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Chapter 1 Introduction
1-1 Overview ......................................................................................................... 1-1
1-2
Serverboard Features ..................................................................................... 1-2
Processors ...................................................................................................... 1-2
Memory ........................................................................................................... 1-2
SAS ................................................................................................................. 1-2
SATA ................................................................................................................ 1-2
PCI Expansion Slots ....................................................................................... 1-2
I/O Ports .......................................................................................................... 1-2
1-3 Server Chassis Features ................................................................................ 1-3
System Power ................................................................................................. 1-3
Control Panel .................................................................................................. 1-3
Cooling System ............................................................................................... 1-3
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
2-4 Warnings and Precautions .............................................................................. 2-2
Rack Precautions ............................................................................................ 2-2
Server Precautions .......................................................................................... 2-2
Rack Mounting Considerations ....................................................................... 2-3
Ambient Operating Temperature ................................................................ 2-3
Reduced Airflow ......................................................................................... 2-3
Mechanical Loading ................................................................................... 2-3
Circuit Overloading ..................................................................................... 2-3
Reliable Ground ......................................................................................... 2-3
2-5 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
Chapter 3 System Interface
3-1 Overview ......................................................................................................... 3-1
3-2
Control Panel Buttons ..................................................................................... 3-1
Reset ............................................................................................................... 3-1
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Power .............................................................................................................. 3-1
UID .................................................................................................................. 3-1
3-3 Control Panel LEDs ........................................................................................ 3-2
NIC2 ................................................................................................................ 3-2
NIC1 ................................................................................................................ 3-2
HDD ................................................................................................................. 3-2
Power .............................................................................................................. 3-2
Information LED .............................................................................................. 3-3
3-4 Drive Carrier LEDs .......................................................................................... 3-3
Chapter 4 Standardized Warning Statements for AC Systems
4-1 About Standardized Warning Statements ....................................................... 4-1
Warning Definition ........................................................................................... 4-1
Installation Instructions .................................................................................... 4-4
Circuit Breaker ................................................................................................ 4-5
Power Disconnection Warning ........................................................................ 4-6
Equipment Installation ..................................................................................... 4-8
Restricted Area ................................................................................................ 4-9
Battery Handling ............................................................................................ 4-10
Redundant Power Supplies .......................................................................... 4-12
Backplane Voltage ........................................................................................ 4-13
Comply with Local and National Electrical Codes ........................................ 4-14
Product Disposal ........................................................................................... 4-15
Hot Swap Fan Warning ................................................................................. 4-16
Power Cable and AC Adapter ...................................................................... 4-18
Chapter 5 Advanced Serverboard Setup
5-1 Handling the Serverboard ............................................................................... 5-1
Precautions ..................................................................................................... 5-1
Unpacking ....................................................................................................... 5-1
5-2 Processor and Heatsink Installation................................................................ 5-2
Installing a CPU Heatsink ............................................................................... 5-5
5-3 Connecting Cables .......................................................................................... 5-6
Connecting Data Cables ................................................................................. 5-6
Connecting Power Cables .............................................................................. 5-6
Connecting the Control Panel ......................................................................... 5-6
5-4 I/O Ports .......................................................................................................... 5-7
5-5 Installing Memory ............................................................................................ 5-8
5-6 Adding PCI Cards ......................................................................................... 5-10
5-7 Serverboard Details .......................................................................................5-11
X10DRL-CT Quick Reference ........................................................................5-11