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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction
1-1 Overview
......................................................................................................... 1-1
1-2
Server and Switch Features ........................................................................... 1-2
Microserver Storage System ........................................................................... 1-2
Ethernet Ports ................................................................................................. 1-2
Onboard Controllers/Ports .............................................................................. 1-3
Other Features ................................................................................................ 1-3
1-3
Server Chassis Features ................................................................................ 1-3
System Power ................................................................................................. 1-3
Microserver Disk Subsystem........................................................................... 1-3
Front Control Panel ......................................................................................... 1-4
I/O Ports .......................................................................................................... 1-4
Cooling System ............................................................................................... 1-4
Mounting Rails ................................................................................................ 1-4
1-4 Contacting
Supermicro
.................................................................................... 1-6
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
2-4
Warnings and Precautions .............................................................................. 2-2
Rack Precautions ............................................................................................ 2-2
Server Precautions .......................................................................................... 2-2
Rack Mounting Considerations ....................................................................... 2-3
Ambient Operating Temperature ................................................................ 2-3
Reduced Airfl ow ......................................................................................... 2-3
Mechanical Loading ................................................................................... 2-3
Circuit Overloading ..................................................................................... 2-3
Reliable Ground ......................................................................................... 2-4
2-5
Installing the System into a Rack ................................................................... 2-4
Sliding the Chassis onto the Rack Rails ......................................................... 2-6
2-6 Power-up/Power-down
Sequence
................................................................... 2-7
K1048-RT Microserver User's Manual
