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Rackmount Storage Chassis
User's Manual
UM_RSC-3M_v3.1_081419

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  • Page 1 RSC-3M Rackmount Storage Chassis User's Manual UM_RSC-3M_v3.1_081419...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Preface ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� i Safety Instructions ������������������������������������������������������������������������������ ii About This Manual ������������������������������������������������������������������������������ iv Chapter 1� Product Features �������������������������������������������������������������� 1 1�1 Components ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������1 1.2 Specifications������������������������������������������������������������������������������������2 1�3 Feature ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������2 Chapter 2� Hardware Setup ���������������������������������������������������������������� 5 2�1 Top Cover ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������5 2�2 Power Supply Unit Module �����������������������������������������������������������������6 2�3 Fan Module ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������7 2�4 Hard Disk Drive ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������8 2�5 HDD Backplane Module ���������������������������������������������������������������������9...
  • Page 3 Document Release History Release Date Version Update Content March 2017 August 1. New cover. 2019 2. Slide rail update.
  • Page 4 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 5: 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 6: 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 7 • 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 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/tw/en. It is our greatest honor to provide the best service for our customers.
  • Page 9: Chapter 1� Product Features

    Chapter 1. Product Features Chapter 1. Product Features RSC-3M 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 10: 1.2 Specifications

    RSC-3M User Manual Chapter 1. Product Features 1.2 Specifications mm : 438 x 910 x 133 8 x 4-port 12Gb SATA/SAS backplanes with single Dimensions Backplanes SFF-8643 connector on each (W x D x H) inches : 17.2 x 35.8 x 5.2...
  • Page 11 RSC-3M User Manual Chapter 1. Product Features Front Panel 8 x 3.5" drive bays for each drawer, total 32 drive bays Item Description Item Description System Reset Button Drive Activity LED LAN1 LED Power Status LED LAN2 LED Power Button Rear Panel ...
  • Page 12 RSC-3M User Manual Chapter 1. Product Features Top View    Item Description 3 x 80 x38mm hot swap fans 12"x 13" (width x depth) E-ATX/SSI EEB 3.6 compliant mother board 32 x internal drive bays * Power supply is included. Motherboard is not included.
  • Page 13: Chapter 2� Hardware Setup

    Chapter 2� Hardware Setup RSC-3M User Manual Chapter 2. Hardware Setup 2�1 Top Cover  Push the release button on both sides of the chassis.  Push the cover toward the rear panel.  Lift the top cover to complete removal.
  • Page 14: 2�2 Power Supply Unit Module

    Chapter 2. Hardware Setup RSC-3M User Manual 2�2 Power Supply Unit Module  Extract the power supply unit by pushing the ejector while pulling the power supply unit.  Pull the module completely out of the chassis.  Install the new power supply unit by pushing it into the chassis. Ensure that the module is accurately inserted and locked into the chassis.
  • Page 15: 2�3 Fan Module

    RSC-3M User Manual Chapter 2. Hardware Setup 2�3 Fan Module  Loosen the screws fan bracket.  Lift the bracket upward.  Unplug the cables and connectors.  Lift the fan module upward. Check to carefully dislodge the rubber connectors from the attached bracket.
  • Page 16: 2�4 Hard Disk Drive

    Chapter 2. Hardware Setup RSC-3M User Manual 2�4 Hard Disk Drive  Press the release button on the tray and pull.  Pull the tray out of the chassis.  Remove the HDD by pushing the plunger inward and lifting the HDD from the chassis.
  • Page 17: 2�5 Hdd Backplane Module

    RSC-3M User Manual Chapter 2. Hardware Setup 2�5 HDD Backplane Module  Remove all of the HDD from the chassis. Please refer to section 2.5.  Remove the backplane module by dislodging the screws that secure the HDD backplane to the chassis.
  • Page 18: 2�6 Slide Rail Installation

    Chapter 2. Hardware Setup RSC-3M User Manual 2�6 Slide Rail Installation NOTE This sections provides a basic instruction for mounting the slide rail onto the system. Tool-less rails vary per order. The rail in this manaul may not exactly match the rail for your system.
  • Page 19 RSC-3M User Manual Chapter 2. Hardware Setup Install the inner rail onto the system barebone. Lock the keyholes and secure the screws  on sides of the system. Keyhole screw Continue installing the outer rail bracket to the mounting frame. Attach the outer rail ...
  • Page 20 Chapter 2. Hardware Setup RSC-3M User Manual  Pull out the middle channel until the ball bearing retainer is locked forward. NOTE Verify ball bearing retainer is locked forward.  Slide the release tab and push barebone into rack. Make sure the barebone is...
  • Page 21: Chapter 3. Hardware Specifications

    Chapter 3. Hardware Specifications RSC-3M User Manual Chapter 3. Hardware Specification 3�1 HDD Backplane 3�1�1 Placement PCBA Placement JLED_IN JSGPIO_SET SASHD JPWR JFAIL_IN JFAIL_OUT HDD1 HDD2 HDD3 HDD1 3�1�2 Connector and Jumper Led status Header (JLED_IN) Description Description HDD1_ACT HDD1_FAIL...
  • Page 22 RSC-3M User Manual Chapter 3. Hardware Specification Led Fail Header (JFAIL_OUT) Description +3V3 FAULT_DRIVE Power Connector (JPWR) Description Description +12V +12V MINI-SAS HD Connector (SASHD) SGPIO Jumper (JSGPIO_SET) Description Open Disable External Access LED input. Close Enable External Access LED input.
  • Page 23: 3�2 Expander Board

    RSC-3M User Manual Chapter 3. Hardware Specification 3�2 Expander Board 3�2�1 Placement PCBA Placement JPWR2 JFAN1 SASHD1 SASHD13 SASHD12 Expander Flash SASHD2 JEXP_UART1 JI2C4 SASHD3 JI2C3 JI2C2 SASHD4 JEXP2 SASHD5 SASHD6 SASHD7 Sensor...
  • Page 24: Connector And Jumper

    RSC-3M User Manual Chapter 3. Hardware Specification 3�2�2 Connector and Jumper Power Connector (JPWR2) Description Description +12V +12V +12V +12V +12V +5VSTBY MCU_PG_1 PS_ON# FAN Connector (JFAN1) Description +12V TACH Console for Expander (JEXP_UART1) Description Description DBG_SIRXD SM_SIRXD DBG_SITXD SM_SITXD...
  • Page 25: Led

    RSC-3M User Manual Chapter 3. Hardware Specification 3�2�3 LED DOWN Link Status UP Link Status LEDs LED6 LED5 Blue (On) Link up UP Link Status LEDs Blue (Blinking) Activity detected DOWN Link Status LEDs Link down Expander alive, 0.833Hz Expander Blink (LED6)
  • Page 26: Drive Slot Map

    RSC-3M User Manual Chapter 3. Hardware Specification 3�3 Drive Slot Map FIRST LEVEL HBA Card SENCOND LEVEL HBA Card AND SO ON FIRST LEVEL MegaRaid Card AND SO ON...
  • Page 27: Chapter 4� Technical Support

    Chapter 4� Technical Support RSC-3M 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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