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Summary of Contents for Chenbro RM138 Series
- Page 1 RM138 Series Rackmount Chassis User Manual January 2020 Version 1.1 A document provides an overview of product features, functions, architecture, and support specifications.
- 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.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
RM138 Series Table of Contents Table of Contents ............................3 List of Figures ..............................4 List of Tables................................6 Product Overview.......................... 7 1-1 System Features Overview ...................... 8 1-2 Front Panel ..........................10 1-3 Back Panel ..........................11 1-4 Front Control Panel ....................... 12 1-5 Chassis Dimensions ....................... -
Page 4: List Of Figures
RM138 Series List of Figures Figure 1 RM13804 overview ........................8 Figure 2 RM13810 overview ........................8 Figure 3 RM13804 major components overview ..................9 Figure 4 RM13810 major components overview ..................9 Figure 5 RM13804 front panel ....................... 10 Figure 6 RM13810 front panel ....................... - Page 5 RM138 Series Figure 38 Removal of whole system from the rack (screw type) ............... 31 Figure 39 Installation of whole system into the rack (screw type) ............31 Figure 40 Removal of whole system from the rack (latch type) ..............32 Figure 41 Installation of whole system into the rack (latch type)..............
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Page 6: List Of Tables
RM138 Series List of Tables Table 1 Chenbro RM13804/10 Specifications ..................7 Table 2 Front control panel ........................12 Table 3 Slide rail installation ......................... 14 Table 4 System environmental specifications summary ................ 15 Table 5 System packing information ..................... 16 Table 6 Product weight information ..................... -
Page 7: Product Overview
RM138 Series 1. Product Overview RM138 series fulfills 1U full featured computing server chassis. It is furnished with powerful computing capability, flexible storage, add-in card, and fan configurations to meet business IT, datacenter, and cloud applications. This chapter provides a high-level overview of the system features and available options. -
Page 8: System Features Overview
RM138 Series 1-1 System Features Overview Figure 1 RM13804 overview Figure 2 RM13810 overview Product Overview │... -
Page 9: Figure 3 Rm13804 Major Components Overview
RM138 Series Figure 3 RM13804 major components overview Figure 4 RM13810 major components overview A. Front Top Cover D. Rear Top Cover Latch G. Fan Assembly B. Rear Top Cover E. Optical Drive Bay H. Server Board C. Label Embossing F. -
Page 10: Front Panel
RM138 Series 1-2 Front Panel Figure 5 RM13804 front panel Figure 6 RM13810 front panel A. Rack Handles C. Optical Drive Bay E. Front Control Panel B. Storage Drive Bay D. Info Tag F. Storage Drive Bay Product Overview │... -
Page 11: Back Panel
RM138 Series 1-3 Back Panel Figure 7 Back panel with redundant PSU A. Redundant Power Supply Unit D. Serial Port A (RJ45) G. Intel I/O Module Bay B. NIC (RJ45) Stacked USB2.0/3.0 Ports C. Video Port (VGA) F. Remote Management Product Overview │... -
Page 12: Front Control Panel
RM138 Series 1-4 Front Control Panel Figure 8 RM13304 front control panel Figure 9 RM13310 front control panel Table 1 Front control panel Label ICON Indicator, button or connector Power Button LAN1, LAN2 Activity LED Power LED HDD Activity LED System Alarm LED USB3.0... -
Page 13: Chassis Dimensions
RM138 Series 1-5 Chassis Dimensions Figure 10 Chassis dimensions Figure 11 Label embossing dimensions Product Overview │... -
