Supermicro MicroBlade MBI-6218G-T41X, User Manual, Page: 7 / 80

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Chapter 1
Introduction
1-1 Overview
This user’s manual covers the MBI-6218G-T41X MicroBlade module. This MicroBlade
module is a compact self-contained server that connects into a pre-cabled enclosure
that provides power, cooling, management and networking functions. One enclosure for
the MBI-6218G-T41X MicroBlade module can hold twenty-eight blade units. The
MBI-6218G-T41X uses dual Intel Xeon D-1541 processors for independent nodes.
In this manual, “blade system” refers to the entire system (including the enclosure and
blades units), “blade”, “MicroBlade” or “blade unit” refers to a single MicroBlade module
and “blade enclosure” is the chassis that the MicroBlades, power supplies and
MicroBlade modules are housed within.
Please refer to our web site for information on operating systems that have been
certified for use with the MicroBlade (
http://www.supermicro.com/products/nfo/
microblade.cfm ).
Note: For your system to work properly, please follow the links below to download all
necessary drivers/utilities and the user’s manual for your server.
• Supermicro product manuals: http://www.supermicro.com/support/manuals/
• Product drivers and utilities: ftp://ftp.supermicro.com
• If you have any questions, please contact our support team at:
support@supermicro.com
Note: A complete list of safety warnings is provided on the Supermicro web site at
http://www.supermicro.com/about/policies/safety_information.cfm .