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Summary of Contents for Chenbro RM245 Series
- Page 1 RM245 Series Rackmount Chassis User Manual April 2020 Version 1.2 A docu men t pr ovides an overview of pr odu ct featur es, fun ctions, ar chitectur e, an d su ppor t specification s .
- 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
RM245 Series Table of Contents Table of Contents ............................3 List of Figures ..............................4 List of Tables ..............................6 Product Overview .......................... 7 1-1 System Outlook Overview ....................... 8 1-2 Front Panel ..........................10 1-3 Back Panel ..........................11 1-4 Front Control Panel ....................... -
Page 4: List Of Figures
RM245 Series List of Figures Figure 1 RM24508 overview ........................8 Figure 2 RM24512 overview ........................8 Figure 3 RM24508 major components overview..................9 Figure 4 RM24512 major components overview..................9 Figure 5 RM24508 front panel ....................... 10 Figure 6 RM24512 front panel ....................... - Page 5 RM245 Series Figure 39 RM24512 fan module installation ..................... 32 Figure 40 RM24512 air baffle installation ....................32 Figure 41 Drive cage bracket installation (back panel) ................33 Figure 42 Drive cage installation (back panel) ..................33 Figure 43 Drive backplane installation (back panel) .................. 34 Figure 44 Full-height back panel bracket installation ................
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Page 6: List Of Tables
RM245 Series List of Tables Table 1 Chenbro RM24508/12 specifications ................... 7 Table 2 Front control panel ........................12 Table 3 Slide rail options ........................14 Table 4 System environmental specifications summary ................15 Table 5 System packaging information ....................16 Table 6 Product weight information ....................... -
Page 7: Product Overview
1. Product Overview RM245 series is a 2U high flexible storage server chassis, and offers flexible solutions by choosing the customers’ modular parts integrated into the system to fulfill the enterprise demand. This chapter provides a high-level overview of the system features and available options. -
Page 8: System Outlook Overview
RM245 Series 1-1 System Outlook Overview Figure 1 RM24508 over view Figure 2 RM24512 over view Product Overview │... -
Page 9: Figure 3 Rm24508 Major Components Overview
RM245 Series Figure 3 RM24508 major components over view Figure 4 RM24512 major components over view A. Front Top Cover D. Fan Assembly G. Slim ODD Bay B. Back Top Cover E. Server Board H. Internal 2.5” HDD Bays C. Label Embossing F. -
Page 10: Front Panel
RM245 Series 1-2 Front Panel Figure 5 RM24508 front panel Figure 6 RM24512 front panel A. Front Control Panel C. Info Tag E. Slim ODD Bay B. Storage Drive Bay D. Rack Handles Product Overview │... -
Page 11: Back Panel
RM245 Series 1-3 Back Panel Figure 7 Back panel with single PSU Figure 8 Back panel with redundant PSU A. 2U Single Power Supply C. I/O Gasket E. Full Height Expansion Slots B. CRPS D. Low Profile Expansion Slots F. 2.5” Hot-swap Drive Bays Product Overview │... -
Page 12: Front Control Panel
RM245 Series 1-4 Front Control Panel Figure 9 Front control panel Table 2 Front control panel Label ICON Indicator, button or connector Power Button UID Button Reset Button USB3.0 HDD Activity LED System Alarm LED LAN1, LAN2 Activity LED Rack Handle (Left) -
Page 13: Chassis Dimensions
RM245 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 verify your shipping configuration with appropriate shock and vibration testing before shipment. -
Page 15: System Level Environmental Limits
RM245 Series 1-7 System Level Environmental Limits The following table defines the system level operating and non-operating environmental limits. Table 4 System environmental specifications summary Parameter Specification Temperature Operating 5º C to 35º C (41º F to 95º F) Temperature Non-Operating -40º... -
