Contents
Abstract.......................................................................................................9
1 Overview................................................................................................10
Server subsystems...................................................................................................................10
Internal components...........................................................................................................10
I/O subsystem...................................................................................................................12
RAID support................................................................................................................13
CPU subsystem..................................................................................................................13
Memory subsystem.............................................................................................................13
Cooling subsystem.............................................................................................................14
Power subsystem................................................................................................................14
Hard drive subsystem.........................................................................................................15
Firmware..........................................................................................................................15
Event IDs for errors and events........................................................................................15
Controls, ports, and LEDs.........................................................................................................16
Front panel controls, ports, and LEDs....................................................................................16
SID..............................................................................................................................17
Storage and media devices............................................................................................18
Hard drive LEDs.......................................................................................................18
Optical drive...........................................................................................................19
Rear panel controls, ports, and LEDs.....................................................................................19
Power supply................................................................................................................21
PCIe card slots..............................................................................................................21
2 Server Specifications.................................................................................22
System configuration...............................................................................................................22
Dimensions and weight...........................................................................................................22
Grounding.............................................................................................................................23
Electrical specifications............................................................................................................23
System power specifications................................................................................................23
Power consumption and cooling..........................................................................................24
Physical and environmental specifications..................................................................................24
3 Installing the server...................................................................................26
Safety information..................................................................................................................26
Installation sequence and checklist............................................................................................26
Unpacking and inspecting the server.........................................................................................27
Verifying site preparation....................................................................................................27
Inspecting the shipping containers for damage......................................................................27
Unpacking the server..........................................................................................................27
Checking the inventory.......................................................................................................27
Returning damaged equipment............................................................................................27
Unloading the server with a lifter.........................................................................................28
Installing additional components...............................................................................................28
Installing a hot-pluggable SAS hard drive..............................................................................28
Installing a hot-swappable power supply...............................................................................29
Removing the access panel.................................................................................................30
Removing the PCI riser cage................................................................................................31
Removing expansion slot covers...........................................................................................32
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