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Contents
Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction
1.1 Overview ...............................................................................................................................8
1.2 System Features ..................................................................................................................9
Front View, System .............................................................................................................9
Power Supply Indicator ....................................................................................................9
Front View, Node ...............................................................................................................10
LAN Speed Indicator .....................................................................................................10
Rear View ..........................................................................................................................11
Top View, Node .................................................................................................................12
1.3 Motherboard Layout ..........................................................................................................13
Quick Reference ...............................................................................................................14
Motherboard Block Diagram .............................................................................................15
Chapter 2 Server Installation
2.1 Overview .............................................................................................................................16
2.2 Unpacking the System .......................................................................................................16
2.3 Preparing for Setup ............................................................................................................16
Choosing a Setup Location ...............................................................................................16
Rack Precautions ..............................................................................................................17
Server Precautions ............................................................................................................17
Rack Mounting Considerations .........................................................................................17
Ambient Operating Temperature ....................................................................................17
Airflow
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Mechanical Loading .......................................................................................................18
Circuit Overloading ........................................................................................................18
Reliable Ground .............................................................................................................18
2.4 Installing the Rails ..............................................................................................................19
2.5 Installing the Server ............................................................................................................20
Chapter 3 Maintenance and Component Installation
3.1 Removing System Power ..................................................................................................21
3.2 Servicing the System .........................................................................................................22
Connecting to a Node .......................................................................................................22
Removing and Installing Nodes ........................................................................................23
