Supermicro SUPERSERVER 1015B-3, User Manual

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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction
1-1 Overview ......................................................................................................... 1-1
1-2 Motherboard Features ..................................................................................... 1-2
Processor ........................................................................................................ 1-2
Memory ........................................................................................................... 1-2
Onboard SAS .................................................................................................. 1-2
Onboard SATA ................................................................................................. 1-2
PCI Expansion Slots ....................................................................................... 1-2
Onboard Controllers/Ports .............................................................................. 1-3
1-3 Server Chassis Features ................................................................................ 1-4
System Power ................................................................................................. 1-4
SAS/SATA Subsystem ..................................................................................... 1-4
Control Panel .................................................................................................. 1-4
I/O Backplane .................................................................................................. 1-4
Cooling System ............................................................................................... 1-4
1-4 Contacting Supermicro .................................................................................... 1-5
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 ............................................................................. 2-1
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 ......................................................................................... 2-3
2-4 Installing the System into a Rack ................................................................... 2-4
Identifying the Sections of the Rack Rails ...................................................... 2-4
Inner Rails ....................................................................................................... 2-5
Outer Rails ...................................................................................................... 2-6
Installing the Server into a Telco Rack ........................................................... 2-9
2-5 Checking the Serverboard Setup .................................................................. 2-10