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Preface
Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction
1.1 Overview ...............................................................................................................................8
1.2 Unpacking the System .........................................................................................................8
1.3 System Features ..................................................................................................................9
1.4 Server Chassis Features ....................................................................................................10
Control Panel ....................................................................................................................10
Front Features ...................................................................................................................11
Rear Features ...................................................................................................................12
1.5 Motherboard Layout ...........................................................................................................13
Quick Reference Table ......................................................................................................14
Chapter 2 Server Installation
2.1 Overview .............................................................................................................................17
2.2 Preparing for Setup ............................................................................................................17
Choosing a Setup Location ...............................................................................................17
Rack Precautions ..............................................................................................................17
Server Precautions ............................................................................................................18
Rack Mounting Considerations .........................................................................................18
Ambient Operating Temperature ....................................................................................18
Airflow
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Mechanical Loading .......................................................................................................18
Circuit Overloading ........................................................................................................19
Reliable Ground .............................................................................................................19
2.3 Installing the Rails ..............................................................................................................20
Separating the Sections of the Rack Rails .......................................................................20
Installing the Inner Chassis Rails ......................................................................................21
Installing the Outer Rack Rails .........................................................................................22
Installing the System into a Rack .....................................................................................23
Chapter 3 Maintenance and Component Installation
3.1 Removing Power ................................................................................................................24
3.2 Accessing the System ........................................................................................................24
3.3 Motherboard Components ..................................................................................................25
Processor and Heatsink Installation ..................................................................................25
The Xeon Scalable Processor .......................................................................................26