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Summary of Contents for ASROCK RM138 Series
- Page 1 RM138 Series User Manual Version 1.0 Published August 2020 Copyright©2020 ASRock Rack INC. All rights reserved.
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Page 2: Copyright Notice
In no event shall ASRock Rack, its directors, officers, employees, or agents be liable for any indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages (including damages for loss of profits, loss of business, loss of data, interruption of business and the like), even if ASRock Rack has been advised of the possibility of such damages arising from any defect or error in the documentation or product. -
Page 3: Replaceable Batteries
Setting up the Server in a Restricted Access Location • Access can only be gained by service persons or by users who have been instructed about the reasons for the restrictions applied to the location and about any precautions that shall be taken. • Access is through the use of a tool or lock and key, or other means of security, and is controlled by the authority responsible for the location. -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Contents Chapter 1 Introduction 1.1 Shipping Box Contents 1.2 Specifications Chapter 2 Server System Overview 2.1 System Components 2.2 Internal Features 2.3 System Front Panel 2.4 System Rear Panel 2.5 Front Control Panel Buttons and LEDs 2.6 PSU LED Chapter 3 Hardware Installation and Maintenance 3.1 Server Top Cover 3.2 Hard Drive 3.3 Power Supply... - Page 5 Appendix C Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)
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Page 7: Chapter 1 Introduction
In case any modifications of this documentation occur, the updated version will be available on ASRock Rack’s website without further notice. If you require technical support related to this product, please visit our website for specific information about the model you are using. -
Page 8: Shipping Box Contents
1.1 Shipping Box Contents Quantity Item RM138-C622LM/4L RM138-C622LM/10S RM138 Series Barebone (1U form factor) System Board (MB) Power Supply Units System Fans HDD Backplane (BPB) Front Panel Board (FPB) LAN Mezzanine Card (M350R) 3.5" HDD 2.5" HDD USB 3.0 Cable... -
Page 9: Specifications
RM138 Series 1.2 Specifications RM138 Series System Physical Status Form Factor 1U Rackmount Dimension 735mm X 438.5mm X 43.2mm (L/W/H, w/o ear) Support MB Size L shape , 16.7" x17" inch (EP2C622D24LM/1U) Front Panel Buttons • Power button • UID button LEDs •... -
Page 10: Chapter 2 Server System Overview
Chapter 2 Server System Overview This chapter provides diagrams showing the location of important components of the server system. 2.1 System Components 2 x Power Supply Units 2 x Riser Card Assemblies Fan Bar (6 x Hot-Swap System Fans) Mezzanine Card Front Panel Controls Server Board 4 x 3.5”... -
Page 11: Internal Features
RM138 Series 2.2 Internal Features... - Page 12 From LAN Mezzanine Card Slot Riser Card Assembly 1 Riser Card Assembly 2 or Storage Mezzanine Card* 2 x Power Supply Units Serverboard System Fan 1 (Hot-swapable) System Fan 2 (Hot-swapable) System Fan 3 (Hot-swapable) System Fan 4 (Hot-swapable) System Fan 5 (Hot-swapable) System Fan 6 (Hot-swapable) HDD Backplane Board (BPB) 10 x 2.5"...
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Page 13: System Front Panel
RM138 Series 2.3 System Front Panel RM138-C622LM/4L Description Front Vent 4 x 3.5" SATA3 (6Gb/s) / SAS(12Gb) HDDs (with RAID/HBA card) 2 x USB 3.0 Ports Front Control Panel RM138-C622LM/10S Description Front Vent 10 x 2.5" SATA3( 6Gb/s)/ SAS(12Gb) HDDs (with RAID/HBA card) 2 x USB 3.0 Ports... -
Page 14: System Rear Panel
2.4 System Rear Panel Redundant PSU 1+1: Only one PSU is allowed to be removed while the server is running. Description 2 x Power Supply Units Add-on PCIE Card Slots (Full-Height, on Riser Card Assembly) I/O Shield (depends on the specification of the server board) Add-on PCIE Card Slots (Low-Profile, on Riser Card Assembly) Mezzanine Card Slot... -
Page 15: Front Control Panel Buttons And Leds
RM138 Series 2.5 Front Control Panel Buttons and LEDs Front Control Panel RM138-C622LM/4L Description UID Button UID LED USB 3.0 Ports System Event LED HDD Activity LED Power LED Power Button *Please be noted that the functions are supported depending on the type of the server board. -
Page 16: Power Button
Power Button Press the power switch button to toggle the system power on and standby/sleep modes. To remove all power from the system completely, disconnect the power cord from the server. ID Button Press the ID button to toggle the front panel ID LED and the baseboard ID LED on and off. -
Page 17: Psu Led
RM138 Series 2.6 PSU LED PSU LED PSU Status LED Status Description Green Normal work; output ON and OK Amber Module fault/protection in operating mode (failure, OCP, OVP, Fan Fail, OTP, UVP) AC cord unplugged Amber blinking at 0.5Hz Warning (high temp, high power, high current, slow fan) Green blinking at 0.5Hz... -
Page 18: Chapter 3 Hardware Installation And Maintenance
Chapter 3 Hardware Installation and Maintenance This chapter helps you assemble the chassis and install components. Before You Begin Before you work with the server, pay close attention to the “Important Safety Instructions” at the beginning of this manual. 1. Make sure the server is powered off. Power down the server if it is still running. -
Page 19: Server Top Cover
RM138 Series 3.1 Server Top Cover Removing the Server Top Cover 1. Before removing the top cover, power off the server and unplug the power cord. 2. The system must be operated with all the chassis top cover installed to ensure proper cooling. - Page 20 Installing the Server Top Covers 1. Lower the top cover on the chassis , with the latch handle open. 2. Make sure the side latches align with the cutouts. Push the cover toward the front side of the chassis. 3. Close the latch handle.
