SILVERSTONE RM52 5U Rackmount Server Chassis User Manual

June 13, 2024
SilverStone

RM52
5U rackmount server chassis with enhanced liquid cooling compatibility
User manual
www.silverstonetek.comSILVERSTONE RM52 5U
Rackmount Server Chassis

Parts package component list

| Horizontal to vertical position accessories
A: Case feet
B: Case feet screws
C: Case feet washers
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| Handle bar accessories
D. Handle bar bracket screws
E. Handle brackets
F. Handle bars
G. L-shaped brackets
| 4. Motherboard, 2.5” SSD, Power extension cord extension
| PSU Mounting screws
| Secondary PSU extension adapter
| 80mm fan cage Fan extension cable
| H. Cable ties
I. Cable management buckle
| Mounting for 3.5” HDD, external 80mm fan cage
| Motherboard standoff
| Manual

1.Remove front panel

SILVERSTONE RM52 5U Rackmount Server Chassis - front
panel

2-1.Remove front radiator bracket screws

SILVERSTONE RM52 5U Rackmount Server Chassis - bracket
screws

2-2.Press down on the clips from both sides to remove front radiator bracket

3-1.Remove top panel then remove internal radiator bracket screws

SILVERSTONE RM52 5U Rackmount Server Chassis - internal
radiator3-2.Remove the internal radiator bracket by tilting it at a 15° angle, then lifting it upwards out the chassis

SILVERSTONE RM52 5U Rackmount Server Chassis - internal
radiator1

4-1.Remove graphics card retainer screws

SILVERSTONE RM52 5U Rackmount Server Chassis - retainer
screws4-2.Remove graphics card retainer

4-2-A.Graphics card retainer and internal radiator bracket position adjustments

4-3-1.Remove thumbscrews and clamps

SILVERSTONE RM52 5U Rackmount Server Chassis - clamps

4-3-2.Loosen the thumbscrew to adjust the clamps to the desired angle

4-3-3.Utilize two clamps to stabilize the graphics card firmly

SILVERSTONE RM52 5U Rackmount Server Chassis - graphics
card2

4-4-1.Mounting positions – 1

4-4-2.Mounting positions – 2

4-4-3.Mounting positions – 3

SILVERSTONE RM52 5U Rackmount Server Chassis - clamps4

Graphics card width limitation:

  1. Graphics card retainer clamps installed: 165mm
  2. Graphics card retainer clamps removed: 186mm
  3. Graphics card retainer removed: 198mm

4-5.Hard drives installed on the graphics card retainer

SILVERSTONE RM52 5U Rackmount Server Chassis - graphics card
retainer

4-5-A.2.5” SSD installation

5.CPU cooler height limitationSILVERSTONE RM52 5U Rackmount Server Chassis -
CPU cooler

CPU cooler height limitation
Graphics card retainer installed: 181mm
Graphics card retainer removed: 192mm
80mm external fan cage installation
6.The thickness of the rear fan cage fans are limited to 38mm

SILVERSTONE RM52 5U Rackmount Server Chassis - fan
cage

Horizontal orientation installation

7.Assemble the handle bars with the L-shaped bracket, then secure the assembly on both sides of the chassis

SILVERSTONE RM52 5U Rackmount Server Chassis - both
sides

Vertical orientation installation

8-1.Install handle bar onto the flat handle bar bracket

SILVERSTONE RM52 5U Rackmount Server Chassis - both
sides1

8-2.Install case feet (including case feet washers)

SILVERSTONE RM52 5U Rackmount Server Chassis - case
feet

SFX PSU or 3.5” HDD installation guide

9-1.Remove side mounting screws

SILVERSTONE RM52 5U Rackmount Server Chassis - mounting
screws

9-2.Shift the cage off the buckle then remove the cage

SILVERSTONE RM52 5U Rackmount Server Chassis - mounting
screws1

9.3.A
Insert 3.5” HDD into the cage, then secure with screws 9.3.B
Insert SFX PSU into the cage, then secure with screws
(Note: To install both primary and secondary PSUs, it’s recommended to purchase PP10 cables to operate both PSUs on a single motherboard)

SILVERSTONE RM52 5U Rackmount Server Chassis -
motherboard

10-1.To install the SFX PSU, first remove the plate that sits on the PSU extension adapter pass-through hole with a Phillips screwdriver

SILVERSTONE RM52 5U Rackmount Server Chassis -
motherboard1

10-2.Insert the extension adapter cable through the rear of the pass-through hole, then secure with screws

SILVERSTONE RM52 5U Rackmount Server Chassis -
motherboard2

11-A-1.Front radiator installation

SILVERSTONE RM52 5U Rackmount Server Chassis - Front
radiator1

11-A-2.Reattach the front radiator bracket module

SILVERSTONE RM52 5U Rackmount Server Chassis - front radiator
bracket

11-B-1.Internal radiator installation

SILVERSTONE RM52 5U Rackmount Server Chassis - Internal
radiator2

11-B-2.Install the radiator support on one side first

SILVERSTONE RM52 5U Rackmount Server Chassis -
radiator

11-B-3.Align the radiator bracket to the clip then slightly tilt and insert the module into the chassis (Note: if the front radiator + fans exceeds total thickness of 60mm, its recommended to shift the radiator mount back one position to open up more clearance)SILVERSTONE RM52 5U Rackmount Server
Chassis - radiator1

