Supermicro SuperServer SYS-221BT-DNTR - default chapter; Table of Contents

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Preface
Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction
1.1 Overview ...............................................................................................................................9
1.2 System Features ................................................................................................................11
Front View .........................................................................................................................11
Control Panel .................................................................................................................12
Rear View ..........................................................................................................................13
1.3 System Architecture ...........................................................................................................14
Main Components .............................................................................................................14
System Block Diagram ......................................................................................................15
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 Rack Mounting Instructions ................................................................................................24
Overview of the Rack Rails ...............................................................................................24
Adjusting the Rail Length ..............................................................................................24
Installing the Rails on a Rack ...........................................................................................25
Chassis Installation ...........................................................................................................26
Chapter 3 Maintenance and Component Installation
3.1 Removing Power ...............................................................................................................27
3.2 Accessing the System ........................................................................................................28
Removing a Computing Node Drawer ..............................................................................28