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
RM245 Series 2. System Components Removal and Installation RM245 series supports for a variety of different storage options: Up to 8 x 3.5” hot-swap SAS/SATA HDD or 2.5” SAS/SATA HDD or SSD (RM24508) Up to 12 x 3.5” hot-swap SAS/SATA HDD or 2.5” SAS/SATA HDD or SSD (RM24512) ... -
Page 18: Top Cover Installation
RM245 Series 2-1 Top Cover Installation Figure 12 Front top cover installation 1. Align the guide pins of this cover with the grooves on the chassis base, and slide it toward the front panel until locked into place. 2. Secure this cover with two screws as shown. -
Page 19: Hdd Cage Installation
RM245 Series 2-2 HDD Cage Installation Figure 14 RM24508 HDD cage installation 1. Align the guide pins of the HDD cage with the grooves on the chassis base, and push this cage backward the front panel until locked into place. -
Page 20: Hot-Swap Hdd Assembly Maintenance
RM245 Series 2-3 Hot-swap HDD Assembly Maintenance Figure 16 3.5” Hot-swap HDD assembly installation 1. With the lever open, insert the HDD assembly into the drive bay until the end of the HDD cage. 2. Push down the lever to lock it into place. -
Page 21: Figure 18 3.5" Hdd Installation (Tool-Less Type)
RM245 Series Figure 18 3.5” HDD installation (tool-less type) 1. Slide in the HDD until it aligns the anchor point of the HDD tray. 2. Push down the HDD when it is locked into place. Figure 19 3.5” HDD removal (tool-less type) 1. -
Page 22: Figure 20 3.5" Hdd Installation (Screw Type)
RM245 Series Figure 20 3.5” HDD installation (screw type) 1. Align the HDD with the anchor point on the tray. 2. Secure the tray by four screws as shown. Figure 21 3.5” HDD removal (screw type) 1. Loosen four screws as shown. -
Page 23: Figure 22 2.5" Hdd Installation In 3.5" Tray (Screw Type)
3.5” drive, a 2.5” drive with plastic dummy filler or only dummy fillers. In addition, in order to support a 2.5” drive in a 3.5” tray, a screw-type tray is required. NOTE: Dedicated screw type is required for 2.5” SSD Installation, Chenbro P/N: 384-14602-3143A0. Figure 23 2.5” HDD removal in 3.5” tray (screw type) 1. -
Page 24: Figure 24 2.5'' Hot-Swap Hdd Assembly Installation
RM245 Series Figure 24 2.5’’ hot-swap HDD assembly installation 1. With the lever open, insert the HDD assembly into the drive bay until the end of the HDD cage. 2. Push down the lever when it is secured into place. -
Page 25: Figure 26 2.5'' Hdd Installation (Tool-Less Type)
RM245 Series Figure 26 2.5’’ HDD Installation (tool-less type) 1. Align the two guide pins of the HDD tray with the side dimples on the HDD as shown. 2. Push down the HDD until it is locked into place. NOTE: To ensure proper system air flow requirements, all front drive bays must be populated with a drive carrier. -
Page 26: Internal 2.5'' Hdd Installation & Removal
RM245 Series 2-4 Internal 2.5’’ HDD Installation & Removal Figure 27 RM24508 internal 2.5'' HDD installation 1. Attach the plastic bracket with the HDD by engaging four pins with the dimples on one side of the HDD. 2. Align the two dimples of the other side of the HDD assembly with the two hooks on the HDD cage as shown. -
Page 27: Slim Odd Installation & Removal
RM245 Series 2-5 Slim ODD Installation & Removal Figure 29 RM24508 internal slim ODD installation 1. Secure the plastic bracket onto the slim ODD with two screws. 2. Insert the slim ODD assembly into the drive bay and push it until secured into place. -
Page 28: System Maintenance
RM245 Series 2-6 System Maintenance Figure 31 Installation of whole system from the rack 1. Firmly hold the system on both sides, and push the system all the way into the cabinet. 2. Open and hold the latches on both sides as shown. -
Page 29: Fan Assembly Installation
RM245 Series 2-7 Fan Assembly Installation Figure 33 RM24508 fan assembly installation 1. Insert the fan assembly into the chassis, and ensure the alignment of screw holes with the grooves on the chassis base matched on both sides. 2. Secure the fan assembly with thumb screws on both sides as shown. -
Page 30: Figure 35 Rm24508 Fan Module Installation
