Supero SUPERSERVER 6017R-NTF, User Manual

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SUPERSERVER 6017R-WRF/NTF USER'S MANUAL
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction
1-1 Overview ......................................................................................................... 1-1
1-2 Serverboard Features ..................................................................................... 1-2
Processors ...................................................................................................... 1-2
Memory ........................................................................................................... 1-2
Serial ATA ....................................................................................................... 1-2
Onboard Controllers/Ports .............................................................................. 1-3
Graphics Controller ......................................................................................... 1-3
Other Features ................................................................................................ 1-3
1-3 Server Chassis Features ................................................................................ 1-3
System Power ................................................................................................. 1-3
Hard Drive Subsystem .................................................................................... 1-3
PCI Expansion Slots ....................................................................................... 1-4
Front Control Panel ......................................................................................... 1-4
I/O Backplane .................................................................................................. 1-4
Cooling System ............................................................................................... 1-4
1-4 Advanced Power Management ....................................................................... 1-5
Intel® Intelligent Power Node Manager (NM) ................................................. 1-5
Manageability Engine (ME) ............................................................................. 1-5
1-5 Contacting Supermicro .................................................................................... 1-7
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 Airfl ow ......................................................................................... 2-3
Mechanical Loading ................................................................................... 2-3
Circuit Overloading ..................................................................................... 2-4
Reliable Ground ......................................................................................... 2-4
2-5 Installing the System into a Rack ................................................................... 2-5
Identifying the Sections of the Rack Rails ...................................................... 2-5