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 ���������������������������������������������������������������� 6 2.1 Removing and Installing the Top Cover ..........6 2.2 Removing the Power Supply Unit Module ..........
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Document Release History Release Date Version Update Content 2017 User's Manual release to public. October Content update 2018 April Content update 2019...
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;...
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. •...
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• 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.
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.
Chapter 1. Product Features RSC-2ETS User Manual Chapter 1. Product Features RSC-2ETS 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.
RSC-2ETS User Manual Chapter 1. Product Features 1.2 Specifications 1 x 12-port 12Gb SATA/SAS backplane mm : 430 x 560 x 88 Dimensions with 28-PHY expander chip and 3 (W x D x H) inches : 17 x 22 x 3.5...
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RSC-2ETS User Manual Chapter 1. Product Features Front Panel 1 x USB 3.0 port 12 x 3.5" hotswap drive tray Power Button System Power LED System HDD Activity LED LAN LED System Alert LED ID LED ID button System Reset button...
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RSC-2ETS User Manual Chapter 1. Product Features Rear Panel Option 1 2 x 2.5'' External hot swap drive bays 700W 1+1 redundant PSU PMBus 1.2 80+ Platinum 7 x PCIe 3.0 slots(low-profile) Option 2 2 x 2.5'' (7mm) SSD OS Option 3 2 x 2.5'' (15mm) internal SSD OS...
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RSC-2ETS User Manual Chapter 1. Product Features Major Components 3 x 80 x 38mm PWM & low-power consumption hot swap fans 12" (W) x 9.6" (D) ATX compliant system board...
Chapter 2� Hardware Setup Chapter 2. Hardware Setup RSC-2ETS User Manual This chapter provides detailed instructions on hardware installation. 2�1 Removing and Installing the Top Cover Push the button on both sides Push the top cover backward. Lift up the top cover from the enclosure.
RSC-2ETS User Manual Chapter 2. Hardware Setup 2�2 Removing the Power Supply Unit Module Push the latch towards the handle on the module. Pull the handle to remove it from the enclosure.
Chapter 2. Hardware Setup RSC-2ETS User Manual 2�3 Removing and Installing the Fan Module 2�3�1 Removing the Fan Grab and remove the fan module from the fan slot. RUBBER Pull the fan module up gently and take out the fan module by removing the rubbers out...
RSC-2ETS User Manual Chapter 2. Hardware Setup 2�3�2 Installing the Fan Align the fan module and make sure insert 4 screws with the opening in the enclosure. Make sure the 4 rubbers and connector insert firmly while fan module is inserted.
Chapter 2. Hardware Setup RSC-2ETS User Manual 2�4 Installing Hard Disk Drive Release a drive tray by pressing the unlock button. Pull out the HDD tray handle and slide out the HDD tray.
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RSC-2ETS User Manual Chapter 2. Hardware Setup Insert the HDD into the tray. 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. HDD can also be screwed on HDD tray by reserve 2 screw holes at the bottom for optional screw mounting.
Chapter 2. Hardware Setup RSC-2ETS User Manual 2�5 Removing and Installing HDD Backplane 2�5�1 Removing the HDD Backplane Unplug all connectors & HDDs from HDD backplane. Release the lock pin.
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RSC-2ETS User Manual Chapter 2. Hardware Setup Lift up and remove the blackplane to the a little bit up from hook then can get out.
Chapter 2. Hardware Setup RSC-2ETS User Manual 2�5�2 Installing a HDD Backplane Align the backplane with the hooks, and insert it into the enclosure firmly. Lock the backplane. Follow the reverse order.
RSC-2ETS User Manual Chapter 2. Hardware Setup 2�6 Slide Blade Installation Release and detach the inner rail from the slide. P U S H !
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Chapter 2. Hardware Setup RSC-2ETS User Manual Attach inner rail to the system. s l i d e i n n e r r a i l t o l o c k Make sure spring lock firmly Reserve screw hole...
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RSC-2ETS User Manual Chapter 2. Hardware Setup Attach outer rail to the rack. A L I G N P U S H L O C K ...
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Chapter 2. Hardware Setup RSC-2ETS User Manual Verify ball bearing retainer is locked forward. Pull out the intermediate rail until locked out. Slide release tab and push system into rack.
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RSC-2ETS User Manual Chapter 3. Hardware Specification I2C Connector – JI2C0, JI2C3, JI2C4 Description I2C_CLOCK I2C_DATA FAN Connector – JFAN1, JFAN2, JFAN3, JFAN4 Description I2C_CLOCK I2C_DATA Console for Expander – JEXP_UART Description Description DEBUG_RXD SMART_RXD +12V DEBUG_TXD SMART_TXD Remote Power Control – JMCU_UART...
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RSC-2ETS User Manual Chapter 3. Hardware Specification Console for MCU – JMCU_DBG Description MCU_RXD MCU_TXD 2.54mm Header for Front I/O – JFRONT • Fan number select Pin[5,6] Pin [3,4] Pin [1,2] Fan no. support Active Fan Locate Close Close Close...
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RSC-2ETS User Manual Chapter 3. Hardware Specification • Mute SW Description Remark MUTE Input(-) Active Low • Power/ID LED Description Remark For External LED(+) LED Anode For External LED(-) LED Cathode • Power SW Description Remark Power SW Input(-) Active Low •...
RSC-2ETS User Manual Chapter 3. Hardware Specification 3�1�4 LED Indicator LED1 LED1 LED2 LED2 SASHD Status LED SASHD Status LED LED5 LED5 Blue (On) HDD present HDD Activity LEDs Blue (Blinking) HDD Activity detected or Locate HDD HDD no connect or Power Off...
Chapter 4� Technical Support 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 United States Tel: +886-3-433-9188 Toll free: +7-4997019998 Fax: +886-3-287-1818 Tel: +1-909-895-8989 Sales Email: sales@aicipc�com�tw...
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