Page 14: 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 choose to do so, Chenbro advises you to verify your shipping configuration with appropriate shock and vibration testing before shipment. -
Page 15: System Level Environmental Specifications
RM138 Series 1-7 System Level Environmental Specifications The following table defines the system level specifications under operating and non-operating environments. Table 4 System environmental specifications summary Parameter Specification Temperature Operating 5º C to 35º C (41º F to 95º F) -
Page 16: System Packaging
1-8 System Packaging The original Chenbro packaging, where the server system is delivered, is designed to provide protection for L5 configuration and tested to meet ISTA (International Safe Transit Association) Test Procedure 1A (2008). The packaging is also designed to be reused for shipment after the system integration has been completed. -
Page 17: System Components Removal And Installation
RM138 Series 2. System Components Removal and Installation RM138 series supports for a variety of different storage options: Up to 4 x 3.5” hot-swap SAS/SATA HDD (RM13804) Up to 10 x 2.5” hot-swap SAS/SATA HDD or SSD (RM13810) ... -
Page 18: Top Cover Removal And Installation
RM138 Series 2-1 Top Cover Removal and Installation Figure 12 Rear top cover removal 1. Loosen two screws as shown. 2. Press two buttons together while sliding the rear top cover toward the back of chassis base as the arrow indicating. -
Page 19: Figure 14 Front Top Cover Installation
RM138 Series Figure 14 Front top cover installation 1. Align the guide pins of the cover with the grooves on the chassis base, and slide the cover toward the front panel. (two guide pins for both sides) NOTE: Ensure that arrows on the cover indicating the back of the chassis. -
Page 20: Hdd Cage Removal And Installation
RM138 Series 2-2 HDD Cage Removal and Installation Figure 16 RM13804 HDD cage removal 1. Loosen two screws of the chassis base as shown. 2. Pull the HDD cage toward the front panel until it unlocks. 3. Remove the HDD cage vertically. -
Page 21: Figure 18 Rm13810 Hdd Cage Removal
RM138 Series Figure 18 RM13810 HDD cage removal 1. Loosen two screws of the chassis base as shown. 2. Pull the HDD cage toward the front panel until it unlocks. 3. Remove the HDD cage vertically. Figure 19 RM13810 HDD cage installation 1. -
Page 22: Hot-Swap Hdd Assembly Removal And Installation
RM138 Series 2-3 Hot-swap HDD Assembly Removal and Installation Figure 20 3.5” hot-swap HDD assembly removal 1. Press the tray button to release the lever as shown. 2. Carefully pull the HDD assembly out of the drive bay. Figure 21 3.5” hot-swap HDD assembly installation 1. -
Page 23: Figure 22 3.5" Hdd Removal (Tool-Less Type)
RM138 Series Figure 22 3.5” HDD removal (tool-less type) 1. Loosen a screw as shown and bottom up the HDD tray, and place the HDD tray as shown. 2. Press your two thumbs on the HDD as shown. NOTE: Please operate this on a stable surface in case the HDD dropping unexpectedly. -
Page 24: Figure 24 3.5" Hdd Removal (Screw Type)
RM138 Series Figure 24 3.5” HDD removal (screw type) 1. Loosen four screws as shown. 2. Take out the HDD from the tray. Figure 25 3.5” HDD installation (screw type) 1. Align the HDD with the anchor point on the tray. -
Page 25: Figure 26 2.5" Hdd/Ssd Removal In 3.5" Tray (Screw Type)
1. Align the front of the HDD/SSD with the anchor point on the tray. 2. Secure the 2.5” HDD/SSD by three screws from the bottom as shown. NOTE: Dedicated screw type is required for 2.5” HDD/SSD Installation, Chenbro P/N: 384-14602-3143A0. System Components Removal and Installation... -
Page 26: Figure 28 2.5'' Hot-Swap Hdd/Ssd Assembly Removal
RM138 Series Figure 28 2.5’’ hot-swap HDD/SSD assembly removal 1. Press the tray button to release the lever. 2. Pull the HDD/SSD assembly out of the drive bay. Figure 29 2.5’’ hot-swap HDD/SSD assembly installation 1. With the lever open, insert the HDD/SSD assembly into the drive bay until the end of the HDD/SSD cage. -
