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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction
1-1 Overview ......................................................................................................... 1-1
1-2
Serverboard Features ..................................................................................... 1-2
Processor ........................................................................................................ 1-2
Memory ........................................................................................................... 1-2
PCI Expansion Slots ....................................................................................... 1-2
Onboard Controllers/Ports .............................................................................. 1-2
1-3 Server Chassis Features ................................................................................ 1-4
System Power ................................................................................................. 1-4
Front Control Panel ......................................................................................... 1-4
Cooling System ............................................................................................... 1-4
Air Shrouds ..................................................................................................... 1-4
Mounting Rails ................................................................................................ 1-4
1-4 Contacting Supermicro .................................................................................... 1-5
1-6 2U Twin
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: System Notes ................................................................................. 1-6
Nodes .............................................................................................................. 1-6
System Power ................................................................................................. 1-6
Hard Drive Backplane/Drives .......................................................................... 1-6
Adapter Cards ................................................................................................. 1-6
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 ............................................................................. 2-2
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
Locking Tabs ................................................................................................... 2-5
Releasing the Inner Rail ................................................................................. 2-5
SUPERSERVER 2028TR-HTR/HTFR/H72R/H72FR User's Manual