SilverStone CS RM51 Rackmount Chassis User Manual

SilverStone CS RM51 Rackmount Chassis

Specifications

• Max. Graphics Card Length: 285mm – 344mm
• Max. PSU Depth with Cable Space: 219mm
• CPU Cooler Height Limit: 181mm (192mm if expansion card retainer is removed)

Product Usage Instructions

• Remove the 4 screws from the expansion card retainer.
• Shift the expansion card retainer position as needed.
• Install two 3.5 HDDs on the expansion card retainer.
• Install three 2.5 SSDs on the expansion card retainer.
• Install 2.5 SSDs onto the 2.5 SSD trays.
• Install the Nvidia 30 series graphics card according to the provided instructions.
• Install the Nvidia 30 series graphics card bracket and adjust as needed.
• Install 80mm fans into the cage and secure with screws.
• Mount the external fan cage to the rear of the chassis after passing the cable through the hole.
• Secure the cage with screws.
• Assemble and install the handlebars with the L-shaped bracket on both sides of the chassis.
• Install case feet and washers as instructed.
• Follow the specified depth limitations for PSUs and CPU coolers as provided in the manual.

FAQ

• Q: What is the maximum length supported for graphics cards?
• A: The graphics card bracket supports lengths between 285mm to 344mm.
• Q: What is the CPU cooler height limit?
• A: The CPU cooler height limit is 181mm, but it can increase to 192mm if the expansion card retainer is removed.

Parts package component list

Hard drives and expansion card retainer installation

1. Remove 4 screws from expansion card retainer
2. Expansion card retainer position shift
3. Install 2 x 3.5″ HDD on the expansion card retainer
4. Install 3 x 2.5″ SSD on the expansion card retainer
5. Install 2.5″ SSD onto 2.5″ SSD trays
6. Remove the expansion card buckle
7. Adjust the position of the expansion card retainer according to the required height of the expansion card, then tighten the screws

SFX PSU or 3.5” HDD installation guide

1. Remove the side mounting screws

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

3. Insert 3.5” HDD into the cage, then secure with screws

4. 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)

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

6. Insert the extension adapter cable through the rear of the pass-through hole, then fasten the screws

Nvidia 30 series graphics car brackets installation

1. Install Nvidia 30 series graphics card
2. Install Nvidia 30 series graphics card bracket (slightly tighten the screws, and reserve space for the bracket to slide left and right
3. Once the graphics card bracket is pushed into position, tighten the thumb screw then the graphics card screw
   Note: The Nvidia 30 series graphics card bracket supports graphics card length of 285mm~344mm (the total length of the graphics card must exceed the edge of the motherboard)

80mm external fan cage installation

1. Install 80mm fans into the cage then secure it with screws
2. Mount the external fan cage to the rear of the chassis (Please run the cable through the pass-through hole first)
3. Secure with screws

Vertical orientation installation

1. Assemble the handlebars with the L-shaped bracket, then secure the assembly on both sides of the chassis
2. Install the handlebar onto the flat handlebar bracket
3. Install case feet (including case feet washers)
4. If a 3.5” HDD is to be installed on the expansion card retainer, it’s recommended to install an SFX-L PSU due to the lack of clearance of cabling

Component restrictions

1. When the SFX PSU bracket is installed, the depth limitation (including adequate cable space) for the primary PSU is 219mm 1-2. The depth limitation (including adequate cable space) of SFX PSU is 180mm
2. CPU Cooler height limit is 181mm, the cooler is allowed to protrude the motherboard edge by 15mm, but if the expansion card retainer is removed, the height limitation increases to 192mm
3. If a 3.5” HDD is installed on the expansion card retainer, then the 3.5” HDD installed in the below cage is left with 27mm cable clearance

Expansion card height limitation Radiator bracket installation
(Please take into account the power connectors)

1. Height limitation with expansion card retainer clip buckle installed
2. Height limitation with expansion card retainer clip buckle removed
3. Height limitation with expansion card retainer removed

Radiator bracket installation

1. To install the radiator at the front, please remove the front pre-installed 180mm fans first
2. Install 120mm, 240mm, or 360mm radiator on the bracket
3. Mount the two 180mm fans onto the radiator bracket assembly
4. Mount the fan and radiator assembly onto the chassis

Radiator bracket installation – when 180mm fans are not used

1. Mount the 360mm radiator onto the radiator bracket
2. Secure the radiator assembly onto the front panel
3. The maximum length limitation for graphics cards, front panel case fans, and radiators is 455mm

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 SilverStone authorized distributor.

Warranty terms & conditions

1. Product component defects or damages resulting from defective production is covered under warranty.
   Defects or damages with the following conditions will be fixed or replaced under SilverStone
   Technology’s jurisdiction.t

   • Usage by instructions provided in this manual, with no misuse, overuse, or other inappropriate actions.
   • Damage not caused by natural disasters (thunder, fire, earthquake, flood, salt, wind, insect, animals, etc…)
   • The product is not disassembled, modified, or fixed. Components not disassembled or replaced.
   • Warranty marks/stickers are not removed or broken.
     Loss or damages resulting from conditions other than the ones listed above are not covered under warranty.

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

3. Under warranty, SilverStone Technology is obligated to repair or replace its defective products. Under no circumstances will SilverStone 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 SilverStone Technology has been advised of the possibility of such damages.

4. The warranty covers only the original purchaser through authorized SilverStone distributors and resellers and is not transferable to a secondhand purchaser.

5. You must provide a sales receipt or invoice with a clear indication of the purchase date to determine warranty eligibility.

6. If a problem develops during the warranty period, please contact your retailer/reseller/SilverStone authorized distributors or SilverStone http://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 SilverStone authorized distributors. SilverStone 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 SilverStone. Updated warranty information will be posted on SilverStone’s official website.
   Please visit http://www.silverstonetek.com for the latest updates.

Additional info & contacts

• For North America (usasupport@silverstonetek.com)
• SilverStone Technology in North America may repair or replace defective products with refurbished products that are not new but have been functionally tested.
• Replacement products will be warranted for the remainder of the warranty period or thirty days, whichever is longer. All products should be sent back to the place of purchase if it is within 30 days of purchase, after 30 days, customers need to initiate the RMA procedure with SilverStone Technology in the 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 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 the above “Warranty terms & conditions” for further warranty details.
• SilverStone Technology Co., Ltd. 12F No. 168 Jiankang 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) www.silverstonetek.com

References

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