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Preface
Table of Contents
Chapter 1. Introduction
1-1 Overview ......................................................................................................... 1-1
1-2 Serverboard Features ..................................................................................... 1-2
CPU ................................................................................................................. 1-2
Chipset ............................................................................................................ 1-2
Memory ........................................................................................................... 1-2
6HULDO$7$ ....................................................................................................... 1-2
PCI Expansion Slots ....................................................................................... 1-3
UIO .................................................................................................................. 1-3
Onboard Controllers/Ports .............................................................................. 1-3
$7,*UDSKLFV&RQWUROOHU ................................................................................... 1-3
Other Features ................................................................................................ 1-3
1-3 Server Chassis Features ................................................................................ 1-4
System Power ................................................................................................. 1-4
6HULDO$7$6XEV\VWHP ..................................................................................... 1-4
Front Control Panel ......................................................................................... 1-4
I/O Backplane .................................................................................................. 1-4
Cooling System ............................................................................................... 1-4
Chapter 2. Server Installation
2-1 Overview ............................................................................................................. 2-1
2-2
Unpacking the System .................................................................................... 2-1
2-3 Preparing for Setup ......................................................................................... 2-1
Choosing a Setup Location ............................................................................. 2-2
Rack Precautions ............................................................................................ 2-2
Server Precautions .......................................................................................... 2-2
Rack Mounting Considerations ....................................................................... 2-3
$PELHQW2SHUDWLQJ7HPSHUDWXUH ................................................................ 2-3
5HGXFHG$LUÀRZ ......................................................................................... 2-3
Mechanical Loading ................................................................................... 2-3
Circuit Overloading ..................................................................................... 2-3
Reliable Ground ......................................................................................... 2-3
2-4 Installing the System into a Rack ................................................................... 2-4
Identifying the Sections of the Rack Rails ...................................................... 2-4
Installing the Chassis Rails ............................................................................. 2-4
Installing the Rack Rails: ................................................................................ 2-6
Installing the Server into the Rack .................................................................. 2-6