Supermicro SuperServer 5019A-12TN4 - Chapter 1: System Introduction

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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 ................................................................................................................... 11
Rear Features ...................................................................................................................11
1.5 Motherboard Layout ...........................................................................................................12
Quick Reference Table ......................................................................................................13
Chapter 2 Server Installation
2.1 Overview .............................................................................................................................15
2.2 Preparing for Setup ............................................................................................................15
Choosing a Setup Location ...............................................................................................15
Rack Precautions ..............................................................................................................15
Server Precautions ............................................................................................................16
Rack Mounting Considerations .........................................................................................16
Ambient Operating Temperature ....................................................................................16
Airow ............................................................................................................................16
Mechanical Loading .......................................................................................................16
Circuit Overloading ........................................................................................................17
Reliable Ground .............................................................................................................17
2.3 Installing the Server into a Rack ........................................................................................18
Installing the Server into a Telco Rack .............................................................................19
Chapter 3 Maintenance and Component Installation
3.1 Removing Power ................................................................................................................20
3.2 Accessing the System ........................................................................................................20
3.3 Motherboard Components ..................................................................................................22
Memory Installation ...........................................................................................................22
Memory Support ............................................................................................................22
Memory Population Guidelines .........................................................................................22
DIMM Installation ..............................................................................................................23
DIMM Removal .................................................................................................................23