Supermicro 8048B-TR4FT, User Manual

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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction
1-1 Overview ......................................................................................................... 1-1
1-2 Serverboard Features ..................................................................................... 1-2
Processors ...................................................................................................... 1-2
Memory ........................................................................................................... 1-2
Serial ATA ....................................................................................................... 1-2
PCI Expansion Slots ....................................................................................... 1-2
1-3 Server Chassis Features ................................................................................ 1-3
System Power ................................................................................................. 1-3
SATA Subsystem ............................................................................................. 1-3
Front Control Panel ......................................................................................... 1-3
I/O Ports .......................................................................................................... 1-3
Cooling System ............................................................................................... 1-3
Air Shrouds ..................................................................................................... 1-3
Mounting Rails ................................................................................................ 1-4
1-4 Memory Modules ............................................................................................. 1-4
1-5 I/O Card ........................................................................................................... 1-4
1-6 Contacting Supermicro .................................................................................... 1-6
Chapter 2 Rack Installation
2-1 Overview ......................................................................................................... 2-1
2-2 Unpacking the System .................................................................................... 2-1
2-3 Preparing for Setup ......................................................................................... 2-1
Choosing a Setup Location ............................................................................. 2-1
2-4 Warnings and Precautions .............................................................................. 2-2
Rack Precautions ............................................................................................ 2-2
General Server Precautions ............................................................................ 2-2
Rack Mounting Considerations ....................................................................... 2-2
Ambient Operating Temperature ................................................................ 2-2
Reduced Airfl ow ......................................................................................... 2-3
Mechanical Loading ................................................................................... 2-3
Circuit Overloading ..................................................................................... 2-3
Reliable Ground ......................................................................................... 2-3
2-5 Rack Mounting Instructions ............................................................................. 2-4
Identifying the Inner Rack Rails ...................................................................... 2-4
Installing the Inner Rails on the Chassis ........................................................ 2-5
Installing the Outer Rails onto a Rack ............................................................ 2-6
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