Page 27: Figure 30 2.5'' Hdd Removal (Tool-Less Type)
RM138 Series Figure 30 2.5’’ HDD removal (tool-less type) 1. Bottom up the HDD tray, and face the side without a concave slot of HDD tray as shown. 2. Press your two thumbs on the HDD as shown. NOTE: Please operate this on a stable surface in case the HDD dropping unexpectedly. -
Page 28: Figure 32 2.5'' Hdd/Ssd Removal (Screw Type)
RM138 Series Figure 32 2.5’’ HDD/SSD removal (screw type) 1. Loosen four screws as shown. 2. Take out the HDD/SSD from the tray. Figure 33 2.5” HDD/SSD installation (screw type) 1. Align the front of HDD/SSD with the anchor points on the tray. -
Page 29: Internal 2.5" Hdd/Ssd Removal And Installation
RM138 Series 2-4 Internal 2.5” HDD/SSD Removal and Installation Figure 34 RM13804 internal 2.5'' HDD/SSD removal 1. Lift the plastic bracket tab to release the HDD/SSD assembly as shown. 2. Remove it from the HDD/SSD cage. 3. Detach the plastic bracket from the HDD/SSD. -
Page 30: Internal Slim Odd Removal And Installation
RM138 Series 2-5 Internal Slim ODD Removal and Installation Figure 36 RM13804 slim ODD removal 1. Lift the side of ODD to release it. 2. Take out the ODD from the cage. Figure 37 RM13804 slim ODD installation 1. Align two dimples on the ODD with two hooks on the cage, and slide the ODD in as shown. -
Page 31: System Maintenance
RM138 Series 2-6 System Maintenance Figure 38 Removal of whole system from the rack (screw type) 1. Loosen the two thumb screws anticlockwise. 2. Firmly grab the rack handles on both sides and pull it out of the rack. Figure 39 Installation of whole system into the rack (screw type) 1. -
Page 32: Figure 40 Removal Of Whole System From The Rack (Latch Type)
RM138 Series Figure 40 Removal of whole system from the rack (latch type) 1. Open and hold the latches on both sides as shown. 2. Loosen the screws in the latches and firmly grab the rack handles on both sides. -
Page 33: Fan Module Removal And Installation
RM138 Series 2-7 Fan Module Removal and Installation Figure 42 Fan module removal (4028) 1. Detach the mounts on the fan module from the grooves of the chassis base. 2. Loosen four screws as shown to release the fan bracket from the chassis base. -
Page 34: Figure 44 Fan Module Assembly (4028)
RM138 Series Figure 44 Fan module assembly (4028) 1. Attach the fan guard with fan as shown and secure it with two screws. 2. Insert four fan mounts as shown. Figure 45 Fan module installation (4028) 1. Attach the fan bracket with the chassis base and secure it with four screws. -
Page 35: Figure 46 Fan Module Removal (4048)
RM138 Series Figure 46 Fan module removal (4048) 1. Detach the fan module with the grooves of the chassis base. 2. Loosen four screws as shown to release the fan bracket from the chassis base. Figure 47 Fan module disassembly (4048) 1. -
Page 36: Figure 48 Fan Module Assembly (4048)
RM138 Series Figure 48 Fan module assembly (4048) 1. Attach the fan guard with the fan as shown and secure it with two screws. 2. Attach the plastic extension holder with the fan. 3. Insert four mounts as shown. Figure 49 Fan module installation (4048) 1. -
Page 37: Figure 50 Fan Module Removal (4056)
RM138 Series Figure 50 Fan module removal (4056) 1. Detach the mounts on the fan module with the grooves of the chassis base. 2. Loosen four screws as shown to release the fan bracket from the chassis base. Figure 51 Fan module disassembly (4056) 1. -
Page 38: Figure 52 Fan Module Assembly (4056)
RM138 Series Figure 52 Fan module assembly (4056) 1. Attach the fan guard with fan as shown and secure it with two screws. 2. Insert four mounts as shown. Figure 53 Fan module installation (4056) 1. Attach the fan bracket with the chassis base as shown and secure it with four screws. -
