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Preface
Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction
1.1 Overview ...............................................................................................................................8
1.2 Unpacking the System .........................................................................................................8
1.3 System Features ..................................................................................................................9
1.4 Server Chassis Features ....................................................................................................10
Control Panel ....................................................................................................................10
Front Features ...................................................................................................................12
Rear Features ...................................................................................................................13
1.5 Motherboard Layout ...........................................................................................................14
Quick Reference Table ......................................................................................................15
Chapter 2 Server Installation
2.1 Overview .............................................................................................................................18
2.2 Preparing for Setup ............................................................................................................18
Choosing a Setup Location ...............................................................................................18
Rack Precautions ..............................................................................................................18
Server Precautions ............................................................................................................19
Rack Mounting Considerations .........................................................................................19
Ambient Operating Temperature ....................................................................................19
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Mechanical Loading .......................................................................................................19
Circuit Overloading ........................................................................................................20
Reliable Ground .............................................................................................................20
2.3 Procedure for Rack Mounting ............................................................................................21
Identifying the Inner Rack Rails ........................................................................................21
Installing the Inner Rails on the Chassis ..........................................................................22
Installing the Outer Rails onto the Rack ...........................................................................23
Installing the Chassis into a Rack .....................................................................................24
Removing the Chassis from the Rack ..............................................................................25
Chapter 3 Maintenance and Component Installation
3.1 Removing Power ................................................................................................................26
3.2 Accessing the System ........................................................................................................26
3.3 Processor and Heatsink Installation ...................................................................................28
The Intel® Xeon® Scalable Series Processor ..................................................................28