RM245 Series Figure 35 RM24508 fan module installation 1. Insert the fan module into the fan cage until the tabs locked into place. 2. Secure the fan module with one screw as shown. Figure 36 RM24508 air baffle installation 1. Insert the air baffle into the fan cage until locked into place. -
Page 31: Figure 37 Rm24512 Fan Assembly Installation
RM245 Series Figure 37 RM24512 fan assembly installation 1. Install the fan assembly in place by aligning the thumb screws with the screw holes on the chassis base. 2. Secure the thumb screws until locked into place. 3. Connect the related fan connectors. -
Page 32: Figure 39 Rm24512 Fan Module Installation
RM245 Series Figure 39 RM24512 fan module installation Insert the fan module into the fan cage until secured into place. NOTE: All the fan modules are inserted as the direction pointers indicate. Figure 40 RM24512 air baffle installation 1. Insert the air baffle into the fan cage until secured into place. -
Page 33: 2-Bay Drive Cage Installation (Back Panel)
RM245 Series 2-8 2.5” 2-bay Drive Cage Installation (Back Panel) Figure 41 Drive cage bracket installation (back panel) 1. Attach the drive cage bracket on the bottom of the chassis, and ensure the alignment of screw holes matched. 2. Secure the bracket with two screws from the outside of the chassis. -
Page 34: Figure 43 Drive Backplane Installation (Back Panel)
RM245 Series Figure 43 Drive backplane installation (back panel) 1. Attach the backplane to the rear of the drive cage as shown. 2. Ensure the backplane firmly engaged with the cage. 3. Secure the backplane with one screw. System Components Removal and Installation... -
Page 35: Full-Height Pcie Card Installation
RM245 Series 2-9 Full-height PCIe Card Installation Figure 44 Full-height back panel bracket installation 1. Replace the low-profile back panel bracket with full-height one. 2. Secure the bracket with two screws as shown. Figure 45 Cards and brackets installation 3. Align the three screw holes of the riser card with T nails on the bracket, and slide the riser card into place as shown. -
Page 36: Psu Installation And Removal
RM245 Series 2-10 PSU Installation and Removal PSU installation Figure 46 Single 2U 1. Install the PSU into the chassis, and ensure alignment of screw holes on the PSU, the chassis base and the back panel matched. 2. Secure the PSU with the back panel by three screws. -
Page 37: Figure 47 Redundant Psu Cage Assembly
RM245 Series Figure 47 Redundant PSU cage assembly 1. Attach the PSU side bracket to the PSU cage, and secure it by two screws from the inside of the cage as shown. 2. Attach the PSU bracket to PSU cage, and secure it by two screws. -
Page 38: Figure 49 Crps Module Installation
RM245 Series CRPS module installation Figure 49 1. Insert the CRPS module into the PSU cage and push until it is secured into place. CRPS module removal Figure 50 1. Press the latch without release as shown. 2. Pull the module handle to remove it from the PSU cage. -
Page 39: Slide Rail Installation
RM245 Series 2-11 Slide Rail Installation Figure 51 Slide rail Installation-1 (384-23803-3300A0) 1. Attach the inner rail to the chassis base while aligning the T pins on the side of the system with the slots on the inner rail. Figure 52 Slide rail Installation-2 (384-23803-3300A0) 2. -
Page 40: Figure 53 Slide Rail Installation-3 (384-23803-3300A0)
RM245 Series Figure 53 Slide rail Installation-3 (384-23803-3300A0) 3. Lift the latch as shown. 4. Secure the inner rail with one screw. Figure 54 Slide rail Installation-4 (384-23803-3300A0) 5. Install the system into the rack. System Components Removal and Installation... -
Page 41: Backplane
RM245 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 42: Storage Backplane Options
RM245 Series 3-1 Storage Backplane Options RM245 series supports below backplanes: 12 x 3.5” Mini-SAS HD active backplane 12 x 3.5” Mini-SAS HD passive backplane 8 x 3.5” Mini-SAS HD passive backplane 2 x 2.5’’ SAS/SATA backplane ... -
Page 43: 12-Port 12Gbps Mini-Sas Hd Active Backplane
