Chenbro RM41736 Plus User manual
RM41736 Plus Chassis
Rackmount Server User Manual
October 2019 Version 2.0
A document provides an overview of product features, functions, architecture, and support specifications.
RM41736 Plus
List of Figures │ 2
DISCLAIMERS
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.
This document contains information on products, services and/or processes in development. All information provided here is subject
to change without notice. Contact your Chenbro representative to obtain the latest Configuration Guide.
The products and services described may contain defects or errors known as errata which may cause deviations from published
specifications. Current characterized errata are available on request.
Chenbro, and the Chenbro logo are trademarks of Chenbro Micom Co., Ltd. in the worldwide.
*Other names and brands may be claimed as the property of others
© 2019 Chenbro Micom Co., Ltd.
RM41736 Plus
List of Figures │ 3
Table of Contents
Table of Contents..........................................................................................................................................3
List of Figures................................................................................................................................................4
List of Tables .................................................................................................................................................5
1. Product Overview..........................................................................................................................6
1-1 System Features Overview.......................................................................................................7
1-2 Front Panel..............................................................................................................................8
1-3 Back Panel...............................................................................................................................9
1-4 Front Control Panel ...............................................................................................................10
1-5 Chassis Dimensions ...............................................................................................................11
1-6 Available Rack Mounting Kit Options (Refer to “Installation”) ................................................12
1-7 System Level Environmental Specifications............................................................................13
1-8 System Packaging.................................................................................................................14
2. System Components Removal and Installation ............................................................................15
2-1 Top Cover Removal and Installation .......................................................................................16
2-2 External Hot-Swap HDD Assembly Removal and Installation..................................................17
2-3 System Maintenance .............................................................................................................19
2-4 Fan Module Removal and Installation....................................................................................20
2-5 Rear 2.5” HDD Module Removal and Installation...................................................................21
2-6 Rear 2.5” HDD Module Removal and Installation...................................................................22
2-5 MB Tray Removal and Installation..........................................................................................24
2-5 PSU Installation and Removal ................................................................................................25
2-7 Slide Rail Installation .............................................................................................................27
3. Backplane....................................................................................................................................29
3-1 Storage Backplane Options....................................................................................................30
3-2 3.5” 24-Port 12Gbps Active Backplane ..................................................................................31
3-3 3.5” 12-Port 12Gbps Active Backplane...................................................................................34
3-3 2.5” 2-Port SATA/SAS passive backplane ................................................................................37
4. Maintenance and Service ............................................................................................................39
RM41736 Plus
List of Figures │ 4
List of Figures
Figure 1 RM41736 Plus overview .............................................................................................................7
Figure 2 RM41736 Plus major components overview...............................................................................7
Figure 3 Front panel.................................................................................................................................8
Figure 4 Back panel with redundant PSU..................................................................................................9
Figure 5 Front control panel...................................................................................................................10
Figure 6 Chassis dimensions...................................................................................................................11
Figure 8 Top cover installation................................................................................................................16
Figure 9 3.5” hot-swap HDD assembly installation .................................................................................17
Figure 10 3.5” hot-swap HDD assembly removal......................................................................................17
Figure 11 3.5” HDD installation (tool-less type)........................................................................................18
Figure 12 Installation of whole system into the rack (screw type).............................................................19
Figure 13 Middle fan module installation.................................................................................................20
Figure 14 Rear 2.5” hot-swap HDD assembly removal..............................................................................21
Figure 15 Rear 2.5” hot-swap HDD assembly installation .........................................................................21
Figure 16 2.5” HDD internal bracket Installation.......................................................................................22
Figure 17 Rear 2.5” hot-swap HDD module installation............................................................................22
