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Supermicro SCLA25 Chassis User's Manual
Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction
1.1 Overview ...............................................................................................................................7
1.2 Unpacking the System .........................................................................................................7
1.3 Chassis Features .................................................................................................................8
Control Panel ......................................................................................................................8
Front Features .....................................................................................................................9
Rear Features .....................................................................................................................9
Chapter 2 Rack Installation
2.1 Preparing for Setup ............................................................................................................10
Choosing a Setup Location ...............................................................................................10
Rack Precautions ..............................................................................................................10
Server Precautions ............................................................................................................11
Rack Mounting Considerations ......................................................................................11
Ambient Operating Temperature ....................................................................................11
Airflow ............................................................................................................................11
Mechanical Loading .......................................................................................................11
Circuit Overloading ........................................................................................................11
Reliable Ground .............................................................................................................12
2.2 Installing the Rails ..............................................................................................................13
Identifying the Rails .........................................................................................................13
Releasing the Inner Rail....................................................................................................14
Installing the Inner Rails ...................................................................................................15
Installing the Outer Rails onto the Rack ...........................................................................16
2.3 Installing the Chassis into a Rack .....................................................................................17
Removing the Chassis from the Rack ..............................................................................18
Chapter 3 Maintenance and Component Installation
3.1 Removing Power ................................................................................................................19
3.2 Accessing the System ........................................................................................................20
3.3 Chassis Components .........................................................................................................21
Storage Drives ..................................................................................................................21
Drive Carrier Indicators ................................................................................................21
Installing Drives .............................................................................................................22