RM245 Series 3-2 3.5” 12-Port 12Gbps Mini-SAS HD Active Backplane Table 8 Backplane specifications Specification Host Interface Mini-SAS HD HDD Interface SFF-8680 (SAS 29-pin) Hot-Swap Yes, allows users to replace devices online Display LED indicates storage device status Power LED – Off (Fault) –... -
Page 44: Figure 57 Backplane Rear View
RM245 Series Figure 57 Backplane rear view Table 9 Connector and pin header function description Label Connector Description Drawing Power The backplane includes two 2 x 4 connectors supplying power to the backplane. Power is routed to the backplane via a power cable harness from the power supply. -
Page 45: Table 10 Dip Switch Setting
RM245 Series Note: Set the DIP SW1 to OFF for RM24512. Please refer to Table 10 below. Table 10 Dip switch setting PIN-Number PIN-Definition SYS FAN DISABLE TEMP ALRAM SYS FAN DISABLE BUZZER DISABLE SES MON DISABLE I2C ADDR Table 11 Fan setting for RM24512 DIP 4 ON，DIP 1 OFF... -
Page 46: 12-Port 12Gbps Mini-Sas Hd Passive Backplane
RM245 Series 3-3 3.5” 12-Port 12Gbps Mini-SAS HD Passive Backplane Table 12 Backplane specifications Specification Host Interface Mini SAS HD HDD Interface SAS/SATA Hot-Swap Yes, allows users to replace storage devices online Display LED indicates storage device status Power LED – Off (Fault) –... -
Page 47: Figure 59 Backplane Rear View
RM245 Series Figure 59 Backplane rear view Table 13 Connector and pin header function description Label Description Description Drawing Power The backplane includes two 2 x 4 connectors supplying power to the backplane. Power is routed to the backplane via a power cable harness from the power supply. -
Page 48: Table 14 Mb Pwm Connector
RM245 Series Table 14 MB PWM connector Connector Pin Number Pin Definition Input/output Description Drawing MB TACH Output FAN Clock Output to MB MB PWM Connector MB PWM Input FAN PWM Input from MB Table 15 Dip switch setting PIN-Number... -
Page 49: 12Gbps 8-Port Mini Sas Hd Passive Backplane
RM245 Series 3-4 12Gbps 8-Port Mini SAS HD Passive Backplane Table 16 Backplane specifications Specification Host Interface Mini SAS HD HDD Interface SAS 29-pin Hot-Swap Yes, allows users to replace storage devices online Display LED indicates storage device status Power LED – Off (Fault) –... -
Page 50: Figure 61 Backplane Rear View
RM245 Series Figure 61 Backplane rear view Table 17 Connector and pin header function description Label Connector Description Drawing Power The backplane includes a 2 x 4 connector supplying power to the backplane. Power is routed to the backplane via a power cable harness from the power supply. -
Page 51: Table 18 Fan Setting For Rm24508
RM245 Series Table 18 Fan setting for RM24508 NC3 (Mute pin) JA1 (JCK pin) PIN 5,6 OPEN PIN 4,6 SHORT PIN 5,6 OPEN PIN 2,4 SHORT PIN 5,6 SHORT N/A (No matter what status) Backplane │... -
Page 52: X 2.5'' Drive Bay Accessory Kit
3-5 2 x 2.5’’ Drive Bay Accessory Kit Chenbro Accessory Kit Product Code: 83H803237-005 for SATA/SAS module. The 2U product family provides the option to support two 6 Gbps hot-swap SATA SSDs installed to a drive module mounted in the back of the system. -
Page 53: Figure 63 Backplane Front View
RM245 Series The backplane includes several connectors and a jumper block, as defined in the following. Table 19 Backplane specifications Specification Host Interface SATA 7-pin HDD Interface Hot-Swap Yes, allows users to replace storage devices online Display LED indicates storage device status Power LED –... -
Page 54: Figure 64 Backplane Rear View
Figure 64 Backplane rear view Table 20 Connector and pin header function description Label Description Description Drawing Power The backplane includes a 2 x 2 cable connector used as a management interface to the server board. SATA 7-pin The backplane includes two SATA 7-pin connectors providing data signals for two SAS/SATA drives on the backplane. -
Page 55: Maintenance And Service
(Dead on Arrival) If the products are found Defect On Arrival, please contact Chenbro’s regional sales or CQE and indicate the defective status via email along with product photos and description. You may need to return the defective item by request.
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