Table Of Contents - Supermicro SUPERSERVER 5018D-FN8T User Manual

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UPER ERVER 5018D-FN8T Manual
Chapter 1 Introduction
1-1 Overview ......................................................................................................... 1-1
1-2 Motherboard Features ..................................................................................... 1-2
Processors ..................................................................................................... 1-2
Memory ........................................................................................................... 1-2
Serial ATA ....................................................................................................... 1-2
Input/Output Ports ........................................................................................... 1-2
PCI Expansion Slots ....................................................................................... 1-2
1-3 Server Chassis Features ............................................................................... 1-4
System Power ................................................................................................. 1-4
Drives .............................................................................................................. 1-4
Control Panel ................................................................................................. 1-4
PCI Expansion ................................................................................................ 1-4
Cooling System .............................................................................................. 1-4
1-4 Contacting Supermicro .................................................................................... 1-5
Chapter 2 Installation in a Rack
2-1 Preparing for Setup ......................................................................................... 2-1
Choosing a Setup Location ............................................................................. 2-1
2-2 Warnings and Precautions .............................................................................. 2-2
Rack Precautions ............................................................................................ 2-2
Server Precautions .......................................................................................... 2-2
Rack Mounting Considerations ....................................................................... 2-3
Ambient Operating Temperature ................................................................ 2-3
Reduced Airflow ......................................................................................... 2-3
Mechanical Loading ................................................................................... 2-3
Circuit Overloading ..................................................................................... 2-3
Reliable Ground ......................................................................................... 2-3
2-3 Installing the System into a Rack .................................................................. 2-4
Installing the Chassis into a Rack:.................................................................. 2-4
Chapter 3 System Interface
3-1 Overview ........................................................................................................ 3-1
3-2 Control Panel Buttons ..................................................................................... 3-2
3-3 Control Panel LEDs ........................................................................................ 3-2
Overheating ..................................................................................................... 3-3
Overheat Temperature Setting ................................................................... 3-3
Responses .................................................................................................. 3-3
3-4 Power Supply LEDs ........................................................................................ 3-4
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