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CSE-LA15-W Cost-Effective Chassis Series Single & Redundant Power USER’S MANUAL Revision 1.0...
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State of California, USA. The State of California, County of Santa Clara shall be the exclusive venue for the resolution of any such disputes. Supermicro's total liability for all claims will not exceed the price paid for the hardware product.
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Installation and maintenance should be performed by experienced technicians only. Please refer to the CSE-LA15-W chassis specifications page on our website for updates on supported memory, processors and operating systems (http://www.supermicro.com).
Supermicro CSE-LA15-W Chassis Series User's Manual Contents Chapter 1 Introduction 1.1 Overview ..........................7 1.2 Unpacking the System ......................7 1.3 Chassis Features .........................8 Control Panel ........................8 Chassis Front ........................9 Chassis Rear ........................10 1.4 Where to Get Replacement Components ................11 1.5 Returning Merchandise for Service ..................11 Chapter 2 Chassis Installation 2.1 Overview ..........................12...
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Preface Storage Drives ........................22 Drive Carrier Indicators ....................22 3.5" Drive ........................24 System Cooling .........................25 System Fan Replacement .....................26 Checking the Server Air Flow ..................27 Overheating ........................27 Power Supply ........................28 Power Supply LEDs .......................28 PCI Expansion Cards .......................30...
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Supermicro CSE-LA15-W Chassis Series User's Manual Contacting Supermicro Headquarters Address: Super Micro Computer, Inc. 980 Rock Ave. San Jose, CA 95131 U.S.A. Tel: +1 (408) 503-8000 Fax: +1 (408) 503-8008 Email: marketing@supermicro.com (General Information) support@supermicro.com (Technical Support) Website: www.supermicro.com Europe Address: Super Micro Computer B.V.
Chapter 1 Introduction 1.1 Overview This chapter provides a brief outline of the functions and features of the CSE-LA15-W chassis. Other materials and information about this product are are availble at www.supermicro.com. 1.2 Unpacking the System Inspect the box the chassis was shipped in and note if it was damaged in any way. If any equipment appears damaged, please file a damage claim with the carrier who delivered it.
Supermicro CSE-LA15-W Chassis Series User's Manual 1.3 Chassis Features Control Panel Power switches and status LEDs are located on the control panel on the front of the chassis. Figure 1-1. Control Panel Control Panel Features Item Features Description The main power switch applies or removes primary power from the power supply to Power button the server but maintains standby power.
Chapter 1: Introduction Chassis Front The illustration below shows the features included on the front of the chassis. Figure 1-2. Front View Chassis Front Features Item Features Description Control Panel Power buttons and status indicators Service Tag System service information tag Storage Drive Four 3.5"...
Supermicro CSE-LA15-W Chassis Series User's Manual Chassis Rear The illustration below shows the features included on the rear of the chassis. Power supply modules display status lights. Single Power Chassis Redundant Power Chassis Figure 1-3. Rear View Chassis Rear Features...
For faster service, RMA authorizations may be requested online (http://www.supermicro.com/ support/rma/). Whenever possible, repack the chassis in the original Supermicro carton, using the original packaging material. If these are no longer available, be sure to pack the chassis securely, using packaging material to surround the chassis so that it does not shift within the carton and become damaged during shipping.
Supermicro CSE-LA15-W Chassis Series User's Manual Chapter 2 Chassis Installation 2.1 Overview This chapter provides advice and instructions for mounting your chassis in a server rack. If your chassis is not already fully integrated with processors, system memory etc., refer to Chapter 4 for details on installing those specific components.
Chapter 2: Server Installation • In single rack installations, stabilizers should be attached to the rack. In multiple rack in- stallations, the racks should be coupled together. • Always make sure the rack is stable before extending a server or other component from the rack.
Supermicro CSE-LA15-W Chassis Series User's Manual Circuit Overloading Consideration should be given to the connection of the equipment to the power supply circuitry and the effect that any possible overloading of circuits might have on overcurrent protection and power supply wiring. Appropriate consideration of equipment nameplate ratings should be used when addressing this concern.
Chapter 2: Server Installation 2.3 Installing the Rails This section provides information on installing the chassis into a rack unit with the rails provided. There are a variety of rack units on the market, which may mean that the assembly procedure differs slightly.
