Supermicro SuperServer SYS-121H-TNR - Chapter 1 Introduction

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Preface
Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction
1.1 Overview ...............................................................................................................................9
1.2 System Features ................................................................................................................10
Front View .........................................................................................................................10
Control Panel .................................................................................................................11
Rear View ..........................................................................................................................12
1.3 System Architecture ...........................................................................................................14
Main Components .............................................................................................................14
System Block Diagram ......................................................................................................16
1.4 Motherboard Layout ...........................................................................................................17
Quick Reference Table ......................................................................................................18
Chapter 2 Server Installation
2.1 Overview .............................................................................................................................20
2.2 Unpacking the System .......................................................................................................20
2.3 Preparing for Setup ............................................................................................................20
Choosing a Setup Location ...............................................................................................20
Rack Precautions ..............................................................................................................21
Server Precautions ............................................................................................................21
Rack Mounting Considerations .........................................................................................21
Ambient Operating Temperature ....................................................................................21
Airow ............................................................................................................................22
Mechanical Loading .......................................................................................................22
Circuit Overloading ........................................................................................................22
Reliable Ground .............................................................................................................22
2.4 Installing the Rails ..............................................................................................................23
Identifying the Rails .........................................................................................................23
Releasing the Inner Rail....................................................................................................24
Installing the Inner Rails ...................................................................................................25
Installing the Outer Rails onto the Rack ...........................................................................26
2.5 Installing the Chassis into a Rack .....................................................................................27
Removing the Chassis from the Rack ..............................................................................28