Page 39: Figure 54 Air Baffle Removal
RM138 Series Figure 54 Air baffle removal 1. Remove the air baffle vertically from the fan guard. Figure 55 Air baffle installation 1. Insert the air baffle into the fan guard until it is locked into place. System Components Removal and Installation... -
Page 40: Pcie Card Installation
RM138 Series 2-8 PCIe Card Installation Figure 56 PCIe card blank removal Remove the PCIe blank. Figure 57 Cards and brackets installation Secure the riser card with PCIe bracket by two screws. Align two screw holes of PCIe slot bracket with the PCIe card, and secure them with two screws. -
Page 41: Psu Installation And Removal
RM138 Series 2-9 PSU Installation and Removal Figure 58 CRPS module installation-1 1. Remove dummy covers. Figure 59 CRPS module installation-2 1. Insert the CRPS module into the PSU cage until it is secured into place. System Components Removal and Installation... -
Page 42: Figure 60 Crps Module Removal
RM138 Series Figure 60 CRPS module removal 1. Press and hold the latch as shown. 2. Pull the module handle to remove it from the cage. System Components Removal and Installation │... -
Page 43: Slide Rail Installation
RM138 Series 2-10 Slide Rail Installation Figure 61 Slide rail installation-1 (84H314610-003) 1. Attach the inner rail to the chassis base while aligning T pins on the side of the system with the slots on the inner rail. Figure 62 Slide rail installation-2 (84H314610-003) 2. -
Page 44: Figure 63 Slide Rail Installation-3 (84H314610-003)
RM138 Series Figure 63 Slide rail installation-3 (84H314610-003) 3. Lift the latch as shown. 4. Secure the inner rail with one screw. Figure 64 Slide rail installation-4 (84H314610-003) 5. Install the system into the rack. System Components Removal and Installation... -
Page 45: Backplane
RM138 Series 3. Backplane Each drive tray includes two LED indicators for drive activity and drive status. Light pipes integrated into the drive tray direct light emitted from LEDs mounted next to each drive connector on the backplane to the drive tray faceplate, making them visible from the front of the system. -
Page 46: Storage Backplane Options
RM138 Series 3-1 Storage Backplane Options RM138 series supports below backplanes: 4 x 3.5” SATA 7-pin port to port passive backplane 10 x 2.5” Mini-SAS HD passive backplane All available SAS/SATA backplanes include the following common features: 12Gbps SAS and 6Gbps SAS/SATA ... -
Page 47: 4-Port 12Gbps Passive Backplane
RM138 Series 3-2 3.5” 4-Port 12Gbps Passive Backplane Table 8 Backplane specifications Specification Host Interface Mini-SAS HD HDD Interface SFF-8680 (SAS-29) Hot-Swap Yes, allows users to replace devices online Display LED indicates storage device status Power LED – Off (Fault) –... -
Page 48: Figure 67 Backplane Rear View
RM138 Series Figure 67 Backplane rear view Table 9 Connector and pin header function description Label Connector Description Drawing Power The backplane includes one 1 x 4 connector supplying power to the backplane. Power is routed to the backplane via a power cable harness from the power supply. -
Page 49: 10-Port 12Gbps Passive Backplane
RM138 Series 3-3 2.5” 10-Port 12Gbps Passive Backplane Table 10 Backplane specifications Specification Host Interface Mini-SAS HD HDD Interface SFF-8680 (SAS29) Hot-Swap Yes, allows users to replace storage devices online Display LED indicates storage device status Power LED – Off (Fault) –... -
Page 50: Figure 69 Backplane Rear View
RM138 Series Figure 69 Backplane rear view Table 11 Connector and pin header function description Drawing Label Description Description Power The backplane includes one 2 x 2 connector supplying power to the backplane. Power is routed to the backplane via a power cable harness from the power supply. -
Page 51: 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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