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Identifying the server and components
This topic describes the server types and key components supported for Message Networking.
Identifying the server
There are two server types supported for Message Networking:
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S3210R: Provided in a rack-mount configuration that can be used in a desktop configuration
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S3400-H: Provided in a rack-mount configuration that can be used in a desktop configuration
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S3210: Provided in a tower configuration
S3400-H servers can look slightly different, depending on what components are installed. Variations in S3400-H
servers include:
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Motherboard and connector arrangement.
An S3400-H might have one of two different motherboards.
The type of motherboard that is installed affects the connector lineup on the back of the unit, and affects
the number and position of the circuit cards that are installed. The two different motherboard styles are:
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Integrated video and LAN: In this style, the cable connectors appear in a row along the bottom of
the server back panel. There is no separate video card; the connector for the video appears as
part of the regular connector lineup.
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Nonintegrated video and LAN: In this style, the cable connectors appear in various places on the
server back panel. There is a separate video card.
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Power supply.
The S3400-H uses two different types of redundant power supply. An S3400-H with an
integrated video and LAN always uses a side-by-side model. An S3400-H with a nonintegrated video and
LAN usually uses vertically stacked power supplies, although it might use the side-by-side model.
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S3400-H back views
for figures that compare the rear views of the two different motherboard
arrangements.
Identifying the components
It is important that you identify the specific type of server you are installing, because cabling and installation
instructions vary between different models.
Components of the S3210R
See the following to view the components of the S3210R:
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S3210R front view
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S3210R back view
Components of the S3400-H
See the following to view the components of the S3400-H:
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S3400-H front view
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S3400-H back views
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