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Chapter 6: Optional Components
Chapter 6
Optional Components
This chapter describes optional system components and installation procedures.
Optional Parts
Storage Control Card
High RPM fans for high TDP CPU and GPU support
GPU Support
Cable Management Arm
TPM security module
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6.1 Storage Control Cards
Supermicro offers controller cards for some storage options.
Storage Protocols Supported
The storage drive bays can support SATA or SAS.
SATA – The default configuration supports SATA drives.
SAS – An add-on controller card can support up to SAS (or SATA) drives. Additional cables
are required.
6.2 Upgrade Fans
Superior cooling can be provided by an optional upgrade to FAN-0163L4. See
for installation instructions.