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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 System Installation
2.1 Overview .............................................................................................................................16
2.2 Preparing for Setup ............................................................................................................16
Choosing a Setup Location ...............................................................................................16
Rack Precautions ..............................................................................................................16
System Precautions ..........................................................................................................17
Rack Mounting Considerations .........................................................................................17
Ambient Operating Temperature ....................................................................................17
Airflow ............................................................................................................................17
Mechanical Loading .......................................................................................................17
Circuit Overloading ........................................................................................................18
Reliable Ground .............................................................................................................18
2.3 Installing the System into a Rack.......................................................................................19
Identifying the Sections of the Rack Rails ........................................................................19
Releasing the Inner Rails ..................................................................................................20
Installing the Inner Rails on the Chassis ..........................................................................21
Installing the Outer Rails on the Rack ..............................................................................22
Installing the Chassis onto the Rack ................................................................................24
Chapter 3 Maintenance and Component Installation
3.1 Powering On the System ...................................................................................................25
3.2 Removing Power ................................................................................................................25
3.3 Accessing the System ........................................................................................................25