Supermicro SuperServer 510P-M, User Manual

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Preface
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Preface
Contents
Contacting Supermicro ........................................................................................................8
Chapter 1 Introduction
1.1 Overview ...............................................................................................................................9
1.2 System Features ................................................................................................................10
Front View .........................................................................................................................10
Drive Carrier Indicators ..................................................................................................10
Control Panel .................................................................................................................11
Rear View ..........................................................................................................................12
1.3 System Architecture ...........................................................................................................14
Main Components .............................................................................................................14
System Block Diagram ......................................................................................................15
1.4 Motherboard Layout ...........................................................................................................16
Quick Reference Table ......................................................................................................17
Chapter 2 Server Installation
2.1 Overview .............................................................................................................................19
2.2 Unpacking the System .......................................................................................................19
2.3 Preparing for Setup ............................................................................................................19
Choosing a Setup Location ...............................................................................................19
Rack Precautions ..............................................................................................................20
Server Precautions ............................................................................................................20
Rack Mounting Considerations .........................................................................................20
Ambient Operating Temperature ....................................................................................20
Airflow ............................................................................................................................21
Mechanical Loading .......................................................................................................21
Circuit Overloading ........................................................................................................21
Reliable Ground .............................................................................................................21
2.4 Installing the Server into a Rack ........................................................................................22
Identifying the Sections of the Rack Rails ........................................................................22
Installing the Rack Rails ...................................................................................................22
Installing the Server into the Rack ....................................................................................22
Installing the Server into a Telco Rack .............................................................................24