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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction
1-1 Overview
......................................................................................................... 1-1
1-2 SAS
Expander
................................................................................................. 1-2
Cascading ....................................................................................................... 1-2
SAS ................................................................................................................ 1-2
1-3
Server Chassis Features ................................................................................ 1-2
System Power ................................................................................................. 1-2
SAS/SATA Subsystem ..................................................................................... 1-2
Front Control Panel ......................................................................................... 1-2
Cooling System ............................................................................................... 1-3
1-4
SBB: Storage Bridge Bay ............................................................................... 1-3
1-5 Contacting
Supermicro
.................................................................................... 1-4
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
Rack Precautions ............................................................................................ 2-2
Server Precautions .......................................................................................... 2-2
Rack Mounting Considerations ....................................................................... 2-3
Ambient Operating Temperature ................................................................ 2-3
Reduced Airfl ow ......................................................................................... 2-3
Mechanical Loading ................................................................................... 2-3
Circuit Overloading ..................................................................................... 2-3
Reliable Ground ......................................................................................... 2-3
2-4
Installing the System into a Rack ................................................................... 2-4
Installing the Inner Rack Rails ........................................................................ 2-4
Installing the Outer Rack Rails ....................................................................... 2-5
Installing the Chassis into a Rack................................................................... 2-6
2-5
Checking the Serverboard Setup .................................................................... 2-7
2-6
Checking the Drive Bay Setup ........................................................................ 2-8
Chapter 3 System Interface
3-1 Overview
......................................................................................................... 3-1
3-2
Control Panel Button ....................................................................................... 3-1
Power .............................................................................................................. 3-1
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