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Preface
Contents
Contacting Supermicro ........................................................................................................9
Chapter 1 Introduction
1.1 Overview .............................................................................................................................10
1.2 System Features ................................................................................................................11
SYS-221H-TN24R Front View ..........................................................................................11
SYS-221H-TNR Front View ..............................................................................................12
Control Panel .................................................................................................................13
Rear View ..........................................................................................................................14
1.3 System Architecture ...........................................................................................................16
Main Components .............................................................................................................16
System Block Diagrams ....................................................................................................18
SYS-221H-TNR .............................................................................................................18
SYS-221H-TN24R .........................................................................................................19
1.4 Motherboard Layout ...........................................................................................................20
Quick Reference Table ......................................................................................................21
Chapter 2 Server Installation
2.1 Overview .............................................................................................................................23
2.2 Unpacking the System .......................................................................................................23
2.3 Preparing for Setup ............................................................................................................23
Choosing a Setup Location ...............................................................................................23
Rack Precautions ..............................................................................................................24
Server Precautions ............................................................................................................24
Rack Mounting Considerations .........................................................................................24
Ambient Operating Temperature ....................................................................................24
Airow ............................................................................................................................25
Mechanical Loading .......................................................................................................25
Circuit Overloading ........................................................................................................25
Reliable Ground .............................................................................................................25
2.4 Installing the Rails ..............................................................................................................26
Identifying the Rails .........................................................................................................26
Releasing the Inner Rail....................................................................................................27
Installing the Inner Rails ...................................................................................................28
Installing the Outer Rails onto the Rack ...........................................................................29