Supermicro CSE-LA15-W Chassis Series User's Manual Assembling the Outer Rails Each outer rail comes in two sections that must be assembled before mounting onto the rack. Assembling the Outer Rails 1. Identify the left and right outer rails by examining the ends, which bend outward. Match the left front outer rail with the left rear outer rail and the same for the right rails.
Chapter 2: Server Installation Installing the Outer Rails onto the Rack Each end of the assembled outer rail includes a bracket with square pegs to fit into your rack holes. If you have an older rack with round holes, these brackets must be removed, and you must use screws to secure the rail to the rack.
Supermicro CSE-LA15-W Chassis Series User's Manual Warning: Stability hazard. The rack stabilizing mechanism must be in place, or the rack must be bolted to the floor before you slide the unit out for servicing. Failure to stabilize the rack can cause the rack to tip over.
Chapter 2: Server Installation Installing the Chassis into a Telco Rack To install the chassis into a Telco or post-style rack, use two L-shaped brackets on either side of the chassis (four total). First, determine how far follow the server will extend out the front of the rack.
Supermicro CSE-LA15-W Chassis Series User's Manual Chapter 3 Maintenance and Component Installation This chapter provides instructions on installing and replacing main system components. To prevent compatibility issues, only use components that match the specifications and/or part numbers given. Installation or replacement of most components require that power first be removed from the system.
Chapter 3: Maintenance and Component Installation 3.2 Accessing the System The SCLA15 chassis features a removable top cover, which allows easy access to the inside of the chassis. Removing the Top Cover 1. Remove screws #1, and #2 as shown below. 2.
Storage Drives The system supports four 3.5" tool-less storage drives. These are SAS3/SATA. Note: Enterprise level hard disk drives are recommended for use in Supermicro chassis and servers. For information on recommended HDDs, visit the Supermicro website product pages at https://www.supermicro.com/products/nfo/Ultra.cfm.
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Chapter 3: Maintenance and Component Installation Removing a Hot-Swap Drive Carrier from the Chassis 1. Press the release latch towards the left on the drive carrier, which will release the drive carrier handle. 2. Use the drive carrier handle to pull the drive out of the chassis. Figure 3-2.
Supermicro CSE-LA15-W Chassis Series User's Manual Installing a "tool-less" 3.5" Hard Drive (No screws needed) 1. Place the hard drive carrier on a flat surface. 2. Insert a 3.5" hard drive in an angle into the carrier so that the mounting screw holes on the right side of the drive align with two stubs in the drive carrier.
Chapter 3: Maintenance and Component Installation System Cooling There are three 4-cm counter-rotating fans (with option for three more) that provide cooling for the system. Each fan unit is actually made up of two fans joined back-to-back, which rotate in opposite directions. This counter-rotating action generates exceptional airflow and works to dampen vibration levels.
The fan is designed to be pulled out, there are no screws. 4. Replace the failed fan with an identical 4cm fan, available from Supermicro. 5. Push the new fan into the vacant space in the housing while making sure the arrows on the top of the fan (indicating air direction) point in the same direction as the arrows on the other fans.
Overheat Temperature Setting Some backplanes allow the overheat temperature to be set at 45, 50, or 55 by changing a jumper setting. For more information, consult the backplane user manual at www.supermicro. com. (Click Support, then the Manuals link.) Responses If the server overheats: 1.
• Solid Amber: When illuminated, indicates that the power supply is plugged in, and is in an abnormal state. The system might need service. Please contact Supermicro technical support. Changing the Power Supply Module (single): 1. Unplug the AC cord from the module to be replaced.
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Chapter 3: Maintenance and Component Installation Changing the Power Supply Module (redundant): 6. If you are replacing only one power supply, there is no need to power down the system. If both power supplies need to be replaced, then a power-down is required and unplug the AC cord from the module to be replaced.
Supermicro CSE-LA15-W Chassis Series User's Manual PCI Expansion Cards The system accepts low profile cards, mounted on a riser card and riser bracket. See the table below for the different supported configurations. Unscrew Figure 3-7. PCI Expansion Card Chassis Slots...
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Chapter 3: Maintenance and Component Installation 3. If necessary, attach the riser card to the riser card bracket using screws. 4. Insert the expansion card into a slot on the riser card while aligning the expansion card back plate with the open slot in the rear of the chassis. 5.
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