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Contents
Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction
1.1 Overview ...............................................................................................................................9
Models .................................................................................................................................9
1.2 System Features ................................................................................................................10
Front View .........................................................................................................................10
Drive Carrier Indicators ..................................................................................................11
Control Panel .................................................................................................................12
Rear View ..........................................................................................................................13
Power Supply Indicator ..................................................................................................14
Top View ............................................................................................................................15
1.3 System Architecture ...........................................................................................................16
1.4 Motherboard Layout ...........................................................................................................17
Quick Reference ...............................................................................................................18
Motherboard Block Diagram .............................................................................................20
Chapter 2 Server Installation
2.1 Overview .............................................................................................................................21
2.2 Unpacking the System .......................................................................................................21
2.3 Preparing for Setup ............................................................................................................21
Choosing a Setup Location ...............................................................................................21
Rack Precautions ..............................................................................................................22
Server Precautions ............................................................................................................22
Rack Mounting Considerations .........................................................................................22
Ambient Operating Temperature ....................................................................................22
Airflow
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Mechanical Loading .......................................................................................................23
Circuit Overloading ........................................................................................................23
Reliable Ground .............................................................................................................23
2.4 Installing the Rails ..............................................................................................................24
Identifying the Rails ...........................................................................................................24
Releasing the Inner Rail....................................................................................................25
Installing the Inner Rails onto the Chassis .......................................................................26
Installing the Outer Rails onto the Rack ...........................................................................27
