PREFACE Thank you for choosing InWin IW-RS118-03. This manual is written for system technicians who are responsible for installation, troubleshooting, managing, and repairing this server chassis. This document provides the overview of all the features of the chassis, a list of accessories or other components you may need to finish the installation, troubleshooting methods, and instructions of adding and removing components on the InWin IW- R118-03.
Hazardous conditions, devices and cables: Hazardous electrical conditions usually present on power supply units, and communication cables. Disconnect the power cord, and any other device which attached to the server before opening the case. Otherwise, it will raise the risk of personal injury or equipment damage.
40’: 460 pcs 40’HQ: 506 pcs * The actual product is subject to change without prior notice. In Win Development Inc. reserves the right to make any final modifications. * Above image is for reference only. All hardware components are not included.
General Information When you open the top cover, the structure of IW-RS118-03 shows as follows. Top cover ATX or CEB, EEB 1U 1+1 Redundant or Single module power Internal 2.5” SSD (7mm) X 2 for OS Max. PWM Fan (6 pcs) Front Controls and indicators 18 x 2.5”...
1.2.1 Front Panel Controls and Indicators IW- RS118-03 supports SAS/SATA 18 x 2.5” (7mm) disk bays, or SAS/SATA 14 x 2.5” (7mm) with NVMe 4 x 2.5” (7mm) disk bays. The control panel, USB IO ports and indicators are located on the handles. ❶...
1.2.2 Rear Panel Configuration The rear side of IW-RS118-03 contains the space of AC power source, system IO, and an expansion cards slot. ❸ ❶ ❷ Name Description This window is for installing single or redundant PSU, please reference Power Supply Window In-Win compatibility list to select the compatible models.
2 Hardware Installation Removing and Installing a Hard Drive InWin IW-RS118-03 has 18 external hot-swap disk bays which support 2.5” 7mm SSDs. Also, IW-RS118-03 supports 2 internal 2.5” hard drives or SSDs for building system OS. 2.1.1 Installing a Hard Drive Step 1: Press the release button;...
Step 3 Push Back Insert HDD Tray 2.1.2 Removing a Hard Drive Step 1: Press the release button; then pull outward the disk tray. Step 2: Release and pull the tray handle outward. Take out the 2.5'' (7mm) hard drive from the tray, and then push the tray handle back.
Step 3 Push Back Insert HDD Tray Removing and Placing Top Cover Step 1: Loosen the screws on the top cover; then push backward the top cover. Step 2: Lift the top cover to remove. Step 3: To place the top cover, place the cover on to the chassis, and make sure the guide pins of the rear window are in the right location.
Removing and Installing the Internal 2.5” SSD (7mm) for OS Step 1: Open the top cover (Refer to 2.2) Step 2: Remove the OS bracket from the chassis and fix the 2.5” hard drives into OS bracket with screws. Step 3: Tighten the OS HDD bracket on the chassis with screws. Step 1 Step 2...
Step 3 Removing and Installing the Fan IW-RS118-03’s built-in fan modules feature a tool-less design which makes it easy to maintain. 2.4.1 Removing the Fan Step 1: Unplug the fan’s power cable on the backplane. Step 2: Press the plastic tab above the white fan holder and push the fan up.
2.4.2 Installing the Fan Step 1: Align the two hooks under the white fan holder with the black holes under the fan wall position. Step 2: Press the plastic tab above the white fan holder while the fan is pressing down to the fan wall until you hear clicks.
Removing and Installing the PSU InWin IW-RS118-03 supports single and redundant power supply unit. Users can select power supply according to the environment’s requirements. Note: The different PSU needs different rear and side bracket. The accessory box includes the bracket sets for supporting models.
(The following diagrams will use redundant PSUs as an example.) 2.5.1 Removing the Redundant PSU Module Step 1: Press the release tab of the power supply unit’s module at the back. Step 2: Pull the module out using the handle. Step 1 Press Step 2...
2. The two PSU modules’ output wattage must be the same. Installing a Slide Rail InWin IW-RS118-03 is a rackmount model, which supports EIA-RS310D standard cabinet and chassis rack. InWin provides standard slide rail to let users mount the chassis on to the cabinet.
Step 2: Mount the inner rails onto the chassis by the direction which the arrows show. Step 3: Install the outer rails and the brackets onto the rack. 2.6.3 Mount the Chassis onto the Cabinet Step1: Make sure the ball bearing retainer is at the forefront. Step2: Insert the inner rail to the outer rail which has already locked up on the cabinet.
Step4: Tighten the thumb screws to fix the chassis. Installing Motherboard Before installing the motherboard, please find the IO shield form your motherboard package, and install it to the system IO window 1.2.2 shows. If you cannot find the IO shield, please check with your motherboard vendor, or contact InWin for IO shield OEM service.
OcuLink x4 or SlimSAS x4 connectors. 2.8.1 Connecting Backplane through SAS Connectors InWin IW-RS118-03 needs SAS cable to connect the backplane, motherboard or RAID controller. InWin provides verified SAS cable for installation, please contact InWin local partners and sales to get more information.
Connecting LED Cable, Front Control Panel and Front USB IO Ports As 1.2.1 describes, InWin IW-RS118-03 has a set of built-in front control panel and USB access ports. You need to connect to the pins on the motherboard to active the functions.
Backplane Introduction The backplane is different by order, please reference the backplane user guide to complete the installation. Visit InWin website: ipc.in-win.com/. The download link is at the download section of each product. OCuLink Backplane for NVMe : Top Side Bottom Side SlimLine Backplane for NVMe : Top Side...
Expander Board Introduction Print Location Description M/S SEL For future use MUTE_BUTTON Button for muting alarm SYS_ERR_LED LED indicator for Fan fails or over temperature MB_FAN For connecting to Motherboard Fan connector TEST For testing purpose I2C_1 For future use I2C_2 For future use COMM...
Compatibility Lists To reach best performance and avoid system failure, InWin strongly recommends users choosing the components from InWin’s compatibility list. All the components are tested in InWin’s lab and assured the components are working well with InWin’s chassis. You can download the latest updated device compatibility list from InWin’s website: ipc.in-win.com/.
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Do the chassis support mirrored OS disks? A: InWin IW-RS118-03 models supports at least 2 internal disks, and have a built-in 2-bay hot swap module. Yet, the disk mirroring is defined by your motherboard or your RAID 1 controller card. You may check the vendor’s guide to mirror your OS disks.
h. Where can I buy the SAS cable? A: The 12Gb SAS to 4 SATA or 12Gb SAS to 6Gb SAS are standard cable that you can easily buy from many vendors. 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 partner, or send an e-mail to InWin’s local contacts for technical assistance.
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