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Page 21: Hard Drive
RM138 Series 3.2 Hard Drive 3.2.1 Installing a Hard Disk Drive into 2.5" Hard Drive Tray The chassis supports hot-swappable 2.5" hard drives. Removing 2.5” Hard Drive Trays from the Chassis 1. Press the locking lever latch on the drive tray to unlock the retention lever. - Page 22 Installing a 2.5” Hard Drive to the Hard Drive Tray 1. Engage two embossed pins into the side dimples on the tray. 2. Carefully push down the other side of the tray until the other two embossed pins and side dimplws lock into place.
- Page 23 RM138 Series 3.2.2 Installing a Hard Disk Drive into 3.5" Hard Drive Tray The chassis supports hot-swappable 3.5" hard drives. Removing 3.5” Hard Drive Trays from the Chassis 1. Press the locking lever latch on the drive tray to unlock the retention lever.
- Page 24 Installing a 3.5” Hard Drive to the Hard Drive Tray 1. Engage two embossed pins into the side dimples on the tray. 2. Carefully push down the other side of the tray until the other two embossed pins and side dimplws lock into place.
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Page 25: Power Supply
RM138 Series 3.3 Power Supply Installing and Removing the Power Supply Before replacing the power supply, power off the server, unplug the power cord, and discon- nect all wiring from the power supply. Installing the Power Supply Unit The system can accommodate four AC or two DC power supplies in the bay at the rear of the chassis. -
Page 26: System Fan
3.4 System Fan Replacing the System Fan 1. Unplug the fan connecter and remove the failed fan. 2. Align the mounting holes on the fan bar with the fan mounts on the replacement fan corners. 3. Gently place the fan on the fan bar. Make sure the fan is well seated. 4. -
Page 27: Add-On Card (Low-Profile)
RM138 Series 3.5 Add-on Card (Low-Profile) 1. You can install an add-on card to the chassis with the riser card assembly installed on the serverboard. 2. Before installing the add-on card, power off the server and unplug the power cord. - Page 28 3. Slide the slot cover out sideways. 4. Install an add-on card into to the riser-card assembly.
- Page 29 RM138 Series 5. Install the add-on card assembly to the chassis. Align the plate of the add-on card with the openings in the back of the chassis. 6. User the screw to secure the add-on card assembly to the chassis.
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Page 30: Add-On Card (Full-Height)
3.6 Add-on Card (Full-Height) 1. You can install an add-on card to the chassis with the riser card assembly installed on the serverboard. 2. Before installing the add-on card, power off the server and unplug the power cord. Please be noted that add-on card is supported for certain models only. Please check the rear panel of your chassis and see if a PCI Express slot is provided on the I/O shield. - Page 31 RM138 Series 3. Slide the slot cover out sideways. 4. Install an add-on card into to the riser-card assembly.
- Page 32 5. Install the add-on card assembly to the chassis. Align the plate of the add-on card with the openings in the back of the chassis. 6. User the screw to secure the add-on card assembly to the chassis. Riser Card Assembly...
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Page 33: Lan Mezzanine Card
RM138 Series 3.7 LAN Mezzanine Card 1. Remove the riser card assembly before installing a LAN mezzanine card. (See Chapter 3.4 Add-on Card (Low-Profile) for detailed instructions.) 2. Release the screw that secures the blanking plate to the chassis. Keep the screws for later use. - Page 34 4. Install the four spacer supports into the server board around the mezzanine card slot. 5. Gently insert the mezzanine card into the mezzanine card slot. LAN Mezzanine Card Spacer Supports 6. Attach the matching I/O plate of the mezzanine card to the chassis. 7.
- Page 35 RM138 Series Note: Simply squeeze the top of each spacer support to release the mezzanine card.
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Page 36: Mezzanine Card Support List
Appendix A Mezzanine Card Support List This system supports the following ASRock Rack mezzanine cards. Mezz Card Type Mezz Slot Type Model LAN Card Mezz Type A M350R LAN Card Mezz Type A M540R LAN Card Mezz Type A M599R... -
Page 37: Installing The Cpu And Heatsink
RM138 Series Appendix B Installing the CPU and Heatsink... - Page 38 1. Before you installed the heatsink, you need to spray thermal interface material between the CPU and the heatsink to improve heat dissipation. 2. Illustration in this documentation are examples only. Heatsink or fan cooler type may differ.
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- Page 40 Tighten the two Corner Plunger to 12 IN.LB. Two turns at a time. Tighten the two Middle Nuts to 12 IN.LB. Two turns at a time.
- Page 41 RM138 Series Appendix C Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)
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