Figure 18 2.5” HDD internal bracket Installation.......................................................................................23
Figure 19 MB tray removal.......................................................................................................................24
Figure 20 Redundant PSU cage assembly installation ...............................................................................25
Figure 21 Redundant PSU cage assembly installation...............................................................................25
Figure 22 CRPS module Installation..........................................................................................................26
Figure 23 CRPS module removal ..............................................................................................................26
Figure 24 Slide rail installation-1 (84H341810-046)..................................................................................27
Figure 25 Slide rail installation-2 (84H341810-046)..................................................................................27
Figure 26 Slide rail installation-3 (84H341810-046)..................................................................................28
Figure 27 Drive carrier LED identification .................................................................................................29
Figure 28 Backplane front view................................................................................................................31
Figure 29 Backplane rear view .................................................................................................................32
Figure 30 Backplane front view................................................................................................................34
Figure 31 Backplane rear view .................................................................................................................35
Figure 32 Backplane device-side view ......................................................................................................37
Figure 33 Backplane host-side view .........................................................................................................37
RM41736 Plus
List of Tables │ 5
List of Tables
Table 1 Chenbro RM41736 Plus specifications..........................................................................................6
Table 2 Front control panel ....................................................................................................................10
Table 3 Slide rail options ........................................................................................................................12
Table 4 System environmental specifications summary..........................................................................13
Table 5 System packaging information ...................................................................................................14
Table 6 Product weight information .......................................................................................................14
Table 7 Drive power LED/activity LED behavior ......................................................................................29
Table 8 Backplane specifications ............................................................................................................31
Table 9 Connector and pin header function description .........................................................................32
Table 10 DIP switch setting ......................................................................................................................33
Table 11 Backplane specifications ............................................................................................................34
Table 12 Connector and pin header function description .........................................................................35
Table 13 DIP switch setting ......................................................................................................................36
Table 14 Backplane specifications ............................................................................................................37
Table 15 Connector and pin header function description .........................................................................38
RM41736 Plus
Product Overview │ 6
1. Product Overview
RM41736 Plus offers a double-access design with high-capacity storage. It supports for up to thirty-six bays 3.5” hot-swap drives
and optional two 2.5” HDD with significantly energy saving PSU and fan power to facilitate it an adaptable architecture for diverse
workloads. This chapter provides a high-level overview of the system features and available options. More details for each major
sub-system, feature, or option are provided in the following chapters.
Table 1 Chenbro RM41736 Plus specifications
Feature
Description
MB Form Factor
SSI EEB (12” x 13”)
Dimension
(D x W x H)
699.0 x 432.0 x 176.0 (mm)
27.52’’ x 17.00’’ x 6.93’’
Drive Bay
Hot-swap HDD: 36 x 3.5”
Storage Backplane
1 x 3.5” 24-port 12Gbps SAS3/SATA3 Active Backplane
1 x 3.5” 12-port 12Gbps SAS3/SATA3 Active Backplane
1 x 2.5” 2-port 12Gbps SAS3/SATA3 Passive Backplane (Option)
PSU Form Factor
(D x W x H)
1+1 CRPS, 80 PLUS Platinum, 1200W (Default)
265.0 x 76.9 x 84.0 (mm)
Indicator
1 x Power Status,1 x HDD Activity, 1 x System Alarm, 2 x LAN Activity
Front Control
1 x Power On/Off, 1 x Alarm Mute, 1 x System Reset, 2 x USB2.0
System Security
Intrusion Switch
Expansion Slot Opening
7 x Low Profile
System Fan
Middle: 7 x 8038 Hot-swap Fan, PWM, 7500RPM
Front Bezel
N/A
Rail Kit
Tool-less, Full Travel 736.0 mm/28.90"
Temperature
Operating: 5°C to 35°C (50°F to 95°F)
Non-operating: -40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F)
Humidity
Non-operating: 5% to 90%
Net Weight
26.7 kg/58.91 lb
Gross Weight
31.9 kg/70.31 lb
Container Loading
20': 105, 40': 215, 40'H: 258
RM41736 Plus
Product Overview │ 7
1-1 System Features Overview
Figure 1 RM41736 Plus overview
Figure 2 RM41736 Plus major components overview
A. Rack Handle
B. Front I/O Switch
C. 3.5”Storage Drive Bay
D. Intrusion Switch
E. System Hot-swap Fan Module
F. Rear 2.5” 2-bay Drive Module
G. Power Supply Unit
RM41736 Plus
Product Overview │ 8
1-2 Front Panel
Figure 3 Front panel
A. Front Control Switch
B. Rack Screw Hole
C. Storage Drive Bay
D. Front I/O
RM41736 Plus
Product Overview │ 9
1-3 Back Panel
Figure 4 Back panel with redundant PSU
A. 3.5” Storage Drive Bay
B. CRPS
C. Rear 2.5” 2-bay Drive Module
D. Top Cover Thumb Screw
E. Low Profile PCIe Expansion Slot
RM41736 Plus
Product Overview │ 10
1-4 Front Control Panel
Figure 5 Front control panel
Table 2 Front control panel
Label
ICON
Indicator, button or connector
A
PowerButtonwith LED
B
ResetButton
C
Alarm Mute Button
D
HDD StatusLED
E
System AlarmLED
F
LAN1 Activity LED
G
LAN2 Activity LED
H
USB3.0
Table of contents
Other Chenbro Server manuals
