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Preface
About this Manual
This manual is written for professional system integrators, Information Technology
professionals, service personnel and technicians. It provides information for the
installation and use of Supermicro's SuperBlade system. Installation and maintenance
should be performed by experienced professionals only.
Manual Organization
Chapter 1: Introduction
The first chapter provides a checklist of the main components included with the blade
system and describes the main features of the mainboard and enclosure. A quick start
procedure is also provided for your use.
Chapter 2: System Safety
You should familiarize yourself with this chapter for a general overview of safety
precautions that should be followed when installing and servicing the SuperBlade.
Chapter 3: Setup and Installation
Refer here for details on installing the SuperBlade system into a rack.
Chapter 4: System Modules
This chapter covers modules in the SuperBladeSuperBlade system. It also covers the
CMM module and configuring double-wide bays.
Chapter 5: Power Supply Modules
This chapter covers the system power supplies and their installation.
Appendix A: System Specifications
This appendix provides a summary of system specifications.
Appendix B: LED Descriptions
This appendix provides descriptions of LEDs in the SuperBlade system for your
reference.