Supermicro SuperServer 2028R-TXR - Table of Contents

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SUPERSERVER 2028R-TXR User's Manual
Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction
1-1 Overview ......................................................................................................... 1-1
1-2 Serverboard Features ..................................................................................... 1-1
Processor ........................................................................................................ 1-2
Memory ........................................................................................................... 1-2
Onboard SATA ................................................................................................. 1-2
PCIe Expansion Slots ..................................................................................... 1-2
I/O Ports .......................................................................................................... 1-2
1-3 Chassis Features ............................................................................................ 1-3
Hard Drives ..................................................................................................... 1-3
System Power ................................................................................................. 1-3
Front Control Panel ......................................................................................... 1-3
Cooling System ............................................................................................... 1-3
Mounting Rails ................................................................................................ 1-3
1-4 Contacting Supermicro .................................................................................... 1-5
1-5 Returning Merchandise for Service................................................................. 1-6
Chapter 2 Server Installation
2-1 Unpacking the System .................................................................................... 2-1
2-2 Preparing for Setup ......................................................................................... 2-1
Choosing a Setup Location ............................................................................. 2-1
2-3 Warnings and Precautions .............................................................................. 2-2
Rack Precautions ............................................................................................ 2-2
Server Precautions .......................................................................................... 2-2
Rack Mounting Considerations ....................................................................... 2-3
Ambient Operating Temperature ................................................................ 2-3
Reduced Airfl ow ......................................................................................... 2-3
Mechanical Loading ................................................................................... 2-3
Circuit Overloading ..................................................................................... 2-3
Reliable Ground ......................................................................................... 2-3
2-4 Checking the Setup ......................................................................................... 2-4
Completing the Confi guration ......................................................................... 2-5
2-5 Installing the System into a Rack ................................................................... 2-6
Identifying the Sections of the Rack Rails ...................................................... 2-6
Releasing the Inner Rail ................................................................................. 2-7
Installing the Inner Rails on the Chassis ........................................................ 2-8
Installing the Outer Rails onto the Rack ......................................................... 2-9