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Chapter 1: Introduction
Chapter 1
Introduction
1-1 Overview
This user’s manual covers the MBI-6219G-T7LX /MBI-6119G-T7LX MicroBlade module.
This MicroBlade module is a compact self-contained server that connects into a
pre-cabled enclosure that provides power, cooling, management and networking
functions. One enclosure for the MBI-6219G-T7LX /MBI-6119G-T7LX MicroBlade
module can hold twenty-eight blade units.
In this manual, “blade system” refers to the entire system (including the enclosure and
blades units), “blade”, “MicroBlade” or “blade unit” refers to a single MicroBlade module
and “blade enclosure” is the chassis that the MicroBlades, power supplies and
MicroBlade modules are housed within.
Please refer to our web site for information on operating systems that have been
certified for use with the MicroBlade (http://www.supermicro.com/products/nfo/
microblade.cfm).
Note: For your system to work properly, please follow the links below to download all
necessary drivers/utilities and the user’s manual for your server.
• Supermicro product manuals: http://www.MicroBlade.com/support/manuals/
• Product drivers and utilities: ftp://ftp.supermicro.com
• Product safety information: http://www.supermicro.com/about/policies/
safety_information.cfm
• If you have any questions, please contact our support team at:
support@supermicro.com
Note: A complete list of safety warnings is provided on the Supermicro web site at
http://www.supermicro.com/about/policies/safety_information.cfm.