11-B-4.Install the L-shaped brackets for radiators on the other side of the chassis

SILVERSTONE RM52 5U Rackmount Server Chassis -
radiator2

11-C.Radiator thickness and graphics card length correlations

  • Graphics card length + front radiator + fan thickness cannot exceed 512mm (without installing internal radiator bracket)
  • Graphics card length + internal radiator + fan thickness cannot exceed 419mm (Front radiator + fan thickness cannot exceed 60mm) (Internal radiator mounted on the frontmost position A)
  • Graphics card length + internal radiator + fan thickness cannot exceed 375mm (Front radiator + fan thickness cannot exceed 78mm (Internal radiator mounted on position B)

SILVERSTONE RM52 5U Rackmount Server Chassis -
radiator3

12.If a 3.5″HDD is to be installed on the expansion  card retainer, it’s recommended to install a SFX PSU due to lack of clearance of cabling.

SILVERSTONE RM52 5U Rackmount Server Chassis -
radiator4

13.When SFX PSU bracket is installed, the depth limitation (including adequate cable space for the primary PSU is 219mm)13-2.The depth limitation (including adequate cable space of SFX PSU is 180mm)

SILVERSTONE RM52 5U Rackmount Server Chassis - cabel

14.If 3.5″HDD are installed on the expansion card retainer, then the 3.5’HDD installed in below cage are left with 27mm cable clearance

SILVERSTONE RM52 5U Rackmount Server Chassis - cAGE

15.If the 8th slot is to be used for expansion cards, please remove the 2.5″drive tray as appropriate.

SILVERSTONE RM52 5U Rackmount Server Chassis - CAGE1

Warranty Information

This product has a limited 1 year warranty in North America and Australia.
For information on warranty periods in other regions, please contact your reseller or Silver Stone authorized distributor.
Warranty terms & conditions

  1. Product component defects or damages resulted from defective production is covered under warranty. Defects or damages with the following conditions will be fixed or replaced under Silver Stone Technology’s jurisdiction.
    a) Usage in accordance with instructions provided in this manual, with no misuse, overuse, or other inappropriate actions.
    b) Damage not caused by natural disaster (thunder, fire, earthquake, flood, salt, wind, insect, animals, etc…)
    c) Product is not disassembled, modified, or fixed. Components not disassembled or replaced.
    d) Warranty mark/stickers are not removed or broken. Loss or damages resulted from conditions other than ones listed above are not covered under warranty.

  2. Under warranty, Silver Stone Technology’s maximum liability is limited to the current market value for the product (depreciated value, excluding shipping, handling, and other fees).
    Silver Stone Technology is not responsible for other damages or loss associated with the use Coproduct.

  3. Under warranty, Silver Stone Technology is obligated to repair or replace its defective products. Under no circumstances will Silver Stone Technology be liable for damages in connection with the sale, purchase, or use including but not  limited to loss of data, loss of business, loss of profits, loss of use of the product or incidental or consequential damage whether or not foreseeable and whether or not based on breach of warranty, contract or negligence, even if Silver Stone Technology has been advised of the possibility of such damages.

  4. Warranty covers only the original purchaser through authorized Silver Stone distributors and feelers and is not transferable toga secondhand purchaser

  5. You must provide sales receipt or invoice with clear indication of purchase date to determine warranty legibility,

  6. If a problem develops during the warranty period, please contact your retailer/reseller/Silver- Stone authorized distributors or Sitter Stone https://www.silverstonetek.com.
    Please note that: (i) You must provide proof of original purchase of the product by a dated itemized receipt; (ii) You shall bear the cost of shipping (or otherwise transporting) the product to Silver Stone authorized distributors. Silver Stone authorized distributors will bear the cost of shipping (or otherwise transporting) the product back to you after completing the warranty service; (iii) Before you send the product, you must be issued a Return Merchandise Authorization (“RMA”) number from Silver Stone. Updated warren

Additional info & contacts
For North America (usasupport@silverstonetek.com)
Silver Stone Technology in North America may repair or replace defective product with refurbished product that is not new but has been functionally tested. Replacement product will be warranted for remainder of the warranty period or thirty days, whichever is longer. All power supplies should be sent back to the place of purchase if it is within 30 days of purchase, after 30 days, customers need to initiate RMA procedure with Silver Stone Technology in USA by first downloading the “ USA RMA form for end-users” form from the below link and follow its instructions.
http://silverstonetek.com/contactus.php
For Australia only (support@silverstonetek.com)
Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law.
You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and for compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure. Please refer to above “Warranty terms & conditions” for further warranty details.
Silver Stone Technology Co., Ltd. 12F No. 168 Jincheng Rd., Zhonghe Dist., New Taipei City 235 Taiwan R.O.C. +886-2-8228-1238 (standard international call charges apply)
For Europe (support.eu@silverstonetek.de)
For China (support@silverstonetek.com.cn)
For all other regions (support@silverstonetek.com)

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