Supermicro SuperStorage 1029P-NEL32R, User Manual

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Preface
Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction
1.1 Overview ...............................................................................................................................8
1.2 Unpacking the system .........................................................................................................8
1.3 system Features ..................................................................................................................9
1.4 system Chassis Features ..................................................................................................10
Control Panels ...................................................................................................................10
Front Features ...................................................................................................................11
rear Features ...................................................................................................................12
1.5 Motherboard layout ...........................................................................................................13
Quick reference Table ......................................................................................................14
Chapter 2 Server Installation
2.1 Overview .............................................................................................................................17
2.2 Preparing for setup ............................................................................................................17
Choosing a setup location ...............................................................................................17
rack Precautions ..............................................................................................................17
server Precautions ............................................................................................................18
rack Mounting Considerations .........................................................................................18
ambient Operating Temperature ....................................................................................18
Airflow ............................................................................................................................18
Mechanical loading .......................................................................................................18
Circuit Overloading ........................................................................................................19
reliable Ground .............................................................................................................19
2.3 Installing the system into a rack.......................................................................................20
Identifying the sections of the rack rails ........................................................................20
releasing the Inner rails ..................................................................................................21
Installing the Inner rails on the Chassis ..........................................................................22
Installing the Outer rails on the rack ..............................................................................23
Installing the Chassis onto the rack ................................................................................25
Chapter 3 Maintenance and Component Installation
3.1 Powering On the system ...................................................................................................26
3.2 removing Power ................................................................................................................26
3.3 accessing the system ........................................................................................................26