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Preface
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Contents
Contacting Supermicro ........................................................................................................8
Chapter 1 Introduction
1.1 Overview ...............................................................................................................................9
1.2 System Features ................................................................................................................10
Front View .........................................................................................................................10
Drive Carrier Indicators .................................................................................................. 11
Control Panel .................................................................................................................11
LAN Speed Indicator .....................................................................................................11
Rear View ..........................................................................................................................13
Power Supply Indicator ..................................................................................................13
1.3 System Architecture ...........................................................................................................14
Main Components .............................................................................................................14
1.4 Motherboard Layout ..........................................................................................................15
Quick Reference Table ......................................................................................................16
Motherboard Block Diagram .............................................................................................18
Chapter 2 Server Installation
2.1 Overview .............................................................................................................................19
2.2 Unpacking the System .......................................................................................................19
2.3 Preparing for Setup ............................................................................................................19
Choosing a Setup Location ...............................................................................................19
Rack Precautions ..............................................................................................................20
Server Precautions ............................................................................................................20
Rack Mounting Considerations .........................................................................................20
Ambient Operating Temperature ....................................................................................20
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Mechanical Loading .......................................................................................................21
Circuit Overloading ........................................................................................................21
Reliable Ground .............................................................................................................21
2.4 Installing the Rails ..............................................................................................................22
Identifying the Rails .........................................................................................................22
Releasing the Inner Rail....................................................................................................23
Installing the Inner Rails ...................................................................................................24
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