2-1
Safety Information and Technical Specifi cations
Chapter 2
Introduction
2-1 Overview
This manual has been written for system integrators, PC technicians and
knowledgeable PC users. It provides detailed information for the installation and
use of the M28E1/M28E2 mobile rack.
The Supermicro M28E1/M28E2 mobile rack showcases advanced technology in-
novations in modular connectivity and data transferability and supplies reliable,
effective, and scalable solutions for tomorrow’s data communications industry.
2-2 Product
Features
The M28E1/M28E2 mobile rack includes the following:
Slim design: pocket-size (5.5” W x 2.5” H)
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Two LSI SAS X12 expanders built-in for the M28E2 and one LSI SAS X12
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expander for the M28E1
Supports 8 x 2.5” SFF HDD
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Supports up to 5V/10A (Average) and 12V/10A (Average)
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Provides at 3 Gbps transfer speed
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Supports SAS, SATA II with potential support of up to 144 SAS devices
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Operating Systems
This mobile rack supports the following operating systems:
Windows 2000, Windows XP, and Windows 2003
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Linux: Red Hat and SuSE
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For the most current information on supported operating systems visit the
Supermicro Web site at www.supermicro.com.
