cage. 3. Secure the backplane with one screw.
  • Page 34: Pci-E Card Installation

    RM245 Series 2-9 PCI-e Card Installation Figure 37 Rear Window Exchange 1. Replace low profile rear window to full-height rear window. 2. Secure the rear window with two screws as shown. Figure 38 Riser card and Riser Bracket Installation 3. Attach riser card on the riser bracket, ensure the alignment screw holes matched and T nails well-stuck.
  • Page 35: Psu Installation

    RM245 Series 2-10 PSU Installation PSU Installation Figure 39 2U Single 1. Install the PSU into chassis, and ensure alignment screws holes and bracket match. 2. Secure the PSU with three screws on the rear window. 3. Secure the PSU with five screws on the bottom of chassis.
  • Page 36: Figure 40 Redundant Psu Cage Assembly

    RM245 Series Figure 40 Redundant PSU Cage Assembly 1. Attach PSU bracket to PSU cage (left side), and secure it with two screws. 2. Attach PSU bracket to PSU cage (rear side), and secure it with two screws. 3. Install the PSU Cage into the chassis, and ensure the alignment screw holes and bracket match.
  • Page 37: Figure 42 Crps Module Installation

    RM245 Series CRPS Module Installation Figure 42 1. Insert the CRPS module into the PSU cage and push until it clicked into place. CRPS Module Removal Figure 43 1. Press and release latch as shown. 2. Carefully pull the PSU out of the chassis / Installation │...
  • Page 38: Slide Rail Installation

    RM245 Series 2-11 Slide Rail Installation Figure 44 Slide rail Installation-1 (384-23803-3300A0) 1. Attach the inner rail with the system while aligning the back shoulder screws on the side of the system with the back slots on the inner rail.
  • Page 39: Figure 46 Slide Rail Installation-3 (384-23803-3300A0)

    RM245 Series Figure 46 Slide rail Installation-3 (384-23803-3300A0) 3. Move the latch upward while securing the screw. 4. Secure the inner rail with one screw. Figure 47 Slide rail Installation-4 (384-23803-3300A0) 5. Carefully install the system into the rack with two hands.
  • Page 40: Backplane

    RM245 Series 3. Backplane Each drive carrier includes separate LED indicators for drive Activity and drive Status. Light pipes integrated into the drive carrier assembly direct light emitted from LEDs mounted next to each drive connector on the backplane to the drive carrier faceplate, making them visible from the front of the system.
  • Page 41: Storage Backplane Optional

    RM245 Series 3-1 Storage Backplane Optional RM245 supports below backplane. 12 x 3.5” Mini SAS HD active backplane  12 x 3.5” Mini SAS HD passive backplane  8 x 3.5” Mini SAS HD passive backplane  2 x 2.5’’ SAS/SATA backplane ...
  • Page 42: Mini Sas Hd 12 Port Active Backplane

    RM245 Series 3-2 12G Mini SAS HD 12-Port Active Backplane Table 8 12G Mini SAS HD 12-Port Active Backplane Specification Host Interface Mini SAS HD HDD Interface SAS / SATA Hot-Swap Yes, allows user to on line replace Hard Disk Drive...
  • Page 43: Figure 50 12G Mini Sas Hd 12 Port Active Backplane - Rear View

    RM245 Series On the backside of the backplane are several connectors. The following illustration identifies each. Figure 50 12G Mini SAS HD 12-Port Active Backplane – rear view Table 9 Label Description Drawing Label Description Description Power connector backplane includes connector supplying power to the backplane.
  • Page 44: Table 10 Dip Switch Setting

    RM245 Series Table 10 Dip Switch Setting PIN-Number PIN-Definition SYS FAN DISABLE TEMP ALRAM SYS FAN DISABLE BUZZER DISABLE SES MON DISABLE I2C ADDR Table 11 Fan Setting for RM24512 DIP 4 ON,DIP 1 OFF PIN 5,6 OPEN DIP 4 ON,DIP 1 ON...
  • Page 45: Mini Sas Hd 12 Port Passive Backplane

    RM245 Series 3-3 12G Mini SAS HD 12-Port Passive Backplane Table 12 12G Mini SAS HD 12-Port Passive Backplane Specification Host Interface Mini SAS HD HDD Interface SAS / SATA Hot-Swap Yes, allows user to on line replace Hard Disk Drive...
  • Page 46: Figure 52 12G Mini Sas Hd 12 Port Passive Backplane - Rear View

    RM245 Series On the backside of the backplane are several connectors. The following illustration identifies each. Figure 52 12G Mini SAS HD 12-Port Passive Backplane – rear view Table 13 Label Description-1 Drawing Label Description Description Power connector backplane includes connector supplying power to the backplane.
  • Page 47: Table 14 Mb Pwm Connector

    RM245 Series Table 14 MB PWM Connector Connector Pin Number Pin Definition Input/output Description Drawing MB TACH Output FAN Clock Output to MB MB PWM Connector MB PWM Input FAN PWM Input from MB Table 15 Dip Switch Setting PIN-Number...
  • Page 48: Mini Sas Hd 8 Port Passive Backplane

    RM245 Series 3-4 12G Mini SAS HD 8-Port Passive Backplane Table 16 12G Mini SAS HD 8-Port Passive Backplane Specification Host Interface Mini SAS HD HDD Interface SAS / SATA Hot-Swap Yes, allows user to on line replace Hard Disk Drive...
  • Page 49: Figure 54 12G Mini Sas Hd 8 Port Passive Backplane - Rear View

    RM245 Series On the backside of the backplane are several connectors. The following illustration identifies each. Figure 54 12G Mini SAS HD 8-Port Passive Backplane – rear view Table 17 Label Description Drawing Label Description Description Power connector The backplane includes a 2x4 connector supplying power to the backplane.
  • Page 50: Table 18 Fan Setting For Rm24508

    RM245 Series Table 18 Fan Setting for RM24508 NC3(Mute pin) JA1(JCK pins) PIN 5,6 OPEN PIN 4,6 SHORT PIN 5,6 OPEN PIN 2,4 SHORT PIN 5,6 SHORT N/A (No matter what status) / Backplane │...
  • Page 51: X 2.5'' Hot Swap Drive Bay Accessory Kit

    3-5 12G 2 x 2.5’’ Hot Swap Drive Bay Accessory Kit Chenbro Accessory Kit Product Code: 83H803237-005 The 2U product family provides the option to support two 6 Gb/s hot swap SATA SSDs installed to a modular drive bay mounted in the back of the system.
  • Page 52: Figure 56 2 X 2.5'' Hot Swap Backplane - Front View

    RM245 Series Figure 56 2 x 2.5'' Hot Swap Backplane – front view A: HDD0 B: HDD1 Figure 57 2 x 2.5'' Hot Swap Backplane – rear view / Backplane │...
  • Page 53: Table 20 Label Description

    RM245 Series Table 20 Label Description Drawing Label Description Description Power Connector The backplane includes a 2x2 cable connector used as a management interface to the server board. SATA 7-pin The backplane includes two SATA 7-pin connectors providing data signals for two SAS/SATA drives on the backplane.
  • Page 54: Maintenance And Service

    You may need to return the defective item by request. The customer should ensure that the products are Defect On Arrival for up to three months from Chenbro’s shipping date and the damage is not caused by shipping or failures resulting from accident, misuse, abuse, neglect, mishandling, misapplication, modification, improper operation, improper repair or rework.

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