Supermicro SuperServer 1017R-WR, User Manual

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Figure 6-1. Chassis: Front and Rear Views
6-2 Control Panel
The control panel (located on the front of the chassis) must be connected to the JF1
connector on the motherboard to provide you with system status indications. These
wires have been bundled together as a ribbon cable to simplify the connection.
Connect the cable from JF1 on the motherboard to the appropriate header on the
Control Panel PCB (printed circuit board). Make sure the red wire plugs into pin 1
on both connectors.
Pull all excess cabling out of the airflow path.
The control panel LEDs inform you of system status. See "Chapter 3: System In-
terface" for details on the LEDs and the control panel buttons. Details on JF1 can
be found in "Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup."
6-3 System Fans
Four 4-cm heavy duty counter-rotating fans provide the cooling for the SuperServer
1017R-WR. Each fan unit is actually made up of two fans joined back-to-back, which
rotate in opposite directions. This counter-rotating action generates exceptional
airflow and works to dampen vibration levels. It is very important that the chassis
top cover is properly installed and making a good seal in order for the cooling air
to circulate properly through the chassis and cool the components. See Figure 6-2.
System Fan Failure
Fan speed is controlled by system temperature via IPMI. If a fan fails, the remaining
fan will ramp up to full speed and the overheat/fan fail LED on the control panel will
turn on. Replace any failed fan at your earliest convenience with the same type and
model (the system can continue to run with a failed fan).
Control Panel
Power Supply Modules PCI Expansion Slots (w/ riser cards)
I/O Ports