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IW-RS208-07 User Manual 2U NVMe Hybrid Storage Server...
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InWin’s server website. SAFETY INFORMATION To ensure a safe and smooth operation of your InWin IW-RS208-07, it is essential that you choose an appropriate location for the system, provide an appropriate operating environment and supply an adequate amount of power for all components of the system.
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Installing or Removing Jumpers: A jumper is a short length conductor used to close, open or bypass part of an electronic circuit. Jumpers on InWin backplanes have a small tab on top that you can pick up with your fingertips. Grip the jumper carefully and plug the jumper to cover the jumper pins on the backplane.
1.2 Accessories Box Item Item Motherboard Stand-off Sockets and Screws x 12 HDD Tray Mark Label x 1 2.5" HDD Screws x 24 Power LED 3-pin to 2-pin Adapter x 1 Slim ODD Screws x 4 Cable Ties and Mounts x 5 2.5"...
1.3 General Information When you open the chassis, it should reflect the diagram’s image. SSD or ODD Internal disk brackets for 2.5" SSDs x 4 Top cover • one can be replaced with a slim ODD Top cover screwless open button 80 Plus Platinum CRPS (including PDB) 80 x 38mm PWM hot-swap fans x 4 Rear 2.5"...
1.3.1 Front Panel Controls and Indicators The IW-RS208-07 supports either 2.5"/3.5" SAS/SATA disk bays x 8 or 2.5"/3.5" SAS/SATA disk bays x 4 and NVMe x 4 disk bays in specific areas. The control panel, USB I/O ports and indicators are located on the handles.
Power Module 1 Default primary power supply module. Power Module 2 Backup power supply module. This slot is for InWin OS disk backup module (optional), which OS HDD supports two 2.5" 12G SSDs and features hot-swap function. System I/O The I/O shield should come with the motherboard or is provided by (Depends on M/B Specifications) motherboard vendors.
07 Series Motherboard & Expansion Card. For a quick installation video, please visit HDD Tray Installation The IW-RS208-07 features tool-less trays. Users no longer need to use screws to mount disks, and can swap drives faster. 07 Series HDD Tray Installation.
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● 2.4.1 Power Supply Cable Information 340mm 24-Pin Main Motherboard 450mm 8-Pin CPU 250mm 8-Pin CPU 310mm 8-Pin BP 360mm 6-Pin BP 817mm 630mm 150mm SATA 15 pin X 2 Internal HDD 200mm 467mm 280mm 150mm SATA 15 pin X 2 Internal HDD 200mm 180mm 4-Pin Rear 2.5"...
2.5 Connecting Cables Connecting LED Cable, Front Control Panel and Front USB I/O Ports Refer to your motherboard user guide for pin functions and locations, and then plug the connectors to the pins on the motherboard to activate the functions. USB 3.0 LED Connector Connector Name...
2.6 Installing the Slide Rail The IW-RS208-07 is a rackmount model, which supports EIA-RS310D standard cabinets and chassis racks. InWin provides standard slide rails to allow users to mount the chassis onto the cabinets. 2.6.1 Identifying the Slide Rail The slide rail by your order might be different. You can reference the quick installation guide inside the slide rail package and follow the instructions to mount the rail onto your cabinet or chassis rack.
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Step 3 2.6.4 Mounting the Rail Bracket to the Cabinet Step 1: Extend the rail bracket over the rear rack of the cabinet. Step 2: Pull out the rear hook on the end of the outer rail, align and push the rail bracket pins into the post holes on the rack.
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2.6.5 Inserting the Chassis to the Cabinet Step 1: Pull out the middle rail to the stop position. Step 2: Move the ball bearing retainer to the front end of the middle rail, and it should click into the locked position. Step 3: Insert the inner rails of the chassis into the middle rails on both sides of the rack.
6Gbps, SATA 6Gps and SATA 3Gps HDD/SSD. The backplane supports NVMe SSD through OcuLink x4 connectors. The backplane varies by order. Please reference the backplane user guide to complete the installation. The download link is at the download section of each product. Please visit the InWin website: ipc.in-win.com.
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Backplane Connection 3.3.1 Oculink Backplane Connection The IW-RS208-07 supports NVMe SSDs through Oculink x 4 connectors, and this backplane is backward compatible with Mini-SAS HD. 07 Series Oculink Backplane Connection For a quick installation video, please visit 3.3.2 Mini-SAS HD Backplane Connection...
InWin’s chassis. You can download the latest updated device compatibility list from InWin’s website: ipc.in-win.com 5 Technical Support If you need help with installation or troubleshooting, you can contact your local InWin reps, or send an e-mail to InWin’s local contacts for technical assistance.
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